Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered personalised vegan face care range that blends formulas based on individual skin needs using a proprietary algorithm and scientific questionnaire.
Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products, leading some to question exactly how halal nail polish can be.
A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances, according to industry experts.
Consumer awareness of clean beauty in China still lags behind the US and Europe, according to Chinese influencer Grace Chow, who is on a mission to propel education on the back of her new make-up brand.
Singaporean company Reuuse believes its reconstituted format is the ideal solution to provide consumers sustainable hand soap products at an affordable price point.
India-based beauty brand SUGAR Cosmetics is aiming to double its revenue by expanding online and offline distribution after closing $21m Series C funding.
Demand for skin, hair and body care products continued to increase throughout 2020, but interest in make-up continued to fall, according to Japanese beauty retail company iStyle Inc.
Prestige beauty major The Estée Lauder Companies will up its investment in mass functional beauty player Deciem, establishing terms for full ownership in three years – a move that will diversify it into the increasingly important masstige market, an expert...
Procter & Gamble will continue to prioritise superior product design, packaging, and retail execution because it is a far-reaching opportunity that can strengthen long-term competitiveness, says its vice chairman, COO and CFO.
Singapore-based skin care brand Recherché has launched its first range of edible skin care and plans to expand the line further to tap into the growing consumer interest in ingestible beauty products.
Professional hair care brand K18 has recently launched in Singapore where it hopes to help hair salons affected by COVID-19 increase profitability with its hair treatments that work in just four minutes.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation is prioritising investments in digital technology as part of its plans to radically reform its cosmetics unit which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
London-based startup South West Brands is primed to launch its first two cannabidiol (CBD) beauty brands after raising enough capital to kickstart business, a move its CEO says is the start of plans to develop a house of compelling brands that can democratise...
Philips Electronics has seen a boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 and believes this will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific.
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has propelled skin health to the top of the beauty agenda, as consumers seek out brands that plug new needs around skin barrier protection, hydration and cleansing, says the president of L’Oréal Active Cosmetics.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn, with expert insights from SUGAR Cosmetics and Asian Consumer Intelligence.
Luxury hotel and resort group Aman has shifted focus to further develop its fragrance, skin care and dietary supplement range amid prolonged travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
Japanese cosmetics maker Pola Orbis Holdings is doubling down on travel retail to gain share in the Chinese market, which believes is crucial to future growth.
Singapore-based sensitive skin brand Two Halves is ready to shake off the COVID-19 impact with new products and a renewed focus on building brand awareness and online distribution in the new year.
Special Edition: Active Skin Care - protection and healing in a post-COVID world
Peptides are increasingly used as active beauty ingredients which has brought the bioavailability and stability of these amino acid chains under increased scrutiny, with many novel chemical and physical methods now being tested to improve these aspects,...
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands like SHISEIDO and ELIXIR as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty.
Singapore-based skin care brand RE:ERTH has launched a hand treatment using its Lamellar technology to retaining moisture in hands for longer periods of time.
Cosmeceutical brand Dermalogica has launched Neck Fit Contour Serum to tackle premature ageing in the neck area, which has been exacerbated with the rise of the tech neck phenomenon.
Procter & Gamble-owned skin care brand SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives to deepen its bond with consumers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian manufacturer G&M Cosmetics will be launching more vegan beauty and baby care products this year to tap into the growing vegan lifestyle choice among millennial consumers.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported an overall loss in net profit for the full year of 2020, despite a spike in sales for the fourth quarter, most notably in active cosmetics and across China.
South Korea-based beauty brand Femmue is aiming to reinforce its position in Korea, Japan, the US and UK to maintain 2020’s momentum where it saw sales grow by two and a half times.
Total wellness is now integral to beauty routines and COVID-19 has driven many consumers to prioritise more ethical brands, add in rising expectations around digital experiences and product quality and 2021 has plenty of important movements to watch,...
Australian self-tanning and skin care brand Bondi Sands has outlined how it aims to become a leader in the sustainable beauty arena by focusing on packaging, ingredients and CSR.
How has the uncertainty and unrest of 2020 impacted the way brands are ushering in the Lunar New Year? We speak to Spencer Ball, creative director of SGK, to find out.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 18.6% decrease in net sales and an 86.9% loss in operating profits for the full year of 2020.
Fragrance-flavour major Givaudan will acquire French artificial intelligence (AI) firm Myrissi to take on its cutting-edge sensory translating tech that connects smell, colour and emotions, enabling innovative storytelling and fresh consumer engagement...
South Korea-based start-up Picky Inc is aiming to help consumers discover the best beauty brands and products for themselves by providing authentic information that will cut through the noise in a saturated market.
Taiwanese cosmetics firm CHLITINA’s latest anti-ageing serum was found to reduce wrinkles by 31% and increase skin firmness by 40% in six weeks, according to an independent clinical test.
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson has identified a set of trends that it believes will influence the future of the retail industry and its business.
International beauty major Revlon has partnered with MDR Brand Management to create a global brand extension strategy that takes it into new spaces and drives deeper consumer engagement across the EMEA, APAC and Americas.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has shed light on how it is striving to bridge the divide between offline and online retail to help smooth the consumers’ shopping journey.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Joanne Ang, the co-founder of sensitive skin care firm Kansoskin on how she is using the brand as a platform to promote a healthier outlook on conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Consumers worldwide are increasingly focused on the space they call home during the COVID-19 crisis, as professional and personal lines blur with work-from-home models. And this has created an important shift in how consumers integrate beauty into their...
Malaysian make-up brand Nita Cosmetics plans to launch two new products every month this year as a sign of its confidence in the recovering make-up category.
Reviews on cosmetics portal @cosme have revealed several new make-up needs and concerns that have emerged in Japan during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and suggests how beauty brands can adapt to these trends.
Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido Company has announced the decision to sell its low-cost personal care business to CVC Capital Partners in a deal worth 160 billion yen ($1.5bn) in order to focus on its more high-end cosmetic brands.
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![[Endota]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/endota-2021/12220644-1-eng-GB/endota-2021.jpg)
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![[POLA ORBIS]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/25/pola-orbis/12220445-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis.jpg)
![Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/25/can-nail-polish-be-halal-concerns-over-breathable-and-water-permeable-claims-of-wudu-friendly-nail-polish/12220793-1-eng-GB/Can-nail-polish-be-halal-Concerns-over-breathable-and-water-permeable-claims-of-wudu-friendly-nail-polish.jpg)
![A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/right-intentions-why-alcohol-use-in-halal-beauty-and-personal-care-products-is-permitted/12220693-1-eng-GB/Right-intentions-Why-alcohol-use-in-halal-beauty-and-personal-care-products-is-permitted.jpg)
![Chinese influencer Grace Chow, is on a mission to propel clean beauty education on the back of her new make-up brand. [Code Mint]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/code-mint-by-grace-chow-can-the-influencer-help-drive-awareness-of-clean-beauty-with-new-brand/12173841-1-eng-GB/Code-Mint-by-Grace-Chow-Can-the-influencer-help-drive-awareness-of-clean-beauty-with-new-brand.png)
![euuse believes its reconstituted format is the ideal solution to provide consumers sustainable hand soap products at an affordable price point. [Reuuse]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/singapore-start-up-launches-hand-soap-tablets-to-bring-low-cost-sustainability-to-consumers/12173792-1-eng-GB/Singapore-start-up-launches-hand-soap-tablets-to-bring-low-cost-sustainability-to-consumers.png)
![Recherché has launched its first range of edible skin care and plans to expand the line further. [Recherché]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/recherche-plans-to-expand-edible-skin-care-line-up-to-tap-into-interest-in-category/12194737-1-eng-GB/Recherche-plans-to-expand-edible-skin-care-line-up-to-tap-into-interest-in-category.jpg)
![K18 has recently launched in Singapore where it hopes to help hair salons affected by COVID-19 increase profitability. [K18]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/k18-aims-to-help-salons-battered-by-covid-19-increase-profitability-with-fast-acting-treatments/12182830-1-eng-GB/K18-aims-to-help-salons-battered-by-COVID-19-increase-profitability-with-fast-acting-treatments.jpg)
![Kao Corporation is prioritising investments in digital technology as part of its plans to radically reform its cosmetics unit [Curél / Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-must-make-bold-upfront-investments-in-digital-to-secure-growth-of-cosmetics-division-ceo/12174208-1-eng-GB/Kao-must-make-bold-upfront-investments-in-digital-to-secure-growth-of-cosmetics-division-CEO.jpg)
![Philips Electronics hopes boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific. [Philips Electronics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/philips-expects-boom-in-at-home-ipl-hair-removal-systems-in-2020-to-lead-to-higher-penetration-in-apac/12138419-1-eng-GB/Philips-expects-boom-in-at-home-IPL-hair-removal-systems-in-2020-to-lead-to-higher-penetration-in-APAC.jpg)
![L’Oréal continues to see more growth potential in China, especially in its skin care and hair care categories. [L’Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/22/no-limit-to-the-growth-potential-of-china-l-oreal-s-next-ceo-eyes-major-opportunities-for-skin-care-and-hair-care/12207471-1-eng-GB/No-limit-to-the-growth-potential-of-China-L-Oreal-s-next-CEO-eyes-major-opportunities-for-skin-care-and-hair-care.png)
![We discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/19/watch-colour-revival-what-can-we-expect-from-make-up-recovery-post-pandemic/12204170-1-eng-GB/WATCH-Colour-revival-What-can-we-expect-from-make-up-recovery-post-pandemic.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Holdings believes travel retail is crucial to its future growth. [Pola Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-aims-to-gain-foothold-in-china-travel-retail-to-further-overall-growth/12167811-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-aims-to-gain-foothold-in-China-travel-retail-to-further-overall-growth.jpg)
![Kumuya is set to launch a skin care meal plan as part of vision to become a holistic skin wellness company. [Kumuya]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/17/kumuya-to-launch-skin-wellness-meal-plan-to-work-holistically-with-skin-care/12178193-1-eng-GB/Kumuya-to-launch-skin-wellness-meal-plan-to-work-holistically-with-skin-care.png)
![Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/16/shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-covid-19-slump/12182881-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-COVID-19-slump.png)
![RE:ERTH has launched a hand treatment using its Lamellar technology to retaining moisture in hands. [RE:ERTH]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/re-erth-launches-hand-treatment-powered-by-lamellar-tech-for-long-lasting-moisturisation/12144147-1-eng-GB/RE-ERTH-launches-hand-treatment-powered-by-Lamellar-tech-for-long-lasting-moisturisation.jpg)
![Dermalogica has launched Neck Fit Contour Serum to tackle premature ageing in the neck area. [Dermalogica]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/16/dermalogica-targets-tech-neck-and-premature-ageing-signs-with-latest-serum-launch/12178293-1-eng-GB/Dermalogica-targets-tech-neck-and-premature-ageing-signs-with-latest-serum-launch.jpg)
![SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives. [P&G / SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/sk-ii-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce/12161195-1-eng-GB/SK-II-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce.png)
![G&M Cosmetics will be launching more vegan beauty and baby care products this year to tap into the growing vegan lifestyle choice among millennial consumers. [G&M Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/g-m-cosmetics-to-launch-more-vegan-beauty-and-baby-care-products-in-2021/12140726-1-eng-GB/G-M-Cosmetics-to-launch-more-vegan-beauty-and-baby-care-products-in-2021.jpg)
![Femmue is aiming to reinforce its position in Korea, Japan, the US and UK to maintain 2020’s growth momentum. [Femmue]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/korea-based-femmue-narrows-focus-on-core-markets-to-drive-growth-after-more-than-doubling-sales-in-2020/12127015-1-eng-GB/Korea-based-Femmue-narrows-focus-on-core-markets-to-drive-growth-after-more-than-doubling-sales-in-2020.png)
![Bondi Sands has outlined how it aims to become a leader in the sustainable beauty arena. [Bondi Sands]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/bondi-sands-committed-to-forging-more-sustainable-path-in-the-next-three-years-ceo/12123224-1-eng-GB/Bondi-Sands-committed-to-forging-more-sustainable-path-in-the-next-three-years-CEO.jpg)
![Shiseido saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-reports-net-sales-declines-in-q4-and-2020-against-tough-covid-19-conditions/12178099-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-reports-net-sales-declines-in-Q4-and-2020-against-tough-COVID-19-conditions.jpg)
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![A.S. Watson has identified a set of trends that it believes will influence the future of the retail industry and its business. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/a.s-watson-highlights-the-five-trends-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-its-retail-business/12167860-1-eng-GB/A.S-Watson-highlights-the-five-trends-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-its-retail-business.jpg)
![P&G shares how it is striving to bridge the divide between offline and online retail. [P&G / Olay]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/08/how-p-g-is-trying-to-close-the-physical-and-e-commerce-shopping-divide/12149175-1-eng-GB/How-P-G-is-trying-to-close-the-physical-and-e-commerce-shopping-divide.jpg)
![Nita Cosmetics plans to launch two new products every month this year. [Nita Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/malaysia-s-nita-cosmetics-ramps-up-npd-to-catch-return-of-make-up-demand/12144242-1-eng-GB/Malaysia-s-Nita-Cosmetics-ramps-up-NPD-to-catch-return-of-make-up-demand.png)
![Data from @cosme suggests how beauty brands can adapt to new make-up trends. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/cosme-data-suggests-japanese-consumers-have-developed-new-make-up-needs-and-preferences/12161052-1-eng-GB/cosme-data-suggests-Japanese-consumers-have-developed-new-make-up-needs-and-preferences.jpg)
![Shiseido has announced the decision to sell its low-cost personal care business for $1.5bn. [Shiseido/Senka]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/shiseido-sells-off-personal-care-division-for-1.5bn-to-focus-on-high-end-skin-care/12160915-2-eng-GB/Shiseido-sells-off-personal-care-division-for-1.5bn-to-focus-on-high-end-skin-care.jpg)
![Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA. [PROYA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lubrizol-bullish-on-potential-of-c-beauty-growth-potential/17362515-1-eng-GB/Lubrizol-bullish-on-potential-of-C-beauty-growth-potential.jpg)
![Amika is targeting localised innovation to drive success in SEA. [Amika]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amika-on-quest-to-address-diverse-hair-needs-in-sea-with-sea-buckthorn-range/17339003-1-eng-GB/Amika-on-quest-to-address-diverse-hair-needs-in-SEA-with-sea-buckthorn-range.jpg)
![Latest developments from the South Korean beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/19/korean-wave-able-c-c-kolmar-and-more-in-this-k-beauty-round-up/17357973-1-eng-GB/Korean-wave-Able-C-C-Kolmar-and-more-in-this-K-beauty-round-up.jpg)
