Awareness on the importance of skin care among men is likely to protect the male beauty category from the recent media crackdown China has mandated against those who do not fit into the masculine stereotype.
In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D, including Amorepacific’s newly developed wearable smart skin device, Cosmax’s AI-powered microbiome platform and more.
Japanese skincare brand POLA has been projected to achieve more than $270m in overseas sales in the next couple of years thanks to the strong demand from China’s luxury beauty market.
The skin care market is lacking anti-ageing solutions for consumers with sensitive skin even though they are more susceptible to premature ageing, says a South Korean ingredient manufacturer.
E-commerce companies such as Shopee and Lazada are being urged to lead the fight against the sale of adulterated whitening products and the problem of plastic waste pollution.
Cosmetics retailer @cosme and contract manufacturer Tokiwa have collaborated to launch a programme to help influencers develop their own colour cosmetic products at a more manageable scale and cost.
In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight the analysis behind Shiseido’s sell-off of its prestige make-up brands, Estée Lauder’s growth predictions for China and more.
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido has launched a new range of skin care products under the AQUALABEL brand that was developed in response to skin care needs and concerns that have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taiwanese beauty company Chlitina will be shifting its product development to focus on areas such as the microbiome and regenerative medicine in order to tap into the increasing emphasis on health post-pandemic.
We round-up of our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight on-demand delivery demand in China, Smashbox’s founder on make-up trends and more.
The shifting attitudes towards ageing is creating a huge opportunity for cosmetics companies to create solutions for the perimenopausal demographic, especially in the hair care sector, says one ingredient expert.
Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie has launched its first standalone flagship store in South East Asia, which it believes will help the brand to meet the increasing demand for a more personalised experience for its high-end clientele.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our socials, we highlight the post-pandemic luxury market in our Beauty Broadcast episode, the repercussions of sunscreen safety misinformation and more.
South Korean beauty content platform PowderRoom is expanding its business into e-commerce and product co-creation to tap into the digital opportunities generated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic-born bespoke beauty start-up Lips Carpenter aims to tap into the interest in clean and sustainable products to drive growth after relying on the personalised gifting market to sustain itself during COVID-19.
Estée Lauder Companies CEO has remarked on the strength of China’s beauty market, and said he was expecting it to grow by double-digits next year on the back of the acceleration of its online business.
A beauty company specialising in made-to-order skin care inspired by fine cuisine believes fresh beauty, products that are made-to-order in small batch production, will be the next trend to follow the clean movement.
The rise of personalisation and the acceleration of digital commerce is pushing cosmetic manufacturers to rethink their supply chain solutions to support bespoke beauty brands.
Skin care brand Indeed Laboratories has launched with Mannings in Hong Kong as the first step of its expansion drive in Asia’s lucrative skin care market.
K-beauty start-up Lillycover aiming to expand its robotic customised beauty system beyond skin care and branch out into scalp care and colour cosmetics.
In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science and formulation, including a Chinese study on the skin microbiome, Shiseido’s research between skin health and blood circulation, and more.
Japanese-based Sinn Purete has rebranded itself as a mindful beauty brand complete with a new anti-ageing skin care line that taps into the regenerative powers of the starfish to care for the skin.
On this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we’re delving into the remarkable recovery of luxury beauty in Asia Pacific and the future prospects for this high-end category with experts from By Terry and LUXASIA.
Shiseido has confirmed plans to launch Second Skin on October 1 – a technology that can diminish undereye ageing signs without make-up, in a move the firm says will offer “new experiences” to consumers.
Japanese cosmetics firm Kosé Corporation is working to rejuvenate the Decorté brand with a new product launch and e-commerce platform to capitalise on the global luxury beauty demand.
Microbiome-friendly skin care may be what’s missing from Asia’s adult acne care market where gentle solutions for acne-prone sensitive skin is lacking.
This round-up of the top five stories on the digital developments and beauty tech in the cosmetics industry features the latest from L’Oréal, Kao, ELEMIS and more.
Facial sheet masks are an Asian beauty staple, but consumers are wising up to the waste these single-use products can generate and driving the need for more sustainable solutions to keep the category thriving.
In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight the half-year results of LG Household & Healthcare, Amorepacific, Pola Orbis and more.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane saw a resurgence in brick-and-mortar retail channels with sales growing 67.6% in the first quarter of its 2022 fiscal year, with online channels dipping by 15%.However, the firm’s online sales still accounted for more than...
Japanese personal care conglomerate Kao Corporation has announced a new hair care range under the Essential banner, which it believes will help revive its hair care business.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we recap our latest Beauty Broadcast episode on men’s grooming, how cosmetic firms are tackling blue beauty, and more.
Beauty tech firm Foreo is betting big on small, handheld devices that can produce the same results as professional equipment at home, believing it to be the future of the beauty device business.
We round up our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our socials, we highlight the repercussions of China’s CBD ban, L’Oréal’s growth plans for Hainan and more.
L’Oréal’s CEO has brushed off the hype surrounding the rise of China’s domestic beauty brands such as Perfect Diary, saying that while the competition is growing, he doesn’t see it as a threat.
South Korea-based start-up Picky Inc has recently joined Beiersdorf’s Nivea Accelerator programme, which it hopes will help it to expand its global presence and make a “greater impact” on the skin care industry.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons believes that third-party e-commerce platforms cannot match the ‘unique and integrated experiences’ provided by its O+O business model, claiming ongoing investment in the latter is giving it a competitive edge.
We round-up of our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from Shiseido, The Body Shop, L’Oréal and more.
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis Holdings has rebounded on the back of high-end flagship POLA, which posted remarkable operating profit growth of 129.2% in the first half of FY2021.
China’s food and drug regulator has issued a notice stating that it plans to monitor the safety of 18 cosmetic categories – including products that have gone viral through the Internet.
The demand for luxury beauty brands such as Sulwhasoo has helped to drive cosmetic firm Amorepacific’s recovery domestically and in overseas markets including China and Europe.