Health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched a special-edition range of personal care products to alleviate the impact of ocean-bound plastic waste, as part of the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts.
Well-known skin care ingredients such as collagen, niacinamide and probiotics are increasingly found among Asian oral care brands as the category undergoes skinification.
In our chat with Adam Ricciardone, we discuss everything from his key conference takeaways to Kenvue's sponsorship of the In-Cosmetics Awards and more.
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
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Blurred boundaries between beauty, wellness, and lifestyle are creating opportunities for brands to venture beyond traditional partnerships to more innovative and meaningful projects.
There is significant scope for innovation and new launches in the hair repair sector, especially in soaring markets such as China, according to British ingredients firm Croda.
Australian essential oils company Down Under Enterprises is setting sights on the Asian market, particularly China, where values such as environmental sustainability and traceability are becoming increasingly important.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring research from Dr.Ci:Labo and Kolmar Korea’s newly discovered probiotic sun care ingredient.
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Shiseido has set its sights on burgeoning markets including India, Thailand, and Vietnam for expansion as it aims to propel growth in the skin care market.
Dr.Ci:Labo claims that new research on phenylethyl resorcinol demonstrates high efficacy in combating hyperpigmentation, surpassing the effectiveness of more well-known ingredients such as vitamin C and niacinamide.
Ingredients firm Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has introduced a new peptide that aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing.
K-beauty skin care brand Then I Met You is set to debut in five Asian markets this April through a partnership with Sephora, marking its first-ever retail expansion.
Skin microbiome-based therapeutic strategies for atopic dermatitis (AD) could result in more targeted effects, but further “robust research” is needed to investigate whether this approach can lead to sustained clinical outcomes.
Consumers are prioritising sensorial experiences and choosing products that turn mundane routines into moments of pleasure and wellness, underscoring the important role of fragrances in hair care products, says IFF.
Insight and data from Clé de Peau Beauté, Elizabeth Arden, LUXASIA, and more reveal that Asia Pacific’s luxury beauty segment faces the challenge of justifying its high prices to more discerning consumers against a backdrop of economic uncertainties and...
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Dyson’s first wet-to-dry straightener has been designed to overcome problems of traditional heat-based devices, and resolve consumer pain points such as styling time, says the global tech firm.
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Skin care companies are turning to medical aesthetic treatments as a source of inspiration to develop novel solutions to skin care concerns, says Kenvue.
Taiwanese hair care firm O’right is looking to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia through its net zero products, as it works towards becoming a driving force in the global sustainable beauty scene.
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.
Luxury brands can overcome heavy promotions during shopping festivals such as Singles Day with exclusive services to give consumers more bang for their buck, says Coty’s SEA e-commerce lead.
Luxury brand Molton Brown has bolstered its omnichannel capabilities and is targeting untapped markets in Asia as it moves to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation set to push its skin protection business with the global rollout of sun care and novel innovations such as ‘next-generation’ body sheets.
Shiseido is focused on reinforcing its strength in skin care while seeking out opportunities in previously unexplored areas after sales and profits dipped in the last year.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring research on rubber seed extract, umbilical cord stem cells, modified hyaluronic acid, and more.
A skin barrier expert has expressed concerns over the lack of clarification on barrier-enhancing claims in the cosmetic industry, emphasising the need for greater specificity on such a complex system.
Smart packaging technologies are increasingly being adopted in the beauty industry, as an approach to combat counterfeiting, personalise consumer experience, and enhance brand value, says Meiyume.
High costs involved in rolling out customised in-store services could potentially put a brake on K-beauty indie brands looking to ride the personalisation trend, claims a market expert.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring insights into Shiseido’s acquisition of Dr. Dennis Gross, Laneige’s inclusivity push, new fragrance formats and more.
Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology it claims can automatically repair gaps that weaken ultraviolet protection.
Beauty brands are being urged to overhaul their sustainability strategies beyond the linear lifecycle of packaging in order to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
Several Korean indie beauty brands recently announced their overseas expansion activities, with collaboration with distributors and entry into new high-potential markets being their key strategies.
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
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