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‘Providing resources to do the right thing’: Reuse and refillable concepts on the sustainability agenda for L’Oréal

18-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Reusable and refillable concepts are an area the L’Oréal Group has pinpointed for development as it works towards its ambitious sustainability goals, according to a leading regional exec.

‘Cross category solutions’: NZ’s Me Today CEO outlines expansion plans in Japan, Australia and Ireland with supplement and skin care lines

18-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

New Zealand-based wellness brand Me Today has signed distribution agreements in Japan, Australia and Ireland as part of its expansion push.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021: Entry deadline EXTENDED to be crowned region's brightest and best

18-May-2021 By Gary Scattergood

The deadline to enter APAC's premier nutrition awards and be celebrated among the region's pioneering ingredients, finished products, start-ups and researchers has been extended to June 18.

Overnight recovery: Antipodes forays into probiotic skin care with Culture brand

17-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

New Zealand-based green beauty skin care company Antipodes has launched its first probiotic-infused formulation - a night cream product under the Culture brand.

Accelerating recovery: Kao outlines plans to raise cosmetics business back up to pre-pandemic levels by 2023

17-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese conglomerate Kao Corporation is working to put its cosmetics division back on a path of high growth with a series of moves including ‘structural reform’ and ramping up marketing spend.

Nail-biting future: Nail wrap market primed up for ‘exciting’ growth as awareness soars

14-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

The founder of a pioneering nail wrap brand in Singapore says the market for these convenient nail stickers is poised for ‘exciting’ growth on the back of increased awareness.

Climate collaboration: Innovation cycles have ‘dramatically shortened’ during COVID-19, says Solvay

12-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has fuelled a raft of sustainable beauty and personal care innovation, creating a wave of more value chain collaboration that will likely stick, say executives at chemicals major Solvay.

Laying the groundwork: Shiseido’s focus on ‘skin beauty’ pays off as Q1 2021 operating profits increase

12-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido Group has reported an operating profit increase of 67.6% year-on-year to surpass US$100m after pivoting towards a focus on skin care following the COVID-19 outbreak.

Polish push: Nail Deck expects higher trajectory of growth for home manicures spurred by COVID-19

12-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based nail care company Nail Deck is expecting to see higher demand for at-home use nail polish products after witnessing a boom in demand last year due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Problem solvers: Indian fem hygiene brand Sirona launches first face serums for sensitive skin

12-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based feminine hygiene company Sirona has expanded its skin care line with its first face serums targeted at sensitive skin, which the firm believes to be an underserved demographic in its domestic market.

Make-up ‘renaissance’: How Estée Lauder expects colour to trend based on China’s COVID-19 recovery

12-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has revealed how the rapid recovery of colour cosmetics in China has informed its global make-up strategy.

Green goals: Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability needs ‘effective and coherent’ implementation – industry

11-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability will lay important foundations for achieving European Green Deal goals, but it must consider the specificities of individual industries and value chains, say beauty and personal care industry...

Bespoke Ayurvedic beauty: Vedix aims to capitalise on self-care and wellness shift as it makes its global leap

11-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based personalised beauty and lifestyle company Vedix is gearing up to make its overseas debut in the Middle East and the US, believing it is well-positioned to tap into trends in self-care and wellness.

Top performers: High-end skin care brands domination expected to continue post-pandemic – Lazada

11-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Lazada expects demand for luxury skin care brands such as Estée Lauder, SK-II, and Sulwhasoo to continue on an upward trend, even as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.

Emerging trends: Cica creams, hair oils and eyebrow make-up among most popular products in Japan

10-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Cica creams, hair oils and eyebrow make-up are among the most sought-after products among Japanese consumers today, according to new data.