Italian beauty brand Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years” in line with the company’s five-year plan to expand its global footprint.
Indian cosmeceutical outfit Fixderma has revealed that its top product, which accounts for 60% of its total sales, is a cream that treats acanthosis nigricans, a relatively common, yet rarely discussed skin pigmentation disorder.
Long-time collaborators Fancl Corporation and Kirin Group have partnered to successfully develop cosmetics packaging made from the by-product of beer production.
South Korean health and beauty retailer Olive Young says smaller domestic beauty brands are booming and proving key to the success of the K-beauty industry globally.
South East Asia is providing an untapped opportunity for sustainable beauty innovation in the make-up market, claims Dow, with the firm believing colour cosmetics is the ideal category for trialling new ideas.
K-beauty brand Tolymoly’s efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities are yielding good results as sales from its online business, including its own e-commerce platform see growth.
An emphasis on tech and data is crucial for indie fragrance brands to become trendsetters in the increasingly saturated niche market, claims a Singapore start-up that is tapping AI and social media research.
Japanese beauty brand Orbis will introduce its first skin care range dedicated to people in their 60s in February and has set a sales target of JPY500m (USD3.78m) for its first year.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the current developments in J-beauty, Kosé’s gender-neutral product development, and more.
A 128-year-old Turkish fragrance house is set to expand offline in China in 2023 and is planning to offer its signature bespoke services to cater to the heightened appreciation for “personalisation and craftsmanship”.
South Korean multinational LG Household & Health Care will be emphasising on its business in China and North America in a bid to reinforce its presence on the global stage, says its new president and CEO.
In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight Kao’s price hikes, The Balm’s APAC push, Kosé hesitance on China and more.
In 2022, CosmeticsDesign-Asia introduced the How to win over… series of features that dived deep into the analysis of key markets, categories and consumer segments. Just in case you missed it, we’ve collated the whole series all in one place.
K-beauty major Amorepacific is set to introduce a bioflavonoid extracted from camellia seeds with the launch of a new Laneige anti-ageing serum that targets three key skin ageing concerns.
Spanish hair care brand Nuggela & Sulé believes the time is ripe to further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region as demand for products that both care for the hair and scalp increases.
The understanding of microbiome products and ingredients have not kept up with its rapid development in beauty and requires more effort in standardisation, says a microbiome contract manufacturer.
As we kick-off the new year, CosmeticsDesign-Asia reveals how the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care industry will be influenced by the lingering instability across the global economic, social and political landscape, with exclusive insights from industry...
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.
Here we break down the hottest regulatory issues that will affect the cosmetics industry in APAC this year, with expert insights from leading industry insiders.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.
Missed our social media updates? Check out the highlights in our round-up of the most popular stories on our social media channels this year, featuring exciting new product developments, biggest beauty trends, and more.
We take a look back at our most-read stories from the past year, featuring insights on the hottest trends, news from the biggest brands, in-depth consumer analysis and more!
Singapore-based skin care brand Heure, known for its proprietary encapsulation tech, is launching a sophomore range targeting skin pigmentation early next year, after setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this 2022 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest stories of the year featuring cosmetics suppliers BASF, Givaudan, Lucas Meyers Cosmetics, Seppic and more.
Lotus Herbals, which specialises in make-up and personal care products, has entered the nutraceutical space via an investment in local health supplement start-up Yogic Secrets.
According to a new trend report, Japanese consumers are favouring old reliables that have stood the test of time over new buzzworthy brands and products.
Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.
Jade extract have been shown to display anti-inflammation and skin repairing activity in human skin fibroblasts, according to new research from Sichuan University, China.
Beauty major Coty is utilising consumer insights from Chloe’s LazMall launch to fine-tune Hugo BOSS’s debut on the South East Asian e-commerce platform.
South Korean multinational LG Household & Healthcare has reported a 7% decline in Singles’ Day sales this year, which it attributed to dampened consumer sentiment in China.
In this 2022 round-up, we recap our top stories on the beauty business, featuring some of the biggest names in beauty such as Amorepacific, Coty, L’Oréal and more.
The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) is aiming to connect cosmetic brands from Asia Pacific directly with the rural producers of shea butter to better the social and economic standings of African women and their families.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight shifting halal beauty trends, how brands can tackle diversity, and more.
Forestwise, a supplier of wild harvest ingredient from the rainforest, is aiming to secure multinational customers from the cosmetics and food industry in order to better support the community.
Turkey-based make-up brand Note Cosmetique is refreshing its attempt at expand in Asia Pacific and has its eyes on China, India, Indonesia, as colour cosmetics continues to show promising recovery post-pandemic.
Chinese colour cosmetics brand Perfect Diary is innovating in the facial complexion category to drive the brand’s turnaround as make-up continues to decline in China.
A newly launched skin care brand ‘About Time We Met’ from Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is hoping to show what the ingredient can offer far more than fragrance.
Japanese beauty company Kosé Corporation says it is waiting for China’s economy to recover from the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policies before it moves forward with plans to expand Decorté’s retail footprint in the country.
Our top trending stories featuring Lancaster’s Hainan success, Mibelle’s focus on skin ageing, a microbiome active inspired by the Finnish forest, and more.
Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of November 2022 – featuring LG H&H woes in China, Kao's impending price hikes, the potential of African traditional oils, and more.
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