While the ‘tweens in Sephora’ headlines have raised a lot of eyebrows and some deeper concerns, it’s clear that Generation Alpha has a thirst for beauty products based on science and can potentially alter the future industry landscape.
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.
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.
Shiseido-owned prestige beauty brand Clé de Peau Beauté says it is tapping into quiet beauty trends as it moves to secure a leading position in its regional Asian markets.
Australian body care brand Sundae Body has seen tremendous demand for its novel whipped shower foams, which it believes signals the need for more innovation in bath and body care.
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.
What's been selling well in the beauty and personal care market? Our in-depth update reveals how some of Europe’s biggest beauty and personal care companies are performing…
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.
K-beauty brand Etude has launched a new eye shadow product that allows consumers to customise their own palette, tapping into personal colour and personality test trends that have taken South Korea by storm in recent times.
High costs involved in rolling out customised in-store services could potentially put a brake on K-beauty indie brands looking to ride the personalisation trend, claims a market expert.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring insights into Shiseido’s acquisition of Dr. Dennis Gross, Laneige’s inclusivity push, new fragrance formats and more.
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.
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.
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
It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology it claims can automatically repair gaps that weaken ultraviolet protection.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
Generation Z can be a puzzle for beauty companies, as they don’t appear to have the same levels of brand or product loyalty as their predecessors. What do marketers and R&D experts need to know about this generation?
Social media platform TikTok’s dynamic landscape is helping beauty brands discover and capitalise on microtrends while connecting with niche audiences on a global level, says one beauty manufacturer.
Skin erythema – AKA skin redness or skin flushing – is a common complaint from people who suffer from rosacea and acne among other skin conditions, but can also be caused by sun exposure and allergies. We’ve rounded up three recent innovations in this...
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 Taiwanese biotech firm specialising in seaweed-based ingredients is studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market.
K-beauty brand Laneige has launched three new versions of its best-selling Water Bank cream, with the firm hoping it will make the range more inclusive.
Product performance, the end of ‘the era of the soft claim,’ mood boosters, and ‘transparency in sustainability', are just some of the most impactful ingredient formulation trends for the year ahead, says Univar Solutions' Tom Flatley.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring our 2024 trend round-up, quiet luxury in makeup, beauty devices and more.
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The founder of a beauty brand and former research consultant in the diamond industry says both sectors share striking similarities and can mutually benefit by exchanging insights in areas such as consumer transparency.
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.
Singapore-based Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan.
Industry leaders from Coty, Kenvue, and Maison 21G, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of Asia Pacific’s beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January.
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.
As we move into the new year, we reveal the consumer and market shifts that are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia Pacific in 2024
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.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care insiders from Dow, Givaudan, and Carbonwave, to glean insights into the markets and segments they are tipping for growth in 2024.
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.
![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)
![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)
![Clé de Peau Beauté says it is tapping into quiet beauty trends as it moves to secure a leading position in its regional Asian markets. [Clé de Peau Beauté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/cle-de-peau-beaute-position-itself-at-the-forefront-of-burgeoning-quiet-beauty-movement/17107742-4-eng-GB/Cle-de-Peau-Beaute-position-itself-at-the-forefront-of-burgeoning-quiet-beauty-movement.jpg)
![Sundae Body has seen tremendous demand for its novel whipped shower foams. [Sundae Body]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/how-sundae-body-created-a-hit-bath-product-retailers-and-consumers-all-frothed-over/17084597-1-eng-GB/How-Sundae-Body-created-a-hit-bath-product-retailers-and-consumers-all-frothed-over.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)
![Beauty devices are outpacing derma beauty growth. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/beauty-devices-represents-major-opportunity-for-derma-beauty-growth/17157506-1-eng-GB/Beauty-devices-represents-major-opportunity-for-derma-beauty-growth.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)
![Shiseido’s decision to add Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty. [Dr. Dennis Gross]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights26/17141000-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.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)
![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)
![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)
![[Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/made-in-asia-beauty-innovation-and-developments-from-asian-cosmetic-companies3/17095841-1-eng-GB/Made-in-Asia-Beauty-innovation-and-developments-from-Asian-cosmetic-companies.jpg)
![Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology. [Anessa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-to-debut-anessa-sunscreens-with-new-self-repairing-tech/17076791-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-to-debut-Anessa-sunscreens-with-new-self-repairing-tech.jpg)
![FactorFive targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’. [FactorFive]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/31/factorfive-eyes-asia-expansion-amid-rising-interest-in-health-regenerative-medicine/17049653-1-eng-GB/FactorFive-eyes-Asia-expansion-amid-rising-interest-in-health-regenerative-medicine.png)
![our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring philosophy, LGH&H, L’Oréal, and more. [philosophy]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/brand-story-philosophy-lg-h-h-l-oreal-and-more-in-this-brand-update/17063471-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-philosophy-LG-H-H-L-Oreal-and-more-in-this-brand-update.jpg)
![TikTok’s dynamic landscape is helping beauty brands discover and capitalise on microtrends. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/why-tiktok-is-the-go-to-space-for-navigating-the-saturated-beauty-market/17063417-1-eng-GB/Why-TikTok-is-the-go-to-space-for-navigating-the-saturated-beauty-market.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)
![Hi-Q Marine Biotech studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/hi-q-ramping-up-r-d-efforts-to-push-the-potential-of-fucoidan/17063240-1-eng-GB/Hi-Q-ramping-up-R-D-efforts-to-push-the-potential-of-fucoidan.jpg)
![Laneige has launched three new versions of its best-selling Water Bank cream. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/laneige-brings-skinclusivity-to-best-selling-water-bank-range/17054882-1-eng-GB/Laneige-brings-skinclusivity-to-best-selling-Water-Bank-range.jpg)
![Recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Decorté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights25/17084705-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.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)
![Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/15/unique-ingredients-with-local-relevance-key-to-developing-hit-fragrance/17021490-1-eng-GB/Unique-ingredients-with-local-relevance-key-to-developing-hit-fragrance.jpg)
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![The consumer and market shifts that will influence APAC beauty in 2024. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/08/cosmetic-trends-2024-key-apac-beauty-and-personal-care-trends-set-to-shape-the-industry/17014494-1-eng-GB/Cosmetic-Trends-2024-Key-APAC-beauty-and-personal-care-trends-set-to-shape-the-industry.jpg)
![philosophy’s relaunch in SEA will target younger beauty consumers from a skin education angle. [philosophy]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/03/philosophy-sea-relaunch-targets-younger-consumers-with-education-focus/17008383-3-eng-GB/philosophy-SEA-relaunch-targets-younger-consumers-with-education-focus.jpg)
![Insights into the markets and segments tipped for growth in 2024. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/02/3-emerging-spaces-in-apac-to-watch-for-beauty-and-personal-care-growth-in-2024/16992576-1-eng-GB/3-Emerging-spaces-in-APAC-to-watch-for-beauty-and-personal-care-growth-in-2024.jpg)
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![Latest developments from the South Korean beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/korea-focus-able-c-c-kolmar-and-more-in-this-k-beauty-round-up/17357973-1-eng-GB/Korea-focus-Able-C-C-Kolmar-and-more-in-this-K-beauty-round-up.jpg)
![Able C&C has furthered its partnership with Japanese discount chain Daiso with new makeup launch. [A'pieu]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/a-pieu-and-daiso-launch-exclusive-2-makeup-line/17339117-1-eng-GB/A-pieu-and-Daiso-launch-exclusive-2-makeup-line.jpg)
![Down Under Enterprises is setting sights on the Asian market as environmental sustainability and traceability become increasingly important. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/down-under-enterprises-shifts-focus-to-china-as-environmental-sustainability-traceability-come-into-the-spotlight/17304932-1-eng-GB/Down-Under-Enterprises-shifts-focus-to-China-as-environmental-sustainability-traceability-come-into-the-spotlight.jpg)
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