Beauty brands increasingly leveraging travel retail as channel of growth
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.
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Face lift: Kao refreshes cosmetics business strategy to push growth, build resilience
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.
Brand update: NatureLab Tokyo, Honey Biotics, EVERSOFT and more in the spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from NatureLab Tokyo, Honey Biotics, EVERSOFT, and more.
Industry players shed light on pressing topics ahead of Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
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.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
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 to expand cross-industry collaboration following popular roll-out
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.
Financial focus: Yatsen, LG H&H, Amorepacific and more in our beauty business update
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 invests into K-hair giant JUNO on the back of ‘explosive global demand’
Blackstone is investing into South Korean hair giant JUNO as global consumer demand for K-beauty and wellness continues to burgeon.
‘Good skin’ increasingly seen as marker of health, self-care and wellness
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.
Top 10s: Dyson hair care, fragrance trends and other most-read stories from Aug
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.
Sustainable strategy: Must-read stories on APAC’s green beauty developments
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.
‘Yakult for skin’: For Beloved One highlights prestige-calibre, accessibly priced range
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.
Brand update: Scent Journer, Kanebo, COSRX and more in our brand spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Scent Journer, Kanebo, COSRX, and more.
Major trends in scent profiles, consumer behaviour and innovation drivers in Asia
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.
Top 10s: Copying lawsuit, sun care launches and more top stories from July
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.
Scent-imental notes: New drops, brand activities spotlighted in this fragrance feature
We highlight the latest releases and activities of fragrance firms in Asia-Pacific navigating a sector that is seeing evolving demands from consumers.
Made in Asia: COSRX, Neopharm, Shiseido and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including COSRX, Face Dunk, Neopharm, Shiseido, and CUTISÉ.
Health-altering, appetite-suppressing gourmand scents expected to lead fragrance innovation
Fragrance innovation is expected to shift towards health-altering scents, such as gourmand fragrances, over the next five years.
Top 10s: Shiseido, Glow Recipe, Kao, K-beauty and more top stories from June
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 strengthens travel retail portfolio and presence with relaunch of skin firming range
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.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia-Pacific beauty market, featuring emerging ingredients, consumer needs, and more.
Top 10s: C-beauty’s MVPs, India’s sun care category and more top stories from May
In this round-up, we highlight the top 10 stories of May 2025, including China’s most valuable cosmetics brands, key drivers of India’s booming sun care category, CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty’s Nykaa launch, and more.
Made in Asia: FaceAnne, BRAYE, Re:erth, and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including FaceAnne, BRAYE, Re:erth, Dr.Groot, and Clio.
Top 10s: L’Oréal China, Cosmax, US tariffs, and more top stories from April
In this round-up, we highlight the top 10 stories of April 2025, including L’Oréal China’s strategies for growth, Cosmax’s ingredient for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis, impact of US tariffs on C-beauty, and more.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia-Pacific beauty market, featuring emerging consumer needs and more.
Top 10s: Glow Recipe’s hybrid range, Lancôme’s sunscreen featuring self-repairing UV tech, and more top stories from March
In this round-up, we highlight the top 10 stories of March 2025, including Glow Recipe’s expansion of hybrid range, Lancôme’s sunscreen featuring self-repairing UV tech from L’Oréal R&I Japan, and more.
Made in Asia: athletia, Bioré and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as athletia, Bioré, and more
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring analysis on future beauty trends and more.
Shifting consumer perceptions in Australia fuelling growth of multifunctional sun care, new product formats
Increased “sun safety awareness” is driving growth of Australia’s sun protection market, including demand for multifunctional, daily use products and innovative delivery formats, says Euromonitor International.
Product profiles: Latest product news from Glow Recipe, Bioré, Lotus Herbals and more
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, from Glow Recipe, Bioré, Lotus Herbals and more.
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How to win over… Beauty consumers in the era of longevity
Exclusive insights from L’Oréal, Justhuman, Taimana Beauty, and more experts shed light on the beauty industry’s quest to master longevity and how it is changing the landscape as we know it.
Financial focus: The Ordinary, Amorepacific, Shopee and more in our beauty business update
Our round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry highlights developments from The Ordinary, Amorepacific, Shopee and more.
Top 10s: Beauty brands exit Korea, Drunk Elephant woes, and more top stories from February
In this round up, we highlight the top 10 stories of February 2024, including news of beauty brands exiting Korea, Drunk Elephant woes, Olive Young US ambitions and more.
Brand update: Drunk Elephant, Maybelline, Wella and more in our brand spotlight
Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific features news and updates from Drunk Elephant, Maybelline, Wella and more.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring analysis on future beauty trends and more.
Prestige fragrances shine amid market challenges in Coty financial results
The company reported strong profit margins and continued brand investment for the second quarter (Q2) and first half (1H25) of fiscal year 2025, which ended on December 31, 2024.
Made in Asia: Hera, Maquillage and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Hera, Maquillage and more.
A year in beauty: CosmeticsDesign unpacks key developments in 2024 that will impact 2025
CosmeticsDesign editors reflect on the key developments of 2024 and share their insights on the trends set to shape the beauty landscape in 2025.
Top 10s: 2025 beauty trends, Shiseido’s new microneedle and more most-read stories of January
In this round up, we highlight the top 10 stories of January 2025, including our trend forecast, Shiseido’s new microneedle launch and more.
Financial focus: Coty, Unilever, Kosé, and more in our beauty business update
A round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, highlighting the business developments from Coty Japan, Unilever India, Kosé and more.
Estée Lauder reports Q2 2025 net sales decline amid challenging market conditions
Despite the 6% drop in sales, the company’s Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (PRGP) helped expand its gross margin to 76.1%.
New intent: Beauty brands prioritising purposeful launches as conscious consumerism rises
A decline in ‘new’ beauty launches suggest brands are prioritising purposeful NPD as consumers demand quality over quantity.
Self-Care and value: 74% of US consumers prioritize beauty and wellness in 2025
Over half of shoppers use face masks or bath soaks to relax, and 46% say their beauty routines bring them joy, making emotional connection a key trend, according to a survey by Bread Financial and Ulta Beauty.
Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring research on deer placenta for hair loss, Cosmax’s new sun care centre, and more.
Ageless beauty: Discover how to navigate a longevity-centric beauty landscape
Join our panel of experts as we explore how the quest for agelessness is shaping and redefining beauty in our latest free webinar.
Product profiles: Latest product news from Shiseido, Laneige, Bioré and more
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, from Shiseido, Laneige, Bioré and more.
Sa Sa aims to boosts online presence with social media and new loyalty app
Beauty retailer Sa Sa will intensify its online presence via social media and a new mobile app, aiming to enhance customer engagement and drive digital growth in 2025.
Wellness in a bottle: Wellness and the rise of therapeutic scents shaping the future of fragrance
The rise of wellness and demand for more therapeutic effects is reshaping the fragrance industry, driving need for more functional benefits such as mood-enhancing.
LG H&H aims to strengthen omnichannel presence in North America in 2025
LG Household & Health Care is targeting growth on Amazon while expanding its physical retail footprint as part of North America strategy this year.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring analysis on future beauty trends and more.