News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
We highlight the top 10 stories of January 2026, including Gen Z’s role in driving luxury beauty, Kolmar Korea’s CES wins, K-beauty’s “second coming”, latest scientific findings and more.
This round-up highlights recent developments in the K-beauty market, spanning cosmetics export figures to highly anticipated strategic collaborations.
Makeup brand P.Louise is redefining TikTok Shop through live commerce entertainment and a clever collectable strategy. Here’s how…
We highlight the top 10 stories of December 2025, including K-beauty trends, beauty tech advancements, latest scientific findings, and more.
Demand for compact beauty products rises, driven by travel retail, pricing and Gen Z consumer experimentation.
K-beauty is said to be experiencing a “second coming”, with advanced technology, stronger brand positioning, and mid-range products that deliver high quality taking centre stage.
South Korean health and beauty giant CJ Olive Young has published a report that identifies key trends for 2026, including the significant role of Gen Zs in leading the luxury sector.
What’s next for beauty technology? If you couldn’t make it to CES this year, here are some of the most exciting new innovations.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in Asia-Pacific features K-beauty insights, fragrance advancement in South East Asia, growing importance of tech and personalisation, and more.
Find out the three key areas, including shifts in consumer needs and categories in demand, that are expected to shape the development of K-beauty in 2026.
The 2026 edition of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) will feature an expanded conference programme alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies and solutions from around the world.
From major trends and innovation breakthroughs to drivers and barriers of the Asia-Pacific beauty industry, check out the top 10 articles that generated the most views on CDA this year.
Barcelona-headquartered Eurofragance sheds light on key fragrance trends in South East Asia (SEA), on the back of its recently launched Creative Centre in Indonesia.
We highlight the top 10 stories of November 2025, including L Cosmetix’s take on single-dose applications, Eternal Group’s insights on fragrance trends in China, new product launches, and more.
Skinmetal, a new mineral sunscreen brand created by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, targets young men with innovative, masculine skincare products to address low SPF use and promote long-term skin health.
Beauty tech firm Revieve believes technology, especially AI-powered personalisation, is no longer an option but a vital asset to stand out in an increasingly saturated beauty market with sophisticated consumers.
November’s global news roundup includes exciting announcements from the financial sector, intriguing regional industry data analysis, and more.
K-beauty veteran Lee Kaja sheds light on how the perception of beauty, including hair care, has shifted in South Korea, with personalisation becoming an important area of focus.
This round-up highlights new product launches in the Indian market, which underscore the growing importance of oral care and democratisation of beauty for men.
Lush co-founder Helen Ambrosen shares her views on kids’ skincare launches.
Is children’s skincare the next beauty frontier or an unpleasant side-effect of the cosmetics industry? Inside Rini’s launch…
Our round-up of recent trend developments in Asia-Pacific’s beauty market features single-dose packaging, fragrance trends in China, rising demand for peri- and postoperative skin care, Ayurvedic skin care in Australia, and travel retail as growth engine.
We highlight the top 10 stories of October 2025, including Australia’s sunscreen investigations, halal beauty market’s growth, latest business news and research findings, and more.
Chinese beauty and fragrance company Eternal Group documents consumer behaviour, winning retail formats, and regulatory steps that shape route-to-market choices.
Galderma’s Alastin has entered China with an aesthetic skin care range targeted at addressing the surge in demand for peri- and postoperative management.
SaaS technology company Haut.AI has released a new generative AI-powered SkinGPT Aging Model in collaboration with digital health platform Noom.
This month’s installment of CosmeticsDesigns’ global roundup examines shifting regulatory landscapes, financial news, and breakdowns of industry analysis reporting.
In this exclusive interview with L’Occitane Group’s travel retail division MD and Marketing Director, we find out what’s happening in this key retail channel and what’s coming next for its brands.
As researchers explore new biological pathways, ingredient mechanisms, and delivery systems, the gap between cosmetic science and clinical performance continues to narrow.
Mintel’s 2026 global beauty trends forecast a shift towards wellness diagnostics, emotionally resonant experiences, and a celebration of imperfection. We explore what this means for the future of beauty.
The halal beauty market is driven primarily by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investment, China supply chains, and anti-counterfeit efforts, according to a new report.
This month’s roundup of CosmeticsDesign’s global coverage includes an in-depth look at scientific developments, sustainable innovation, and notable brand launches.
A global industry leader and an emerging firm from India offer a preview of the discussions that will be taking place at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong this November.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in Asia-Pacific’s beauty market features investment in K-beauty, skin as marker of self-care, demand for holistic wellness, and trends and opportunities in fragrance.
There is an increasing shift in the perception of beauty in Asia, where good skin is no longer just about visual appearances, but also a marker of an individual’s health and level of self-care.
We highlight the top 10 stories of Aug 2025, including Dyson’s second-ever hair care range, major trends in fragrance, Amorepacific’s Q2 results, JOOCYEE’s first overseas flagship store, and more.
This monthly snapshot of the latest CosmeticsDesign coverage from around the world includes regional retail launches, trend research and analysis, and regulatory insights.
In the second part of this fragrance feature, find out how indie brands are tapping into the demand for niche products, the importance of resonant marketing messaging, and the challenges and opportunities for packaging innovation.
This round-up features recent launches from Biossance, Paula’s Choice, JUNGSAEMMOOL, and Sephora leveraging two major trends in the cosmetics industry.
Consumers are increasingly seeking integrative experiences that offer both tangible results and emotional relief, opening up opportunities for hybrid beauty concepts.
A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it “signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science,” which also brings many complexities for future NPD.
Recently released survey results show the current beauty shopping landscape is falling short for consumers who desire calm shopping environments or simpler purchasing options.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in the Asia-Pacific beauty market, featuring fragrance innovation, post-treatment care, and beauty’s crossover into other segments.
In the first part of this fragrance feature, Meiyume sheds light on the major trends pertaining to scent profiles, consumer behaviour, and innovation drivers in Asia.
We highlight the top 10 stories of July 2025, including a copying lawsuit involving Olive Young, sun care launches, research and product innovation breakthroughs, and more.
Kyoto-based MY ONLY FRAGRANCE has observed a sharp increase in consumers who prefer concocting their own fragrances, particularly among males, as well as shifts in customer mix.
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
We highlight the latest releases and activities of fragrance firms in Asia-Pacific navigating a sector that is seeing evolving demands from consumers.
Fragrance innovation is expected to shift towards health-altering scents, such as gourmand fragrances, over the next five years.
Intrinsically linked to the senses, perfume choice is considered highly personal. So why would someone buy a fragrance online if they can’t smell it?