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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

Indian review highlights rise of plant-based cosmetic actives but flags safety, data gaps

Indian review highlights rise of plant-based cosmetic actives but flags safety, data gaps

08-Dec-2025By CM Tay

dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations

dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations

06-Nov-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Across the CD-Verse: October 2025

Across the CD-Verse: October 2025

28-Oct-2025By Cassandra Stern

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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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

dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations

dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations

06-Nov-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Market entry

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Across the CD-Verse: January 2026

Across the CD-Verse: January 2026

28-Jan-2026By Cassandra Stern

Strategic reset: Hourglass expands partnership with Sephora in ANZ

Strategic reset: Hourglass expands partnership with Sephora in ANZ

28-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Patrick Ta Beauty enters Middle East via Sephora to satisfy ‘remarkable demand’

Patrick Ta Beauty enters Middle East via Sephora to satisfy ‘remarkable demand’

19-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Skin care

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Kampo-based cream found to reduce eye wrinkles in Japanese clinical trial

Kampo-based cream found to reduce eye wrinkles in Japanese clinical trial

29-Jan-2026By CM Tay

Across the CD-Verse: January 2026

Across the CD-Verse: January 2026

28-Jan-2026By Cassandra Stern

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 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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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

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

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

05-Dec-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Beauty tech

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K-beauty 2.0: Advanced tech, stronger branding, mid-range prices under spotlight

K-beauty 2.0: Advanced tech, stronger branding, mid-range prices under spotlight

14-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Kolmar Korea becomes first cosmetics company to win top honours at CES

Kolmar Korea becomes first cosmetics company to win top honours at CES

13-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang

AI, LED and smart styling: Key beauty tech trends at CES 2026

AI, LED and smart styling: Key beauty tech trends at CES 2026

06-Jan-2026By Kirsty Doolan