Insight and data from Clé de Peau Beauté, Elizabeth Arden, LUXASIA, and more reveal that Asia Pacific’s luxury beauty segment faces the challenge of justifying its high prices to more discerning consumers against a backdrop of economic uncertainties and...
Caudalie’s Resveratrol-Lift serum is seeking to address the growing demand for retinol alternatives in South East Asia with the addition of a plant-derived vegan collagen.
Dyson’s first wet-to-dry straightener has been designed to overcome problems of traditional heat-based devices, and resolve consumer pain points such as styling time, says the global tech firm.
Ouai says its introduction of a new frizz-taming hair cream highlights South East Asia's significance to the company, with the brand also exploring opportunities in new markets across the region.
Australian body care brand Frank Body is expecting a sale boost from the long-awaited launch of its bestselling Glycolic Body Scrub in South East Asia.
Singapore start-up Greenitio says that its next-gen cosmetic ingredients fill the gap in sustainable, high-performing and cost-effective alternatives to harmful petrochemical-based materials.
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.
Luxury brand Molton Brown has bolstered its omnichannel capabilities and is targeting untapped markets in Asia as it moves to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Amorepacific is set to launch its derma beauty brand Aestura in Vietnam and Thailand this year as it works to boost the brand’s international presence.
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.
Singapore firm Derma Lab is focusing on the sensitive skin market, aiming for growth by targeting eczema and sun care, as the demand for ‘doctor-led’ skin care solutions continues to rise.
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 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.
Singapore-based Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan.
Environmentally friendly extraction techniques could improve the quality of tocopherols, tocotrienols, and squalene in rubber seed oil, enhancing their antioxidant, anti-ageing, and skin repair qualities in cosmetic formulations.
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.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa International has detailed how it intends to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia with expansion initiatives in order to foster growth in South East Asia.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetics formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetic formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.
Singapore brand Lynk Fragrances has recently made several expansion moves, including renaming and rebranding, diversifying its product line-up to include body and hair care, and opening its first retail store.
Chinese retail brand MINISO has identified fragrances as one of categories that will be pivotal to its global ambitions, with the firm reporting buoyant demand in Indonesia.
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.
Thai beauty and wellness brand HARNN has embarked on its next phase of expansion through a retail store opening in Singapore, while building presence in the spa and hospitality sectors across Asia.
Hong Kong-based beauty retail company Sa Sa International plans to re-establish its brick-and-mortar stores in Singapore by the year-end festive season this year.
French pharmacy brand Caudalie’s new non-aerosol spray format seeks to satisfy the South East Asian consumers' demand for new, innovative sun care formats, says the brand’s co-founder.
Global prestige skin care brand SK-II’s is moving to capture Vietnam’s rapidly growing luxury beauty sector with its first new market entry in 10 years.
Indonesia's recent trade regulation calling for the separation of social media and e-commerce poses a significant challenge to the pursuit of an integrated social commerce journey, especially for SME brands in the beauty space and beyond.
The founder of a microbiome-centric skin care brand hopes to use its repositioned acne care treatments to educate consumers about the skin microbiome, which she fears has become ‘watered-down and meaningless.’
Singapore-based cosmetics firm Ice’s Secret says that consumers, especially those with sensitive and damaged skin, are increasingly looking for products that are both effective and sanitary.
Here we reveal extensive and exclusive insights from beauty insiders LUXASIA, and Maison 21G on the immense growth potential of the dynamic and rapidly expanding Vietnam beauty market.
French beauty giant L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region (SAPMENA) is a major opportunity for growth, with the firm livestreaming for up to 21 hours a day across several key brands.
Singapore’s IRÉN Shizen has relaunched its brand after discovering what it claims are the unique properties of a plant-derived moor hot spring in Hokkaido, Japan.
Kao-owned Goldwell’s newly expanded Dualsenses Scalp Specialist range aims to address specific scalp issues, although these are often not given adequate attention compared to skin problems, says the brand.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is set to launch the CTFAS Academy, which it hopes will elevate cosmetics industry standards in Singapore.
Aveda believes that the interest in prestige beauty, green chemistry, and vegan products in Vietnam will stand it in good stead in the rapidly emerging South East Asian market.
French beauty brand Caudalie is set to launch a new spot acne treatment in South East Asia, which it hopes will introduce the brand to a newer and younger audience.