In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight our in-depth analysis on the brick-and-mortar landscape, insights into how the hair care market is evolving and more.
A Singapore-based start-up is developing perfumes that solve the Asian consumers’ biggest pain points with fragrances, while also delivering tangible benefits to them.
Indian consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever has reported seeing “extremely unprecedented levels” of inflation in the soap category, said the firm’s CFO.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from July 2022 shows interest in Unilever’s take on the skin microbiome, WGSN’s trend predictions for skinimalism, L’Oréal’s AR makeup app and the future of the beauty metaverse.
The arrival of TikTok Shop in South East Asia could possibly accelerate the regional growth of social commerce and open the region’s beauty brands to a wider international audience.
IFF-owned ingredients maker Lucas Meyer Cosmetics believes its latest upcycled active ingredient can solve major pain points in the hijabi hair care market, especially in the warm and muggy climates of Asia Pacific.
Glass packaging supplier SGD Pharma has plans to increase the capacity of its Zhanjiang plant in China by 15% on the back of “explosive” demand at home and an aggressive expansion strategy in the Americas.
Exclusive insights from a host of thriving beauty brands have revealed how firms can understand the purchasing behaviours of Gen Zs and better connect with them, while also exploring how this radical generation could fundamentally change the industry...
The Long Read: Everything beauty needs to consider in the Metaverse
The lucrative potential of virtual beauty products, the complexities of crypto transactions and the sustainable and social challenges surrounding the metaverse must be front of mind as innovation in this fragmented space evolves, say industry experts.
Embracing ageing and helping consumers adopt a positive approach to getting older are keys for beauty and cosmetics brands to alleviate the pressure on consumers to look youthful, according to a leading expert.
Semi-permanent hair dyes that can be applied as a shampoo and conditioner are set to be one of the biggest hits in the Asia Pacific beauty market, as evidenced by success in South Korea.
We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from Amorepacific, Lush Cosmetics, LG H&H and more.
Simplification and sophistication are key strategies to drive cosmetics sales in the post-pandemic era, with consumers willing to spend more on natural, sustainable care and tech beauty.
The APAC skincare market is tipped to grow by 5% each year to 2026, but there are five key challenges the sector needs to overcome to maintain its growth trajectory.
Olive Young has seen its global orders increase by 125% during its mid-year sales period, signalling strong overseas opportunities for the South Korean beauty retailer.
Today we can announce the ingredient companies, finished product brands, start-ups and research projects that have made the shortlist for the 2022 NutraIngredients-Asia awards.
East Asian Generation Z males are more open to using cosmetics and have even developed a proclivity to nail care, with at least one in two having already tried nail art.
The demand for cosmetic formulations that marry nature and science is creating vast opportunities for APAC’s blossoming hair care category, according to a leading formulation expert.
Indie brand Clapoti has launched a line of Korean-inspired foot care products that aims to breathe life into an old-fashioned category and encourage wider uptake across Europe, its founder says.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we feature stories about post-pandemic beauty trends in Korea and Japan, and more.
J-beauty skin care brand Orbis will relaunch its best-selling skin ageing care range, Orbis U, with three new products, with the firm targeting sales of JPY2.5bn ($18.5m) in its first year.
Indian beauty retailer Health & Glow has launched its first colour cosmetics brand, H&G Cosmetics, which it hopes will evolve to become the local beauty consumers’ “go-to brand”.
The founders of Myanmar-based Gabar have revealed how they overcame the physical challenges of being separated from each other – and their team of perfumers – to create fragrances that could authentically represent their country and culture.
French clean beauty brand Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam on the back of what it belives is growing demand for effective and clean skin care.
Active hair care and skin care startup Wild Science Lab is expanding its retail footprint into the Middle East, opting for a shop in shop model that enables consumer consultation on its preventative and targeted products.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight Innerbottle’s innovative circular platform, the latest episode of Indie Pioneers, and how beauty brands can utilise NFTs.
Colour cosmetics, ‘fashion’ hair dyes and perfumes were among the most in-demand categories among South Korean beauty consumers, according to new mid-year sales data from leading beauty retailer Olive Young.
Newly launched Australia-based men’s skin care brand HIZ Body says revenue has doubled month on month since March and plans to expand into new markets to capitalise on the growing demand for men’s skin care.
Indian online beauty retailer Purplle is gearing up to expand its business into physical retail this year, with aims to launch around 10 stores by the fourth quarter.
The latest collection of top ranked products on the @cosme beauty platform have revealed that consumers are choosing products that can help them transition back into pre-pandemic beauty habits in a gradual manner.
An Ayurvedic beauty brand from India is expecting 100% year-on-year growth on the back of the post-COVID-driven trend for slower, more ritualistic beauty products and habits.
Plastic is both an important packaging material and a prevalent pollutant, and The Body Shop wanted to know what cosmetic plastic Americans throw away the most.
Major brands including Sephora, Lush Cosmetics, Health & Glow and SUGAR Cosmetics have exclusively shared their insights on how they are redefining the in-store consumer experience in the wake of the COVID-pandemic.
We round up our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.
Indian parenting platform BabyChakra has launched its very first range of baby care products which it believes has the potential to achieve monthly growth of 30% on the back of India’s booming mum and baby care segment.
South Korean consumer goods conglomerate LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has launched Freshian, a vegan-certified colour cosmetic brand in bid to attract the young set of millennial and Generation Z beauty consumers.
UK-based men’s cosmetics brand Shakeup Cosmetics has made its debut down under with Aussie department store Myers as well as online beauty retailers Lookfantastic and Adore Beauty.
Coloured brows, K-beauty, sustainability, and genderless cosmetics are among the top trends to keep an eye on in Japan as beauty consumers embark on revenge shopping sprees, according to new data.
Global seafood giant Thai Union says it is placing a significant focus on microalgae omega-3, besides its usual marine sources, as it seeks to diversify its ingredients business.
Indonesian consumers are increasingly using TikTok to make beauty purchasing decisions, providing significant business opportunities for digitally-savvy brands.
South Korean cosmetic titans Amorepacific and LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) have both recently launched shampoos that can conceal grey hairs to great success, signalling a huge demand for anti-ageing hair care products.