Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
Dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring research on peptide-drug conjugate technology as well as various botanical extracts.
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Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany
Seoul-headquartered Wishcompany says that value-driven marketplaces combining accessibility and strong product discovery are increasingly shaping the growth strategies of K-beauty brands in the US.
Shiseido tackles beauty industry challenges via inclusivity, hyper-personalisation
Shiseido is tackling challenges of the rapidly evolving beauty industry through product innovations and social initiatives that champion inclusivity and hyper-personalisation.
Financial focus: Business updates from CLEAR, Hourglass, Patrick Ta Beauty and more
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry features news from brands and companies including CLEAR, Kolmar Korea, Hourglass, Patrick Ta Beauty, and more.
Brand update: kimrobinson, Kosas, Chengavi, FANCL and more in the spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from kimrobinson, Kosas, Chengavi, FANCL, and mä & më Latte.
Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
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.
Top 10s: Gen Z’s luxury spending, Kolmar Korea and other most-read stories from Jan
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.
Supplier update: Strategic partnerships and new facilities feature in this round-up
This round-up highlights recent developments among cosmetics supplier companies, including latest strategic partnerships and newly opened facilities.
Kosas adopts wet-pressed powder tech to tackle issues with traditional highlighters
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.
Hallyu wave: Latest news on K-beauty exports, Olive Young, Mediheal and ANUA
This round-up highlights recent developments in the K-beauty market, spanning cosmetics export figures to highly anticipated strategic collaborations.
Patrick Ta Beauty enters Middle East via Sephora to satisfy ‘remarkable demand’
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.
Top 10s: K-beauty, tech advancements, skin science and other most-read stories from Dec
We highlight the top 10 stories of December 2025, including K-beauty trends, beauty tech advancements, latest scientific findings, and more.
K-beauty 2.0: Advanced tech, stronger branding, mid-range prices under spotlight
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 becomes first cosmetics company to win top honours at CES
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.
Mini size, big spending: Gen Z expected to lead luxury beauty – Olive Young
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.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
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.
PCHi 2026 expands conference programme to support global industry growth
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.
Top 10: Most-read articles on CosmeticsDesign-Asia in 2025
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.
linnofashion’s dual strategy drives K-beauty growth to penetrate key global markets
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.
Centella asiatica ‘bubbles’, key proteins boost hair growth in 56-day study
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.
Brand update: LG H&H, Amorepacific, Cetaphil and more in the spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from LG H&H, Amorepacific, Cetaphil, and more.
Top 10s: L Cosmetix, Eternal Group, new launches and other most-read stories from Nov
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.
Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
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.
‘Tech a must’ in saturated market to attract consumers, reach business targets – Revieve
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.
Financial focus: Clariant, APR Corp, Galderma and more in our beauty business update
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.
Big name brands on board: Check out the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026
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.
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 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.
Top 10s: Aussie sunscreen scandal, halal beauty and other most-read stories from Oct
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.
Drop Zone: Latest launches from LANEIGE, Glow Recipe, KERASILK and Moist Diane
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 weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations
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.
Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
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.
Financial focus: Halal beauty, Kao, Shiseido and more in our beauty business update
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.
Top 10s: For Beloved One, EVERSOFT, 3CE and other most-read stories from Sep
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.
Halal beauty to reach $118bn by 2028 amid GCC funding and anti-fake push - report
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.
Drop Zone: Latest launches from Aesop, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, OUAI, Blunies
This round-up features recent launches from Aesop, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, OUAI, Blunies, with fragrance being the common thread that runs through.
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.
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.