Brand Innovation

Sharing and caring: Aussie brands Hair Folli and The Daily to build on sold-out success of hybrid men’s skin care products

20-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian brands Hair Folli and The Daily are looking to jointly release more products after the success of their multifunctional men’s skin care line that simultaneously helps with facial hair growth.

Indigenous interest: Brand owner sees global potential for Aboriginal Australian cosmetics but hurdles remain

20-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Aboriginal Australian skin care brands are battling a lack of ingredient sources and pandemic-driven logistical issues – but the founder of Natural Cover is still optimistic about the sector’s growth potential.

Protective barrier: Kao looking into development of lactic acid-based anti-bacterial hand care based on latest research

18-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation aiming to develop lactic acid-based hand care products with long-lasting antimicrobial properties based on latest research into the hand barrier.

Anti-ageing innovations special edition

Gentle defiance: Clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi takes ‘pro-ageing’ approach with latest serum launch

14-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi is taking a pro-ageing approach with its latest serum which harnesses the power of phytonutrients to enhance the appearance of youthful skin rather than erase away wrinkles and lines.

ANTI-AGEING INNOVATIONS SPECIAL EDITION

Cell-based skin care: Avant plans to commercialise anti-ageing collagen ingredient by 2022

14-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Hong Kong-based cultivated meat biotechnology start-up Avant has developed a collagen ingredient from its cell cultivation technology, hoping to commercialise it for cosmetics use by early 2022.

Deep clean: Singapore start-up targets SEA, Australia and US expansion on the back of interest in deep cleansing

13-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

A Singapore based beauty firm is aiming to expand internationally by tapping into the pandemic-driven interest in deep cleansing products like its colour-changing cleansing and hydrating cream

‘Managing the non-homogeneity’: Shiseido APAC CEO on why diverse region holds huge cosmetics opportunities

12-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the Asia Pacific region, which it believes holds huge potential particularly in South East Asia and India.

Camel cosmetics: Australia’s QCamel eyes Asian markets with new skin care line

12-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Australian camel milk producer QCamel is set to launch its new skin care products in China and South Korea by early 2021.

Special edition: Holistic Health & Wellness – Formulating for wellbeing and anti-ageing

Routines and data: German skin tech startup System Akvile wants to carve out change in the acne-prone market

11-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

System Akvile has developed a set of face care products and app for daily use on acne-prone skin – a system its founder says is a preventative and holistic alternative to ‘miracle’ claiming products.

To personalise or not? Singapore’s Yours says innovation decision needs to be made at ‘category level’

07-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore personalised beauty brand Yours says it is now focusing on developing simple, sustainable, effective and affordable products that may not necessarily be tailored to the individual, according to its CEO.

Slick approach: Down Under Enterprises’ seeks cosmetics success with Eucalyptus leaf oil ingredient

06-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Australia’s Down Under Enterprises is seeking success with its Eucalyptus kochii oil in the cosmetics space after it was established as an ingredient by The Personal Care Products Council.

Power of root: Clariant unveils sustainable formulations made from plant root extracts

04-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Clariant Active Ingredients has unveiled a face serum, skin oil and hand mask formulation derived from plant roots that were sustainably sourced.

Personalised shopping: POND’S sees more interest for skin care offerings after launching AI chatbot on Shopee

23-Dec-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Unilever skin care brand POND’S says interest in its products on South East Asian e-commerce platform Shopee soared, after launching its Skin Advisor Live (SAL) AI chatbot.

Jelly skin: Australian retailer Style Story rolls out sleeping mask to tap K-beauty trend

23-Dec-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Australian online South Korean beauty retailer Style Story has launched a second product under its in-house Jelly Ko brand, a Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask for dehydrated and dull skin.

Bespoke fun: Nude & Jar aims to develop range of personalised body care products for sensitive skin and eczema

22-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based start-up Nude & Jar has its sights on developing a range of ‘fun’ personalised body care products especially for those with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema.