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Colour evolution: Top 10 stories on APAC makeup developments in 2024

Colour evolution: Top 10 stories on APAC makeup developments in 2024

11-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Edible sun care: Cell Fusion C hops on trend of K-beauty brands expanding into supplements

Edible sun care: Cell Fusion C hops on trend of K-beauty brands expanding into supplements

04-Dec-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Made in Asia: Suu Balm, Anua, Florasis and more news from Asia’s beauty brands

Made in Asia: Suu Balm, Anua, Florasis and more news from Asia’s beauty brands

03-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Personalisation ‘not always profitable’, but a trend here to stay – Nail Deck

Personalisation ‘not always profitable’, but a trend here to stay – Nail Deck

03-Dec-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Promotional features

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How is intelligent, localised innovation helping beauty brands gain an edge in the industry?

How is intelligent, localised innovation helping beauty brands gain an edge in the industry?

Paid for and content provided by Meiyume

Setting the stage: How strategic turnkey partnerships will redefine beauty brands in 2024

Setting the stage: How strategic turnkey partnerships will redefine beauty brands in 2024

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The science of beauty sleep: Natural rest for rejuvenated and radiant skin

The science of beauty sleep: Natural rest for rejuvenated and radiant skin

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Revolutionizing supply chain resilience: The path to success for brands and retailers

Revolutionizing supply chain resilience: The path to success for brands and retailers

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Formulation & science

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Cut above: New skin data on China women could aid cosmetic efficacy

Cut above: New skin data on China women could aid cosmetic efficacy

10-Dec-2024

By Gary Scattergood

BiotechXBeautyLabs enters professional beauty market with Formula Fig collaboration

BiotechXBeautyLabs enters professional beauty market with Formula Fig collaboration

05-Dec-2024

By Cassandra Stern

Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics

Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics

04-Dec-2024

By Cassandra Stern

Pola Chem develops personalised skin models with urine-derived iPS cells

Pola Chem develops personalised skin models with urine-derived iPS cells

26-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

Packaging & design

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‘A philosophical reset’: Facetheory targets APAC's eco-conscious consumers with accessibility, sustainability

‘A philosophical reset’: Facetheory targets APAC's eco-conscious consumers with accessibility, sustainability

11-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

‘Focus on what we’re good at’: A’kin shifts from skin care to refocus on hair care, natural deodorant

‘Focus on what we’re good at’: A’kin shifts from skin care to refocus on hair care, natural deodorant

22-Oct-2024

By Amanda Lim

KraveBeauty looks to apply TikTok-viral ‘egg packaging’ to other products, expand line-up for Singapore market

KraveBeauty looks to apply TikTok-viral ‘egg packaging’ to other products, expand line-up for Singapore market

21-Oct-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Business & financial

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Medipeel leans on export-exclusive brand MDP+ to strengthen US presence

12-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

‘Asia is still untapped territory’: Keune Haircosmetics to launch in China, sharpening Asia focus

‘Asia is still untapped territory’: Keune Haircosmetics to launch in China, sharpening Asia focus

04-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Shiseido prioritises 8 key brands to achieve stable profit growth within two years

Shiseido prioritises 8 key brands to achieve stable profit growth within two years

03-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Scent by SIX focuses on building resilience as it navigates economic uncertainties

Scent by SIX focuses on building resilience as it navigates economic uncertainties

27-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

Market trends

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Turmeric soap and retinol body wash: New trends in body care

Turmeric soap and retinol body wash: New trends in body care

05-Dec-2024

By Cassandra Stern

Consumer interest in longevity, wellness to drive growth in personalisation, beauty tech

Consumer interest in longevity, wellness to drive growth in personalisation, beauty tech

05-Dec-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

Mintel: Nine in ten consumers now buying “clean” personal care products

Mintel: Nine in ten consumers now buying “clean” personal care products

03-Dec-2024

By Cassandra Stern

Regulation & safety

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Regulatory focus: Top 10 stories on cosmetic regulation and safety in 2024

Regulatory focus: Top 10 stories on cosmetic regulation and safety in 2024

13-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

AI from Gen A to Z: The forces reshaping beauty and personal care

AI from Gen A to Z: The forces reshaping beauty and personal care

10-Dec-2024

By Cassandra Stern

Legal Lens: The regulations and risks surrounding “clean beauty”

Legal Lens: The regulations and risks surrounding “clean beauty”

27-Nov-2024

By Kelly Bonner

NAD endorses Drunk Elephant safety claims but urges influencer disclosures changes

NAD endorses Drunk Elephant safety claims but urges influencer disclosures changes

06-Nov-2024

By Cassandra Stern

All Asia-Pacific

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Regulatory focus: Top 10 stories on cosmetic regulation and safety in 2024

Regulatory focus: Top 10 stories on cosmetic regulation and safety in 2024

13-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

B Corp Beauty Coalition will establish dedicated APAC working group in 2025

B Corp Beauty Coalition will establish dedicated APAC working group in 2025

11-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Fragrance focus: Top 10 stories on fragrance innovation in APAC for 2024

Fragrance focus: Top 10 stories on fragrance innovation in APAC for 2024

10-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

South East Asia

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S’pore postbiotic firm adds fermented food, mouthwash to range

S’pore postbiotic firm adds fermented food, mouthwash to range

29-Nov-2024

By Tingmin Koe

Scent by SIX focuses on building resilience as it navigates economic uncertainties

Scent by SIX focuses on building resilience as it navigates economic uncertainties

27-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

Crystal Tomato secures exclusive enhanced colourless carotenoids from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

Crystal Tomato secures exclusive enhanced colourless carotenoids from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

18-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

Long-lasting wave: Ksisters expands bestselling Jung Beauty hair care range, opens flagship store in Singapore

Long-lasting wave: Ksisters expands bestselling Jung Beauty hair care range, opens flagship store in Singapore

13-Nov-2024

By Hui Ling Dang

South Asia

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Nykaa: Physical retail ‘incredibly important’ to overall strategy

Nykaa: Physical retail ‘incredibly important’ to overall strategy

27-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

Making a bang: L’Oréal champions open innovation to drive consumer-focused solutions

Making a bang: L’Oréal champions open innovation to drive consumer-focused solutions

05-Nov-2024

By Amanda Lim

‘Holistic head-to-toe solutions’: Justhuman expands neurocosmetic portfolio with first skin care launch

‘Holistic head-to-toe solutions’: Justhuman expands neurocosmetic portfolio with first skin care launch

05-Sep-2024

By Amanda Lim

East Asia

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Medipeel leans on export-exclusive brand MDP+ to strengthen US presence

12-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Cut above: New skin data on China women could aid cosmetic efficacy

Cut above: New skin data on China women could aid cosmetic efficacy

10-Dec-2024

By Gary Scattergood

‘Asia is still untapped territory’: Keune Haircosmetics to launch in China, sharpening Asia focus

‘Asia is still untapped territory’: Keune Haircosmetics to launch in China, sharpening Asia focus

04-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Shiseido prioritises 8 key brands to achieve stable profit growth within two years

Shiseido prioritises 8 key brands to achieve stable profit growth within two years

03-Dec-2024

By Amanda Lim

Oceania

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‘Focus on what we’re good at’: A’kin shifts from skin care to refocus on hair care, natural deodorant

‘Focus on what we’re good at’: A’kin shifts from skin care to refocus on hair care, natural deodorant

22-Oct-2024

By Amanda Lim

‘Temporary is the future’: MUVO launches Balayage shampoo for fashionable, time-poor consumers

‘Temporary is the future’: MUVO launches Balayage shampoo for fashionable, time-poor consumers

27-Sep-2024

By Amanda Lim

Valanolia targets Asia hair care market with upcycled antioxidant rich olive oil-infused formulas

Valanolia targets Asia hair care market with upcycled antioxidant rich olive oil-infused formulas

23-Sep-2024

By Amanda Lim