Chinese consumers are on the lookout for novel cosmetic ingredients, while also keeping a closer eye on safety and ethics as the country emerges from the shadows of the pandemic.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a steam treatment hair device that it says is more compact, lightweight and energy efficient, enabling long-lasting styling safely.
Singapore-based Nail Deck has developed a range of breathable halal nail polishes that have found appeal with non-Muslim consumers that seek out clean beauty values.
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China’s health and beauty sales decline hampered the overall retail growth of A.S. Watson Group (ASW), but the firm insists EBITDA of other regions have ‘fully compensated’ for China’s decline.
Aussie skin care brand Evidence Skincare (E.S.K) is tapping into microneedle technology and its wide-ranging potential to develop more skin care products with ‘unrivalled results’.
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It is time for beauty to ditch the ‘anti-ageing’ discourse and instead opt for positive and holistic messaging and innovation that takes a preventative and celebratory approach to ageing, say executives from L’Oréal, Unilever and Beautystreams.
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Indian grooming brand Bombae is tapping into India’s underserved women’s grooming market by developing more ergonomic razor blades, as well as complementary products to give women a ‘spa-like experience’.
Indian beauty firm Lotus Herbals is expanding its men’s facial products range with a focus on ‘target-based remedial products’ and has in its pipeline to tap on trends around personalised beauty enabled by technology.
Innovation and experimentation are vital for beauty brands who want to stay relevant with Generation Z and Generation Alpha consumers, who are the future of the market, says SUGAR Cosmetics CEO.
Beauty brands and retailers must invest in continuous relationship building with consumers via personalised, algorithmically orchestrated digital experiences across every step of the shopper journey, says the CEO of Finnish tech firm Revieve.
Kosé’s Singapore subsidiary believes the company’s global commitment to develop products and serve consumers regardless of gender, age, and ethnicity will be a boon for the diverse SEA region and countries such as Singapore.
Vegan certification accredited by a third party will build customer trust and open up more sales avenues for cosmetic brands, says a South Korean agency.
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Shinsegae International has observed that economic fears are not deterring consumers from purchasing luxury niche fragrances, believing they have replaced lipstick as the new recession-proof commodity.
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Considering inclusivity in product development is a priority to satiate demands from diverse consumers in the Asia Pacific region, says L’Oréal head of research and innovation.
Japanese cosmetics firm Kosé is aiming to increase sales in China by 10%, believing consumer consumption will bounce back with the lift of COVID-19 restrictions.
Japanese beauty brand ORBIS is aiming to develop its skin care line and release products designed for men in their 40s as the demographic is ‘growing significantly’.
Beauty major Coty is aiming to grow its skin care business in China on the back of premiumisation and ‘healthification’ trends it has observed in the market.
The biggest skin concerns amongst both male and female consumers last year were wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags, according to data from Finnish tech firm Revieve.
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The skinification of hair care marks a new dawn for the sector and heightened expectations from savvy Asian consumers will push innovation forward, according to exclusive insights from Kosé, Nuggela & Sulé, Verdure, and many more hair care players.
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South Korean beauty retailer Olive Young has reported that 19 small and medium-sized beauty brands exceeded KRW10bn (USD7.9m) in annual sales for the first time in 2022.
Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations, according to the head of an art and design agency specialising in such creative marketing projects.
Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.
The strength of L’Oréal’s hair care business in 2022 came as a positive post-COVID surprise as consumers aspired to healthier, more diversified looks and shopped at the premium end of this category, its CEO says.
Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.
Hourglass Cosmetics has experienced a year-on-year growth of 109% in South Korea after it scrapped its face mask mandate for most indoor public places.
Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.
The firm behind the artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) features adopted by Japan’s Shiseido and a raft of Indian retailers says personalised experiences are key to give brands and physical stores the edge in an ultra-competitive marketplace.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022 due to challenges related to COVID-19 in China and Japan.
Kao-owned Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment, with the firm shipping more than 400,000 units of its new treatment in its first three months of sale.
Teeth whitening products look set to become the focal point of oral care, a rising category in the beauty sector that is expected to see exponential growth in Asia Pacific the next few years.
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