CJ Olive Young has collaborated with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) to establish a KRW100bn (USD74.3m) fund to support the growth of small and medium-sized (SME) beauty companies.
Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology it claims can automatically repair gaps that weaken ultraviolet protection.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
Several Korean indie beauty brands recently announced their overseas expansion activities, with collaboration with distributors and entry into new high-potential markets being their key strategies.
Social media platform TikTok’s dynamic landscape is helping beauty brands discover and capitalise on microtrends while connecting with niche audiences on a global level, says one beauty manufacturer.
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary anticipates exponential growth in beauty touting its robust portfolio of brands that will include mass, premium, and prestige brands.
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
South Korea’s LG Household & Health Care is planning to debut its luxury beauty brand The Whoo in the US this year as part of its “growth transformation” plans, says its CEO.
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Beauty retail chain Sa Sa reports that online sales in Hong Kong and Macau fell by 5.6% while offline sales grew by 44.3%, signalling the firm to advance its brick-and-mortar expansion.
A Chinese study analysing global data shed light on the prevalence rates of mental health disorders among individuals with atopic dermatitis (AD), emphasising the need for holistic approaches to patient care.
Singapore-based Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan.
Pola Orbis claims to have successfully developed sunscreen technology that utilises the beneficial effects of red and blue light, which it says can lead to firmer and more beautiful skin.
K-beauty giant Amorepacific’s says its Lipcure Beam combines lip diagnosis, care and makeup capabilities in a single device, addressing the gap in existing products that mostly only offer moisturising function.
Industry leaders from Coty, Kenvue, and Maison 21G, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of Asia Pacific’s beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement of Japanese skin care brand Cosme Decorté’s Liposome series has garnered the brand more interest from men, according to new consumer insights.
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Beauty retailer Sa Sa International has detailed how it intends to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia with expansion initiatives in order to foster growth in South East Asia.
Beauty giant L’Oréal is aiming to nurture the strengths of the China-Japan-Korea ‘beauty triangle’ through its North Asia Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation program.
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A surge in consumer interest for Korean sunscreen and glass skin has prompted Indian retailer Nykaa to curate products, content, and events to cater to the growing demand for K-beauty in India.
Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary says it has managed to pull in a new group of “high-value customers” which the launch of lipstick that showcases its R&D efforts.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetics formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.
South Korean beauty retailer Shinsegae has attributed the success of brands such as Oribe, Hourglass and YUNJAC to the presence of a strong hero product to drive sales.
Here we round up of our biggest stories on fragrance this year, featuring news on luxury niche perfume space, upcycled fine fragrance ingredients, and more trends in the burgeoning APAC fragrance space.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetic formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
South Korean major LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) is seizing opportunities to expand makeup brands Glint, Freshian, and VDL on the back of Japan’s growing interest in K-beauty.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring insight into intense Singles’ Day competition, clean fragrances, Gen Z makeup trends, and more.
Check out this round-up of our biggest stories on skin care this year, featuring advancements from brands such as SK-II, Pond’s, Amorepacific, Dr. Ci:Labo and more.
TikTok-favourite makeup brand Moira Beauty is looking to extend its presence in Asia to meet the makeup demands of Asia’s Generation Z beauty consumers.
Swiss-Dutch multinational DSM-Firmenich believes its latest merger holds the potential to cultivate more impactful and emotionally resonant solutions for consumers in the cosmetic industry.
The premiumisation of Asia’s makeup market is pushing the need for better quality control which Artificial Intelligence and deep learning can solve, says a software developer.
Take a look at our biggest trends stories from the past year, featuring the revival of first-gen K-beauty brands, L’Oréal’s insight into derma beauty, and The Body Shop’s move away from ‘anti-ageing’.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has the potential to strengthen its position in Asia on the back of Clariant’s strong ‘footprint’ in the region, says the Swiss ingredients firm.