Luxury botanical beauty brand Chantecaille is scheduled to launch in China in the third quarter of this year as it seeks to return to growth after a tough 2023.
Australian body care brand Frank Body is expecting a sale boost from the long-awaited launch of its bestselling Glycolic Body Scrub in South East Asia.
South Korean cosmetic firm Neopharm is set to expand its sensitive skin care brand Atopalm's baby products into China after getting regulatory approval to enter the baby care market.
Japanese beauty conglomerate Kosé Corporation has outlined new products and plans to intensify its presence in the domestic luxury beauty market after recent Decorté successes.
Luxury brands can overcome heavy promotions during shopping festivals such as Singles Day with exclusive services to give consumers more bang for their buck, says Coty’s SEA e-commerce lead.
To highlight Rare Disease Day on 29th February, French cosmetics and pharmaceutical business Pierre Fabre Laboratories, shared more on its work to address rare childhood diseases, which it said affects more than 200 million children worldwide.
Nivea saw record-breaking sales in 2023, which offset the disappointing performances for La Prairie and Chantecaille. The CEO shared his action plan to boost these luxury brands.
Teaology has launched in Singapore where it believes it can offer premium beauty consumers a differentiated proposition in the form of its innovative tea-infused products and certifications.
Luxury brand Molton Brown has bolstered its omnichannel capabilities and is targeting untapped markets in Asia as it moves to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Amorepacific is set to launch its derma beauty brand Aestura in Vietnam and Thailand this year as it works to boost the brand’s international presence.
China’s beauty brands are increasingly competing with the global giants in the country’s mass segment, but the trend is not yet being seen in the prestige category, according to Coty.
The recently completed transaction is a ‘strong cultural fit’ for both companies and will help Shiseido strengthen its portfolio to ‘further accelerate growth and increase profitability in the Americas region.’
Singapore firm Derma Lab is focusing on the sensitive skin market, aiming for growth by targeting eczema and sun care, as the demand for ‘doctor-led’ skin care solutions continues to rise.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation set to push its skin protection business with the global rollout of sun care and novel innovations such as ‘next-generation’ body sheets.
Shiseido is focused on reinforcing its strength in skin care while seeking out opportunities in previously unexplored areas after sales and profits dipped in the last year.
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Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) latest consumer research suggests Japanese beauty brand SK-II woes in China are temporary, leading the firm to believe it will recover in the second half.
Europe’s eager young consumer base and relatively low K-beauty penetration represents significant growth potential for Able C&C’s flagship beauty brand, Missha, says the firm.
Chinese luxury brand Documents has all the elements in place to stake its position on the international stage but needs a partner that can help them achieve this goal.
With a focus on authenticity and strong social media presence to drive growth, celeb beauty brands are setting the stage for success in the beauty industry in 2024.
LG Household and Health Care (LGH&H) has laid out plans to reinforce its competitiveness in 2024 after seeing a significant profit slump in the last year.
CJ Olive Young has collaborated with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) to establish a KRW100bn (USD74.3m) fund to support the growth of small and medium-sized (SME) beauty companies.
Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red
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Several Korean indie beauty brands recently announced their overseas expansion activities, with collaboration with distributors and entry into new high-potential markets being their key strategies.
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary anticipates exponential growth in beauty touting its robust portfolio of brands that will include mass, premium, and prestige brands.
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
A consortium of 15 cosmetics companies have joined together to create the TRaceability Alliance for Sustainable CosmEtics (TRASCE), to enhance traceability in major ingredient and packaging supply chains across the beauty and personal care industry.
South Korea’s LG Household & Health Care is planning to debut its luxury beauty brand The Whoo in the US this year as part of its “growth transformation” plans, says its CEO.
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L'Oréal's venture capital fund BOLD has just invested in Timeline, a Swiss biotech that specialises in longevity in the beauty and health sectors, as the focus on longevity grows in the beauty industry.
Beauty retail chain Sa Sa reports that online sales in Hong Kong and Macau fell by 5.6% while offline sales grew by 44.3%, signalling the firm to advance its brick-and-mortar expansion.
The luxury skin care brand’s sale provides insight into current trends in the industry space, including a shifting consumer mindset and changes in packaging and labeling, says industry expert Chris Bustamante.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement of Japanese skin care brand Cosme Decorté’s Liposome series has garnered the brand more interest from men, according to new consumer insights.
South Korea-based APR Corp says its beauty device technology is the key driving force behind the company’s accelerated expansion into overseas markets, amid growing demand for cost-effective devices.
The newly founded limited liability company will focus on companies in the beauty wellness space focused on ‘novel technologies, innovative platforms, high-growth brands, and new business models.’
The $250 million acquisition will strengthen Samyang Group's personal care product ingredient manufacturing portfolio and support global market expansion efforts.
Croda says its latest state-of-the-art pastillator in Singapore aims to address the rising global demand for sustainable pastille-formats and align with beauty brands that are prioritising carbon footprint reduction.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa International has detailed how it intends to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia with expansion initiatives in order to foster growth in South East Asia.
South Korean conglomerate Shinsegae International is accelerating the expansion of its imported cosmetics business by striking various exclusive distribution deals for popular overseas brands and those with high growth potential.
![Yatsen Holdings’ latest quarterly results have climbed as the success of its skin care brands offset continued falls in makeup. [Galénic]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/yatsen-returns-to-growth-skin-care-brands-leads-recovery-but-makeup-declines/17249159-1-eng-GB/Yatsen-returns-to-growth-Skin-care-brands-leads-recovery-but-makeup-declines.jpg)
![Chantecaille is scheduled to launch in China in Q3 this year. [Chantecaille]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/chantecaille-set-for-china-launch-in-q3-as-it-aims-to-return-to-growth-in-2024/17241206-1-eng-GB/Chantecaille-set-for-China-launch-in-Q3-as-it-aims-to-return-to-growth-in-2024.jpg)
![Frank Body is expecting a sale boost from the long-awaited launch of its bestselling Glycolic Body Scrub in SEA. [Frank Body]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/14/frank-body-anticipates-boost-from-sea-launch-of-viral-body-scrub/17219927-3-eng-GB/Frank-Body-anticipates-boost-from-SEA-launch-of-viral-body-scrub.jpg)
![Neopharm is set to expand Atopalm baby care into China [Atopalm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/neopharm-outlines-china-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-thriving-baby-care-market/17191325-1-eng-GB/Neopharm-outlines-China-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-thriving-baby-care-market.jpg)
![Kosé has outlined new products and plans to intensify its presence in the domestic luxury beauty market after recent Decorté successes. [Decorté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-ramps-up-high-end-offerings-to-reinforce-its-foothold-in-japan-s-luxury-sector/17191163-1-eng-GB/Kose-ramps-up-high-end-offerings-to-reinforce-its-foothold-in-Japan-s-luxury-sector.jpg)
![Evereden will focus on expanding in SEA in 2024 to capitalise on the unfolding Gen Alpha opportunity. [Evereden]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/evereden-expands-in-sea-to-capture-gen-alpha-opportunity/17141054-1-eng-GB/Evereden-expands-in-SEA-to-capture-Gen-Alpha-opportunity.jpg)
![Kao has outlined plans to strengthen its entire hair care portfolio. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-set-to-overhaul-hair-care-with-new-brands-and-rebrands-in-2024/17220035-1-eng-GB/Kao-set-to-overhaul-hair-care-with-new-brands-and-rebrands-in-2024.jpg)
![Luxury brands can overcome heavy promotions during shopping festivals such as Singles Day with exclusive services to give consumers more bang for their buck. [HUGO BOSS]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/luxury-brands-can-offer-exclusive-services-for-unmatched-value-during-shopping-festivals-coty-sea/17168891-1-eng-GB/Luxury-brands-can-offer-exclusive-services-for-unmatched-value-during-shopping-festivals-Coty-SEA.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Holdings will venture into South East Asia in the next three years to tap into its burgeoning growth prospects. [POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-sets-sights-on-sea-expansion-in-the-next-three-years/17191217-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-sets-sights-on-SEA-expansion-in-the-next-three-years.png)
![Teaology has launched in Singapore where it believes it can offer premium beauty consumers a differentiated proposition. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-aims-to-capture-singapore-s-premium-beauty-segment-with-unique-proposition/17157668-1-eng-GB/Teaology-aims-to-capture-Singapore-s-premium-beauty-segment-with-unique-proposition.jpg)
![Molton Brown has bolstered its omnichannel capabilities and is targeting untapped markets in Asia. [Molton Brown]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/02/27/molton-brown-strengthens-omnichannel-capabilities-as-it-moves-to-capture-whitespaces-in-asia/17141108-3-eng-GB/Molton-Brown-strengthens-omnichannel-capabilities-as-it-moves-to-capture-whitespaces-in-Asia.png)
![Amorepacific is set to launch its derma beauty brand Aestura in Vietnam and Thailand. [Aestura]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-launches-aestura-in-vietnam-thailand/17111699-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-launches-Aestura-in-Vietnam-Thailand.jpg)
![China’s beauty brands are increasingly competing with the global giants in the country’s mass segment, but the trend is not yet being seen in the prestige category, according to Coty. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/increasing-competition-from-c-beauty-brands-confined-to-mass-market-for-now-coty/17175653-1-eng-GB/Increasing-competition-from-C-beauty-brands-confined-to-mass-market-for-now-Coty.jpg)
![A beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Physiogel]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-amorepacific-hul-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17175815-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-Amorepacific-HUL-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![Singapore firm Derma Lab is focusing on the sensitive skin market. [Derma Lab]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/derma-lab-eyes-opportunities-in-sensitive-skin-market-targets-eczema-and-sun-care-for-growth/17095571-1-eng-GB/Derma-Lab-eyes-opportunities-in-sensitive-skin-market-targets-eczema-and-sun-care-for-growth.jpg)
![Kao set to push its skin protection business with the global rollout of sun care and more innovations. [Bioré]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/02/20/kao-to-accelerate-skin-protection-agenda-with-focus-on-global-sun-care-rollout/17176022-3-eng-GB/Kao-to-accelerate-skin-protection-agenda-with-focus-on-global-sun-care-rollout.jpg)
![Shiseido is focused on reinforcing its strength in skin care. [Dr. Dennis Gross]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-will-focus-skin-care-developments-that-transcend-the-cosmetics-domain/17175968-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-will-focus-skin-care-developments-that-transcend-the-cosmetics-domain.png)
![P&G's latest consumer research suggests Japanese beauty brand SK-II woes in China are temporary. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sk-ii-china-slump-consumer-research-leaves-p-g-hopeful-that-luxury-brand-will-recover-by-h2/17157614-1-eng-GB/SK-II-China-slump-Consumer-research-leaves-P-G-hopeful-that-luxury-brand-will-recover-by-H2.jpg)
![Estée Lauder is eyeing opportunities in China’s luxury beauty market. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-teases-plans-to-capture-luxury-opportunity-in-china/17157452-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-teases-plans-to-capture-luxury-opportunity-in-China.jpg)
![Able C&C sees vast growth potential for Missha in Europe's youthful market with low K-beauty presence. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/missha-s-potential-in-europe-driven-by-youthful-consumer-interest/17040677-1-eng-GB/Missha-s-potential-in-Europe-driven-by-youthful-consumer-interest.jpg)
![Documents has all the elements in place to stake its position on the international stage but needs a partner that can help them achieve this goal. [Documents]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/will-documents-be-the-c-beauty-brand-that-finally-achieves-global-success/17095679-1-eng-GB/Will-Documents-be-the-C-beauty-brand-that-finally-achieves-global-success.jpg)
![LGH&H has laid out plans to reinforce its competitiveness in 2024 after seeing a significant profit slump in the last year. [Physiogel]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-outlines-derma-beauty-and-makeup-focus-as-it-targets-2024-growth/17140946-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-outlines-derma-beauty-and-makeup-focus-as-it-targets-2024-growth.jpg)
![CJ Olive Young has collaborated with IBK to establish a KRW100bn fund to support beauty SMEs. [Olive Young]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/cj-olive-young-establishes-74m-fund-to-support-k-beauty-smes/17095625-1-eng-GB/CJ-Olive-Young-establishes-74m-fund-to-support-K-beauty-SMEs.png)
![Amorepacific slump in China leaves its overseas business unit in the red. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-fy2023-growth-japan-americas-emea-not-enough-to-offset-china-decline/17140595-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-FY2023-Growth-Japan-Americas-EMEA-not-enough-to-offset-China-decline.jpg)
![HUL anticipates exponential growth in beauty touting its robust portfolio of brands that will include mass, premium, and prestige brands. [HUL]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hul-expects-decades-of-massive-growth-with-refocused-beauty-division/17111753-1-eng-GB/HUL-expects-decades-of-massive-growth-with-refocused-beauty-division.jpg)
![Shiseido’s decision to add Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by medi beauty trend. [Dr. Dennis Gross]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-acquisition-of-dr.-dennis-gross-enables-it-tap-into-medicalisation-of-beauty/17084543-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-acquisition-of-Dr.-Dennis-Gross-enables-it-tap-into-medicalisation-of-beauty.jpg)
![LG H&H is planning to debut its luxury beauty brand The Whoo in the US this year. [The Whoo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/23/lg-h-h-anticipates-whoo-us-debut-in-2024-to-strengthen-global-presence/17049707-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-anticipates-Whoo-US-debut-in-2024-to-strengthen-global-presence.jpg)
![Sa Sa reports that online sales in Hong Kong and Macau fell by 5.6% while offline sales grew by 44.3%, signalling the firm to advance its brick-and-mortar expansion. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-observes-swing-towards-brick-and-mortar-retail-as-online-sales-dip-by-5.6-in-hk-and-macau/17076845-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-observes-swing-towards-brick-and-mortar-retail-as-online-sales-dip-by-5.6-in-HK-and-Macau.png)
![Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement of Japanese skin care brand Cosme Decorté’s Liposome series has garnered the brand more interest from men, according to new consumer insights. [Decorté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/10/shohei-ohtani-s-decorte-endorsement-stirs-interest-among-male-consumers/17040968-1-eng-GB/Shohei-Ohtani-s-Decorte-endorsement-stirs-interest-among-male-consumers.jpg)
![Croda's latest state-of-the-art pastillator in Singapore aims to address the rising global demand for sustainable pastille-formats. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/21/croda-singapore-expand-pastillation-capacity-to-align-with-beauty-mnc-carbon-goal/17014308-1-eng-GB/Croda-Singapore-expand-pastillation-capacity-to-align-with-beauty-MNC-carbon-goal.jpg)
![A French skin care brand powered by banana active ingredients is aiming to expand in Asia on the back of natural beauty demand. [Kadalys]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/20/kadalys-upcycled-banana-skin-care-brand-seeks-new-opportunities-in-asia/16941180-1-eng-GB/Kadalys-Upcycled-banana-skin-care-brand-seeks-new-opportunities-in-Asia.jpg)
![Sa Sa International has detailed how it intends to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia with expansion initiatives in order to foster growth in South East Asia. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-presses-on-with-singapore-malaysia-expansion-as-it-set-foundations-for-sea-growth/16997208-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-presses-on-with-Singapore-Malaysia-expansion-as-it-set-foundations-for-SEA-growth.png)
![The latest product launches in the region from Kanebo, Laneige, and Decorté that are redefining the lip care category. [Kanebo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kanebo-laneige-decorte-redefine-lip-care-with-new-innovative-launches/17793829-1-eng-GB/Kanebo-Laneige-Decorte-redefine-lip-care-with-new-innovative-launches.jpg)
![Olive Young's sales data highlights the differring purchase preferences of US, UK, and Japanese consumers. [Olive Young]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/olive-young-sales-data-reveals-uk-us-japan-consumer-k-beauty-preferences/17793775-1-eng-GB/Olive-Young-sales-data-reveals-UK-US-Japan-consumer-K-beauty-preferences.png)
![SOVA is concentrating efforts on developing serum-infused textiles. [SOVA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sova-focuses-r-d-on-developing-serum-infused-textiles-to-enhance-beauty-sleep/17796847-1-eng-GB/SOVA-focuses-R-D-on-developing-serum-infused-textiles-to-enhance-beauty-sleep.png)
![A round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/phyto-lg-h-h-estee-lauder-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17781256-1-eng-GB/Phyto-LG-H-H-Estee-Lauder-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)