Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary says it has managed to pull in a new group of “high-value customers” which the launch of lipstick that showcases its R&D efforts.
South Korean beauty retailer Shinsegae has attributed the success of brands such as Oribe, Hourglass and YUNJAC to the presence of a strong hero product to drive sales.
South Korean major LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) is seizing opportunities to expand makeup brands Glint, Freshian, and VDL on the back of Japan’s growing interest in K-beauty.
Kao-owned prestige skin care brand KANEBO has seen its brand recognition in China blossom after entering Douyin’s e-commerce platform, and aims to ride the wave of growth with festive packaging targeted at Chinese consumers.
South Korean nutricosmetics brand Vital Beautie, owned by K-beauty giant Amorepacific, has launched a retinol-based dietary supplement that claims to be safe even for people who are sensitive to the ingredient.
China’s annual Singles Day Shopping Festival obtained an overall Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of cosmetics totalling CNY78.6bn (USD11bn) across e-commerce platforms, with local brands making a strong showing on the best-selling charts, according to...
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including MINISO fragrances, La Prairie’s Douyin debut, China’s new toothpaste regulations, Perfect Diary’s fine line-reducing lipstick, and more.
South Korean cosmetics brands can tap into the opportunities presented by the lack of products catered for younger consumers in Japan, where the mature population is often the prioritised target group, says an industry expert.
Japanese personal care major Mandom has uncovered the mechanism that acts directly on sweat glands to reduce sweating, which has significant potential for the development of next-generation antiperspirants.
Amorepacific has strengthened its arsenal of global growth engines by acquiring additional shares in South Korean skin care firm COSRX to leverage the brand’s extensive overseas reach.
The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.
Luxury skin care brand La Prairie is set to make its debut on short-form video platform Douyin in November in bid to improve its position in China’s challenging market environment.
K-beauty brand freemay has officially entered the Japanese market following domestic success and on the back of increasing popularity of its mineral ions-infused masks.
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
K-beauty giant LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has revealed that 16 of its brands will launch new lip care products with its latest Lipcerin complex by the end of this year.
South Korean vegan beauty brand Dear Dahlia is accelerating its expansion in Europe in Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands, ahead of its forthcoming debut in India.
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including SENSAI’s new Shanghai flagship, Perfect Diary’s latest lip innovation, and more.
Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary has launched a lipstick that it claims have built-on lip essence and lip mask benefits thanks to its latest patented “biolip” technology.
Toothpaste products in China will be regulated under a new set of measures starting from December 1, which a regulatory analyst says is a more rigorous approach that has raised entry thresholds and brought about various challenges for companies.
Japanese giant Shiseido is set to debut a new range of Maquillage lipsticks developed with its new Water Sensing Technology that combines transfer-resistant colour and comfort.
Hong Kong-based skin care brand TiN5 is tapping into stem cell tech to address common skin issues faced by consumers living in humid and polluted climates.
South Korean cosmetics brand HERA is stepping up on its global expansion starting from a recent debut in Japan, where it has launched several exclusive products catered to local consumers’ preferences.
Japanese brand TWANY is set to launch a new product series seeking to meet consumer demand in the feminine care category, which it says has been experiencing “significant growth” since 2020.
Ronas Cosmetics, Jeju Technopark, and Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) have signed an agreement to transfer manufacturing technology for a compound derived from Jeju green tangerine, which is reportedly underutilised compared to its high antioxidant...
An anti-ageing peptide known as CVP is a safe and effective cosmetic ingredient with skin-whitening and anti-wrinkle properties, according to new research.
Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.
Further investigation into skin microbes that have shown therapeutic effects on conditions such as atopic dermatitis is key to the development of new treatment methods such as bacteriotherapy and probiotic applications, say Japanese researchers.
New data by Bytedance-owned Lemon8 has highlighted differences in skin care concerns and makeup preferences among millennials and Generation Z demographics in Japan.
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty is embarking on a major online and offline expansion in South Korea in collaboration with distributor and retailer Shinsegae International.
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including the impact of Japan’s nuclear wastewater release, Burberry’s potential in China and more.
1028 Cosmetics says that Taiwanese brands can carve a niche for themselves in a rapidly evolving industry through “strong innovative energy and all-round product development”.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has released findings from its analysis of administrative action taken against cosmetics companies, which indicated that labelling and advertising violations accounted for 75% of cases.
B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com plans to help more South Korean SMEs strengthen digital capabilities to expand their overseas sales channels, after successfully enabling cosmetics trading firms like BigPie C&T gain 80% growth.
Hourglass Cosmetics is extending the shade range of its best-selling Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm in South Korea as it experiences “explosive” sales response.
The stress-relieving action of dark tea polysaccharide and its ability to reduce stress-induced lipid secretion suggest strong cosmetics application potential, say Chinese researchers.
South Korean travel retailer Lotte Duty Free has invested in a government-backed project that supports local brands in entering and gaining presence in the Japanese market.
Sargassum fusiforme (S. fusiforme), or hijiki, could be applied in cosmetic products as a melanogenesis-inducer to tackle hypopigmentation disorders and improve hair greying, say South Korean researchers.
American beauty multinational Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance, alongside the impending launch of its first refillable perfume bottle.
The Chinese consumer is reining in previously impulsive buying habits and prioritising efficacy and functionality, says a top executive from Yatsen Holdings
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis says it has developed two semi-solid products that are not only designed for use in space, but also have potential to be adopted by populations facing water scarcity.
![Perfect Diary says it has managed to pull in a new group of “high-value customers” which the launch of its new lipstick. [Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/13/perfect-diary-s-new-multi-benefit-lipstick-attracts-high-value-customers/16992396-3-eng-GB/Perfect-Diary-s-new-multi-benefit-lipstick-attracts-high-value-customers.jpg)
![Shinsegae has attributed the success of brands such as Oribe, Hourglass and YUNJAC to the presence of a strong hero product to drive sales. [YUNJAC]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/12/shinsegae-says-enduring-flagship-products-key-to-having-competitive-advantage-in-beauty/16997154-1-eng-GB/Shinsegae-says-enduring-flagship-products-key-to-having-competitive-advantage-in-beauty.jpg)
![LG H&H is seizing opportunities to expand makeup on the back of Japan’s growing interest in K-beauty. [Freshian]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-rides-on-japan-s-k-beauty-interest-to-advance-glint-freshain-vdl-expansion/16997100-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-rides-on-Japan-s-K-beauty-interest-to-advance-Glint-Freshain-VDL-expansion.png)
![Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market18/16956438-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![Coty’s fragrance portfolio is outpacing the China market twice over, says its CEO. [Burberry]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-fragrance-business-growing-twice-as-fast-as-china-s-market/16925592-1-eng-GB/Coty-fragrance-business-growing-twice-as-fast-as-China-s-market.jpg)
![LG H&H has outlined plans to enhance its luxury and premium brands after yet another disappointing quarter. [LH H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-outlines-new-strategies-for-five-brands-across-luxury-premium-segments-amid-disappointing-results/16925700-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-outlines-new-strategies-for-five-brands-across-luxury-premium-segments-amid-disappointing-results.jpg)
![Kosé has obtained approval from Japan’s health ministry to use its new whitening active ingredient. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/11/14/kose-receives-approval-for-new-skin-whitening-active-derived-from-liquorice/16854906-1-eng-GB/Kose-receives-approval-for-new-skin-whitening-active-derived-from-liquorice.jpg)
![China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-s-e-commerce-platforms-set-to-battle-it-out-during-the-mega-sales-festival/16877007-1-eng-GB/China-s-e-commerce-platforms-set-to-battle-it-out-during-the-mega-sales-festival.jpg)
![La Prairie is set to make its debut on short-form video platform Douyin in November. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-hopes-douyin-entry-will-improve-position-in-china/16876953-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-hopes-Douyin-entry-will-improve-position-in-China.jpg)
![LG H&H will launch Lipcerin complex across 16 more brands by end 2023. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-plans-to-launch-lipcerin-lip-care-across-16-beauty-brands-by-end-2023/16854744-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-plans-to-launch-Lipcerin-lip-care-across-16-beauty-brands-by-end-2023.jpg)
![Dear Dahlia is accelerating its expansion in Europe ahead of its forthcoming debut in India. [Dear Dahlia]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dear-dahlia-accelerates-european-expansion-ahead-of-india-debut/16854852-1-eng-GB/Dear-Dahlia-accelerates-European-expansion-ahead-of-India-debut.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market17/16854690-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![Perfect Diary has launched a lipstick that claims have built-on lip essence and lip mask benefits. [Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/24/perfect-diary-launches-lipstick-that-can-reduce-fine-lines-by-over-50/16838883-2-eng-GB/Perfect-Diary-launches-lipstick-that-can-reduce-fine-lines-by-over-50.jpg)
![Shiseido is set to debut a new range of Maquillage lipsticks developed with its new Water Sensing Technology. [Maquillage]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-s-latest-water-sensing-colour-tech-to-debut-with-maquillage-in-november/16807205-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-latest-Water-Sensing-colour-tech-to-debut-with-Maquillage-in-November.jpg)
![istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores. [@cosme]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/04/fun-factor-prioritising-fun-key-to-drawing-beauty-shoppers-back-to-stores-istyle/16744634-1-eng-GB/Fun-factor-Prioritising-fun-key-to-drawing-beauty-shoppers-back-to-stores-istyle.jpg)
![Lemon8 has highlighted differences in skin care concerns and makeup preferences among millennials and Generation Z demographics in Japan. [Getty Image]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/03/millennials-vs-gen-z-social-media-insights-reveal-divergent-beauty-concerns-in-japan/16792349-3-eng-GB/Millennials-vs-Gen-Z-Social-media-insights-reveal-divergent-beauty-concerns-in-Japan.jpg)
![D&G Beauty embarking on a major online and offline expansion in South Korea. [Dolce&Gabbana Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/d-g-beauty-plans-aggressive-expansion-in-korea-in-partnership-with-shinsegae/16792403-1-eng-GB/D-G-Beauty-plans-aggressive-expansion-in-Korea-in-partnership-with-Shinsegae.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/28/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market/16744688-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![CHLITINA is poised to expand in South East Asia on the back of the rising spending power of consumers in the region’s emerging markets. [CHLITINA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/chlitina-ceo-marks-sea-as-next-major-growth-opportunity/16744580-1-eng-GB/CHLITINA-CEO-marks-SEA-as-next-major-growth-opportunity.jpg)
![Korea says it will work with local regulators to support and expand cosmetic exports to the Vietnamese market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/korea-aims-to-boost-k-beauty-export-to-vietnam-by-streamlining-regulations/16757759-1-eng-GB/Korea-aims-to-boost-K-beauty-export-to-Vietnam-by-streamlining-regulations.jpg)
![Hourglass Cosmetics is extending the shade range of its best-selling Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm in South Korea after an “explosive” sales response. [Hourglass]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/13/hourglass-expands-tiktok-favourite-lip-range-in-korea-as-it-rides-vegan-wave/16704902-1-eng-GB/Hourglass-expands-Tiktok-favourite-lip-range-in-Korea-as-it-rides-vegan-wave.jpg)
![Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water has led to reluctance among Chinese beauty consumers to buy Japanese beauty products. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/12/japan-s-fukushima-wastewater-release-sparks-chinese-hesitation-in-j-beauty/16714562-3-eng-GB/Japan-s-Fukushima-wastewater-release-sparks-Chinese-hesitation-in-J-beauty.jpg)
![Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance. [Burberry Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-ceo-optimistic-of-further-growth-for-burberry-beauty-in-china/16691681-1-eng-GB/Coty-CEO-optimistic-of-further-growth-for-Burberry-Beauty-in-China.jpg)
![The Chinese consumer is reining previously impulsive buying habits and prioritising efficacy and functionality. [Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/05/chinese-beauty-consumers-behaviour-becoming-more-rational-yatsen/16691582-1-eng-GB/Chinese-beauty-consumers-behaviour-becoming-more-rational-Yatsen.jpg)
![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)
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