Exclusive insights from L’Oréal and The Body Shop, Orcé Cosmetics, Juicy Chemistry, and Nodspark reveal the key influences driving the changes in the rebounding colour cosmetics category in Asia Pacific.
Quadpack has released the Regula Petit Jar, an innovative and sustainable design for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers seeking recyclable options for sample or travel-sized product launches.
Japanese beauty brand SHISEIDO is releasing a new lipstick that will tap into post-pandemic consumer demand for both strong colours without compromising on comfort.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we reveal insights from Olive Young, Ouai, Fekkai, and more.
Peptides are set to be the fastest growing active over the next five years driven by the explosion of supply and demand in China’s local beauty industry.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa International says the return of Chinese travellers to Hong Kong and Macau heralds a “promising start” to the new financial year.
The demand for instant gratification and the trend of ‘preventive protection’ is influencing cosmetic company to develop skin care products that are fast-acting and more efficacious than ever, says DSM.
The beauty industry has a duty to shift dated ideals around ageing and aesthetics, empowering consumers to be confident in their own skin and work towards realistic expectations, says the founder of facial fitness brand FaceGym.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a low-cost topical formula that delivers a fresh, young and lively look to the skin via a blend of vitamin C and olivine extract.
The quantity of common preservatives used in cosmetics should not be determined solely based on toxicity levels, but also the inhibitory effect they may have on microorganisms that are beneficial to skin health, say researchers.
The Body Shop’s Edelweiss skin care range is moving away from anti-ageing language and instead focuses on the message of building skin resilience to help consumers in their quest to ‘age gracefully’.
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has updated its signature microbiome complex with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics and plans to steadily expand it to other products in its range
Soapbox recently released its latest collection of collagen-based bond-builder products online and in Walmart locations across the US, satisfying consumer demand for naturally formulated restorative hair care options.
A leading supplier of ashwagandha is eyeing untapped potential in the beauty and personal care market where it believes it can satiate demands for high-performing natural ingredients in both skin and hair care.
Japan-based KINS plans to make Singapore its global headquarters as it ventures regionally while building its R&D capabilities and skin data to develop products targeting Asian consumers.
Kao Corporation has developed a new type of no-rinse shampoo sheet that aims to fulfil different needs, including consumers with active lifestyles, caregivers, and those working in disaster relief.
Australia’s eco-lifestyle brand Seed & Spout has developed zero-waste skin care range, WITHOUT, to challenge greenwashing and the belief that natural skin care is not efficacious.
K-beauty company Clio Cosmetics is priming itself for entry into the European, Middle Eastern and South American markets, following record-breaking sales on US e-commerce platforms.
Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care
Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.
Donkey milk has cosmetic potential for its ability to inhibit melanin synthesis, as well as skin barrier damage caused by UVB exposure, says a new study.
K-beauty brand KANA Skincare has detailed plans for its upcoming CBD-infused product development and launches, while cautioning that products boasting high amounts of the ingredient do not guarantee better efficacy.
Sensitive skin care brand Cetaphil has recently expanded its range of skin brightening products to combat what it claims to be the root cause of pigmentation and redefine what ‘radiance’ means.
As consumer demand for sustainable cosmetics and personal care products continues to soar, L’Oreal’s investment into US-based biotech company Genomatica further demonstrates the crucial industry commitment to renewable resource development and formulation.
Bali-based Fields of Yarrow doubled down on physical retail experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and was rewarded with its best-performing years, says its founder.
Investments in temporary tattoo printing technology by beauty bigwigs hint that the future of beauty will be influenced by experimentation, the metaverse, and heightened innovation in colour cosmetics.
Indian beauty brand Saba Personal Care is hoping that its combination of halal and vegan products will broaden its appeal beyond Muslim consumers and steal a march on the MNCs that are yet to truly exploit such categories.
The Chinese consumers’ willingness to ditch their protective face masks will help to spur the growth of lip makeup more than other markets that relaxed mask mandates earlier.
Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of March 2023 – featuring Korea cosmetic regulation developments, SUGAR Cosmetics’ innovation plans, and more.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring innovations in skin care, makeup and fragrances from L’Oréal, Kao, Shinsegae and more.
Whilst the fragrance category has continued to show dynamism and growth in the past year, the number of new concept launches has stagnated, with growth instead coming from existing lines extensions and flanker brands, says market trends firm Circana.
South East Asian cosmetics brands continue to be influential in the halal beauty space, despite attempts by international firms to gain a bigger slice of the pie, says a leading analyst.
NUME-Lab is seeing a market gap for skin care combining Swiss quality and halal certification, and has detailed expansion plans for Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Singaporean fragrance brand Scent by SX has lauded the customer-centric business model of US multi-brand retailer Showfields in helping tackle challenges such as rising manpower costs to the emergence of the Metaverse.
French beauty major L’Oréal has signed a deal to acquire Natura &Co-owned Australian luxury skin care brand Aesop in a deal set to propel global growth for the cult, clean aesthetic brand.
US skin care brand Dr Dennis Gross is gearing up to expand its presence in China’s enormous skin care market with the launch of six more products this year.
American beauty device firm PMD Beauty will focus on building a strong brand foundation in Asia after it failed to build long-term success by focusing on sales.
Chinese consumers are on the lookout for novel cosmetic ingredients, while also keeping a closer eye on safety and ethics as the country emerges from the shadows of the pandemic.
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