Across the CD-Verse: September 2025
This month’s roundup of CosmeticsDesign’s global coverage includes an in-depth look at scientific developments, sustainable innovation, and notable brand launches.
Brand innovation
La Mer partners Salk Institute to advance research in cellular energy, inform future NPD
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.
Brand update: NatureLab Tokyo, Honey Biotics, EVERSOFT and more in the spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from NatureLab Tokyo, Honey Biotics, EVERSOFT, and more.
NatureLab Tokyo debuts hair mask containing milk thistle seed extract in Singapore
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 ‘democratises’ personal colour trend through AI-powered tool on Shopee
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.
Serious bees-ness: Honey Biotics to expand Manuka honey-based skin care range
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.
EVERSOFT drops shampoo range targeted at SEA concerns, touts hair care as growth pillar
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.
‘Yakult for skin’: For Beloved One highlights prestige-calibre, accessibly priced range
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.
Self-care shampoo: Japanese brand debuts product line specifically for straight hair
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.
Across the CD-Verse: August 2025
This monthly snapshot of the latest CosmeticsDesign coverage from around the world includes regional retail launches, trend research and analysis, and regulatory insights.
Drop Zone: Latest launches from Biossance, Paula’s Choice, JUNGSAEMMOOL, Sephora
This round-up features recent launches from Biossance, Paula’s Choice, JUNGSAEMMOOL, and Sephora leveraging two major trends in the cosmetics industry.
Brand update: Scent Journer, Kanebo, COSRX and more in our brand spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Scent Journer, Kanebo, COSRX, and more.
Farm to formulation: Dyson drops second hair care range powered by omega-rich blend
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.
Scent Journer strikes balance between refined, wearable scents and popular gourmand notes
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.
Across the CD-Verse: July 2025
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
Made in Asia: COSRX, Neopharm, Shiseido and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including COSRX, Face Dunk, Neopharm, Shiseido, and CUTISÉ.
Allies of Skin’s first founder’s drop targets pore refining, light-reflecting complexion
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.
Kanebo to launch vernix-inspired cream duo as flagship products, eyes bigger presence in Asia
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.
Drop Zone: SK-II, Avène and more tackle summer weather with new sun care launches
This round-up features the latest product launches from brands like SK-II, Avène, Tatcha and dearcloud that are revitalising the sun care category.
Seed & Sprout addresses green fatigue and misconceptions about bar format, harnesses TikTok’s reach
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.
Skin to scalp: COSRX debuts hair care line as Amorepacific advances peptide research
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.
‘Coldest breakthrough’: Face Dunk reinvents cryotherapy with at-home tool and skin care
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.
Brand update: Sol de Janeiro, Shiseido, Aēsop and more in our brand spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Sol de Janeiro, Shiseido, Aēsop, and more.
Fit for summer: Neopharm’s brands introduce new body care catering to seasonal woes
Brands from South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Neopharm are targeting the body care needs of consumers during the summer season through various launches.
Clarins strengthens travel retail portfolio and presence with relaunch of skin firming range
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.
Across the CD-Verse: June 2025
Innovation, acquisition, and regulation defined the beauty business this month across all regions.
Sol de Janeiro seeks to redefine body care, meet Gen Z needs with body lotion debut
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 releases dry body oil made from upcycled tomato seeds amid growing trend
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.
‘Swift and seamless’: mise en scène brings best-selling DIY foam hair dye product to Singapore
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.
‘Best of K-sunscreens’: Glow Recipe overcomes pilling problem in reformulated product
Glow Recipe has released a new product reformulated from its first sunscreen launched in 2022 based on consumer feedback on its pilling issues.
Shiseido aims to lead anti-ageing market with new-gen ‘slow ageing cycle’ serum
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.
Australia’s CUTISÉ capitalises on ‘underuse’ of astaxanthin in anti-ageing skin care
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.
Across the CD-Verse: May 2025
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.
‘Masculine makeup’: WOLG aims to dispel stereotypes, push growth of men’s cosmetics
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.
Aēsop introduces first formulation containing BHA and PHA as alternative to physical exfoliants
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.
Brand update: Bifesta, Givenchy Beauty, KraveBeauty and more in our brand spotlight
Our round-up of beauty brands in Asia-Pacific features news and updates from Bifesta, Givenchy Beauty, KraveBeauty, and more.
CLEAR debuts scalp-focused range in China to meet rising demand for premiumisation
Unilever-owned CLEAR has launched its first scalp-focused range in China to meet the growing demand for premium products and drive the shift towards science-backed hair care.
Bifesta undergoes brand renewal, introduces new packaging and improved formulas
Mandom-owned skin care brand Bifesta has introduced a new packaging design and relaunched products with upgraded formulas.
China’s most valuable beauty brands revealed for 2025
Chinese cosmetics brands have experienced a 14% dip in year-on-year brand value, according to new data.
Made in Asia: FaceAnne, BRAYE, Re:erth, and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including FaceAnne, BRAYE, Re:erth, Dr.Groot, and Clio.
Prime Skin bucks overconsumption trend with multifunctional, barrier-protective product
Australian skin care brand Prime Skin is seeking to buck the overconsumption trend in the beauty industry with its multifunctional product that claims to help maintain the skin’s barrier function and moisture levels.
Key drivers of India’s booming sun care category and how brands can stand out
The booming sun care category in India is driven by factors including increased awareness of sun protection, shifting consumer demands, and growth of e-commerce, which brands can capitalise on to differentiate themselves.
‘Alternative to microneedling’: sisua brings spicules-containing lip tint to Japan
South Korean derma cosmetics brand sisua has released a lip tint product containing spicules, which it says is an “natural alternative to microneedling”, in Japan.
Givenchy Beauty releases collagen-focused, anti-ageing skin care range in Japan
French luxury brand Givenchy Beauty is launching a collagen-focused, anti-ageing skin care range, targeted at restoring youthful contours of the face, in Japan.
Across the CD-Verse: April 2025
While the US tariff policy shifts dominated global headlines this month, other beauty and personal care industry highlights from CosmeticsDesign global included ingredient innovations, coverage of this month’s in-Cosmetics Global trade show, and more.
KraveBeauty launches upgraded version of ‘cult-favourite’ sunscreen in SEA and UK
K-beauty brand KraveBeauty has released an improved version of its “cult-favourite” sunscreen in South East Asia (SEA) and the UK, which it claims to offer higher sun protection and more seamless application.
Oribe taps into trichology expertise for scalp care, thinning hair solutions
Kao-owned luxury hair care brand Oribe has tapped into trichology expertise to expand its scalp care range targeting thinning hair, which it says is an unmet consumer need.
Fashionable cosmetics: BRAYE brings lip tint with pen-like packaging to Japan
South Korean makeup brand BRAYE recently introduced a lip tint range with pen-like packaging, which it says combines style and convenience, to the Japan market.
Product profiles: Latest product news from Syoss, MEDULLA, COSCELL and more
We round up recent product news in the Asia-Pacific beauty and personal care market, including those from Syoss, MEDULLA, COSCELL, and more.
Kolmar Korea’s new stabilisation technology overcomes challenges of hybrid sunscreen
Cosmetics ODM company Kolmar Korea has unveiled a new sunscreen technology that overcomes formulation challenges by integrating the strong ultraviolet (UV) protection of inorganic sunscreens with the superior spreadability of organic sunscreens.