Taiwanese cosmetics firm 3dL Inc. launches a new series of skin care products that claim to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin with natural extracts by increasing beta-endorphin release.
Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido is to extend the capabilities of its Second Skin technology for use on the nasolabial lines – or smile lines – to prevent ‘sagging cheeks’.
Contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics recently released a line of 100% talc-free formulations to meet consumer demand, particularly in the US. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Gotha Marketing Director Viviana Barker Hemings and R&D and Regulatory Director...
We round up our most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region, featuring news updates from Estée Lauder, LG Household & Health Care, Hindustan Unilever and more.
Indian beauty e-tailer and brand owner Purplle is set to make significant investments into technology that help them identify emerging trends well ahead of the market, after completing a U$75m funding driving.
Kao Corporation is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022, a move that is being predicted will give waterless beauty the exposure it needs to shift long-held water habits.
Kosé Corporation has entered a partnership with spa group Aman Group to showcase Decorté in a series of exclusive facial and body treatments as it strives to turn the brand into a global prestige beauty powerhouse.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we look into a new multitasking serum on the market, a DIY lipstick system and more.
Australian spa brand endota has introduced a new women’s intimate health range featuring two products, a breast oil and intimate wash, in what the company believes is a ‘natural progression’ from its skin care offerings.
India’s Forest Essentials believes its launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal as prepares to expand its footprint to the Middle East, South East Asia and the US in the next few years.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has launched a powdered exfoliant that taps into the ‘skinimalism’ trend and allows consumer to personalise it according to their needs.
LG Household & Health Care’s has completed the product line-up of its first-ever vegan make-up brand, Belif x VDL, with the addition of seven more products to the existing line-up.
The Tongan-Australian founder of a skin care brand that uses Tongan coconut oil and sandalwood is on a mission to introduce T-beauty, or Tongan beauty, to a global audience.
India-based Ayurvedic beauty and wellness brand Vedix is aiming to fill the growing need for more sophisticated men’s personal care products in the market.
The brand behind a skin oil derived from black soldier fly larvae extract is looking to expand into China and Macau following its recent launch in Hong Kong.
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![Shiseido is to extend the capabilities of its Second Skin technology for use on smile lines. [Shiseido]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-second-skin-firm-to-expand-capabilities-of-tech-to-target-nasolabial-lines/13047172-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Second-Skin-Firm-to-expand-capabilities-of-tech-to-target-nasolabial-lines_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
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![urplle is set to make significant investments into technology. [Purplle]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/11/30/purplle-investing-into-tech-that-can-help-it-identify-the-bestsellers-of-tomorrow/13006943-3-eng-GB/Purplle-investing-into-tech-that-can-help-it-identify-the-bestsellers-of-tomorrow_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
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![Kosé partners Aman Group to strengthen Decorté global presence. [Kosé / Decorté]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-partners-aman-group-to-strengthen-decorte-global-presence/13027110-1-eng-GB/Kose-partners-Aman-Group-to-strengthen-Decorte-global-presence_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
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![Biologi has launched a powdered exfoliant that taps into the ‘skinimalism’ trend. [Biologi]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-s-latest-powdered-exfoliant-geared-towards-helping-consumer-strip-back-on-beauty/13015031-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-latest-powdered-exfoliant-geared-towards-helping-consumer-strip-back-on-beauty_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
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