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WATCH – Beyond the soap bar: Forestwise, NueBar and Coconut Matter on what it will take for solid beauty to flourish

22-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

On this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we explore the growing popularity of solid beauty products and discuss what it will take to solidify the mainstream adoption of this eco-friendly product format with experts from Forestwise, Nuebar and Coconut...

Mindfully made: Spa brand endota targets new market with accessible new range of conscious products

20-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Aussie beauty and wellness company endota has introduced a new clean beauty label that aims to make conscious beauty products more accessible to a wider market.

China’s ‘wanghong’ beauty boom: Ordinary influencers have greater sway as consumers seek functional, personalised products

20-Oct-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

The rise of ‘wanghong’ beauty influencers in China and growing interest for functional and customised cosmetics have been revealed as some of the changing purchasing habits post-COVID-19.

Colour theory: GoPlay moves to target US market with new and improved DIY lipstick system

19-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based beauty start-up GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system this coming November.

‘Grossly neglected’: Underserved hair care market due for a tech upgrade – Verdure

19-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based brand Verdure believes there is need for more tech innovation targeting hair care concerns, with the majority of developments focused on other categories in the beauty space.

Inside out beauty: NZ’s Me Today prepares to launch into 22 Biople stores in Japan following Ireland expansion

19-Oct-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

New Zealand supplements and skin care brand Me Today is preparing to launch into 22 Biople stores in Japan next month, following the recent expansion into Irish pharmacies.

Probiota Asia 2021: Our digital probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome summit kicks off next week - Register for FREE

19-Oct-2021 By Gary Scattergood

Leading academics, senior brand execs and a host of market and regulatory specialists will be taking centre stage at our Probiota Asia digital summit next week - and you can register to attend for FREE.

Easy does it: Filipino beauty consumers prioritising efficiency in make-up post-COVID

14-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetic manufacturers are being encouraged to develop make-up products that can appeal to Philippine consumers’ needs for efficiency and practicality to withstand the slow recovery of the category.

‘Clear trend towards everything Korean’: DTC brand Pilgrim bringing K-beauty trends to India

13-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based beauty brand Pilgrim is riding the rising K-wave by tapping into Korean beauty trends and making them accessible to the domestic market.

Blurred lines: Post-COVID consumer concerns shift spotlight onto make-up that works beyond the surface

13-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care as consumers seek out colour cosmetics that provide more than just superficial benefits.

Oil pulling comeback: Vedix launches personalised range to tap into India’s oral care market

12-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Personalised Ayurvedic beauty and wellness company Vedix is making its entry into India’s oral care segment with a range of personalised oil pulling products.

Digital Dive: Top stories on digital developments making waves in the APAC beauty industry

12-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of the top five stories on the digital developments and beauty tech in the cosmetics industry, featuring SENSAI’s China e-commerce plans, a look into the future with extended reality and more.

‘Little by little’: Intricate local knowledge helping China’s homegrown beauty brands chip away at MNC dominance

12-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

International beauty companies are in danger of losing market share to China’s homegrown beauty brands that are more in tune with the needs and concerns of the varying demographics that make up the vast Chinese market, according to an industry analyst.

PODCAST – Innovation in progress: Earth Rhythm CEO on why she takes an active role the NPD process

08-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

The CEO of New Delhi-based beauty brand Earth Rhythm joins the Indie Pioneers Podcasts to discuss her passion for NPD, the brand’s innovation process and talks about why she takes an active role in the creation of products.

Shopping spree: India’s Good Glamm Group earmarks U$100m to acquire four to six more beauty brands

07-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

India’s newly-formed digital cosmetics outfit Good Glamm Group is planning to acquire four to six more digitally-led beauty brands after receiving an infusion of funding.