Exosomes derived from human fibroblasts, BJ-5ta (BJ-5ta Exo), have shown promise in protecting against ultraviolet B (UVB)-mediated photoaging remains.
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UK fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has teamed up with beauty multinational L’Oréal to launch the first multi-brand fragrance refill station in The Perfume Shop store in Nottingham.
South Korean nutricosmetics brand Vital Beautie, owned by K-beauty giant Amorepacific, has launched a retinol-based dietary supplement that claims to be safe even for people who are sensitive to the ingredient.
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Japanese cosmetic companies Shiseido, Kosé, and Pola Orbis have reported negative growth in China due to the impact of Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima.
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L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division has made its first foray into India with the launch of skin care brand CeraVe, in a bid to meet the growing demand for science-backed derma beauty in the country.
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Amorepacific has strengthened its arsenal of global growth engines by acquiring additional shares in South Korean skin care firm COSRX to leverage the brand’s extensive overseas reach.
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A New Zealand firm has identified potent antibacterial properties in manuka leaf extract, positioning it as a potential substitute for manuka essential oil or honey in cosmetic formulations.
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Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.
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The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.
Singapore brand Lynk Fragrances has recently made several expansion moves, including renaming and rebranding, diversifying its product line-up to include body and hair care, and opening its first retail store.
Chinese retail brand MINISO has identified fragrances as one of categories that will be pivotal to its global ambitions, with the firm reporting buoyant demand in Indonesia.
Prestige beauty player Estée Lauder has revealed the extent of its current challenges after posting fourth-quarter results showing that net sales declined by 10%, sending stock prices to a six-year low.
An Australia-based fragrance house specialising in luxury vegan and cruelty-free perfumes is setting its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora.
Luxury skin care brand La Prairie is set to make its debut on short-form video platform Douyin in November in bid to improve its position in China’s challenging market environment.
K-beauty brand freemay has officially entered the Japanese market following domestic success and on the back of increasing popularity of its mineral ions-infused masks.
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A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
India-based cosmetics brand Botnal is making its debut in brick-and-mortar stores via a partnership with a local pharmacy retail chain, following the recent launch of its functional skin care range.
K-beauty giant LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has revealed that 16 of its brands will launch new lip care products with its latest Lipcerin complex by the end of this year.
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