Organic cosmetics company Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market as part of its ambitious growth plans.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market through strategic online expansion and collaborations with local key opinion leaders (KOLs).
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments of Neutrogena, Coty, LUXASIA and more.
Thai beauty conglomerate Karmart will launch two derma skin care brands later this year as part of plans to expand and premiumise its beauty portfolio.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa says spending in Hong Kong, especially on during weekends and public holidays, is being impacted as locals flock to Shenzhen in search of bulk deals.
American beauty multinational Coty has pushed its marketing efforts for brands such as Burberry Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics as it nurtures its prestige beauty business in India.
Australian personal care brand Totem Eco aims to tap into the growing trend of conscious consumerism as it embarks on its international expansion, with South East Asia as a major focus.
Singapore-based Scent Journer’s pandan-infused fragrance has gained traction among Chinese consumers seeking unique scents, propelling the brand’s first venture into the market.
Singapore craft fragrance lab Oo La Lab has launched its first Singapore flagship and a new artisanal collection celebrating the human relationship with our sense of smell.
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is accelerating its North American expansion with a new Los Angeles flagship store, boosting brand awareness for its key global brands.
L’Occitane-owned Melvita is rolling out a brand new look with revamped stores and communications in Asia Pacific to capture the rising opportunity for high-performing natural beauty products.
Marinova has highlighted the cosmetic potential of fucoidan’s anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties in addressing chronic skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.
New Zealand biotech firm Keraplast says brands and consumers are increasingly looking for more specialised haircare applications and claims, which it hopes will provide significant opportunities for its functional keratin products.
Sundae Body, an innovative and fun-loving bath and body brand, is making waves as it launches into Walmart stores nationwide, thanks to its participation in the retailer's accelerator program.
Major Japanese brewery Kirin says acquiring FANCL could bring synergies across new product development and market expansion for both supplements and skin care.
A £1bn damages claim has been filed against Amazon by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) on behalf of retailers at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London.
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Insight from travel retail experts at Elizabeth Arden, Kenvue, L’Occitane, L’Oréal and more have highlighted the challenges facing the duty-free sector and reveal what it takes to navigate the evolving habits of the post-pandemic passenger.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has completed its acquisition of Deciem Beauty Group Inc., enhancing its skincare portfolio with the Canadian company's innovative, transparency-focused brands, including its flagship brand, The Ordinary, for a total...
Launching in the U.S. market with its innovative, natural insect repellent products that combine clean beauty with effective outdoor protection, Vanilla Mozi will offer US consumers a sustainable and chemical-free alternative to conventional options.
India’s beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry.
Turkish fragrance house Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in Shanghai, China next year as it reaches 130th anniversary.
Global hair care brand Wella Professionals has entered the e-commerce market in Singapore, in an effort to increase market presence, broaden customer reach, and keep ahead of stiff competition.
Italian luxury brand Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances.
Swiss cosmetics company Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with plans targeting both new and existing markets.
Italian skin care brand Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China as competition through cross-border e-commerce heats up.
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the developments from Amorepacific, Unilever, Estée Lauder and more.
South Korean skin care brand Mixsoon will launch in around 200 Costco stores in the latter half of the year as it moves to expand its presence in the US.
Clio Cosmetics reported a boost in profitability for the first quarter (Q1) driven by efforts to improve the sales of skin care brands such as Goodal and Dermatory.
US-based mum and baby care brand Evereden is doubling down on expansion to new markets including the Middle East, continuous science-backed product development, and furthering its appeal to Gen Alpha in its next phase of growth.
K-beauty major Amorepacifc has reported strong growth in Europe and the Americas in the first quarter (Q1) driven by expansion of key brands Laneige and Innisfree.
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary will invest in six key areas including sun care, masstige, and weatherproof body care to further its goal of becoming “a world-class beauty company”.
Exclusive insights from beauty companies Sephora, LUXASIA, Porcelain, and Founder’s Beauty shed light on Singapore’s beauty and personal care market and reveal what it takes to capture its discerning consumers and succeed in its diverse market.
Estée Lauder will introduce new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year as part of efforts to accelerate innovation.
China’s beauty market is experiencing significant industry shift with the mass beauty market accelerating ahead of the luxury segment in the first quarter (Q1), says L’Oréal’s chief executive.
US-based KraveBeauty, which has recently entered South East Asia, seeks to address the needs of the increasing number of sensitive skin sufferers caused by the boom of active ingredients and trends-led products.
As it prepares to launch onto the Spanish stock exchange, the Barcelona-based company with a 110-year legacy has also rebranded its visual identity. Its CEO explained why...
South Korean cosmetics company Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers as it reinforces global expansion.
The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.
South Korea-based beauty tech firm APR Corp is strengthening its sustainability strategy in multiple ways, while accelerating its global expansion efforts after recording the highest ever annual overseas sales.
![Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market. [Indus Valley]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/26/indus-valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-india-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings/17594932-5-eng-GB/Indus-Valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-India-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings.jpg)
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![ble C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/able-c-c-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-china-through-online-expansion-kol-collabs/17591626-1-eng-GB/Able-C-C-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-China-through-online-expansion-KOL-collabs.jpg)
![Beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Neutrogena]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/financial-focus-neutrogena-coty-luxasia-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17591725-1-eng-GB/Financial-focus-Neutrogena-Coty-LUXASIA-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![Karmart will launch two derma skin care brands later this year. [Karmart]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/karmart-to-launch-two-new-derma-beauty-brands-in-expansion-and-premiumisation-effort/17546635-1-eng-GB/Karmart-to-launch-two-new-derma-beauty-brands-in-expansion-and-premiumisation-effort.jpg)
![Sa Sa says spending in Hong Kong is being impacted as locals flock to Shenzhen in search of bulk deals. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hong-kong-beauty-sales-at-risk-as-shoppers-flock-to-shenzhen-warehouse-stores/17533117-1-eng-GB/Hong-Kong-beauty-sales-at-risk-as-shoppers-flock-to-Shenzhen-warehouse-stores.jpg)
![Coty has pushed its marketing efforts for brands as it nurtures its prestige beauty business in India. [Kylie Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/flexibility-and-creativity-behind-coty-s-efforts-to-bolster-its-prestige-beauty-portfolio-in-india/17553139-1-eng-GB/Flexibility-and-creativity-Behind-Coty-s-efforts-to-bolster-its-prestige-beauty-portfolio-in-India.jpg)
![Totem Eco aims to tap into the growing trend of conscious consumerism as it embarks on its international expansion. [Totem Eco]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/totem-eco-eyes-opportunity-in-conscious-consumerism-targets-sea-in-expansion-plans/17515861-1-eng-GB/Totem-Eco-eyes-opportunity-in-conscious-consumerism-targets-SEA-in-expansion-plans.jpg)
![LUXASIA opens new opportunities for luxury niche beauty brands in Vietnam with the launch of escentials. [LUXASIA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/03/can-luxury-niche-beauty-brands-crack-brick-and-mortar-retail-vietnam/17531983-1-eng-GB/Can-luxury-niche-beauty-brands-crack-brick-and-mortar-retail-Vietnam.jpg)
![Oo La Lab launches first Singapore flagship and a new artisanal collection celebrating the human relationship with our sense of smell. [Oo La Lab]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/oo-la-lab-aims-to-build-singapore-flagship-into-fragrance-destination/17455347-3-eng-GB/Oo-La-Lab-aims-to-build-Singapore-flagship-into-fragrance-destination.jpg)
![Kosé Corporation accelerates North American expansion with a new Los Angeles flagship store. [Kosé]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/01/kose-us-amplifies-awareness-of-key-global-brands-with-new-experience-led-flagship-store/17496871-1-eng-GB/Kose-US-amplifies-awareness-of-key-global-brands-with-new-experience-led-flagship-store.jpg)
![Maison de L'Asie is poised to fulfil its ambition of being seen as a global brand. [Maison de L'Asie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/31/maison-de-l-asie-taking-steps-towards-global-brand-recognition-founder/17468341-1-eng-GB/Maison-de-L-Asie-taking-steps-towards-global-brand-recognition-founder.jpg)
![Melvita is rolling out a brand new look with revamped stores and communications in APAC. [Melvita]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/melvita-debuts-new-look-upgraded-stores-for-apac/17518501-1-eng-GB/Melvita-debuts-new-look-upgraded-stores-for-APAC.jpg)
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![C-beauty brand Flower Knows is pursuing international expansion. [Flower Knows]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/flower-knows-sees-international-expansion-as-a-major-focus/17474224-1-eng-GB/Flower-Knows-sees-international-expansion-as-a-major-focus.jpg)
![A round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-clio-nykaa-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17496817-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Clio-Nykaa-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
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![Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with strategic plans targeting both new and existing markets. [Mavala]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-apac-presence-ceo/17442469-1-eng-GB/Mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-APAC-presence-CEO.jpg)
![Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-eyes-brick-and-mortar-expansion-in-china-as-online-competition-intensifies/17437269-1-eng-GB/Teaology-eyes-brick-and-mortar-expansion-in-China-as-online-competition-intensifies.jpg)
![Shiseido’s serum foundation innovation is drawing in new consumers and boosting sales in its home market. [SHISEIDO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/22/shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-q1-sales/17442433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-Q1-sales.jpg)
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![[Mixsoon]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mixsoon-inks-deal-with-costco-to-expand-us-footprint/17429658-1-eng-GB/Mixsoon-inks-deal-with-Costco-to-expand-US-footprint.jpg)
![Clio reported a boost in profitability for Q1 driven by efforts to improve the sales of skin care brands such as Goodal and Dermatory. [Clio Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/clio-q1-goodal-dermatory-skin-care-sales-boost-enhances-overall-profitability/17422686-1-eng-GB/Clio-Q1-Goodal-Dermatory-skin-care-sales-boost-enhances-overall-profitability.jpg)
![Urban Jungle aims to cut through the saturated SEA beauty market with its affordable K-inspired products. [Urban Jungle]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/urban-jungle-seeks-to-capture-sea-with-reasonable-price-tags/17408427-1-eng-GB/Urban-Jungle-seeks-to-capture-SEA-with-reasonable-price-tags.jpg)
![Amorepacifc reports strong growth in Europe and the Americas in Q1. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-q1-western-markets-drive-growth-with-laneige-and-innisfree/17403516-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Q1-Western-markets-drive-growth-with-Laneige-and-Innisfree.jpg)
![HUL invest in six key areas to advance beauty business. [Lakme]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/unilever-identifies-six-key-demand-spaces-to-advance-india-beauty-business/17416548-1-eng-GB/Unilever-identifies-six-key-demand-spaces-to-advance-India-beauty-business.jpg)
![Estée Lauder will launch new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in Q4. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/estee-lauder-set-to-debut-first-products-developed-by-china-r-d-facility-in-q4/17401473-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-set-to-debut-first-products-developed-by-China-R-D-facility-in-Q4.jpg)
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![Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers. [Medipeel]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/01/skinidea-develops-new-brand-to-target-us-market-as-part-of-expansion-plans/17362677-1-eng-GB/Skinidea-develops-new-brand-to-target-US-market-as-part-of-expansion-plans.jpg)
![The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG H&H and restore the firm’s growth trajectory. [The Whoo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-beauty-returns-to-growth-on-the-back-of-the-whoo-renewal/17378661-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-beauty-returns-to-growth-on-the-back-of-The-Whoo-renewal.jpg)
![Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market. [Indus Valley]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/26/indus-valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-india-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings/17594932-5-eng-GB/Indus-Valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-India-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market25/17606695-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
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![ble C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/able-c-c-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-china-through-online-expansion-kol-collabs/17591626-1-eng-GB/Able-C-C-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-China-through-online-expansion-KOL-collabs.jpg)
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![DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships gain more public prominence as consumers interest in skin care grows online. [Dr.Ci:Labo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/22/brand-supplier-partnerships-will-come-to-the-fore-amid-the-online-skin-care-landscape-dr.ci-labo/17576755-1-eng-GB/Brand-supplier-partnerships-will-come-to-the-fore-amid-the-online-skin-care-landscape-DR.CI-LABO.png)