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Clean & ethical beauty

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Greater transparency, consistency needed to regain consumer trust in sunscreens – Mukti Organics

Greater transparency, consistency needed to regain consumer trust in sunscreens – Mukti Organics

05-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Himalayan seed waste provides new natural solution for green cosmetic stabilisers

Himalayan seed waste provides new natural solution for green cosmetic stabilisers

11-Feb-2026By CM Tay

Kosas adopts wet-pressed powder tech to tackle issues with traditional highlighters

Kosas adopts wet-pressed powder tech to tackle issues with traditional highlighters

05-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Indian brand Chengavi sheds light on Dravyaguna and evolution of Ayurvedic beauty

04-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Promotional features

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Next chapter in beauty: The 2026 trends defining what’s next

Next chapter in beauty: The 2026 trends defining what’s next

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Why ingredient innovation matters in the age of the informed beauty consumer

Why ingredient innovation matters in the age of the informed beauty consumer

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Global beauty insights and trends for 2025

Global beauty insights and trends for 2025

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How is intelligent, localised innovation helping beauty brands gain an edge in the industry?

How is intelligent, localised innovation helping beauty brands gain an edge in the industry?

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Sustainability

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Himalayan seed waste provides new natural solution for green cosmetic stabilisers

Himalayan seed waste provides new natural solution for green cosmetic stabilisers

11-Feb-2026By CM Tay

Zinc oxide nanocrystals offer energy-efficient path to PFAS remediation: Japan study

Zinc oxide nanocrystals offer energy-efficient path to PFAS remediation: Japan study

07-Jan-2026By CM Tay

Cashew apple extract emerges as potent active for anti-ageing, wound care: Thai study

Cashew apple extract emerges as potent active for anti-ageing, wound care: Thai study

15-Dec-2025By CM Tay

Squeeze and go: Single-dose application poised to become key beauty trend – L Cosmetix

Squeeze and go: Single-dose application poised to become key beauty trend – L Cosmetix

06-Nov-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Market entry

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Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany

Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany

11-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Sunless tanning: Aussie brand Luna Bronze debuts in US via Ulta Beauty

03-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Financial focus: Business updates from CLEAR, Hourglass, Patrick Ta Beauty and more

Financial focus: Business updates from CLEAR, Hourglass, Patrick Ta Beauty and more

27-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Skin care

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Black ginseng extract could reverse skin photoageing via DNA repair, collagen boost

Black ginseng extract could reverse skin photoageing via DNA repair, collagen boost

17-Mar-2026By CM Tay

‘Challenging outdated stereotypes’: Sephora and F1 ACADEMY to bridge beauty-sports gap

‘Challenging outdated stereotypes’: Sephora and F1 ACADEMY to bridge beauty-sports gap

16-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

13-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

dsm-firmenich aims to elevate C-beauty through biological intelligence and advanced tech

dsm-firmenich aims to elevate C-beauty through biological intelligence and advanced tech

12-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Beauty from within

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Mini size, big spending: Gen Z expected to lead luxury beauty – Olive Young

Mini size, big spending: Gen Z expected to lead luxury beauty – Olive Young

08-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Three key areas in K-beauty to look out for in 2026

Three key areas in K-beauty to look out for in 2026

23-Dec-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Astragalus-centella blend shows dual cosmetic, supplement potential: Taiwan study

Astragalus-centella blend shows dual cosmetic, supplement potential: Taiwan study

03-Dec-2025By CM Tay

Nanotechnology

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Dissolvable mask with liposomal liquorice, kojic acid could solve sheet mask dilemma

Dissolvable mask with liposomal liquorice, kojic acid could solve sheet mask dilemma

24-Feb-2026By CM Tay

New elastosome technology boosts EGF penetration for superior anti-ageing results

New elastosome technology boosts EGF penetration for superior anti-ageing results

09-Feb-2026By CM Tay

Combination therapy shows promise for treating atrophic acne scars in new study

Combination therapy shows promise for treating atrophic acne scars in new study

27-Jan-2026By CM Tay

FANCL overcomes colour vibrancy issues with inorganic pigments through joint research

FANCL overcomes colour vibrancy issues with inorganic pigments through joint research

26-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Beauty tech

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Shiseido tackles beauty industry challenges via inclusivity, hyper-personalisation

Shiseido tackles beauty industry challenges via inclusivity, hyper-personalisation

02-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Kolmar Korea wins long-running legal battle against Intercos over sun care tech leakage

Kolmar Korea wins long-running legal battle against Intercos over sun care tech leakage

23-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Top 10s: Gen Z’s luxury spending, Kolmar Korea and other most-read stories from Jan

Top 10s: Gen Z’s luxury spending, Kolmar Korea and other most-read stories from Jan

12-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang