Japanese beauty brand Est will be launching a new powder foundation that resembles liquid foundation thanks to a new powder gel technology developed by parent company Kao Corporation.
Gillette Venus has just launched the latest partnership of its #SayPube campaign, centered around the pubic care product line and how women talk about body hair.
Ayurvedic brands can make a mark on the global stage providing they emphasise the efficacy of traditional ingredients, the founder of Indian beauty firm Tvachamrit believes.
French beauty major L’Oréal Group believes it can replicate the carbon neutrality achievements of its North Asia division, with one executive confirming the firm has outlined a “clear roadmap” to do so.
A Singapore-based start-up is developing perfumes that solve the Asian consumers’ biggest pain points with fragrances, while also delivering tangible benefits to them.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble is launching a new version of its virtual shopping experience on South East Asian e-commerce marketplace Shopee in bid to keep up with today’s rapidly evolving consumers and keep them excited about its host of...
We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from Amorepacific, Lush Cosmetics, LG H&H and more.
Indie brand Clapoti has launched a line of Korean-inspired foot care products that aims to breathe life into an old-fashioned category and encourage wider uptake across Europe, its founder says.
International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a digital makeup software offering virtual cosmetics and makeup artist recommendations for highly personalised augmented reality (AR) ‘looks’ to be used across online video streaming services and image...
India’s personal care brand Singh Styled, which features a myriad of products such as beard nourishers, serums and shampoos, aims to enter the UK, US and Middle East markets as part of its expansion plans to serve 30 million Sikh men worldwide.
Japanese consumer good giant Kao Corporation will launch its new mosquito repellent in Indonesia next year after recently embarking on an official launch in Thailand.
An Ayurvedic beauty brand from India is expecting 100% year-on-year growth on the back of the post-COVID-driven trend for slower, more ritualistic beauty products and habits.
Royal DSM has initiated testing of its bio-based vitamin A ingredient in the cosmetics market, ahead of scaling commercial production for applications including cosmetics and human and animal healthcare.
South Korean consumer goods conglomerate LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has launched Freshian, a vegan-certified colour cosmetic brand in bid to attract the young set of millennial and Generation Z beauty consumers.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we look into Sigi Skin’s prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics serum, Biologi’s vitamin C serum relaunch, Cetaphil’s product development plans and...
South Korean cosmetic titans Amorepacific and LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) have both recently launched shampoos that can conceal grey hairs to great success, signalling a huge demand for anti-ageing hair care products.
Beauty brands are being tipped to join the non-fungible token (NFT) bandwagon to forge closer bonds with their most loyal customers, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to do today, according to a Web 3 expert.
Food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics brands worldwide can now tap the expertise of a newly-minted halal alliance to enter the lucrative global halal market forecasted to reach USD$2.8 trillion by 2025.
Global beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and biotechnology developer Genomatica (Geno) have launched a €114 million ($120 mn) venture to scale alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuels and seek sustainable ingredients for personal care product...
US beauty manufacturer Clinique has partnered with content and software company Daz 3D to develop and release its first make-up non-fungible token (NFT) campaign.
The CEO of an Asian-led make-up brand is questioning the ‘performative inclusivity’ she sees in the beauty industry, claiming it can hurt smaller, less well-funded brands that are trying to solve the frustrations of specific target consumers.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has introduced what it believes is its most exciting launch to date – an anti-pollution serum that features a wild-harvested extract that contains vitamin C, niacinamide, and salicylic acid.
Malaysian micro brand Analogue Apotik is one of the pioneers of solid cologne in the Asian market, and now founder Adrian Cheong has revealed how innovation, flexibility and convenience has helped the brand compete with traditional ethanol and water-based...
Microbiome beauty brand Sage & Ylang is aiming to carve a name for itself in the niche beauty market, beginning with a partnership with the COMO Group to develop an exclusive facial treatment for one of its wellness centres.
Skin and sun care brand Everyday Humans was just added to the Target Zero Collection, aided by their plastic neutral certification. CosmeticsDesign spoke with brand founder Charlotte Chen Pienaar about being included in the retail giant's sustainable...
Newly launched Botnal aiming to launch 50 products in two years in bid to fill in the white spaces it sees in India’s rapidly developing skin care market.
South Korean firm CJ OnStyle has launched a new personalised beauty brand with a bespoke shampoo it developed in collaboration with K-beauty ODM giant Cosmax.
Singapore-based body care brand Omno is aiming to fill the whitespaces it sees in the body care market, with products that are specifically developed for the Asian climate and with typical ‘skin care ingredients’ such as niacinamide.
We round up our most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region, featuring news updates from L’Occitane, Kao, Shiseido, and more.
In this round-up of the top five stories on the digital developments and beauty tech in the cosmetics industry, where we explore the rise of mega sales, social commerce and more.
The beauty industry has been too focused on recycling and needs to shift focus on reuse and refill solutions, says two circular beauty brands, Bhuman and Emma Lewisham.
Singapore-based skin care brand Sigi Skin has launched its first-ever serum with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to follow up on the success it had with its probiotic sheet mask.
Chinese cosmetics company Florasis is assessing opportunities in the US, Japan and South East Asia as it embarks on its mission to become a global beauty brand.
With the beauty and cosmetics needs of the 'sandwiched generation' often misunderstood and unmet, we shine the spotlight on the trending categories, strategies for marketing success and the new product development white spaces to attract the...
Australia-based firm Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments for serious skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Singaporean beauty company Porcelain has launched Ukyo Beauty, its first make-up line to tap into the post-pandemic clean and minimalist colour cosmetics trends.
French skin care brand Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region, where it believes it can broaden discussions about eco-consciousness.
![Est will be launching a new powder foundation that resembles liquid foundation thanks to a new powder gel technology [Kao Corp / Est]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/est-to-launch-new-powder-foundation-that-mimics-liquid-foundation/15625614-1-eng-GB/Est-to-launch-new-powder-foundation-that-mimics-liquid-foundation.jpg)
![L’Oréal Group believes it can replicate the carbon neutrality achievements of its North Asia division. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/08/08/l-oreal-has-set-clear-roadmap-for-north-asia-s-carbon-neutrality-achievements-to-be-replicated-svp/15642858-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-has-set-clear-roadmap-for-North-Asia-s-carbon-neutrality-achievements-to-be-replicated-SVP.jpg)
![Scent Journer develops perfumes that claim to solve the Asian consumers’ biggest pain points with fragrances. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/scent-journer-develops-beneficial-scents-for-pragmatic-asian-consumers/15649251-1-eng-GB/Scent-Journer-develops-beneficial-scents-for-pragmatic-Asian-consumers.jpg)
![Scent by SIX is using fragrance technology to support the mental health of those that have been marginalised by society. [Scent by SIX]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/scent-by-six-leverages-fragrance-tech-to-tackle-the-tough-issues/15625461-1-eng-GB/Scent-by-SIX-leverages-fragrance-tech-to-tackle-the-tough-issues.jpg)
![P&G launches new version of its virtual shopping experience on Shopee. [P&G / Shopee]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/p-g-aims-to-keep-consumers-excited-with-new-and-improved-virtual-shopping-experience-svp/15625839-1-eng-GB/P-G-aims-to-keep-consumers-excited-with-new-and-improved-virtual-shopping-experience-SVP.jpg)
![We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from Amorepacific, Lush Cosmetics, LG H&H and more. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amorepacific-lush-cosmetics-lg-h-h-and-more-in-our-big-brand-round-up/15593363-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Lush-Cosmetics-LG-H-H-and-more-in-our-big-brand-round-up.jpg)
![Minimalist is eyeing opportunities in new markets including the US, the UK, the Middle East, and South East Asia. [Minimalist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/india-s-minimalist-outlines-ambitions-to-enter-us-middle-east-and-sea/15593309-1-eng-GB/India-s-Minimalist-outlines-ambitions-to-enter-US-Middle-East-and-SEA.png)
![Clapoti has drawn inspiration from Korea's long-standing sauna culture, aiming to inspire Western beauty consumers into regular foot care rituals [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/15/foot-care-beauty-startup-clapoti-bringing-korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses/15601613-1-eng-GB/Foot-care-beauty-startup-Clapoti-bringing-Korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses.jpg)
![The digital makeup artist app enables users to create Augmented Reality (AR) images and filters of themselves that can be posted across online platforms or used during video streaming services like Microsoft Teams or Google Hangouts [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/12/l-oreal-patents-makeup-artist-virtual-makeup-app-for-augmented-reality-images-and-video-streaming/15592760-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-patents-makeup-artist-virtual-makeup-app-for-Augmented-Reality-images-and-video-streaming.jpg)
![Ayurvedic ingredients are key to Singh Styled products. [Singh Styled]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/07/11/india-personal-care-brand-singh-styled-targets-uk-us-and-middle-east-markets/15558353-1-eng-GB/India-personal-care-brand-Singh-Styled-targets-UK-US-and-Middle-East-markets.jpg)
![Kao Corporation will launch its new mosquito repellent in Indonesia next year. [Kao Corp / Bioré]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-corp-to-expand-launch-of-novel-mosquito-repellent-to-indonesia-in-2023/15537065-1-eng-GB/Kao-Corp-to-expand-launch-of-novel-mosquito-repellent-to-Indonesia-in-2023.jpg)
![Tvachamrit expecting 100% year-on-year growth on the back of the post-COVID-driven trend for slow beauty. [Tvachamrit]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/tvachamrit-aiming-for-100-growth-on-the-back-of-beauty-rituals-renaissance/15503030-1-eng-GB/Tvachamrit-aiming-for-100-growth-on-the-back-of-beauty-rituals-renaissance.jpg)
![Indonesia’s Lune Skin finds new life as a fragrance brand after COVID-19. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/indonesia-s-lune-skin-tapping-into-potential-for-local-niched-fragrances/15544328-1-eng-GB/Indonesia-s-Lune-Skin-tapping-into-potential-for-local-niched-fragrances.jpg)
![The personal care market is the first sector in which DSM will start bio-based vitamin A production [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/06/28/vitamin-a-development-by-dsm-starts-commercial-upscale/15548219-7-eng-GB/Vitamin-A-development-by-DSM-starts-commercial-upscale.jpg)
![LG H&H has launched Freshian, a vegan-certified colour cosmetic brand to attract the young set of consumers. [LG H&H / Freshian]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-launches-vegan-make-up-brand-freshian-targeted-at-younger-consumers/15521606-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-launches-vegan-make-up-brand-Freshian-targeted-at-younger-consumers.png)
![Featuring news updates from Cetaphil, L’Oréal, Coty, Kosé and more.[Cetaphil]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/brand-story-the-recent-apac-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty7/15536903-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-The-recent-APAC-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty.png)
![The recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market3/15531980-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![Amorepacific and LG H&H have both recently launched shampoos that can conceal grey hairs to great success. [ReEn]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amorepacific-and-lg-h-h-see-mega-demand-for-shampoos-that-conceal-grey-hairs-and-prevent-hair-loss/15490241-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-and-LG-H-H-see-mega-demand-for-shampoos-that-conceal-grey-hairs-and-prevent-hair-loss.jpg)
![Beauty brands are being tipped to join the non-fungible token (NFT) bandwagon to forge closer bonds with their most loyal customers. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/21/beauty-nfts-brands-can-use-nfts-to-reinforce-connection-with-super-fans/15463294-1-eng-GB/Beauty-NFTs-Brands-can-use-NFTs-to-reinforce-connection-with-super-fans.jpg)
![[Lush Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/20/beauty-broadcast-lush-cosmetics-says-waterless-beauty-trend-bound-to-become-mainstream/15458395-1-eng-GB/Beauty-Broadcast-Lush-Cosmetics-says-waterless-beauty-trend-bound-to-become-mainstream.jpg)
![Biologi has introduced an anti-pollution serum which it believes is its most exciting launch to date. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-s-most-exciting-serum-launch-features-wild-harvested-extract-that-protects-against-pollution/15470602-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-most-exciting-serum-launch-features-wild-harvested-extract-that-protects-against-pollution.jpg)
![Cetaphil says future product development will focus on facial skin care and wherever it can “make the most difference”. [Cetaphil]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care/15473284-1-eng-GB/Cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care.png)
![How innovation, flexibility and convenience has helped Analogue Apotik compete with traditional ethanol and water-based products. [Analogue Apotik]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/02/solid-perfumes-how-analogue-apotik-has-gone-from-10-to-2000-units-a-month/15467692-1-eng-GB/Solid-perfumes-How-Analogue-Apotik-has-gone-from-10-to-2000-units-a-month.jpg)
![Sage & Ylang is aiming to carve a name for itself in the niche beauty market. [Sage & Ylang]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/01/microbiome-beauty-brand-sage-ylang-shifts-strategy-to-target-niche-beauty-market/15331416-1-eng-GB/Microbiome-beauty-brand-Sage-Ylang-shifts-strategy-to-target-niche-beauty-market.jpg)
![Botnal aiming to launch 50 products in two years in bid to fill in the white spaces it sees in India. [Botnal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/botnal-set-to-launch-50-products-in-two-years-to-fill-the-gaps-in-indian-skin-care-market/15371208-1-eng-GB/Botnal-set-to-launch-50-products-in-two-years-to-fill-the-gaps-in-Indian-skin-care-market.jpg)
![CJ OnStyle has launched a new personalised beauty brand with a bespoke shampoo. [CJ OnStyle / Wake Me]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/cj-onstyle-launches-personalised-shampoo-developed-with-cosmax/15315109-1-eng-GB/CJ-OnStyle-launches-personalised-shampoo-developed-with-Cosmax.png)
![Omno is aiming to fill the whitespaces it sees in the body care market. [Omno]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/omno-aims-to-fill-whitespaces-in-apac-body-care-market/15397513-1-eng-GB/Omno-aims-to-fill-whitespaces-in-APAC-body-care-market.jpg)
![Top stories on the recent developments of the biggest beauty brands in the region. [Grown Alchemist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/brand-story-the-recent-apac-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty6/15404260-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-The-recent-APAC-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty.jpg)
![Meeth says the core of its global expansion plans is to ‘fascinate people first’ instead of pushing them to buy products. [meeth]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/16/japan-s-meeth-international-adopts-fascinate-first-approach-to-international-expansion/15370659-4-eng-GB/Japan-s-Meeth-international-adopts-fascinate-first-approach-to-international-expansion.jpg)
![Top stories on digital developments and beauty tech in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/digital-dive-top-stories-on-digital-developments-making-waves-in-the-apac-beauty-industry3/15404314-1-eng-GB/Digital-Dive-Top-stories-on-digital-developments-making-waves-in-the-APAC-beauty-industry.jpg)
![The beauty industry has been too focused on recycling and needs to shift focus on reuse and refill solutions. [Emma Lewisham]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/emma-lewisham-and-bhuman-urge-beauty-industry-needs-to-focus-on-reuse-and-refill-packaging/15390562-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-and-Bhuman-urge-beauty-industry-needs-to-focus-on-reuse-and-refill-packaging.jpg)
![Sigi Skin has launched its first-ever serum with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. [Sigi Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sigi-skin-launches-first-serum-packed-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics/15370893-1-eng-GB/Sigi-Skin-launches-first-serum-packed-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/eco-boost-five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-apac3/15399529-1-eng-GB/Eco-boost-Five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-APAC.jpg)
![Florasis is assessing opportunities in the US, Japan and South East Asia. [Florasis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/florasis-on-a-quest-to-rival-international-titans/15371262-1-eng-GB/Florasis-on-a-quest-to-rival-international-titans.jpg)
![Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments. [Renovatio Bioscience]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/03/renovatio-focusing-r-d-towards-therapeutic-skin-care/15327996-1-eng-GB/Renovatio-focusing-R-D-towards-therapeutic-skin-care.jpg)
![Porcelain has launched Ukyo Beauty, its first make-up line. [Porcelain / Ukyo Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ukyo-beauty-porcelain-launches-first-make-up-line-that-is-rooted-in-skin-care/15371055-1-eng-GB/Ukyo-Beauty-Porcelain-launches-first-make-up-line-that-is-rooted-in-skin-care.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market/15364581-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-sea/15315217-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-SEA.jpg)
![NITA Cosmetics founder Nita Azman is prioritising the return of customers to conventional stores in the endemic. [NITA Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/nita-cosmetics-prioritising-brick-and-mortar-return/15656571-2-eng-GB/NITA-Cosmetics-prioritising-brick-and-mortar-return.jpg)
![Carbonwave uses sargassum seaweed to develop different materials for different sectors, one of which is a broad-spectrum natural emulsifier. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/carbonwave-targets-asia-s-clean-beauty-market-with-upcycled-seaweed-emulsifier/15660738-1-eng-GB/Carbonwave-targets-Asia-s-clean-beauty-market-with-upcycled-seaweed-emulsifier.jpg)
![Shiseido is planning to invest JPY10bn in both brand equity and its employees. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-to-invest-over-75m-in-brand-equity-and-employee-training/15679818-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-to-invest-over-75m-in-brand-equity-and-employee-training.jpg)
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