‘Asia is still untapped territory’: Keune Haircosmetics to launch in China, sharpening Asia focus
Keune Haircosmetics announces plans to enter the Chinese market in 2025, marking a strategic shift towards strengthening its presence in Asia.
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Keune Haircosmetics announces plans to enter the Chinese market in 2025, marking a strategic shift towards strengthening its presence in Asia.
Fragrance company Scent by SIX is marking its 8th anniversary amid a wave of economic uncertainties, with founder Jason Lee focused on building resilience for future growth.
In this month’s Financial Focus column, guest author Ragini Bhalla analyzes a cautionary tale in beauty industry success and failure with the story of DTC beauty company Avon.
Kao Corporation is seeing signs of recovery in China’s beauty market as its Curél and freeplus achieve strong growth during the 11.11 shopping festival.
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments from LG H&H, Sa Sa, Cosmax and more.
Crystal Tomato, best known for its skin whitening supplements, has secured a deal with Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant for an exclusive ingredient.
South Korean skincare MEDIPEEL is intensifying its expansion efforts in Japan, aiming to establish its brand in 750 stores by year-end in a bid to further solidify its presence in the key beauty and personal care market.
K-beauty retailer Ksisters has launched a new hair product under its Jung Beauty brand alongside the opening of its first retail store in Singapore, amid evolving but persistent popularity of Korean cosmetic innovations.
British brand Facetheory is aiming to capture Asia Pacific consumers with effective products, accessible price points, and strong focus on sustainability to appeal to the growing segment of eco-conscious consumers in the region.
LG Household & Health Care is prioritising The Face Shop, Belif, and CNP in a bid to expand its influence in the North American beauty sector.
Estée Lauder Companies has reported a 4% overall decline in Q1 net sales, with US growth in online channels helping to offset challenges across its North American portfolio, where net sales declined by only 1%.
South Korean beauty tech firm APR Corp aims to build on its promising sales performances in Japan and China, while broadening overseas sales channels for new products.
Kosé-owned Carté HD has made its debut in Singapore and has plans to launch in Thailand next year as part of overall global expansion plans.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa’s latest quarterly highlights major challenges in key markets Hong Kong and Macau such as reduced local consumption and increased outbound travel.
Unilever's India subsidiary is receiving encouraging initial feedback on its new palm-reduced soap formulations under brands LUX and Lifebuoy.
Procter & Gamble’s fiscal 2025 first-quarter results reveal steady growth in organic sales, up 2% due to price increases and innovation. However, the beauty segment faced challenges, particularly in luxury skincare.
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.
Contract manufacturer Cosmax is banking on major new opportunities in China’s domestic beauty market on the back of the rise in online direct-to-consumer brands in recent years.
South Korean beauty brand ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with plans to roll out to 120 UK Boots outlets by October as it works to increase its global footprint.
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.
Ultra-luxury brand Helena Rubinstein has made its Singapore debut with a flagship boutique and has plans to expand further across the region.
Kao has launched The Answer, a premium hair care brand positioned to appeal to discerning consumers who are seeking both luxury and efficacy.
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments of Phyto, LG H&H, Estée Lauder and more.
Kao Corporation is aiming for JPY200bn (USD1.38bn) in hair care sales by 2027, driven by a focus on hair colour and premium products.
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.
French hair care brand Phyto is streamlining its offerings to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive hair care landscape in Asia.
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.
Chinese herbal skin care brand Inoherb is exploring expansion into South East Asia as it anticipates a C-beauty skin care boom.
LG Household & Health Care is aiming to expand makeup brands Glint and Code with retail partner Guardian Singapore as sales double in four months.
E-commerce retailer Shopee Korea is aiming for 300% growth in Thailand next year as K-beauty brands such as COSRX, Fwee, Torriden, and VT Cosmetics surge in demand.
South Korean consumer goods company LG Household and Health Care (LGH&H) has invested KRW5bn (USD3.73m) in a venture capital fund that fosters K-beauty start-ups.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is strengthening its international presence by expanding its footprint in the Middle East.
Amorepacific’s luxury beauty brand Hera is accelerating its expansion in Thailand with Sephora, EVEANDBOY, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Kao flagship hair care brand Essential is relaunching its basic series which will feature new formulations containing honey and collagen.
Estee Lauder-owned K-beauty skin care brand Dr Jart+ has re-launched in Japan, as its latest earnings reveal declining sales in Asia.
Insights from Nykaa, Potion Inc, and Invest India highlight strategies to win over its price-sensitive consumers and navigate diverse distribution challenges within India’s tier two and three cities.
Estée Lauder is hopeful that global prestige beauty will have mid-single digit growth by fiscal 2026, providing the China market gradually stabilises and resumes growth.
Coty has revealed its confidence in China's high-end skin care sector for Lancaster and Orveda, despite forecasting 'negative growth' for the category in the coming months.
In this round-up of business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments from L'Oréal, Shiseido, Nykaa and more.
Indian omnichannel beauty firm Nykaa has raised its stake in Dot & Key and acquired a majority stake in Earth Rhythm in order to strengthen position in skin care and sustainable beauty.
Indian omnichannel beauty retailer Nykaa will increase its focus on the prestige fragrance segment after observing high growth over its last quarter.
Offline sales in Vietnam are growing faster than online sales for G&M Cosmetics, prompting it to make a major expansion into 500 stores.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company is facing mounting pressure in China as price sensitivity among locals intensifies price competition.
German beauty and personal care company Beiersdorf is set to launch NIVEA Face and Eucerin in India, where it sees tremendous potential in the facial care category.
Shinsegae International’s move to acquire the Gen Z favourite colour cosmetics brand AMUSE signals intentions to expand globally and boost profitability.
Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Stratos technology reduces palm oil in soap by 25% and claims to have superior functional benefits to the skin barrier, fragrance delivery, and more.
Shiseido’s prestige skin care brand Clé de Peau Beauté aims to elevate customer engagement through innovative retail approaches, reinforcing the brand's commitment to excellence on a global scale.
South Korean beauty brand Missha will launch its Vita C Plus skin care range into 33 Costco locations in Japan as it sees greater growth potential in skin care.
French beauty giant L'Oréal sees tremendous opportunity for L'Oréal Paris to recruit new customers in China as market trends favour cost-effective products.
Can the naturals brand thrive in the market where La Prairie has lost footing? CEO is confident on consumers' “appetite for luxuriously clean beauty”.