South Korea-based beauty tech firm APR Corp is strengthening its sustainability strategy in multiple ways, while accelerating its global expansion efforts after recording the highest ever annual overseas sales.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at InCosmetics Global 2024, there was a raft of innovations within the sustainability realm. But which ones stood out of the crowd for our team of beauty editors?
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan, driving the brand’s lip gloss sales to levels not seen since the COVID-19 outbreak.
There is significant scope for innovation and new launches in the hair repair sector, especially in soaring markets such as China, according to British ingredients firm Croda.
A shift from synthetic to more naturally-derived ingredients, an increased focus on efficacy, and rising interest in holistic well-being are all trends that dominated this year’s convention floor.
Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.
LG Household & Health Care is seeking to revitalise the anti-ageing category with its nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) ingredient, which has been successfully applied in a skin care product, amid burgeoning interest worldwide.
Malaysia’s Scentses + Co says that it is armed with authorisation letters to provide assurance of product authenticity and quality, as it seeks to regain consumer trust following past scandals involving other perfume subscription firms.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) has emphasised that non-halal certified products, including cosmetics, are mandated to clearly indicate so on packaging.
Here we feature the latest developments from the innovative South Korean beauty market, featuring news on Able C&C’s partnership with Daiso, Kolmar Korea’s groundbreaking research, and more.
As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
South Korean firm All Grace Co Ltd recently opened the first multi-indie brand store at Incheon International Airport and hopes to serve as a bridge for K-beauty SMEs to enter overseas markets, following sales that have “exceeded expectations”.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C has furthered its partnership with Japanese discount chain Daiso with the launch of an exclusive and affordable makeup line as a follow up to its first skin care collaboration.
Australian essential oils company Down Under Enterprises is setting sights on the Asian market, particularly China, where values such as environmental sustainability and traceability are becoming increasingly important.
Japanese confectionery maker Shinkinedo’s hair care line, which are made from upcycled chestnut skin, have recently began sales to 14 countries around the world via Amazon.
A group of researchers from China have identified Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF2) in oral mucosa as a key factor in accelerating the process of wound healing without scars.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from Kenvue, Nykaa, Mukti Organics and more.
Australian ingredients firm Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands to introduce its cellular extract-versions of Chinese ingredients such as gingko and arnica into the market.
American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.
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.
The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.
Dr.Ci:Labo claims that new research on phenylethyl resorcinol demonstrates high efficacy in combating hyperpigmentation, surpassing the effectiveness of more well-known ingredients such as vitamin C and niacinamide.
Cosmetics company Kolmar Korea has discovered a skin microbiome-derived probiotic ingredient that it claims can suppress skin ageing caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, and plans to use it to develop “groundbreaking” sun care products.
Ingredients firm Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has introduced a new peptide that aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing.
K-beauty skin care brand Then I Met You is set to debut in five Asian markets this April through a partnership with Sephora, marking its first-ever retail expansion.
Skin microbiome-based therapeutic strategies for atopic dermatitis (AD) could result in more targeted effects, but further “robust research” is needed to investigate whether this approach can lead to sustained clinical outcomes.
Beauty brands need to work with trusted influencers and genuine product users to develop content that will convince TikTok users to checkout their carts, says an expert from South East Asia.
Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.
Sephora’s failure to crack South Korea has been linked to its inability to understand the local market and highlights the strength of local players, according to industry experts.
Japanese cosmeceutical skin care brand Curél says it is capitalising on Fine Fiber technology to reinforce its position in the global derma beauty market.
Consumers are prioritising sensorial experiences and choosing products that turn mundane routines into moments of pleasure and wellness, underscoring the important role of fragrances in hair care products, says IFF.
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.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from brands such as Amorepacific’s Aestura, Evereden, Neopharm, Teaology, and more.
In this exclusive interview, CosmeticsDesign spoke with Lash Therapy Australia’s co-founders to learn more about the brand has achieved viral growth through its organic and promotional social media marketing campaigns.
The company behind K-beauty brand Dear, Klairs is setting its sights on an entry into the Middle East and Africa after it recorded significant growth in Europe and Asia in 2023.