We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.
1028 Cosmetics says that Taiwanese brands can carve a niche for themselves in a rapidly evolving industry through “strong innovative energy and all-round product development”.
Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
French beauty giant L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region (SAPMENA) is a major opportunity for growth, with the firm livestreaming for up to 21 hours a day across several key brands.
The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) has attempted to assure the cosmetics industry that it is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin.
The European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading marketing and provide clearer product information.
Singapore’s IRÉN Shizen has relaunched its brand after discovering what it claims are the unique properties of a plant-derived moor hot spring in Hokkaido, Japan.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has released findings from its analysis of administrative action taken against cosmetics companies, which indicated that labelling and advertising violations accounted for 75% of cases.
SK-II’s latest research into skin ageing has revealed data that it claims enhances the relevance of its hero ingredient, PITERA, to a younger demographic of skin care consumers.
B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com plans to help more South Korean SMEs strengthen digital capabilities to expand their overseas sales channels, after successfully enabling cosmetics trading firms like BigPie C&T gain 80% growth.
Singapore-based MISEICO is repositioning itself as a beauty and wellness brand that addresses specific challenges experienced by women going through menopause.
Sisley aims to grow “faster than the market” in Asia on the back of multiple opportunities across the region including Japan expansion and makeup potential, says its top Asia exec.
Hourglass Cosmetics is extending the shade range of its best-selling Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm in South Korea as it experiences “explosive” sales response.
The US beauty market could potentially be fertile ground for Asian cosmetic brands which are valued for their efficacy, innovation, and unique approaches to beauty.
We spoke to the three Aboriginal female entrepreneurs about creating their own First Nations beauty brands that use native ingredients and incorporate traditional elements of their culture.
Kao-owned Goldwell’s newly expanded Dualsenses Scalp Specialist range aims to address specific scalp issues, although these are often not given adequate attention compared to skin problems, says the brand.
The stress-relieving action of dark tea polysaccharide and its ability to reduce stress-induced lipid secretion suggest strong cosmetics application potential, say Chinese researchers.
South Korean travel retailer Lotte Duty Free has invested in a government-backed project that supports local brands in entering and gaining presence in the Japanese market.
In our round up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we feature Redken’s entry into India, Caudalie’s new acne launch and more.
Australia-based brand ReMI Beauty says the solid cosmetics category faces a number of challenges, including limited ingredients, high production costs, and slow consumer adoption, despite its significant growth potential.
Positioning waterless products as self-care choice can potentially play a transformative role in accelerating the adoption of such products, says one consumer expert.
This week, the 33rd IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) Congress kicked off in Barcelona to welcome top cosmetic scientists from across the globe. CosmeticsDesign-Europe attended the event to report on the latest industry...
Waterless beauty brand MONO Skincare is making inroads into Japan after inking a distribution deal, while its expansion in Europe is supported by investors as well as a partnership with Sephora.
Sargassum fusiforme (S. fusiforme), or hijiki, could be applied in cosmetic products as a melanogenesis-inducer to tackle hypopigmentation disorders and improve hair greying, say South Korean researchers.
American beauty multinational Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance, alongside the impending launch of its first refillable perfume bottle.
We spoke to the pioneering founder of Transformulas Rosalind Chapman about navigating cosmeceuticals 20 years ago, what’s new for the brand and category trends.
The Chinese consumer is reining in previously impulsive buying habits and prioritising efficacy and functionality, says a top executive from Yatsen Holdings
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis says it has developed two semi-solid products that are not only designed for use in space, but also have potential to be adopted by populations facing water scarcity.
To celebrate Organic September, we spoke to Director General for NATRUE and new co-chair of the Sustainability Beauty Coalition, Dr Mark Smith, about what’s on the agenda, trends in upcycling and sustainable packaging.
Demand for more natural sun care formulations in Asia is growing, claims US firm Carbonwave, which is hoping to find success with its upcycled seaweed-based emulsifier.
![Korea says it will work with local regulators to support and expand cosmetic exports to the Vietnamese market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/korea-aims-to-boost-k-beauty-export-to-vietnam-by-streamlining-regulations/16757759-1-eng-GB/Korea-aims-to-boost-K-beauty-export-to-Vietnam-by-streamlining-regulations.jpg)
![L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across its SAPMENA is a major opportunity for growth. [Maybelline New York]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/l-oreal-underscores-importance-of-social-commerce-in-sapmena-region/16770170-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-underscores-importance-of-social-commerce-in-SAPMENA-region.jpg)
![ATTIA is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/tea-tree-oil-regulation-challenge-against-reprotoxin-classification-is-under-control-attia-president/16769894-1-eng-GB/Tea-tree-oil-regulation-Challenge-against-reprotoxin-classification-is-under-control-ATTIA-President.jpg)
![Top five stories trending on our socials featuring La Prairie’ daigou woes, Aveda’s Vietnam potential, and more. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hot-topics-top-five-beauty-stories-trending-on-our-socials/16769711-1-eng-GB/Hot-topics-Top-five-beauty-stories-trending-on-our-socials.jpg)
![IRÉN Shizen has relaunched its brand after discovering what it claims are the unique properties of a plant-derived moor hot spring. [IRÉN Shizen]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/iren-shizen-refreshes-brand-on-the-back-of-new-onsen-inspired-complex/16744526-1-eng-GB/IREN-Shizen-refreshes-brand-on-the-back-of-new-onsen-inspired-complex.jpg)
![SK-II’s latest research into skin ageing has revealed data that it claims enhances the relevance of its hero ingredient, PITERA, to a younger demographic of skin care consumers. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/20/sk-ii-s-latest-breakthrough-boosts-pitera-relevance-to-younger-consumers/16721360-3-eng-GB/SK-II-s-latest-breakthrough-boosts-PITERA-relevance-to-younger-consumers.jpg)
![[SUGAR Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/19/estee-lauder-l-oreal-on-trends-and-developments-in-india-s-beauty-market/16744742-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-L-Oreal-on-trends-and-developments-in-India-s-beauty-market.jpg)
![An extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores will be crucial in attracting global brands to India. [Nykaa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/nykaa-beauty-chief-says-extensive-physical-store-network-crucial-in-attracting-global-beauty-to-india/16757597-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-beauty-chief-says-extensive-physical-store-network-crucial-in-attracting-global-beauty-to-India.jpg)
![MISEICO is repositioning itself as a beauty and wellness brand that addresses specific challenges experienced by women going through menopause. [MISEICO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/miseico-addresses-issues-facing-women-undergoing-menopause/16744418-1-eng-GB/MISEICO-addresses-issues-facing-women-undergoing-menopause.png)
![Sisley aims to grow “faster than the market” in Asia on the back of multiple opportunities across the region. [Sisley]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sisley-aims-to-outpace-asia-beauty-market-growth/16714769-1-eng-GB/Sisley-aims-to-outpace-Asia-beauty-market-growth.jpg)
![Dot & Key has grown five times over the past couple of years after repositioning it to attract mass market audiences. [Dot & Key]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dot-key-grows-five-fold-since-2021-on-the-back-of-repricing-efforts/16714823-1-eng-GB/Dot-Key-grows-five-fold-since-2021-on-the-back-of-repricing-efforts.jpg)
![Hourglass Cosmetics is extending the shade range of its best-selling Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm in South Korea after an “explosive” sales response. [Hourglass]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hourglass-expands-tiktok-favourite-lip-range-in-korea-as-it-rides-vegan-wave/16704902-1-eng-GB/Hourglass-expands-Tiktok-favourite-lip-range-in-Korea-as-it-rides-vegan-wave.jpg)
![A group of researchers from South Korea have cultivated calluses from rose petals as an alternative source of rose fragrances. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/researchers-cultivate-rose-petal-calluses-as-alternative-fragrance-source/16728347-1-eng-GB/Researchers-cultivate-rose-petal-calluses-as-alternative-fragrance-source.jpg)
![We round up our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from Aveda, Coty, Yatsen and more. [Burberry]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/brand-story-updates-from-aveda-coty-yatsen-and-more-top-beauty-brands/16728194-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-Updates-from-Aveda-Coty-Yatsen-and-more-top-beauty-brands.jpg)
![Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water has led to reluctance among Chinese beauty consumers to buy Japanese beauty products. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/12/japan-s-fukushima-wastewater-release-sparks-chinese-hesitation-in-j-beauty/16714562-3-eng-GB/Japan-s-Fukushima-wastewater-release-sparks-Chinese-hesitation-in-J-beauty.jpg)
![Redken’s entry into India, Caudalie’s new acne launch and more in this trend round up. [Redken]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/08/what-s-trending-redken-caudalie-and-more-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/16721252-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-Redken-Caudalie-and-more-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Positioning waterless products as self-care choice can potentially play a transformative role in accelerating the adoption of such products. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/waterless-beauty-emphasising-pleasure-enjoyment-key-to-encouraging-adoption/16691528-1-eng-GB/Waterless-beauty-Emphasising-pleasure-enjoyment-key-to-encouraging-adoption.jpg)
![Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance. [Burberry Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-ceo-optimistic-of-further-growth-for-burberry-beauty-in-china/16691681-1-eng-GB/Coty-CEO-optimistic-of-further-growth-for-Burberry-Beauty-in-China.jpg)
![The Chinese consumer is reining previously impulsive buying habits and prioritising efficacy and functionality. [Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/05/chinese-beauty-consumers-behaviour-becoming-more-rational-yatsen/16691582-1-eng-GB/Chinese-beauty-consumers-behaviour-becoming-more-rational-Yatsen.jpg)
![Estée Lauder has recorded a growth of 50% in India over the past year thanks to the success of The Ordinary launch. [The Ordinary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-sees-india-sales-soar-50-on-the-back-of-the-ordinary/16683713-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-sees-India-sales-soar-50-on-the-back-of-The-Ordinary.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/upcycled-sun-care-asia-opportunities-abound-for-sun-care-natural-ingredients-carbonwave/16673981-1-eng-GB/Upcycled-sun-care-Asia-opportunities-abound-for-sun-care-natural-ingredients-Carbonwave.jpg)
![Korea says it will work with local regulators to support and expand cosmetic exports to the Vietnamese market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/korea-aims-to-boost-k-beauty-export-to-vietnam-by-streamlining-regulations/16757759-1-eng-GB/Korea-aims-to-boost-K-beauty-export-to-Vietnam-by-streamlining-regulations.jpg)
![L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across its SAPMENA is a major opportunity for growth. [Maybelline New York]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/l-oreal-underscores-importance-of-social-commerce-in-sapmena-region/16770170-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-underscores-importance-of-social-commerce-in-SAPMENA-region.jpg)
![ATTIA is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/tea-tree-oil-regulation-challenge-against-reprotoxin-classification-is-under-control-attia-president/16769894-1-eng-GB/Tea-tree-oil-regulation-Challenge-against-reprotoxin-classification-is-under-control-ATTIA-President.jpg)
![Top five stories trending on our socials featuring La Prairie’ daigou woes, Aveda’s Vietnam potential, and more. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hot-topics-top-five-beauty-stories-trending-on-our-socials/16769711-1-eng-GB/Hot-topics-Top-five-beauty-stories-trending-on-our-socials.jpg)