News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
From high-profile legal battles in sun care to billion-euro acquisitions and tightening scrutiny of product claims, this month’s top stories reflect a beauty industry balancing growth, innovation and accountability.
K-beauty continues to extend its influence in the US, with brands like I’m Meme, Laka, Mediheal and TIRTIR embarking on strategic moves in the market.
Unilever-owned CLEAR has unveiled a new global partnership with Formula One (F1) team Oracle Red Bull Racing, as part of its strategy to advance product innovation and elevate brand experiences.
This round-up highlights recent developments among cosmetics supplier companies, including latest strategic partnerships and newly opened facilities.
Luxury beauty brand Hourglass recently announced Sephora as its new exclusive retail partner in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), signalling a strategic shift in its global distribution model.
Patrick Ta Beauty has launched exclusively at Sephora Middle East to meet demand in the region, where one of the brand’s strongest and most-engaged followings is said to be based.
This round-up highlights recent developments in the Chinese beauty market, including news from Clariant and L Cosmetix, and latest research findings.
Barcelona-headquartered Eurofragance sheds light on key fragrance trends in South East Asia (SEA), on the back of its recently launched Creative Centre in Indonesia.
Seoul-based cosmetics company linnofashion has launched a comprehensive international expansion strategy, positioning itself as a leader in merging K-beauty innovation with customised local market penetration.
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The K-beauty boom is showing no signs of slowing, as Korean skin care brands like Dr.G, MEDIPEEL, and Dr. Althea continue to actively expand their global footprint.
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry features news from companies including Clariant, APR Corp, Lotus Professional, Galderma, and Vow.
Clariant’s Care Chemicals recently unveiled its expanded facilities in Daya Bay, China, which it says will play a crucial role in the company’s growth strategy in Asia.
South Korean firm APR Corp says that its cosmetics and beauty divisions were key growth drivers for the third quarter of 2025, leading to record-breaking financial results it recently announced.
Lotus Professional is capitalising on the increasing hybridisation of beauty as a “profit multiplier” by doubling down on in-salon technologies alongside at-home care products.
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry features developments in the halal beauty market, and news from companies like Kao and Shiseido.
China’s CHANDO Group recently completed a round of financing, with private equity firm Harvest Capital investing RMB300m (USD40m) and L’Oréal participating as a partner, to fuel its R&D efforts and growth.
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Mintel’s 2026 global beauty trends forecast a shift towards wellness diagnostics, emotionally resonant experiences, and a celebration of imperfection. We explore what this means for the future of beauty.
Singapore biotech start-up Terra Oleo is embarking on its next phase of developing sustainable and scalable lipid ingredients for applications across industries, including cosmetics, after raising $3.1m.
Suntory-owned men’s skin care brand KIZEN seeks to answer the rising demand among US male consumers for skin care that delivers “maximum impact with minimal effort”.
The halal beauty market is driven primarily by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investment, China supply chains, and anti-counterfeit efforts, according to a new report.
Filipino conglomerate SM Group is addressing the growing consumer demand for beauty and wellness products through its retail subsidiaries, including Watsons Philippines.
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Amsterdam-headquartered Rituals is among beauty brands that are increasingly leveraging travel retail and forming strategic partnerships in this sector as a pillar of growth.
Japanese cosmetics giant Kao looks to bolster profitability and long-term growth by focusing resources on six brands, while building a more resilient business structure.
Shiseido Travel Retail looks to build on its strategic cross-industry partnerships, on the back of a well-received campaign centred around sun care brand ANESSA in Thailand.
Our round-up of business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry highlights developments from Torriden, Anua, Yatsen, MINISO, LG H&H, and Amorepacific.
Blackstone is investing into South Korean hair giant JUNO as global consumer demand for K-beauty and wellness continues to burgeon.
South Korean skin care brands Torriden has officially launched in Sephora US, while Anua is cementing its presence in the UK through a rapid increase in brick-and-mortar locations.
Yatsen Holding’s latest quarterly results show increases in both total net revenues and gross profit, which is said to be fuelled by colour cosmetics’ return to growth and skin care’s maintenance of strong performance.
Chinese retail giant MINISO is building an IP ecosystem through a dual-strategy to meet the increasing demand for interest-driven consumption.
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s beauty division saw a decrease in sales and operating profit in the second quarter of 2025, which it says is caused by intensifying market competition and domestic business restructuring.
JOOCYEE’s opening of its first flagship store outside of China signals the changing consumer perception and growing popularity of C-beauty in South East Asia.
Chinese biotech company ImmVira’s engineered exosomes for hair growth and localised fat reduction have recently secured INCI designation, which it says would enable it to seize opportunities in the ageing market.
Amorepacific has reported increases in sales and operating profit across domestic and international markets in the second quarter of 2025, attributing them to the strong performance of its flagship brands and core products.
GS25 is introducing an AI device that provides personal colour analysis and product recommendations, in a bid to establish itself as a one-stop beauty platform.
Amorepacific-owned skin care brand AESTURA will be exclusively launching at Sephora Australia and New Zealand in August, amid a gap and rising demand for dermocosmetics.
South Korean beauty brands are increasingly making a mark in the Western markets through retail partnerships and experiential activations.
Prestige cosmetics brand Chantecaille is collaborating with Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury beauty distributor LUXASIA to set foot into the Indian market.
Our round-up of beauty business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry highlights developments from Lotus Herbals, Garnier, Cosmax, Kao, and foamgle.
Elemis is among various beauty brands that are tapping into an emerging pool of female motorsport fans, and it looks to extend its “pit-stop treatments” to other retail channels.
India-headquartered ingredients firm Mane Kancor looks to expand its footprint in the personal care sector, with its latest anti-dandruff ingredient poised to spur growth.
Japanese skin care brand INSiTU is partnering with a cosmetic acupuncture and moxibustion clinic to retail its products, amid growing interest in post-treatment home care.
Innovation, acquisition, and regulation defined the beauty business this month across all regions.
Indian beauty company Lotus Herbals recently unveiled its new dermaceutical skin care brand, whose products are co-developed with dermatologists, as it takes up a multi-pronged retail and marketing strategy.
Garnier has tapped into the e-sports and gaming space to capture the male beauty market, with products and activations specifically targeting this consumer group.
Cosmax’s growth strategy for South East Asia includes three main axes of broadening sales channels, strengthening market penetration, and expanding business areas, with localisation playing a major role in each.
South Korean convenience store chain CU has installed tattoo kiosks at two high-traffic locations to capture the trend of self-expression through body art and to diversify its offerings beyond traditional products.
Our round-up of beauty business updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics industry highlights developments from GS25, RAAIE, JUNGSAEMMOOL, and more.