L’Oréal’s chief is eyeing increased penetration in China’s tier-three and four cities, which he believes can help the French beauty major double its customer base and drive more growth in this lucrative market.
Companies that sold CBD-based cosmetics in Hong Kong are caught in a “revamp or shut down” dilemma following a ban issued by the authorities in February, in spite of growing awareness and consumer demand.
Japanese cosmetics firm Kosé is aiming to increase sales in China by 10%, believing consumer consumption will bounce back with the lift of COVID-19 restrictions.
Beauty major Coty is aiming to grow its skin care business in China on the back of premiumisation and ‘healthification’ trends it has observed in the market.
The biggest skin concerns amongst both male and female consumers last year were wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags, according to data from Finnish tech firm Revieve.
Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations, according to the head of an art and design agency specialising in such creative marketing projects.
Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.
A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.
South Korean major LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has attributed the 27.7% sales decline of its beauty business mainly to the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policy.
K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.
Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.
A 128-year-old Turkish fragrance house is set to expand offline in China in 2023 and is planning to offer its signature bespoke services to cater to the heightened appreciation for “personalisation and craftsmanship”.
South Korean multinational LG Household & Health Care will be emphasising on its business in China and North America in a bid to reinforce its presence on the global stage, says its new president and CEO.
A study in China has suggested that alternating red and blue light irradiation combined with collagen dressing can improve the treatment efficacy of acne vulgaris.
Chinese herbs containing anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, itch-relieving and immunoregulating benefits can reduce symptoms and the recurrence of atopic dermatitis, without the side effects associated with conventional treatment methods, say researchers....
There should be further exploration of how plant-derived colourants interact with human hair to justify possible large-scale production of plant-based hair dyes, say researchers in China.
Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.
South Korean multinational LG Household & Healthcare has reported a 7% decline in Singles’ Day sales this year, which it attributed to dampened consumer sentiment in China.
Chinese colour cosmetics brand Perfect Diary is innovating in the facial complexion category to drive the brand’s turnaround as make-up continues to decline in China.
Japanese beauty company Kosé Corporation says it is waiting for China’s economy to recover from the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policies before it moves forward with plans to expand Decorté’s retail footprint in the country.
Our top trending stories featuring Lancaster’s Hainan success, Mibelle’s focus on skin ageing, a microbiome active inspired by the Finnish forest, and more.
The fragrance category has evolved to become an essential category for wellness as well as self-expression, according to exclusive insights from major players Coty and L’Oréal, along with a line-up of exciting niche labels.
Johnson & Johnson skin care brand Dr.Ci:Labo has deployed a raft of digital innovations at its latest China store as it seeks to bridge the offline and online worlds as part of a three-year strategy to build brand awareness in the country.
Coty-owned skin care brand Lancaster saw sales on Hainan Island multiply by five year-on-year, boosting the beauty major’s confidence in building its skin care presence in China.
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, featuring news updates from Estée Lauder, L’Occitane, Pola Orbis and more.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we look into a vitamin K serum, a prebiotic hand sanitiser and more.
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis said China’s strict COVID-19 policies would have no impact on its plans to continue expanding POLA in China, noting that its luxury brand has a lot of potential with younger consumers and the second- and third-tier...
Beauty titan Estée Lauder Companies is expecting a slow recovery in China’s crucial travel retail hotspot of Hainan and does not anticipate things to be “fully back to normal” by the next fiscal year, said its CFO.
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