Understanding the geographical and environmental difference between the regions within Asia is becoming increasingly important to create textures that resonate with Asian beauty consumers.
The surge in the consumption of beauty products in India is giving rise to new trends, which are presenting significant opportunities for cosmetic companies and brands.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring a novel approach to animal testing, Dior’s collaboration to study kin metabolism, the latest advancements in Kao’s fine fibre technology and more.
As China’s beauty consumers are getting younger and more informed about beauty, Mary Kay China is facing the challenge of developing interesting and efficacious products while employing high-tech ways to keep them engaged.
Swiss fragrance and flavours company Firmenich sees “tremendous” business opportunities in China’s local fine fragrance market thanks to the growing middle-class population and their enhanced affluence.
Mibelle Biochemistry says it will continue to strengthen its portfolio of halal offerings to keep up with the surging demand for such cosmetic products.
The Health Science Authority of Singapore has no plans to follow the lead of the European regulators and prevent cosmetic companies from making ‘free from’ claims, preferring to place emphasis on consumer education.
Indian natural beauty brand Herb Island sees potential to grow its business five-fold by concentrating efforts in the nation’s offline cosmetics space.
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.
Chinese beauty brands have more hurdles to overcome before taking the global stage, despite the rising prominence of homegrown beauty brands, according to one expert.
We round-up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring Thailand’s hemp approval, silicone and clean beauty, Europe’s ‘free from’ guidance and more.
We round-up of our most-read brand-related stories of the region, featuring Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, SOFINA iP, Drunk Elephant and SUGAR Cosmetics
Halal skin care firm Safi is aiming to become the largest halal beauty brand in Indonesia by capitalising on the “significant opportunities” in the market.
Packaging solutions firm Quadpack is looking to Japan and South Korea to drive its growth in Asia Pacific on the back of two years of growth in both markets.
Cosmetics packaging firm Toly Group is looking to China to drive its business in APAC as it believes C-beauty is set to be the next big trend on the horizon.
Shiseido and US-based Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC) are celebrating 30 years of collaborative work by furthering its partnership for another six years effective July 2021 through June 2027.
We round-up our top 5 trending stories featuring Amorepacifc's beauty supplement brand, a new animal testing device, an anti-palm oil-free boycott and more
We round up our top stories on e-commerce developments featuring Crabtree & Evelyn’s online comeback, Henkel’s digital plans for SEA, a new online beauty platform and more.
The demand for essential oils and the rising problem of adulteration is pushing Australia-based essential oil firm, Down Under Enterprises, to adopt blockchain technology to ensure traceability.
Researchers at Kao Corporation’s Skincare Laboratory and Enterprise Information Solutions have uncovered links between regulation of capillary blood flow and the condition of the skin.
Singapore-based sensitive skin brand, Suu Balm, is preparing to expand into Hong Kong and Indonesia following its success in its home market and Malaysia.
When Fame Cosmetics was established in December 2015 by two Malaysian bloggers its skin care products sold instantly sold out – and now it is scoring success in the colour cosmetics space too.
The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade and it is continuing to change rapidly with the rise of new technology and shifting consumer behaviours.
We round up our top cosmetics and beauty stories on the exciting Korean market featuring Kolmar’s new acquisition, LG’s foray into beauty devices, opportunities in the US market and more.
India-based SUGAR Cosmetics has launched its first store in North India as part of the firm’s aggressive plan to have more than 1000 brick-and-mortar stores by the end of this year.
The beauty consumers’ desire for preventive measures to maintain skin health is leading to considerable growth opportunities in Asia Pacific’s dermocosmetics sector.
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.
Singaporean tech start-up BeLive is certain this ‘fad’ is here to stay and the ideal way for beauty brands to build trust and transparency with their consumers.
We round-up of our most-read news pieces on packaging and design, featuring Ales Groupe’s sustainability efforts, Crabtree & Evelyn’s relaunch design, Molten Brown’s new fragrance collection and more.
We round-up of our most-read news pieces on Japan, featuring Shiseido’s new ingredient, Welcia-BHG’s expansion plans for Singapore, FREEPLUS’s ASEAN ambitions and more.
An exposé of harmful skin whitening products in Asia has revealed that there is no way to know the true extent of the problem across the region, where they are most popular.
Further research on Kao’s fine fibre technology has revealed its effects on protein expression in the stratum corneum and potential to improve skin condition with what the firm claims is a unique formula.
The “lipstick index” may have been coined two decades ago, but it still rings true in India where sales remain strong amid a slump in overall economic growth.