Chinese cosmetics major Yatsen Holding’s latest research and development investments target the growing market demand for makeup with skin care benefits.
Insight from travel retail experts at Elizabeth Arden, Kenvue, L’Occitane, L’Oréal and more have highlighted the challenges facing the duty-free sector and reveal what it takes to navigate the evolving habits of the post-pandemic passenger.
Consumer acceptance and take-up rate of hemp-based products in Australia are on an upward trajectory, driven by several factors including health and wellness trends, regulatory support, and product diversity, says Hemp Co Australia.
Japanese firm Saticine Medical is looking to widely apply butterbur bud phytocannabinoids in cosmetics, after discovering its CBD-like properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing effects.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has completed its acquisition of Deciem Beauty Group Inc., enhancing its skincare portfolio with the Canadian company's innovative, transparency-focused brands, including its flagship brand, The Ordinary, for a total...
An extract derived from hemp leaves exhibits potential in preventing and reversing photoageing through suppressing overproduction of pro-inflammatory proteins and enzymes involved in collagen degradation, a Thai study reports.
The latest sunscreen standards are set to bring greater consistency to the industry, ensuring more accurate testing and better protection for consumers in Australia and New Zealand, says one cosmetics scientist.
New independent research shows that online retailers are losing an average of £1.7bn per year just in the UK market because they offer the wrong online search functions.
Launching in the U.S. market with its innovative, natural insect repellent products that combine clean beauty with effective outdoor protection, Vanilla Mozi will offer US consumers a sustainable and chemical-free alternative to conventional options.
India’s beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry.
Turkish fragrance house Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in Shanghai, China next year as it reaches 130th anniversary.
We round up recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including Florasis’s US approach, Estée Lauder’s R&D centre in Shanghai, the focus on ESG for China’s beauty brands, L’Oréal’s insights on the mass beauty market, and opportunities...
For the ever-growing trend of ‘cleanical’ beauty products, how can designers clearly convey this concept in packaging? The London agency behind bareMinerals’ new launch Skin Rescue shares more…
We round up our most-read stories on the tiny but mighty beauty brands making waves in the industry, featuring Mixsoon, Evereden, Krave Beauty and more.
Global hair care brand Wella Professionals has entered the e-commerce market in Singapore, in an effort to increase market presence, broaden customer reach, and keep ahead of stiff competition.
Italian luxury brand Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances.
Swiss cosmetics company Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with plans targeting both new and existing markets.
Italian skin care brand Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China as competition through cross-border e-commerce heats up.
Recent law amendments have opened doors for accelerating growth of the cannabidiol (CBD) market in Japan, but companies need to first overcome challenges in quality control and consumer education, says an analyst.
There are three weeks left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the developments from Amorepacific, Unilever, Estée Lauder and more.
A dentist-founded luxury oral care brand believes its range of 24K gold oral care products with resonate with consumers in Asia, where consumers have a strong affinity with luxury goods.
South Korean consumer good major LG Household & Healthcare has developed a body care brand with products featuring well-known skin care ingredients like niacinamide, low-molecular weight collagen, peptides, and polyhydroxy acids (PHA).
South Korean skin care brand Mixsoon will launch in around 200 Costco stores in the latter half of the year as it moves to expand its presence in the US.
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to foster inclusivity in the Asian beauty landscape through its ability to hyper personalise and cater to diverse needs and concerns.
As the beauty industry continues to grow, where can it go next? One potential avenue is more crossover with the ‘professional beauty’ salon/spa industry and aesthetics treatments space. We explore what this means for the cosmetics industry as we know...
L’Oréal and a team of researchers from Singapore will study soil microbes and how it can improve soil quality and increase plant yields in a sustainable manner.
Beauty membership programmes are increasingly important on e-commerce platforms to help develop long-term connections with beauty consumers as competition heats up.
Clio Cosmetics reported a boost in profitability for the first quarter (Q1) driven by efforts to improve the sales of skin care brands such as Goodal and Dermatory.
Asian consumer demand for products that offer visible results without compromising on safety is leading Evonik to focus on skin-identical ingredients, most notably with a new vegan collagen range.
US-based mum and baby care brand Evereden is doubling down on expansion to new markets including the Middle East, continuous science-backed product development, and furthering its appeal to Gen Alpha in its next phase of growth.
K-beauty major Amorepacifc has reported strong growth in Europe and the Americas in the first quarter (Q1) driven by expansion of key brands Laneige and Innisfree.
After more than two decades of discussions, the UN organisation WIPO plans to finalise an international agreement to target ‘biopiracy’ later this month.
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary will invest in six key areas including sun care, masstige, and weatherproof body care to further its goal of becoming “a world-class beauty company”.
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![The latest Australia/New Zealand sunscreen standards are set to bring greater consistency to the industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/updated-au-nz-sunscreen-standards-will-bring-more-consistency-to-industry/17462863-1-eng-GB/Updated-AU-NZ-sunscreen-standards-will-bring-more-consistency-to-industry.jpg)
![Sharon Personal Care targets Asia’s mature hair care market with moringa-based ingredient that it claims to “act like vegan keratin”. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/sharon-personal-care-sees-asia-s-aged-hair-care-market-as-opportunity-for-moringa-based-vegan-keratin/17453557-1-eng-GB/Sharon-Personal-Care-sees-Asia-s-aged-hair-care-market-as-opportunity-for-moringa-based-vegan-keratin.jpg)
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![Lotus Herbals is set to expand it range of sun protection products as part of goals to expand its dominance in the country. [Lotus Herbals]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lotus-herbals-aims-to-dominate-india-s-sun-care-market-on-the-back-of-range-expansion/17448241-1-eng-GB/Lotus-Herbals-aims-to-dominate-India-s-sun-care-market-on-the-back-of-range-expansion.jpg)
![Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/nykaa-highlights-importance-of-brick-and-mortar-as-more-brands-seek-india-entry/17452369-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-highlights-importance-of-brick-and-mortar-as-more-brands-seek-India-entry.jpg)
![Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in China next year. [Atelier Rebul]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/atelier-rebul-reaches-new-milestones-with-indonesia-debut-china-flagship/17448107-1-eng-GB/Atelier-Rebul-reaches-new-milestones-with-Indonesia-debut-China-flagship.jpg)
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![Beauty brands making waves in the industry, featuring Mixsoon, Evereden, Krave Beauty and more. [MIXSOON]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/mixsoon-evereden-krave-beauty-and-more-in-our-small-brand-update/17445813-1-eng-GB/Mixsoon-Evereden-Krave-Beauty-and-more-in-our-small-brand-update.jpg)
![Pupa Milano will introduce hair care products into Malaysia this year. [Pupa Milano]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pupa-milano-set-to-launch-hair-care-products-in-malaysia-in-q3/17439539-1-eng-GB/Pupa-Milano-set-to-launch-hair-care-products-in-Malaysia-in-Q3.jpg)
![Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances. [BVLGARI]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/bvlgari-prudent-about-asia-expansion-despite-appetite-for-high-end-fragrances/17445705-1-eng-GB/Bvlgari-prudent-about-Asia-expansion-despite-appetite-for-high-end-fragrances.jpg)
![Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with strategic plans targeting both new and existing markets. [Mavala]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-apac-presence-ceo/17442469-1-eng-GB/Mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-APAC-presence-CEO.jpg)
![We round up the latest beauty innovations and developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Florasis, Clio Cosmetics, PROYA and more. [Florasis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/florasis-clio-proya-and-more-beauty-news-from-asian-cosmetic-companies/17445777-1-eng-GB/Florasis-Clio-PROYA-and-more-beauty-news-from-Asian-cosmetic-companies.jpg)
![Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-eyes-brick-and-mortar-expansion-in-china-as-online-competition-intensifies/17437269-1-eng-GB/Teaology-eyes-brick-and-mortar-expansion-in-China-as-online-competition-intensifies.jpg)
![Shiseido’s serum foundation innovation is drawing in new consumers and boosting sales in its home market. [SHISEIDO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/22/shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-q1-sales/17442433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-Q1-sales.jpg)
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![Swedish brand believes its range of 24K gold oral care products with resonate with consumers in Asia. [Aurezzi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/21/gold-oral-care-luxury-brand-with-24k-gold-products-eyes-major-potential-in-asia/17433681-1-eng-GB/Gold-oral-care-Luxury-brand-with-24K-gold-products-eyes-major-potential-in-Asia.jpg)
![LG H&H launches body care brand with products featuring well-known skin care ingredients. [B.Clinicx]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-launches-ingredient-led-body-care-products-with-niacinamide-collagen/17416494-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-launches-ingredient-led-body-care-products-with-niacinamide-collagen.jpg)
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![L’Oréal and team of researchers from Singapore will study soil microbes and how it can improve soil quality and increase plant yields in a sustainable manner. [L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/l-oreal-dives-into-soil-microbe-research-to-extract-the-best-of-nature/17427135-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-dives-into-soil-microbe-research-to-extract-the-best-of-nature.jpg)
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![Clio reported a boost in profitability for Q1 driven by efforts to improve the sales of skin care brands such as Goodal and Dermatory. [Clio Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/clio-q1-goodal-dermatory-skin-care-sales-boost-enhances-overall-profitability/17422686-1-eng-GB/Clio-Q1-Goodal-Dermatory-skin-care-sales-boost-enhances-overall-profitability.jpg)
![Evonik sees need for skin-identical ingredients as Asian consumers demand ingredients that offer visible results without compromising on safety. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/demand-for-safety-and-efficacy-drive-asian-consumers-to-seek-out-skin-identical-ingredients-evonik/17411025-1-eng-GB/Demand-for-safety-and-efficacy-drive-Asian-consumers-to-seek-out-skin-identical-ingredients-Evonik.jpg)
![Urban Jungle aims to cut through the saturated SEA beauty market with its affordable K-inspired products. [Urban Jungle]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/urban-jungle-seeks-to-capture-sea-with-reasonable-price-tags/17408427-1-eng-GB/Urban-Jungle-seeks-to-capture-SEA-with-reasonable-price-tags.jpg)
![The recent trend developments in the APAC beauty market [AMIKA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-top-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights3/17401581-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-Top-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Amorepacifc reports strong growth in Europe and the Americas in Q1. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-q1-western-markets-drive-growth-with-laneige-and-innisfree/17403516-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Q1-Western-markets-drive-growth-with-Laneige-and-Innisfree.jpg)
![Florasis is aiming to capitalise on the American beauty consumers’ rising curiosity about Chinese beauty rituals. [Florasis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/florasis-us-consumers-showing-more-interest-in-c-beauty-rituals/17376192-1-eng-GB/Florasis-US-consumers-showing-more-interest-in-C-beauty-rituals.jpg)
![HUL invest in six key areas to advance beauty business. [Lakme]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/unilever-identifies-six-key-demand-spaces-to-advance-india-beauty-business/17416548-1-eng-GB/Unilever-identifies-six-key-demand-spaces-to-advance-India-beauty-business.jpg)
![Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market. [Indus Valley]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/26/indus-valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-india-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings/17594932-5-eng-GB/Indus-Valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-India-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings.jpg)
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![Kosé has launched makeup brand Visée in Singapore as part of plans to reinforce its position in SEA. [Visée]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/visee-singapore-kose-aims-to-enhance-brand-visibility-in-sea-with-new-launch/17587264-1-eng-GB/Visee-Singapore-Kose-aims-to-enhance-brand-visibility-in-SEA-with-new-launch.jpg)
![ble C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/able-c-c-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-china-through-online-expansion-kol-collabs/17591626-1-eng-GB/Able-C-C-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-China-through-online-expansion-KOL-collabs.jpg)
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![DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships gain more public prominence as consumers interest in skin care grows online. [Dr.Ci:Labo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/22/brand-supplier-partnerships-will-come-to-the-fore-amid-the-online-skin-care-landscape-dr.ci-labo/17576755-1-eng-GB/Brand-supplier-partnerships-will-come-to-the-fore-amid-the-online-skin-care-landscape-DR.CI-LABO.png)