All news articles for February 2021

Bridging the gap: SK-II turns to personalisation to forge closer consumer connections via e-commerce

15-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Moving with demand: G&M Cosmetics to launch more vegan beauty and baby care products in 2021

15-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

L’Oréal reports 5% net profit drop for 2020 despite strong Q4 and ‘record year’ in actives

12-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Flower power: Femmue narrows focus on core markets to drive growth after more than doubling sales in 2020

11-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Mental wellbeing, digital discovery and eco-ethical key global beauty trends in 2021: Mintel

10-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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,...

Long-term goals: Bondi Sands committed to forging more sustainable path in the next three years

10-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

‘Less exuberance, more elegance’: Branding expert’s assessment on 2021’s Lunar New Year beauty collections

10-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Shiseido’s struggles: Japanese giant reports net sales declines in Q4 and 2020 against tough COVID-19 conditions

10-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Storytelling scents: Givaudan to acquire AI sensory specialist Myrissi

09-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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...

‘The key is authenticity’: Picky aspires to become go-to beauty app to help consumers make best product choices

09-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Youth potion: CHLITINA’s nanostructured lipid carrier encapsulation tech claims to reduce wrinkles by 31% in six weeks

09-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

New retail standards: A.S Watson highlights the five trends that are shaping the future of its retail business

09-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Beauty boost? Revlon eyes global brand extensions ‘for significant long-term revenue’ via MDR Brand Management

08-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

'Constructive disruption': How P&G is trying to close the physical and e-commerce shopping divide

08-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Indie Pioneers Podcast – Episode 16

PODCAST – Shining a light on ‘skinclusivity’: Founder of Kansoskin on its mission to destigmatise skin conditions

05-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.