News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
New Zealand premium skin care brand BIOVOZ has announced a strategic research partnership with the University of Auckland to accelerate the translation of science into groundbreaking anti-ageing innovations.
Kolmar Korea is the only cosmetics company selected to lead an AI project funded by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR), aimed at driving next-generation manufacturing.
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.
Chinese company L Cosmetix says that the myriad advantages of single-dose applications, including convenience, higher efficacy and less contamination, will lend itself to becoming a major beauty trend.
Kine Australia’s flushable body wipes seek to provide a reliable and sustainable alternative to traditional plastic-based products, balancing everyday convenience with environmental care.
This round-up highlights recent developments in Australia and New Zealand’s beauty market, including regulatory updates and news from AyurScience, SKINGRAPHICA, and Honey Biotics.
Sydney-based biotech firm Vow has set foot into the functional cosmetic ingredients space with an upcoming debut of its cultured exosome targeting skin regeneration at a biological level.
This month’s installment of CosmeticsDesigns’ global roundup examines shifting regulatory landscapes, financial news, and breakdowns of industry analysis reporting.
Kao Corporation has uncovered a biological reason for sensitive skin often experiencing stinging or burning sensations despite appearing normal, as well as a potential way to ease these symptoms.
Australian brand AyurScience aims to raise awareness and uptake of Ayurvedic skin care in the market through various marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships.
Australian brand SKINGRAPHICA has launched a range of products that covers care for the entire cycle of tattooed skin, from pre-ink to colour restoration.
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.
Taiwanese biotech firm REVIVEBIO Co is set to launch the first commercial application of its next-generation probiotics (NGPs)-derived exosome by end-October.
This round-up features recent launches from Aesop, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, OUAI, Blunies, with fragrance being the common thread that runs through.
This month’s roundup of CosmeticsDesign’s global coverage includes an in-depth look at scientific developments, sustainable innovation, and notable brand launches.
La Mer is supporting Salk Institute to advance research in cellular energy and age-related function, in the hope of redefining healthy ageing and fuelling breakthroughs in product innovation.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from NatureLab Tokyo, Honey Biotics, EVERSOFT, and more.
NatureLab Tokyo has launched a leave-in hair mask formulated with milk thistle seed extract, which it claims to be a sustainable and superior alternative to keratin, in Singapore.
3CE says that it is democratising South Korea’s popular personal colour trend through its AI-powered tool newly introduced on Shopee, a platform that is driving its growth in South East Asia.
Australian skin care brand Honey Biotics is actively expanding its range of skin and personal care products that contain UMF15+ Manuka honey as a key ingredient.
Singapore’s EVERSOFT has launched its first new shampoo range in five years, which it says is a key area of focus for the brand’s portfolio expansion plans.
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.
Japanese hair care brand unu is releasing a range of products containing ingredients that deliver both internal and external repair, which are specially targeted at straight hair.
This monthly snapshot of the latest CosmeticsDesign coverage from around the world includes regional retail launches, trend research and analysis, and regulatory insights.
This round-up features recent launches from Biossance, Paula’s Choice, JUNGSAEMMOOL, and Sephora leveraging two major trends in the cosmetics industry.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Scent Journer, Kanebo, COSRX, and more.
Dyson has launched its second-ever hair care range formulated with a proprietary blend of seven omega-rich oils, including an ingredient grown on its farms, marking a new milestone for the company.
Singapore fragrance brand Scent Journer strives to address both the needs of customers who prefer refined, wearable scents and the continued popularity of gourmand notes.
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including COSRX, Face Dunk, Neopharm, Shiseido, and CUTISÉ.
Singapore brand Allies of Skin has unveiled its first-ever “founder’s drop”, an essence containing 56 active ingredients aimed at refining pores and helping skin reflect light better.
Japanese beauty brand Kanebo is set to release a vernix-inspired cream duo in September as “global flagship products”, as it seeks to boost presence across Asia.
This round-up features the latest product launches from brands like SK-II, Avène, Tatcha and dearcloud that are revitalising the sun care category.
Australian brand Seed & Sprout is addressing green fatigue among consumers and debunking misconceptions about bar format products, while leveraging TikTok to spread sustainability and brand awareness.
Amorepacific-owned COSRX has launched its first hair care range made using a patented peptide technology, as the company makes progress in hair fortification research.
Australian brand Face Dunk has launched a facial ice therapy kit comprising a precision-engineered bowl and complementary skin care products, which it says resolves issues related to existing DIY methods.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Sol de Janeiro, Shiseido, Aēsop, and more.
Brands from South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Neopharm are targeting the body care needs of consumers during the summer season through various launches.
Clarins looks to boost its travel retail line-up and presence through the relaunch of its Extra-Firming range, which it says is a breakthrough innovation built on the brand’s expertise in firming skin care.
Innovation, acquisition, and regulation defined the beauty business this month across all regions.
Sol de Janeiro has released its first body lotion specifically targeting the body care needs of Gen Z consumers, which have evolved beyond basic hydration to encompass self-love and confidence.
Mukti Organics has released a dry body oil made using Native Extracts’ tomato seed oil, amid a growing trend of upcycled ingredients being utilised in skin care formulation in Australia.
Amorepacific-owned mise en scène has launched its best-selling foam hair dye product, which it claims to be fuss-free and deliver grey coverage in 10 minutes, in Singapore.
Glow Recipe has released a new product reformulated from its first sunscreen launched in 2022 based on consumer feedback on its pilling issues.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido aims to lead the anti-ageing market through an upgraded version of its ULTIMUNE serum, which it says can slow the skin ageing cycle.
Australian cosmeceutical brand CUTISÉ is capitalising on the under-tapped skin care benefits of astaxanthin, which has shown to be significantly more powerful than widely used antioxidants.
Compliance and consumer trust emerged as key themes in the global beauty market this month, amid growing pressure to clarify claims, tighten sourcing, and prevent the sale of counterfeit goods.
Japanese brand WOLG seeks to ignite a new trend of “masculine makeup” to dispel stereotypes and boost the growth of men’s cosmetics globally, starting from its local market.
Australian brand Aēsop has launched an exfoliating mask formulated with both a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) and a polyhydroxy acid (PHA), providing an alternative to products containing physical exfoliants.
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Bifesta, Givenchy Beauty, KraveBeauty, and more.