Travel ready: Jelly Ko expands refill options on the back of strong sales and demand
Jelly Ko is actively expanding its refill product line-up due to strong sales performance and popularity of travel-friendly packaging.
Packaging & design
Aesthetic sustainability: SUQQU switches to recyclable resin packaging for new compact
Kao-owned prestige beauty brand SUQQU has changed the packaging for its new powder compact to a recyclable resin, in order to meet sustainability demands without compromising on the aesthetic aspect.
OUAI launches bestsellers in travel-size as demand for ‘flexible format’ grows
US luxury hair care brand OUAI has launched 19 of its bestselling products in travel size, amid increasing consumer demand for flexible formats and portable packaging.
Clio to build on popularity of Harry Potter crossover range with overseas launch, new collab
South Korean cosmetics brand Clio looks to build on the popularity of its Harry Potter crossover range by launching in overseas markets and introducing new collaborations this year.
Lack of effective sustainable options drives Krave Beauty to design own refillable lip oil
The founder of Krave Beauty says developing products with sustainable packaging is a major challenge despite many new innovations being launched over the years.
2025 label refresh: Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap gets clearer guidelines and sustainability focus
“We hope the new icons and usage instructions will help new customers looking for safe, ethical, and effective products, discover the many ways to lather up with our soaps,” Christina Volgyesi, Dr. Bronner’s Chief Marketing Officer, told CosmeticsDesign.
‘A philosophical reset’: Facetheory targets APAC's eco-conscious consumers with accessibility, sustainability
British brand Facetheory is aiming to capture Asia Pacific consumers with effective products, accessible price points, and strong focus on sustainability to appeal to the growing segment of eco-conscious consumers in the region.
‘Focus on what we’re good at’: A’kin shifts from skin care to refocus on hair care, natural deodorant
A'kin is moving away from skin care todouble down on its strengths in hair care and natural deodorant to meet consumer demand for effective botanical ingredients in these categories.
KraveBeauty looks to apply TikTok-viral ‘egg packaging’ to other products, expand line-up for Singapore market
US-based KraveBeauty is looking to extend the application of its waste-minimising “egg packaging” and to introduce refills for popular products, while expanding its offerings for the Singapore market.
Viral potential: K-beauty brand behind viral multi balm to introduce new sun stick
K-beauty brand Kahi will launch a new sun care stick which it anticipates will become its next blockbuster product.
Powder conditioner: The Powder Shampoo developing waterless conditioner on the back of consumer demand
Singapore brand The Powder Shampoo says a waterless conditioner is currently in development to meet growing consumer demand for more plastic-free, water-saving products.
6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability
From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...
Beauty Broadcast Video Series
Big rise of beauty minis: The implications on trends, packaging innovation and sustainability
Beauty minis are helping to reshape trends, driving packaging innovation, and raising sustainability concerns across the industry.
Drop Zone: Hourglass, Clinique, Hera, ABH new blush innovations mimic healthy skin
CosmeticsDesign-Asia looks at the new blushers from Hourglass Cosmetics, Clinique, Hera and Anastasia Beverly Hills that are answering the trend for blushers that enhance natural and healthy skin.
Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
AI-powered solutions could enhance sustainability in the beauty industry
With 'over 90% of a cosmetic product’s environmental impact determined during the design phase,' integrating AI-backed solutions is becoming essential for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers striving to meet sustainability goals, says AI...
Kenvue Global Head of ESG provides insight into inaugural sustainability report
Kenvue's first-ever Healthy Lives Mission report showcases significant strides in corporate sustainability under Pamela Gill Alabaster's leadership, emphasizing validated science-based targets, impactful climate action initiatives, and a commitment to...
Beauty 4.0 Podcast - Decoding the Business of Beauty
Smart beauty packaging: Gen Z mobile usage, demand for transparency a ‘match made in heaven’ - Meiyume
Smart packaging can help beauty brands align with a more environmental and socially conscious Generation Z consumer to create products that are more than just thumb-stoppingly attractive.
Behind the packaging: designing bareMinerals new ‘cleanical’ serums
For the ever-growing trend of ‘cleanical’ beauty products, how can designers clearly convey this concept in packaging? The London agency behind bareMinerals’ new launch Skin Rescue shares more…
Watsons’ Blue Beauty range seeks to reduce ocean-bound plastic waste and increase accessibility to sustainable personal care
Health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched a special-edition range of personal care products to alleviate the impact of ocean-bound plastic waste, as part of the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts.
‘Promising opportunities’: Shiseido targets India, Thailand, Vietnam to drive growth
Shiseido has set its sights on burgeoning markets including India, Thailand, and Vietnam for expansion as it aims to propel growth in the skin care market.
Meiyume’s NFC-enabled smart packaging aims to help brands level up their personalisation game
Smart packaging technologies are increasingly being adopted in the beauty industry, as an approach to combat counterfeiting, personalise consumer experience, and enhance brand value, says Meiyume.
Beauty Broadcast Video Series
‘Beyond packaging materials’: How can beauty brands rethink sustainability strategies and ‘recapture value’?
Beauty brands are being urged to overhaul their sustainability strategies beyond the linear lifecycle of packaging in order to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands.
What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?
Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
‘We’re in a transformative period’: New fragrance formats driven by sustainability, product performance
Expectations for sustainable, ethical, and innovative products are driving development of new fragrance formats that not only align with these values, but also provide enhanced product experiences.
Ahead of the curl: Dyson to ramp up beauty R&D over next four years to fill market gaps
Global tech company Dyson has pumped investment to fuel the development of its beauty portfolio over the next four years, in an effort to solve unmet consumer needs.
Lipstick inspector: Makeup premiumisation trend in Asia boosts need for AI-powered quality control
The premiumisation of Asia’s makeup market is pushing the need for better quality control which Artificial Intelligence and deep learning can solve, says a software developer.
KANEBO touts Douyin as ‘best platform’ to raise brand awareness, leverages packaging design to attract Chinese consumers
Kao-owned prestige skin care brand KANEBO has seen its brand recognition in China blossom after entering Douyin’s e-commerce platform, and aims to ride the wave of growth with festive packaging targeted at Chinese consumers.
Scents and sensibility: Singapore’s JOMO Studio rolls out new scents for foaming wash tablets in anticipation of festive shopping peak
Singapore solid beauty start-up JOMO Studio recently introduced four new scents for its body and hand foaming wash tablets, hoping to capitalise on the upcoming festive gifting season.
“We are not an industry that will be forgiven if we are not more ecological”. President of Cosmetic Valley & LVMH exec
Exclusive insights on the cosmetics and perfume sectors from industry leaders, plus award-winning innovations from the Cosmetic 360 show.
“Sustainability is a journey and the most important thing is to get started.” Cosmetics Europe Deputy Director General
We spoke to Emma Trogen, Deputy Director General at Cosmetics Europe, about sustainability issues and the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
The latest update on the EU ‘greenwashing ban’
The European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading marketing and provide clearer product information.
“Fully biodegradable in less time than a banana peel.” Behind Wild’s 100% plastic-free refill
UK-based startup Wild has launched a compostable refill made from bamboo starch for its new shower gel.
Luxury, sustainability and customisation – inside Inca’s packaging strategy
Italian aluminium packaging company Inca has new investors, a new management team and a new logo - and has detailed more about its latest beauty projects and plans to make its products even more sustainable.
Six cosmetics packaging trends to watch from gamification to water-saving solutions - Quadpack and Meiyume
From gamification and biotech on micro-organisms, to water-saving solutions, we have been speaking to industry experts to assess the very latest trends for cosmetics packaging.
Science-based validation: L’Occitane’s net-zero 2050 policy backed in line with Paris Agreement goals
The L’Occitane Group’s efforts to achieve net-zero by 2050 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Truly paper: Innerbottle’s new fully recyclable paper bottles requires no PE liners, films, or adhesive
Seoul-based cosmetics packaging company Innerbottle has launched a paper bottle fitted with its patented Innerbottle system that is fully recyclable.
International packaging manufacturer debuts recyclable mini options
Quadpack has released the Regula Petit Jar, an innovative and sustainable design for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers seeking recyclable options for sample or travel-sized product launches.
Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care
Silky textures, delightful scents and satisfying sounds: How beauty is brightening its post-pandemic offering
Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.
Unpacking potential: Mushroom packaging can align with eco values of Gen Z luxury goals – start-up
Singapore start-up Mykílio is hopeful its mushroom-based packaging can find a niche in the luxury beauty space, where it believes it can appeal to the sustainable values of younger consumers especially.
‘Not one and done’: Beauty packaging ‘will continue to be a problem to solve’ – Jurlique
Jurlique says beauty still has multiple challenges to overcome in its shift towards sustainable packaging, highlighting the need for better innovation and broader recycling infrastructure.
Innovate or fade: Why constant experimentation is vital to attract Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers – SUGAR CEO
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.
Latest drop: Neo-traditions, mindfulness trends will influence future beauty collabs
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.
‘A big learning process’: Suu Balm mulls over future sustainability plans as it rolls out new green initiatives
Sensitive skin brand Suu Balm says the outcomes of its new green initiatives will inform its future plans as it continues on its journey of becoming a company with a cleaner and greener impact.
Essential The Beauty hair treatment scores big by keeping attuned to ‘modern hair trends’
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.
Cheers to this: Fancl collaborates with Kirin to launch cosmetics packaging made with beer by-products
Long-time collaborators Fancl Corporation and Kirin Group have partnered to successfully develop cosmetics packaging made from the by-product of beer production.
New P&G product pump design can be recycled without disassembly
Designers created a pump with an enclosed plastic spring that can be broken down in standard recycling streams without further processing.
Big Brand Talks – In Conversation with Today’s Beauty Leaders
Weleda R&D chief: ‘We’re trying to switch our way of innovating’
Swiss natural and organic beauty brand Weleda has formed a small-scale internal startup to speed up product development and market testing, presenting a very new way of working, its R&D head says.
‘A leap in eco-packaging’: LG H&H to mass produce cosmetic containers made from waste plastic oil from 2023
LG Household & Health Care is partnering with Hyundai Chemical and Lotte Chemical to mass produce cosmetic containers made from 100% waste plastic oil starting from January 2023.
Enhanced beauty tools? Deep tech start-up unveils ceramic alloy that accelerates wound-healing
A Singapore-based deep-tech start-up has developed a unique material that could pique the interest of the beauty sector because of its ability to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing.