Exclusive insights from Thailand’s beauty players, including Karmart, Dr. Barbara Sturm and G&M Cosmetics, shed light on the unique perspectives of the Thai beauty consumer and reveal the drivers behind one of South East Asia’s most exciting markets.
Spanish luxury beauty company Puig says it is focusing on livestreaming, pop-ups, and exclusive launches to engage with younger consumers in the travel retail channel.
Chinese cosmetics company Yatsen Holdings expects revenue will take longer to bounce back despite improved market conditions in the domestic beauty market.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons is focusing digital marketing efforts on WeChat to stay connected and build communities with its consumer base, as part of its offline plus online (O+O) model.
Japanese consumer goods company Kao Corporation has outlined its plans to drive profit growth in its beauty business in the next quarter, including a focus on prestige beauty and makeup.
In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business and financial updates from Estée Lauder Companies, LG Household & Health Care, Hindustan Unilever, and more.
American beauty major Coty is optimistic about Lancaster’s future in China as the launch of its new flagship and its ultra-premium Ligne Princiere line takes off with aplomb.
Singapore-based skin care brand Re:erth has debuted a new serum targeted at men which CEO Shinji Yamasaki believes lowers the barrier for them to start taking care of their skin.
Wella, the hair care brand best known for its professional-level products, is aiming to develop a younger consumer base to keep up with “changing times”.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we reveal insights from Nivea, SK-II, Shiseido, and more.
Estée Lauder’s chief has emphasised the importance of travel retail to its global beauty business despite the rebound lag in Asia that has forced it to lower its full-year sales forecast.
Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of April 2023 – featuring The Body Shop's well-ageing positioning, makeup recovery in Asia and more.
Singapore-based skin care brand, Kyssva is set to expand its product range with a moisturiser and a serum in the third quarter (Q3) of this year after the success of its maiden launch.
Taiwan-based firm Jerôsse is aiming to grow the share of beauty sales to at least 30% this year on the back of new product developments and its expansion into Singapore and Malaysia.
Modules, a new skin care brand from Singapore, is aiming to make personalised skin care with prescription-level active ingredients accessible for the masses.
The South Korea consumer goods company LG Household & Health Care is aiming to strengthen its luxury beauty brands as well as boost its overseas business as part of plans to drive growth.
The premiumisation of its beauty and personal care portfolio will be key to driving growth of the business, says the CEO of Unilever’s India subsidiary.
A Japanese skin care brand specialising in developing products with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is gearing up to expand overseas for the first time, beginning with Singapore.
UK-based supplier Elementis is seeing opportunities in Asia skin care market as it turns towards the region to grow its presence and drive future growth.
Beiersdorf’s luxury brand La Prairie saw sales hampered in the first quarter (Q1) due to challenging market conditions in China caused by ongoing COVID-19 pain points.
L’Oréal’s CEO has expressed excitement over the prospect of acquiring Australian luxury brand Aesop, which he believes holds tremendous potential in Asia, and in particular, China.
Exclusive insights from L’Oréal and The Body Shop, Orcé Cosmetics, Juicy Chemistry, and Nodspark reveal the key influences driving the changes in the rebounding colour cosmetics category in Asia Pacific.
Japanese beauty brand SHISEIDO is releasing a new lipstick that will tap into post-pandemic consumer demand for both strong colours without compromising on comfort.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we reveal insights from Olive Young, Ouai, Fekkai, and more.
Peptides are set to be the fastest growing active over the next five years driven by the explosion of supply and demand in China’s local beauty industry.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa International says the return of Chinese travellers to Hong Kong and Macau heralds a “promising start” to the new financial year.
The demand for instant gratification and the trend of ‘preventive protection’ is influencing cosmetic company to develop skin care products that are fast-acting and more efficacious than ever, says DSM.
Bali-based Fields of Yarrow doubled down on physical retail experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and was rewarded with its best-performing years, says its founder.
Investments in temporary tattoo printing technology by beauty bigwigs hint that the future of beauty will be influenced by experimentation, the metaverse, and heightened innovation in colour cosmetics.
The Chinese consumers’ willingness to ditch their protective face masks will help to spur the growth of lip makeup more than other markets that relaxed mask mandates earlier.
Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of March 2023 – featuring Korea cosmetic regulation developments, SUGAR Cosmetics’ innovation plans, and more.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring innovations in skin care, makeup and fragrances from L’Oréal, Kao, Shinsegae and more.
French beauty major L’Oréal has signed a deal to acquire Natura &Co-owned Australian luxury skin care brand Aesop in a deal set to propel global growth for the cult, clean aesthetic brand.
US skin care brand Dr Dennis Gross is gearing up to expand its presence in China’s enormous skin care market with the launch of six more products this year.
American beauty device firm PMD Beauty will focus on building a strong brand foundation in Asia after it failed to build long-term success by focusing on sales.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons is seeking to ease consumer concern over the hygiene of testers by piloting a ‘first of its kind’ makeup exchange programme that it hopes will encourage more purchases.
Indonesia’s Mad for Makeup has detailed how it is in benefiting from its 1,000 plus members’ social club for to aid new product development for its acne-friendly cosmetics, and to deliver additional marketing clout.
![Puig says it is focusing on livestreaming, pop-ups, and exclusive launches to engage with younger consumers in the travel retail channel. [Christian Louboutin Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/puig-captures-younger-travellers-in-asia-with-livestreaming-pop-ups-exclusive-launches/16409069-1-eng-GB/Puig-captures-younger-travellers-in-Asia-with-livestreaming-pop-ups-exclusive-launches.jpg)
![Yatsen expects revenue will take longer to bounce back despite improved market conditions in the domestic beauty market. [Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/06/01/yatsen-revenue-rebound-will-take-time-despite-signs-of-market-recovery-ceo/16439813-1-eng-GB/Yatsen-revenue-rebound-will-take-time-despite-signs-of-market-recovery-CEO.jpg)
![Shiseido is set to move away from ‘extreme’ promotions during China’s mega shopping festivals. [NARS]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/06/01/shiseido-will-turn-away-from-heavy-promotions-in-china-to-achieve-sustainable-sales-growth/16428986-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-will-turn-away-from-heavy-promotions-in-China-to-achieve-sustainable-sales-growth.jpg)
![Watsons is focusing digital marketing efforts on WeChat to stay connected and build communities with its consumer base. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/watsons-china-centres-digital-strategy-around-wechat-ecosystem-to-stay-connected-with-shoppers/16424957-1-eng-GB/Watsons-China-centres-digital-strategy-around-WeChat-ecosystem-to-stay-connected-with-shoppers.jpg)
![Kao has to focus on prestige beauty and makeup to drive growth. [Kanebo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-to-focus-on-prestige-beauty-makeup-to-drive-beauty-profits-in-q2/16424903-1-eng-GB/Kao-to-focus-on-prestige-beauty-makeup-to-drive-beauty-profits-in-Q2.jpg)
![[Aromatica]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/k-beauty-focus-latest-updates-on-korea-cosmetic-innovation-and-developments/16428167-1-eng-GB/K-beauty-focus-Latest-updates-on-Korea-cosmetic-innovation-and-developments.jpg)
![Business and financial updates from Estée Lauder, LG H&H, HUL, and more. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/financial-focus-beauty-business-updates-with-lg-h-h-hul-elc-and-more/16424795-1-eng-GB/Financial-focus-Beauty-business-updates-with-LG-H-H-HUL-ELC-and-more.jpg)
![China news updates from Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Nivea and more. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market12/16428221-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![Lancaster’s new flagship and its ultra-premium launch takes off with aplomb in China. [Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lancaster-china-off-to-dream-start-with-debut-of-flagship-and-ultra-premium-line-coty-ceo/16424849-1-eng-GB/Lancaster-China-off-to-dream-start-with-debut-of-flagship-and-ultra-premium-line-Coty-CEO.jpg)
![Omni Skin was developed to lower the hurdles to skin care adoption for men. [Re:erth]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/re-erth-develops-baby-step-serum-to-lower-hurdles-for-male-skin-care-consumers/16400930-1-eng-GB/Re-erth-develops-baby-step-serum-to-lower-hurdles-for-male-skin-care-consumers.jpg)
![Wella develops more relevant products to keep up with “changing times”. [Wella COmpany]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/wella-aims-to-reach-younger-consumers-in-asia-with-new-and-relevant-hair-care-products/16401218-1-eng-GB/Wella-aims-to-reach-younger-consumers-in-Asia-with-new-and-relevant-hair-care-products.jpg)
![Trend insights from Nivea, SK-II, Shiseido, and more. [NIVEA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-nivea-sk-ii-shiseido-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/16424741-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-Nivea-SK-II-Shiseido-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Estée Lauder’s chief has emphasised the importance of travel retail to its global beauty business. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-highlights-significance-of-travel-retail-despite-gloomy-results-in-asia/16401056-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-highlights-significance-of-travel-retail-despite-gloomy-results-in-Asia.jpg)
![Kyssva is set to expand its product range with a moisturiser and a serum. [Kyssva]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kyssva-aims-to-build-on-debut-success-with-a-pair-of-new-products-in-q3/16358903-1-eng-GB/Kyssva-aims-to-build-on-debut-success-with-a-pair-of-new-products-in-Q3.jpg)
![erôsse is aiming to grow the share of beauty sales to at least 30% this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/jerosse-aims-to-grow-beauty-business-with-new-developments-in-skin-care-hair-care/16358957-1-eng-GB/Jerosse-aims-to-grow-beauty-business-with-new-developments-in-skin-care-hair-care.jpg)
![Modules is aims to democratise personalised skin care with prescription-level active ingredients. [Modules]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/05/10/modules-aims-to-democratise-personalised-prescription-skin-care/16372955-1-eng-GB/Modules-aims-to-democratise-personalised-prescription-skin-care.jpg)
![LG H&H outlines plans to drive growth. [Su:m 37]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-aims-to-reinforce-luxury-beauty-unit-to-drive-future-growth/16395443-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-aims-to-reinforce-luxury-beauty-unit-to-drive-future-growth.jpg)
![The premiumisation of its beauty and personal care portfolio will be key to driving growth of the business, says the CEO of Unilever’s India subsidiary. [Lakme]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hul-ceo-success-of-beauty-premiumisation-key-to-growth-success/16397597-1-eng-GB/HUL-CEO-Success-of-beauty-premiumisation-key-to-growth-success.jpg)
![Eurea gearing up to expand overseas for the first time, beginning with Singapore. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/eurea-embarks-on-international-expansion-starting-with-singapore/16359011-1-eng-GB/Eurea-embarks-on-international-expansion-starting-with-Singapore.jpg)
![Nivea’s premiumisation efforts has helped to increase the average selling prices of its face and body care portfolio. [Nivea]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/nivea-s-premiumisation-strategy-in-china-yielding-success-in-face-and-body-categories/16372901-1-eng-GB/Nivea-s-premiumisation-strategy-in-China-yielding-success-in-face-and-body-categories.jpg)
![[Aesop]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/updates-from-l-oreal-sk-ii-la-prairie-and-more-top-beauty-brands/16389995-1-eng-GB/Updates-from-L-Oreal-SK-II-La-Prairie-and-more-top-beauty-brands.jpg)
![The lack of Chinese shoppers in travel retail has hit the growth of luxury skin care brand SK-II. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/05/03/sk-ii-performance-hampered-by-sluggishness-in-travel-retail-p-g/16366262-4-eng-GB/SK-II-performance-hampered-by-sluggishness-in-travel-retail-P-G.jpg)
![Elementis is seeing opportunities in Asia skin care market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/05/03/elementis-is-turning-towards-asia-s-beauty-and-personal-care-market-to-drive-future-growth/16341799-3-eng-GB/Elementis-is-turning-towards-Asia-s-beauty-and-personal-care-market-to-drive-future-growth.jpg)
![La Prairie sales hampered in the first quarter (Q1) due to challenging market conditions in China. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-sales-slump-by-12-with-china-s-zero-covid-policies-beiersdorf/16372847-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-sales-slump-by-12-with-China-s-zero-COVID-policies-Beiersdorf.jpg)
![L'Oréal says Aēsop holds tremendous potential in Asia. [Aēsop]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-on-aesop-beauty-giant-eyes-huge-prospective-growth-for-brand-in-asia-led-by-china/16358795-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-on-Aesop-Beauty-giant-eyes-huge-prospective-growth-for-brand-in-Asia-led-by-China.jpg)
![The most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market9/16341907-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![SHISEIDO is releasing a new lipstick that will tap into post-pandemic consumer demand for both strong colours without compromising on comfort. [SHISEIDO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/25/beauty-consumers-seeking-out-strong-lip-colours-with-balm-like-comfort-shiseido/16329628-3-eng-GB/Beauty-consumers-seeking-out-strong-lip-colours-with-balm-like-comfort-Shiseido.jpg)
![A round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Fekkai]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights18/16313671-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Peptides are set to be the fastest growing active over the next five years driven by the explosion of supply and demand in China’s local beauty industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/peptides-set-to-be-fastest-growing-active-as-china-s-beauty-industry-sees-explosion-of-interest/16311454-1-eng-GB/Peptides-set-to-be-fastest-growing-active-as-China-s-beauty-industry-sees-explosion-of-interest.jpg)
![Sa Sa says the return of Chinese travellers to Hong Kong and Macau heralds a “promising start” to the new financial year. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-ready-to-put-covid-19-issues-behind-as-chinese-tourists-return/16357730-1-eng-GB/Sa-sa-ready-to-put-COVID-19-issues-behind-as-Chinese-tourists-return.png)
![The demand for instant gratification and the trend of ‘preventive protection’ is influencing cosmetic company to develop skin care products that are fast-acting and more efficacious than ever, says DSM. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/24/asia-s-ageing-skin-care-evolving-with-instant-gratification-preventive-protection-trends/16313617-1-eng-GB/Asia-s-ageing-skin-care-evolving-with-instant-gratification-preventive-protection-trends.jpg)
![Updates from Kosé, Kao, Watsons and more top beauty brands. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/brand-story-updates-from-kose-kao-watsons-and-more-top-beauty-brands/16341853-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-Updates-from-Kose-Kao-Watsons-and-more-top-beauty-brands.jpg)
![We round up the top five stories trending on our socials featuring a study on ultramarine blue pigment, Coty’s China ambitions, and more. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hot-topics-top-5-trending-beauty-and-cosmetics-stories-on-social-media4/16313725-1-eng-GB/Hot-topics-Top-5-trending-beauty-and-cosmetics-stories-on-social-media.jpg)
![Ceramides are undergoing a resurgence in skin care as consumers shift their perceptions of ageing, according to ingredient giant Evonik. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/evolving-expectations-of-ageing-driving-demand-for-ceramides-in-skin-care-evonik/16311508-1-eng-GB/Evolving-expectations-of-ageing-driving-demand-for-ceramides-in-skin-care-Evonik.jpg)
![Fields of Yarrow doubled down on physical retail experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Fields of Yarrow]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/11/fields-of-yarrow-covid-19-experience-highlights-vital-role-of-physical-retail/16278715-1-eng-GB/Fields-of-Yarrow-COVID-19-experience-highlights-vital-role-of-physical-retail.jpg)
![Investments in temporary tattoo printing technology by beauty bigwigs hint on the future of beauty. [LG H&H / Imprintu]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/why-beauty-giants-are-investing-in-temporary-tattoo-technology/16246165-1-eng-GB/Why-beauty-giants-are-investing-in-temporary-tattoo-technology.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/10/china-will-lead-the-growth-of-asia-s-lipstick-comeback-sensient/16308283-1-eng-GB/China-will-lead-the-growth-of-Asia-s-lipstick-comeback-Sensient.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skin-science-top-five-stories-on-cosmetics-science-and-formulation7/16307824-1-eng-GB/Skin-science-Top-five-stories-on-cosmetics-science-and-formulation.jpg)
![Babywell Check is a skin barrier test for infants based Kao's RNA testing technology. [Kao]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-applies-rna-monitoring-tech-to-non-invasive-baby-skin-care-testing-kit/16216333-1-eng-GB/Kao-applies-RNA-monitoring-tech-to-non-invasive-baby-skin-care-testing-kit.png)
![Aēsop is today present in 29 markets, has 395 stores and increased its gross sales between 2012 and 2022 by €465m (US$509m) [Image: Aesop Facebook]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/04/04/l-oreal-to-acquire-natura-co-owned-aesop-for-us-2.5bn-and-grow-brand-globally/16305295-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-to-acquire-Natura-Co-owned-Aesop-for-US-2.5bn-and-grow-brand-globally.jpg)
![Dr Dennis Gross is gearing up to expand its presence in China. [Dr Dennis Gross]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dr-dennis-gross-set-to-increase-presence-in-important-china-market/16250281-1-eng-GB/Dr-Dennis-Gross-set-to-increase-presence-in-important-China-market.jpg)
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