South Korea-based start-up Picky Inc has recently joined Beiersdorf’s Nivea Accelerator programme, which it hopes will help it to expand its global presence and make a “greater impact” on the skin care industry.
UK e-commerce major The Hut Group has acquired premium British online retailer Cult Beauty in a deal that forms part of an incredible digital surge in beauty and healthcare for the group, says the retail research head at Mintel.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons believes that third-party e-commerce platforms cannot match the ‘unique and integrated experiences’ provided by its O+O business model, claiming ongoing investment in the latter is giving it a competitive edge.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with the founder of low-waste beauty brand MONO Skincare to talk about its innovative waterless tablet format and how the industry can be more inclusive in the sustainability race.
South Korean ODM giant Cosmax is set to develop an AI-powered platform that will help both its customers and end-consumers get personalised information about the skin microbiome.
New Zealand-based probiotics firm has made its debut in the cosmetics space with its new skin care brand, Unconditional Skincare Co., which utilises a probiotic strain that is naturally found in the skin.
We round-up of our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from Shiseido, The Body Shop, L’Oréal and more.
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis Holdings has rebounded on the back of high-end flagship POLA, which posted remarkable operating profit growth of 129.2% in the first half of FY2021.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for its fourth quarter (Q4) and full fiscal year of 2021, also unveiling a CEO and COO change designed to continue future growth in years to come.
Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ in Australia after small levels of benzene, which can potentially cause cancer, was detected under product testing.
China’s food and drug regulator has issued a notice stating that it plans to monitor the safety of 18 cosmetic categories – including products that have gone viral through the Internet.
The demand for luxury beauty brands such as Sulwhasoo has helped to drive cosmetic firm Amorepacific’s recovery domestically and in overseas markets including China and Europe.
A pandemic-born personalised perfume company in India is determined to launch a brick-and-mortar store to hold workshops that it believes will be integral to its business strategy.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the latest innovations from Shiseido, L’Oréal and more.
![Picky has recently joined Beiersdorf’s Nivea Accelerator programme. [Picky Inc]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/beauty-platform-picky-turning-attention-to-expanding-global-community-of-users/12674480-1-eng-GB/Beauty-platform-Picky-turning-attention-to-expanding-global-community-of-users.png)
![The Hut Group will onboard Cult Beauty's 300+ independent and emerging beauty brands by the end of the year, adding to a string of acquisitions in the beauty and healthcare space in recent years [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/09/the-hut-group-acquires-cult-beauty-for-275m-adding-to-its-meteoric-rise-says-mintel/12718170-1-eng-GB/The-Hut-Group-acquires-Cult-Beauty-for-275m-adding-to-its-meteoric-rise-says-Mintel.jpg)
![ONLYSKIN develops a wash-on sunscreen. [ONLYSKIN]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/onlyskin-launches-cleanser-sunscreen-hybrid-to-boost-consumer-convenience/12689437-1-eng-GB/ONLYSKIN-launches-cleanser-sunscreen-hybrid-to-boost-consumer-convenience.jpg)
![Watsons believes that e-commerce platforms cannot match its ‘unique and integrated experiences’. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/watsons-believes-o-o-model-gives-it-a-leg-up-against-e-commerce-marketplaces/12697297-1-eng-GB/Watsons-believes-O-O-model-gives-it-a-leg-up-against-e-commerce-marketplaces.jpg)
![Cosmax is set to develop an AI-powered platform for personalised information about the skin microbiome. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/s.-korea-s-cosmax-to-develop-ai-powered-platform/12636323-1-eng-GB/S.-Korea-s-Cosmax-to-develop-AI-powered-platform.jpg)
![Unconditional Skincare Co. utilises a probiotic strain that is naturally found in the skin. [Blis Technologies]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/nz-s-blis-technology-launches-new-brand-with-skin-specific-probiotic-strain/12618335-1-eng-GB/NZ-s-Blis-Technology-launches-new-brand-with-skin-specific-probiotic-strain.png)
![[Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/brand-story-the-recent-apac-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty3/12706723-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-The-recent-APAC-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty.jpg)
![Fast fashion company Bewakoof launches beauty brand. [Cosmos Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/bewakoof-ceo-expects-new-brand-to-net-u-13m-in-18-months/12674580-1-eng-GB/Bewakoof-CEO-expects-new-brand-to-net-U-13m-in-18-months.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Holdings has rebounded on the back of high-end flagship POLA. [Pola Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-pay-off-super-prestige-brand-s-129-growth-guides-pola-orbis-to-recovery/12706536-1-eng-GB/POLA-pay-off-Super-prestige-brand-s-129-growth-guides-Pola-Orbis-to-recovery.jpg)
![Innovations in oral care helped fuel strong growth for P&G in Q4 and its full fiscal 2021 year, including the Oral-B iO Power Brush and Crest Whitening Emulsions [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/03/procter-gamble-q4-fiscal-2021-net-sales-rise-with-oral-care-and-beauty-strong/12704045-1-eng-GB/Procter-Gamble-Q4-fiscal-2021-net-sales-rise-with-oral-care-and-beauty-strong.jpg)
![NMPA to closely monitor viral beauty products. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/china-will-monitor-viral-beauty-products-more-closely-for-safety-risks/12694243-1-eng-GB/China-will-monitor-Viral-beauty-products-more-closely-for-safety-risks.jpg)
![Sulwhasoo has helped to drive cosmetic firm Amorepacific’s recovery. [Sulwhasoo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/08/02/amorepacific-s-covid-19-recovery-driven-by-luxury-division/12694143-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-s-COVID-19-recovery-driven-by-luxury-division.jpg)
![OOAK determined to launch a brick-and-mortar store to hold workshops. [OOAK]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ooak-gen-z-led-bespoke-perfume-brand-pins-hopes-on-covid-19-recovery-in-india-to-launch-consumer-workshops/12596547-1-eng-GB/OOAK-Gen-Z-led-bespoke-perfume-brand-pins-hopes-on-COVID-19-recovery-in-India-to-launch-consumer-workshops.jpg)
![A round-up of the recent product developments in the APAC beauty market. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/product-profiles-top-stories-on-the-new-product-innovations-in-the-apac-beauty-space2/12697397-1-eng-GB/Product-profiles-Top-stories-on-the-new-product-innovations-in-the-APAC-beauty-space.png)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market22/17370102-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![YSL's LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan. [YSL]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/24/ysl-loveshine-launch-propels-lip-gloss-sales-to-record-highs-in-japan-since-2020/17372064-1-eng-GB/YSL-LoveShine-launch-propels-lip-gloss-sales-to-record-highs-in-Japan-since-2020.jpg)
![There is significant scope for innovation and new launches in the hair repair sector, especially in soaring markets such as China. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/24/croda-zeroes-in-on-hair-repair-solutions-as-damage-hair-concerns-surge-in-markets-like-china/17362731-1-eng-GB/Croda-zeroes-in-on-hair-repair-solutions-as-damage-hair-concerns-surge-in-markets-like-China.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)