The outbreak of the novel coronavirus is pushing Singapore-based skin care brand mySKINBAR to accelerate its plans to develop digital initiatives such as its online skin consultations.
French beauty major L’Oréal has finished co-developing paper-based cosmetic tubes with global packaging firm Albéa and launched the first eco-responsible variant under its La Roche-Posay brand.
Newly launched hair care brand Hair Folli is gearing up to launch its products in China as the market has been reporting rapid recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Singapore-based perfume house Maison 21G has launched a Club 21G, a monthly subscription-based programme designed to educate consumers about fragrance and build a loyal community around the brand.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Antoinette Barnardo, founder and CEO of YORA, an Australian skin care brand that is taking on beauty with a multifaceted wellness approach.
Today, Perfect Corp. and Benefit Cosmetics launched a new WeChat mini program that lets mobile beauty consumers choose the right eyebrow look before an in-store appointment.
L’Occitane International is looking to boost development in the hand care category to keep up with demands generated by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
K-beauty firm Amorepacific has added a new luxury label, Sienu, to its portfolio, with the firm saying there was a noticeable demand for high-end anti-ageing products from younger consumers.
A round-up on our top stories on China’s lucrative personal care market, featuring the L’Oréal’s rebound in China, Shiseido’s new investment in Oriental Beauty Valley, Azelis’ acquisition of CosBond and more.
Singapore-based skin care brand Re:erth has launched a new sustainability initiative to recycle used plastic cosmetic packaging into oil, and help consumers overcome hurdles to traditional recycling.
The founder of a Singapore-based fragrance firm believes the functional fragrance trend is set to boom as more consumers prioritise their inner well-being in the face of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Perfumery Maison 21G has unveiled a line-up of four alcohol-based scented hand sanitisers designed to protect and comfort, in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Australian-owned beauty brand ASARAI is gearing up to expand internationally and move into new categories such as supplements, as demand for natural, clean, sustainable and holistic products increases worldwide.
Shiseido Travel Retail is preparing to meet the demand of Chinese travellers with a wide range of multi-functional skin care launches as they begin to start travelling post-lockdown.
Singapore-based luxury beauty label Ange Gardien Paris believes having a streamlined organisational structure has helped it to make rapid decisions that kept the company afloat during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The founder of Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand Mira Skincare is focusing on scaling up production of her small-batch goods in anticipation of demand from eco-conscious consumers.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Navneet Kaur, the founder of personalised skin care start-up, Yours, about the blazing potential she sees in the personalised beauty space.
The Kao Corporation has announced plans to accelerate expansion of its environmentally friendly Smart Holders and eliminate its use of plastic stickers on products as part of its goals to reduce plastic waste.
The Shiseido Company will establish a new research branch of its China Innovation Center in the Oriental Beauty Valley to focus on R&D of green beauty products for the local market.
Biotech firm Holista Colltech and skin care specialist Skin Elements – both of which are listed on the Australian stock exchange - have announced a deal to launch a natural and alcohol-free hand sanitiser.
In a blog item posted online this past Sunday, Sandra Cosma, the beauty maker’s Manager of Future Innovation, announced plans to expand Avon’s new vegan Distillery collection to include a product formulated with CBD.
Taiwan-based AI/AR firm Perfect Corp is offering cosmetic firms complimentary use of its augmented reality training service, YouCam A.R.T., to help them connect their teams, as working remotely becomes the new normal.
South Korean cosmetics research and manufacture company Cosmax has announced the development of a new sun care product that utilises microbial materials that have survived a trip to space.
Derma cosmetics brand Curél is set to unveil a new flagship product in April 2020 to accelerate the brand’s growth in the domestic and global marketplace.
Shiseido Travel Retail is looking to accelerate the growth of its colour cosmetics segment with an assortment of make-up products to help travel-weary consumers achieve the desired natural look while on-the-go.
American CBD specialist Medterra will further expand presence in Europe with the launch of several beauty and skin care products this year, delving deeper into a space it sees significant opportunity in.
International luxury goods major LVMH will produce hydroalcoholic gel at all its cosmetics and perfume sites across France to tackle a country shortage amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.
Watsons has launched a new concept store that integrates online and offline (O+O), which it says creates a new shopping experience for younger consumers.
Swedish skintech brand Foreo has developed an upgraded model of its UFO facial mask priming device to incorporate full spectrum LED light and faster thermo-therapy for a highly customisable routine.
Cosmetics manufacturer Pola Orbis announced that its edible beauty product has exceeded the company’s expectations and raked in JYP29bn ($264m) in sales its first year.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons is launching cloud-based stores in China this quarter to refine the ‘round-the-clock’ shopping experience for consumers.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Jason Lee, the founder of Singaporean fragrance firm Scent by SIX, about the power of fragrance as a storytelling medium beyond just perfumes and colognes.