News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring research on new elastosome technology, link between dry skin and systemic lipid imbalance, a postbiotic metabolite’s effect on skin lightening, and more.
We highlight the top 10 stories of January 2026, including Gen Z’s role in driving luxury beauty, Kolmar Korea’s CES wins, K-beauty’s “second coming”, latest scientific findings and more.
This round-up highlights recent developments among cosmetics supplier companies, including latest strategic partnerships and newly opened facilities.
Los Angeles-based makeup brand Kosas hopes its latest range of highlighters - made using wet-pressed powder technology to overcome issues with opacity and excessive glitter - will gain traction in Asia.
This round-up highlights recent developments in the K-beauty market, spanning cosmetics export figures to highly anticipated strategic collaborations.
Patrick Ta Beauty has launched exclusively at Sephora Middle East to meet demand in the region, where one of the brand’s strongest and most-engaged followings is said to be based.
We highlight the top 10 stories of December 2025, including K-beauty trends, beauty tech advancements, latest scientific findings, and more.
K-beauty is said to be experiencing a “second coming”, with advanced technology, stronger brand positioning, and mid-range products that deliver high quality taking centre stage.
Kolmar Korea’s AI-powered Scar Beauty Device has won the Best of Innovation in Beauty Tech award at CES 2026, making it the first cosmetics company to do so.
South Korean health and beauty giant CJ Olive Young has published a report that identifies key trends for 2026, including the significant role of Gen Zs in leading the luxury sector.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in Asia-Pacific features K-beauty insights, fragrance advancement in South East Asia, growing importance of tech and personalisation, and more.
The 2026 edition of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) will feature an expanded conference programme alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies and solutions from around the world.
From major trends and innovation breakthroughs to drivers and barriers of the Asia-Pacific beauty industry, check out the top 10 articles that generated the most views on CDA this year.
Seoul-based cosmetics company linnofashion has launched a comprehensive international expansion strategy, positioning itself as a leader in merging K-beauty innovation with customised local market penetration.
A liquid formula combining natural parts from the Centella asiatica plant with growth-boosting proteins can greatly improve hair health in under two months when applied to the scalp, according to new research.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from LG H&H, Amorepacific, Cetaphil, and more.
We highlight the top 10 stories of November 2025, including L Cosmetix’s take on single-dose applications, Eternal Group’s insights on fragrance trends in China, new product launches, and more.
Dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring research on extracts of pomegranate peel and dark tea, facial lipid shifts in women, an eco-friendly way to supercharge ferulic acid, as well as Kao’s study on skin sensitivity.
Beauty tech firm Revieve believes technology, especially AI-powered personalisation, is no longer an option but a vital asset to stand out in an increasingly saturated beauty market with sophisticated consumers.
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry features news from companies including Clariant, APR Corp, Lotus Professional, Galderma, and Vow.
Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in Asia-Pacific’s beauty market features single-dose packaging, fragrance trends in China, rising demand for peri- and postoperative skin care, Ayurvedic skin care in Australia, and travel retail as growth engine.
We highlight the top 10 stories of October 2025, including Australia’s sunscreen investigations, halal beauty market’s growth, latest business news and research findings, and more.
This round-up features recent launches from LANEIGE, KERASILK, Glow Recipe, and Moist Diane, with a spotlight on Japanese hair care and food-inspired lip products.
dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO offer their perspectives on some of the key barriers and innovations surrounding the topic of green beauty, ahead of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong.
Dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring research on extracts of peony root, ethanolic plum leaf and honeysuckle flower, efficacy of a new-gen Winona cream, and more.
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry features developments in the halal beauty market, and news from companies like Kao and Shiseido.
We highlight the top 10 stories of Sep 2025, including brands like For Beloved One, EVERSOFT and 3CE, trend and investment news, latest research findings, and more.
The halal beauty market is driven primarily by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investment, China supply chains, and anti-counterfeit efforts, according to a new report.
This round-up features recent launches from Aesop, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, OUAI, Blunies, with fragrance being the common thread that runs through.
Amsterdam-headquartered Rituals is among beauty brands that are increasingly leveraging travel retail and forming strategic partnerships in this sector as a pillar of growth.
Japanese cosmetics giant Kao looks to bolster profitability and long-term growth by focusing resources on six brands, while building a more resilient business structure.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from NatureLab Tokyo, Honey Biotics, EVERSOFT, and more.
A global industry leader and an emerging firm from India offer a preview of the discussions that will be taking place at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong this November.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in Asia-Pacific’s beauty market features investment in K-beauty, skin as marker of self-care, demand for holistic wellness, and trends and opportunities in fragrance.
Shiseido Travel Retail looks to build on its strategic cross-industry partnerships, on the back of a well-received campaign centred around sun care brand ANESSA in Thailand.
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry highlights developments from Torriden, Anua, Yatsen, MINISO, LG H&H, and Amorepacific.
Blackstone is investing into South Korean hair giant JUNO as global consumer demand for K-beauty and wellness continues to burgeon.
There is an increasing shift in the perception of beauty in Asia, where good skin is no longer just about visual appearances, but also a marker of an individual’s health and level of self-care.
We highlight the top 10 stories of Aug 2025, including Dyson’s second-ever hair care range, major trends in fragrance, Amorepacific’s Q2 results, JOOCYEE’s first overseas flagship store, and more.
This round-up highlights the latest developments in beauty relating to the topic of sustainability, spanning ingredient and packaging innovations to misconceptions and research findings.
Taiwanese skin care brand For Beloved One says that its probiotic-containing range is developed with prestige-level ingredients but remains affordably priced so that consumers can experience visible improvements without overspending.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Scent Journer, Kanebo, COSRX, and more.
In the first part of this fragrance feature, Meiyume sheds light on the major trends pertaining to scent profiles, consumer behaviour, and innovation drivers in Asia.
We highlight the top 10 stories of July 2025, including a copying lawsuit involving Olive Young, sun care launches, research and product innovation breakthroughs, and more.
We highlight the latest releases and activities of fragrance firms in Asia-Pacific navigating a sector that is seeing evolving demands from consumers.
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including COSRX, Face Dunk, Neopharm, Shiseido, and CUTISÉ.
Fragrance innovation is expected to shift towards health-altering scents, such as gourmand fragrances, over the next five years.
In this round-up, we highlight the top 10 stories of June 2025, including Shiseido’s take on slow-ageing, Glow Recipe’s reformulated sunscreen, Sol de Janeiro’s first body lotion, and more.
Clarins looks to boost its travel retail line-up and presence through the relaunch of its Extra-Firming range, which it says is a breakthrough innovation built on the brand’s expertise in firming skin care.