Cosmetics manufacturer Pola Orbis announced that its edible beauty product has exceeded the company’s expectations and raked in JYP29bn ($264m) in sales its first year.
Kao Corporation’s cosmetics business has achieved its strategic targets a year ahead of schedule thanks to the double-digit growth of its 11 global strategy brands, known as the G11 portfolio.
Morocco’s Botanika Marrakech says it has received multiple offers from “big” names in Asian retail, solidifying its confidence of expansion across the region.
A round-up on our top stories on China’s lucrative personal care market, featuring the expansion ambitions of Colorite Cosmetics, Aromababy, Bormioli Luigi and more.
Consumer goods behemoth Unilever is hopeful on the future of its ‘refillery’ programme in the mass marketplace after a Singapore pilot, but says there is still some ways to go in terms of education.
A new study from the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could potentially be an important component in creating more efficient lip care products.
The upward trend for colour cosmetics in Asia is spurring Italian cosmetics maker Chromavis to pursue opportunities in the region to increase its growth.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons is launching cloud-based stores in China this quarter to refine the ‘round-the-clock’ shopping experience for consumers.
French perfume house Molinard is approaching the Japanese market for the second time with a range of fresh fragrances it believes will appeal more to local consumers.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Jason Lee, the founder of Singaporean fragrance firm Scent by SIX, about the power of fragrance as a storytelling medium beyond just perfumes and colognes.
The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the cosmetics retailer Sa Sa to temporarily suspend operations of 21 stores in Hong Kong and Macau as part of cost-saving measures.
Allergic skin reactions can be caused by many different chemical compounds found in skincare creams, cosmetics and other topical consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious…until now.
L’Oréal Group CEO cautioned that the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) would cause a temporary slowdown but remained confident that the company would still be able to outperform the market in 2020.
As more consumers begin to understand that what you put on your skin is as important as what you eat, the halal demographic is now demanding more sophisticated product to cater to their personal care needs.
Our round-up of how the APAC cosmetics industry has been impacted by fall out of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, featuring Shiseido, Estée Lauder, Kosé Corporation and PCHi2020
As halal beauty becomes more commonplace in the market, one brand owner believes the halal market is in danger of becoming a ‘soulless’ endeavour without the incorporation of toyyiban.
A K-beauty firm that specialises in viral marketing is exploring new avenues in South East Asia and Japan beauty markets as Korean social media-use plateaus.
Ayurveda-inspired skin care brand Purearth has invested in blockchain technology to help consumer discover the ‘origin, journey and impact’ of its products.
Indonesia new halal certification requirements could provide Malaysian cosmetics companies with an open door to its market, while domestic companies scramble to be registered.
Cosmetic packaging company Albéa will be unveiling a new facility in China this year as it seeks to capitalise on the growing e-commerce opportunities.
More luxury brands are striving to walk the thin line between exclusivity and inclusivity in a segment that has historically been synonymous with being exclusionary.
The Shiseido Company saw net sales and operating profit increase by 5.7% and 5.1% respectively due to the strong momentum in Travel Retail, China and EMEA, its full-year 2019 figures reveal.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Our top stories on Asia Pacific cosmetic regulation, featuring updates on China CSAR, changes to the IFRA Standards, top cosmetics regulatory issues on the agenda in 2020, and more.
The company behind The Body Shop in three South East Asian markets is expecting to raise over MYR120m (US$30m) from an upcoming IPO on Kuala Lumpur's stock exchange.
Cosmetic companies must develop new product formats in order to capitalise on the rising popularity of Centella asiatica – commonly known as cica – in the sensitive skin category, says Seppic.
A South Korean start-up is helping bloggers and fashion brands launch new beauty brands in as little as four months with the help of its global OEM database.
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.
Swiss-British company AP Organics is setting sights on Japan's cosmetics market for growth outside of Europe, with the firm believing it holds great prospects for its CBD ingredients and services.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight Kao’s first fine-fibre products, Symrise’s project to discover China’s fragrance identity, Lazada’s move into new retail and more.
Lunar New Year is a festival rich with symbolism and iconography but creating a successful special edition collection is not as easy as it looks. We speak to the creative director of Anthem Worldwide, Spencer Ball, to find out what makes a collection...
India’s hair care market has yet to evolve past the basic products and routines, providing significant opportunities for brands – especially those which can use local ingredients.
Australia-based natural baby care brand Aromababy is aiming to solidify its profile in China where it sees tremendous opportunities amid the rising consumption of baby care products.
The company behind Chinese make-up brand Catkin is pushing to expand its global footprint as it believes there’s a growing demand for its products overseas.
The CEO AI / AR firm Perfect Corp believes skin and hair care will be the next big areas of tech development driven by the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology.