Anti-Aging / Skin Whitening

Indie Pioneers Podcast Episode 7

PODCAST: Bigger picture - YORA CEO’s 'whole-listic' approach to show beauty is not skin deep

22-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Antoinette Barnardo, founder and CEO of YORA, an Australian skin care brand that is taking on beauty with a multifaceted wellness approach.

A bite for beauty? Global luxury goods to decline 18% in 2020 amid COVID-19

20-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The global luxury goods market will shrink dramatically in the face of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, with significant downgrades expected in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and France, says Euromonitor International.

‘Beyond traditional luxury’: Amorepacific launches new prestige brand targeted at younger consumers

19-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty firm Amorepacific has added a new luxury label, Sienu, to its portfolio, with the firm saying there was a noticeable demand for high-end anti-ageing products from younger consumers.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Probiotic cosmetics ‘immature’ but bubbling with niche promise, says Lumina Intelligence

11-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer interest in topical probiotic cosmetics is rising, presenting opportunity to target niche skin conditions and push hard science before establishing relevance in the wider wellness market, an expert says.

Hemp seed extract improves skin appearance and reduces ageing in Asian males - Study

08-May-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Cannabis sativa seed extract, more commonly known as hemp, may improve skin smoothness and reduce wrinkles in Asian males, according to a new study.

Return to the skies: Shiseido travel retail revs up with a slew of new skin care releases targeted at Chinese jetsetters

05-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido Travel Retail is preparing to meet the demand of Chinese travellers with a wide range of multi-functional skin care launches as they begin to start travelling post-lockdown.

Digital-first approach: P&G-owned Olay targets busy millennials with new range of retinol products

29-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Veteran skin care brand Olay is drilling down into digital solutions to reach millennial consumers with its new range of retinol products.

Beauty sleep: Ashland unveils new ingredient to counter effects of restless nights

23-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Ingredient supplier Ashland has launched a new ingredient which claims to help the skin recover from a bad night’s sleep.

WHITENING AND BRIGHTENING SPECIAL EDITION

Emphasis on diversity: NGO calls on beauty industry to help combat illicit sales of whitening products

16-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Non-profit public interest group EcoWaste Coalition is calling on the beauty industry aid its fight against the sale of adulterated whitening products by emphasising beauty in diversity.

WHITENING AND BRIGHTENING SPECIAL EDITION

Simple, green and effective: Whitening claims alone not compelling enough for Asian consumers

16-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Whitening claims on their own are no longer enough for Asian consumers who are looking to maximise what they get from increasingly simple routines.

Thin red line: Kao study reveals data showing how lip shape changes with age

15-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Researchers from Kao Corporation have conducted a study to determine and quantify the significant changes to the shape of the lip and the surrounding area as women age.

Tressed for success: Phyto launches new anti-hair loss range targeting new growth mechanism

14-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Hair care brand Phyto has launched new anti-hair loss products that leverage on the ‘wnt protein’, to trigger the growth cycle.

‘Dance’ the wrinkles away: Pola Orbis finds link between exercise habits and skin condition

09-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japan’s Pola Orbis has designed an exercise routine it claims can improve the appearance of skin after eight weeks, on the back of new research.

Beauty Broadcast Video Series

WATCH: Fairest of them all? Shiseido and Sederma discuss how the skin whitening trend is advancing

03-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

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.

‘Not just what you slap on’: YORA aiming to redefine skin care for the modern beauty consumer

01-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Newly launched Aussie brand YORA is encouraging beauty consumers to perceive skin health from the inside out with its holistic approach to skin care.