CEO of Geltor sees plenty of opportunities for its new vegan collagen and is planning to use Korea as a springboard to expand further into Asia-Pacific.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight Dr Roebuck’s Unilever-funding, the potential of mangosteen extract and baobab oil in cosmetics, and more.
Global commerce consultancy, Wunderman Thompson Commerce, reveals how the retail giant’s market share dominance drops amongst the Gen Z demographic who do not have the same level of loyalty towards the e-tailer as older shoppers.
We round up our top stories on e-commerce developments featuring Lazada’s new partnership with Bobbi Brown, the integration of Modiface onto Amazon’s platform and more.
Australian research has found that applying the pulp that surrounds a coffee bean was significantly more effective in helping wounds heal than simply letting nature take its course.
Amorepacific has partnered with Lazada to extend Sulwhasoo’s online footprint in South East Asia and reach its younger consumers with its luxury brand.
Taiwan-based cosmetics firm Corum has launched a new ingredient that it believes offers a holistic approach to skin recovery at this year’s in-cosmetics Korea trade show.
The impact of the US-China trade war on the global cosmetic industry’s supply chain, along with new regulations in China and Indonesia, will have a major impact on the beauty industry in the year ahead.
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore have claimed that a third of eczema management apps available today do not comply with international guidelines
Sensient has developed four new all-natural red pigments made from superfoods, with the firm showcasing a range of lip products at this week’s in-Cosmetics Korea exhibition.
K-beauty conglomerate Amorepacific has published a new report detailing its sustainable practices and its 2020 goals that focus on three strategic directions -promotion of a sustainable lifestyle, contribution towards a cyclical economy, and ensuring...
The Bioscience Laboratory of Kao Corporation has claimed to have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring human RNA after researchers discovered its presence in sebum.
The Korea Custom Service has introduced a new labelling system for duty-free cosmetics as part of a drive to crackdown on the illegal buying and reselling of products.
This week the algae beauty brand announced its new product formulation and marketing strategy, adding the on-trend ‘vegan’ qualifier to its already of very contemporary list of designations: marine, biotech, naturally derived, etc.
Once a niche segment, halal beauty is now affecting Asia’s personal care landscape in tremendous ways in terms of trends, opportunities and regulation.
We round up of our most-read news pieces on Japan, featuring Intercos’ Japan expansion, Kewpie’s new egg-based ingredient, Shiseido’s ambitious new targets and more.
Singapore-based beauty brand Supernova says it is redefining how beauty products and brands are created for the millennial-driven beauty market, with the help of social media.
Beauty conglomerate Amorepacific has signed an MOU with TerraCycle to step up its efforts in recycling empty bottles, with the firm hoping to hit the 100% milestone by 2025.
Home and body cosmetics brand Rituals has opened its first standalone store in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the ‘dynamic’ Asia-Pacific region.
Japanese firm Glico says domestic success for its skin care ingredient Bioglycogen - an enzymatically synthesized corn starch-based glycogen - has prompted it to explore export opportunities.
Japanese firm Kao Corporation claims to have found a way to evaluate UV-induced skin damage by measuring ultraweak photons emitted from the body called biophotons.
South Korean baby personal care brand Goongbe has stepped up efforts to increase its brand awareness to capture the attention of baby skin care consumers.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring Kewpie’s egg-based collagen booster, the cosmetic potentials of mangosteen extract and more.
We round up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring insight into China’s changing beauty landscape, Meitu’s new skin devices, L’Oréal’s acne-fighting tech and more.
Shiseido has increased cosmetics and skin care brand Laura Mercier’s presence in Hong Kong through the duty-free channel in order to capture Chinese travellers.
Consumer demands, sustainability concerns and regulatory developments amid a backdrop of global trade disputes will take centre stage at the ASEAN Cosmetics Association’s Leaders' Forum next month, the organisation’s president Le Chau Giang told...
The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand is taking action against 13 local celebrities for their alleged roles in promoting unlicensed cosmetic and weight loss products from Magic Skin.
Calecim Cosmeceuticals will launch its skin range featuring red deer umbilical cord-lining stem-cell extracts in China, Indonesia and the Philippines after signing a multi-year partnership with Menarini Asia-Pacific.
Shiseido Company and A.S. Watson Group have put together a three-year plan to co-create new products to meet the surging demand for Japanese beauty products, with Indonesia, the Philippines and China key target markets.
Cosmed, a professional association for the beauty industry, here presents its latest insights in the China market for beauty players: e-commerce, new draft regulation, animal testing and more.
Singapore-based personalised skin care brand Alche{me} has unveiled its first retail outlet within Naiise Iconic at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport as it strives to take shed the ‘mystery’ of personalisation and take the trend offline.
Kao’s chemical division has created two new hair care solutions, which it believes taps into two of the most pressing demands from Japanese consumers – namely products with anti-ageing benefits and more mild properties.
Researcher and founder of ATOPALM, Dr Raymond Park, has developed a compound that mimics the health effects of endocannabinoids to ease the inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis.
Clariant sees significant opportunities for its new seaweed-based anti-ageing active, Epseama, in Japan’s cosmetics market, in light of the nation’s ageing population.
Amorepacific has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with e-commerce firm Lazada Group to bid to reinforce its brand outreach in the South East Asian region.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight Intercos’s expansion into Japan, how young Chinese consumers are changing beauty and more.
A new report revealed that Asian consumer awareness of biodiversity has increased over the last decade and they now expect companies to have morals in line with their own – a development that could have profound implications for cosmetics and personal...
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