The demand for whitening or brightening beauty products can never be overstated, with the Asian ideal of beauty remaining translucent, radiant skin unblemished by pigmentation.
German beauty nutrition specialist, HECH Nutrition, is working towards expansion into Japan and Singapore following its success in China’s beauty market.
Givaudan Active Beauty has developed a new highlighter imbued with skin care ingredients such as prebiotics in order to cater to the growing demand for all-in-one beauty products in APAC.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.
The company behind BIMAIO believes its foray into the Hong Kong market will provide the company with the insight it needs to penetrate the wider Asian region.
Colorpink R&D hopes to capitalise on the growing demand for more simplified products among urbanites living in fast-paced cities with its minimalist beauty brand, Formulier.
Biopharmaceutical company Avicanna is seeking a partnership to help it expand the footprint of its CBD skin care brand, Pura Earth into Asia, starting with Japan.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Josephine Robson, the founder of skin care brand Golden 8 about the benefits of crocodile oil and the conservation efforts put in place to protect its future among Australia’s wildlife.
Industry experts say beauty brands can benefit from infusing products with ingredients such as vitamin C, E and marine collagen to attract Asia Pacific consumers.
Nutri-Woods Biotech is on the cusp of global expansion but says there is a lot more education to be done to explain how traditional Chinese herbal ingredients are different from other botanical ingredients found in personal care products.
Known for their natural less-is-more approach to beauty and eco-friendly efforts, Australian beauty brands are gaining a strong foothold in the Asia Pacific market and beyond.
Check out the five key beauty trends that we believe are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia-Pacific in 2020.
Japanese cosmetics company Kao Corporation has collaborated with tech start-up Preferred Networks Inc. to launch a new beauty consultation service that monitors RNA in sebum.
Cosmetic firm e’quipe Ltd. has announced the launch of athletia, a skin care and lifestyle brand that taps into the rising active beauty and wellness trends in the market.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Shinji Yamasaki, the founder of skin care brand re:erth about his philosophy to skin care, the influence of fast fashion in beauty and the unique ingredients that sparked his epiphany.
Brazilian cosmetics ingredient company Nanovetores sees potential to strengthen its Asia business on the back of the huge demand for whitening products, fuelled by the region’s growing middle-class.
Japanese cosmetics conglomerate Kao Corporation is set to release 44 new colour cosmetic products in February 2020 to mark the official rebrand of cosmetics brand Kanebo.
Sisun International, the company behind South Korean apparel retailer Michaa, is looking to expand its business into the cosmetics market with its newly launched sun care brand.
South Korean cosmetics conglomerate Amorepacific is scheduled to launch its first ever professional-grade beauty brand Holitual to meet rising consumer desire to have effective skin treatments in the comfort of their home.
Japanese skin care label Dr. Ci:Labo is tapping into travel retail with a virtual interactive game targeted at Chinese consumers travelling in South Korea.
Ingredients supplier Croda is looking to tap into what it believes is the next trend in protective skin care – infrared protection - with its latest physical shield, Infraveil IT-100.
Ingredients maker Lucas Meyers Cosmetics has launched a flower-powered anti-ageing active that it claims can reduce sweat gland activity to keep skin looking fresh post-workout.
Cosmetics company Gattefossé has revealed new clinical data for one of its anti-aging actives that highlights its effectiveness as a body care ingredient.
Special Edition: Biotechnology for Natural Formulation
The founder of Aussie-based natural beauty brand Samson & Charlie is optimistic of “exciting growth” prospects in Asia Pacific as demand for Australian-made products grow.
The partnership, announced today, expands the reach of Geltor’s animal-free, GMO-free collagen proteins, making the biotech ingredients available to personal care and beauty makers across the Asia-Pacific.
Shiseido plans to release improved sun care products that incorporate its newly discovered technology, which claims to reinforce sun protection with thermal energy generated from the sun.
Shiseido has found that yeast extract has the potential to keep skin capillaries healthy, which in turn boost collagen production and maintains skin elasticity.
In Latin America the naturals trends has swept the region, impacting product launches across the board. That impact has also been seen in the fast-growing men’s grooming category.
At this week’s in-cosmetics North America trade show in New York City, the beauty biotech company is showcasing IceAwake, a biotech ingredient made available by glacial melt.
New Zealand-based brand Sub & Tarctic is using sustainable keratin from crossbred wool to fight the effects of urban stress and bring value back to rural sheep farmers.
Kiwi-based company ActiVlayr is working to accelerate its presence in Australasia on the back of consumer demand for more natural products with its waterless eye mask.
SOFINA iP, a skin care brand under Kao Corporation, is scheduled to launch AI-based skin analysis service and ‘double serum system’ to cater to its time-poor consumers.
Luxury Japanese beauty brand SUQQU is stepping up its international presence by launching its flagship on Tmall Global capitalise on the demand from Chinese beauty consumers.
The research arm of LVMH is collaborating with the Centre for iPS Cell Research and Application of Kyoto University (CiRA) to study the mechanism of skin metabolism for Parfums Christian Dior.
Shiseido’s luxury beauty brand Clé de Peau Beauté is strengthening its global presence by expanding its footprint in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region.
Mark October 8th in your diaries because this is when the Cosmetics Design editorial team will be broadcasting its webinar titled: ‘How To Tap Into The CBD Beauty Trend The Right Way!’
Speciality ingredient company Seppic was at Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore’s Suppliers Day to showcase Aspar’age, an active ingredient under its wesource brand which claims to which claims to suppress ‘contagious ageing’.
Personal care conglomerate Kao is relaunching the est brand with “high added value” skin care products to tap into the growing demand for prestige beauty in Asia.
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