The founder of Singapore-based Kansoskin is aiming to change consumer perception of ‘safe’ cosmetic products by engaging in ethical and transparent marketing.
South Korean beauty and lifestyle brand Aromatica is expanding into the South East Asian region where it believes its products will resonate with the conscious consumer.
E-commerce platform Shopee is eyeing untapped opportunities in South East Asia’s luxury beauty market as the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic pushes more premium brands to carve out an online business.
US-based sun care brand Everyday Humans has recently launched in Asia Pacific where its hopes to capture millennial beauty consumers with its Instagram-friendly sun care products.
Cosmeceutical brand Dermalogica has launched a new multi-functional product that can be personalised to suit different skin needs and concerns that have emerged during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Singapore functional beverage and dietary supplement company Asmara is moving into food-based cosmetics, with four new mask and scrub products launching next year.
Singapore-based start-up Asian Beauty X (ABX) has identified pockets of opportunities to expand in the offline retail space in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The by-product from perilla seed oil extraction could be a promising ingredient in cosmeceutical formulations for reducing skin ageing and hyperpigmentation, according to a new study.
The Indonesian beauty market one of South East Asia’s biggest opportunities, but despite the low barriers to entry via cross-border e-commerce, cosmetic companies must take note of the market’s set of unique challenges.
In the latest episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with Jasmine Kang, founder of anti-acne skin care brand Skinlycious as she prepares to pitch her brand to a panel of industry experts on Sephora Accelerate’s Final Demo Day.
The eco-entrepreneur behind Smood Natural Deodorants is observing more interest in zero-waste personal care products despite hurdles such as the lack of convenience.
An increasingly sophisticated knowledge of skin care is driving male consumers to seek out high-performing solution-driven male beauty products, says an industry insider specialising in the category.
The founder of natural beauty brand Bangkok Soap Opera believes the brand’s effort in engaging consumers through activities such as workshops helped to create a market for natural solid soaps that previously did not exist in Thailand.
Australian cosmetics firm G&M Cosmetics has launched two online flagship stores in the Philippines in order to reinforce its position in a retail market that has been bogged down by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with Petronille Houdart from Sequential Skin to discuss the importance of microbiome testing when it comes to skin care personalisation.
Singapore-based beauty brand Soul Good Project has turned to crowdfunding to fuel its plans to expand internationally as demand for skin care grows in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The founder of a skin care start-up believes that understanding the skin microbiome may play a more important role than genetics when it comes to personalising skin care.
Malaysian skin care brand B&B Labs has tapped microbiome skin care as the next area for growth as it foresees demand to rise due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A Singapore-based beauty brand has credited its partnership with micro-influencers in helping it gain brand awareness online during the tough conditions of launching in the midst of a country-wide lockdown.
A Singapore-based skin care brand has launched a DIY facial experience kit aimed at beauty consumers without access to professional treatment during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is pushing Singapore-based retailer The Min List to stock more homegrown brands to support fellow local businesses and reduce logistical issues brought about by the pandemic.
A Singapore-based cosmeceutical brand specialising in acne solutions is gearing up for international expansion on its route to becoming a top of mind brand for acne sufferers.
Singapore-based colour cosmetics brand Kuby Beauty believes it has plenty of room to grow locally, where it believes the make-up category is less developed compared to other APAC markets.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Nerissa Low, the founder of Liht Organics about the obstacles she had to overcome to bring her organic make-up brand to market.
Professional beauty brand Dermalogica has leveraged on its past experiences to develop new safety measures for safe re-opening of salons in South East Asia and Hong Kong.
Beauty and personal care giant L’Oréal has revealed how it weathered the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis in South East Asia by strengthening its digital capabilities and enhancing its understanding of consumer needs.
Singapore-based organic make-up brand Liht Organics is pursuing global expansion plans to capitalise on consumers' increasing focus on clean beauty products during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Mugdha Hedaoo, the founder of Go Play, a Singapore-based company that is putting colours back in the hands of consumers.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus is pushing Singapore-based skin care brand mySKINBAR to accelerate its plans to develop digital initiatives such as its online skin consultations.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has detailed a set of cosmetic labelling requirements for rubbing alcohol and hand sanitisers in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand has seen a spike in sales since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis forced the country to go into lockdown in early April.
Singapore-based Suu Balm has taken a hit from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but remains positive about the future, especially in the online area.
Beauty brands looking to tapping into the growing Vietnam market may have more opportunities following the government’s announcement that it plans to focus on developing its e-commerce sector in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
A growing number of cosmetic brands are turning to livestreaming in South East Asia as a way to supplement the loss of physical interaction with consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Singapore-based beauty tech start-up has been using the downtime from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to develop an AI-powered hair analysis tool which it believes will be in demand when the market recovers from the outbreak.
Singapore-based perfume house Maison 21G has launched a Club 21G, a monthly subscription-based programme designed to educate consumers about fragrance and build a loyal community around the brand.
Dutch supplier Forestwise says interest in Illipe butter for its use in solid formulations is on the rise as the trend for sustainable beauty increases – and has opened a new site in Indonesia to meet demand.
Singapore-based skin care brand Re:erth has launched a new sustainability initiative to recycle used plastic cosmetic packaging into oil, and help consumers overcome hurdles to traditional recycling.
Perfumery Maison 21G has unveiled a line-up of four alcohol-based scented hand sanitisers designed to protect and comfort, in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Eco-label The Verdant Lab says it is challenging the notions of eco-beauty by blending science and sustainability with its range of zero-waste products.
Singapore-based luxury beauty label Ange Gardien Paris believes having a streamlined organisational structure has helped it to make rapid decisions that kept the company afloat during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Singapore-based indie brand The Wander Diary believes the novel coronavirus outbreak will create demand for multipurpose beauty products for the conscious consumer in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Overcoming challenges to exports and training are two of the top priorities the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is striving to help members overcome in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The founder of Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand Mira Skincare is focusing on scaling up production of her small-batch goods in anticipation of demand from eco-conscious consumers.
The first four weeks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak saw double-digit growth in Vietnam’s personal care market and one expert believes it will continue rising well after the pandemic eases.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Navneet Kaur, the founder of personalised skin care start-up, Yours, about the blazing potential she sees in the personalised beauty space.
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