This month's global roundup takes a concise look at the latest global advances in skin care tech, sustainability breakthroughs, and regulatory developments driving change in the cosmetics industry.
South Korean firm Gpower has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amorepacific-owned Pacific Tech to facilitate the development of beauty tech devices boasting both diagnosis and personalised skin care functions.
Newly-launched Orbis Shot Plus is a new skin care line that is targeting consumers looking for 'affordable anti-aging skincare that offers long-term value'.
Singapore beauty brand Skincalories is partnering with music labels to produce 10 original tracks it believes will amplify its brand as it gears up for expansion plans in 2025.
In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.
A'kin is moving away from skin care todouble down on its strengths in hair care and natural deodorant to meet consumer demand for effective botanical ingredients in these categories.
RNAscence Biotechnology says its RNA patch technology can broaden its impact beyond scar treatment to tackle a variety of skin issues from eczema to hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s Vital Garden has released an edible retinol supplement to keep up with global beauty-from-within trends and boost the competitiveness of its health food business.
Japanese beauty device company Ya-Man will launch two skin care products featuring 24K gold-coated microneedles to support overall skin health and address signs of ageing.
As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.
South Korean beauty brand AXIS-Y plans to broaden its presence in North America by reaching a more mainstream audience through channel expansion and influencer outreach.
C-beauty major Perfect Diary has launched the second-generation version of bionic film technology and applied it to a new skin care range and lipstick.
DHC has developed balm cleanser technology designed to effectively remove makeup with less friction making it more effective and gentler for mature skin.
Mulberry silk label SOVA is concentrating efforts on developing serum-infused textiles that can provide skin care benefits while enhancing sleep quality
The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.
At this year’s TFWA Global show in Cannes, we caught up with the head of marketing for travel-retail at L’Occitane Groupe, Mona L’Hostis, to talk about innovation pipelines, future markets to watch, and the runaway success of Sol de Janeiro.
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring new retinol launches, a study on bamboo vinegar, and the potential of personalised skin care in medical aesthetics.
South Korean firm Clio has debuted its ingestible beauty brand, TRUE RX, in drugstores across Japan, underlining its expansion endeavours in this market beyond the cosmetics sector.
Exclusive insights from Elizabeth Arden, G&M Cosmetics, Aromababy, alongside industry experts shed light on the increasing complex landscape of China’s beauty market while highlighting its major challenges and opportunities.
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Japanese personal care major Mandom is rolling out NatureLab Tokyo in Singapore as it seeks the opportunity to meet the demands for clean, natural and ingredient-led scalp care solutions.
Sephora’s revamped ION Orchard store in Singapore introduces more personalised consultations, tech-driven tools, and a social media spotlight to create a seamless, engaging shopping experience.
Australian olive farm Valanolia has ventured into beauty with antioxidant rich olive oil hair care made from upcycled materials to meet booming demand for advanced hair care solutions in Asia.
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 have been announced in Bangkok, at a ceremony to celebrate the region’s brightest and best ingredients, products, research and initiatives.
CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Clinique, Glow Recipe, Innisfree, and Paula’s Choice that are tapping into the demand for retinol among the skintellectuals.
Japanese beauty brand Shiseido’s skin care fragrance development highlights the growing significance of scents in skin care in enhancing emotional wellbeing.
The booming gourmand fragrance trend in South East Asia is driving a broader movement towards creative perfumery that extends beyond traditional sweet notes.