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Singapore start-up Mykílio is hopeful its mushroom-based packaging can find a niche in the luxury beauty space, where it believes it can appeal to the sustainable values of younger consumers especially.
Ultramarine blue pigment can fully replace black pigments in foundations and provide superior cosmetic benefits for North Asian complexions, suggests a new study by Japan-based L’Oréal researchers.
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Shinsegae International is developing regenerative cosmetics using microalgae-derived exosome technology based on its joint research with Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).
Indian grooming brand Bombae is tapping into India’s underserved women’s grooming market by developing more ergonomic razor blades, as well as complementary products to give women a ‘spa-like experience’.
Indian beauty firm Lotus Herbals is expanding its men’s facial products range with a focus on ‘target-based remedial products’ and has in its pipeline to tap on trends around personalised beauty enabled by technology.
Singapore-based TUFT International is set to make its biggest export move yet with the launch of its professional-grade hair styling tools and devices in Australia this March.
Pola Orbis Group will discontinue Amplitude and ITRIM this year as part of plans to enhance its brand portfolio and improve the firm’s overall profitability.
L’Oréal’s chief is eyeing increased penetration in China’s tier-three and four cities, which he believes can help the French beauty major double its customer base and drive more growth in this lucrative market.
Innovation and experimentation are vital for beauty brands who want to stay relevant with Generation Z and Generation Alpha consumers, who are the future of the market, says SUGAR Cosmetics CEO.
Kosé’s Singapore subsidiary believes the company’s global commitment to develop products and serve consumers regardless of gender, age, and ethnicity will be a boon for the diverse SEA region and countries such as Singapore.
K-beauty players are calling for a reform of South Korea’s functional cosmetics review and reporting system to foster innovation and make the domestic cosmetic industry more competitive on the global stage.
Shinsegae International has observed that economic fears are not deterring consumers from purchasing luxury niche fragrances, believing they have replaced lipstick as the new recession-proof commodity.
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Considering inclusivity in product development is a priority to satiate demands from diverse consumers in the Asia Pacific region, says L’Oréal head of research and innovation.
Japanese cosmetics firm Kosé is aiming to increase sales in China by 10%, believing consumer consumption will bounce back with the lift of COVID-19 restrictions.
Japanese beauty brand ORBIS is aiming to develop its skin care line and release products designed for men in their 40s as the demographic is ‘growing significantly’.
Beauty major Coty is aiming to grow its skin care business in China on the back of premiumisation and ‘healthification’ trends it has observed in the market.
Indian beauty retailer Nykaa is set to unveil 50 more physical stores this year to strengthen its brick-and-mortar network and secure long-term growth opportunities in the burgeoning domestic market.
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Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.
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South Korean beauty retailer Olive Young has reported that 19 small and medium-sized beauty brands exceeded KRW10bn (USD7.9m) in annual sales for the first time in 2022.
L’Oréal chief says India’s booming beauty market could potentially be its next billion-dollar market as middle-class population doubles in next five to 10 years.
Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations, according to the head of an art and design agency specialising in such creative marketing projects.
Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.
Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.
Hourglass Cosmetics has experienced a year-on-year growth of 109% in South Korea after it scrapped its face mask mandate for most indoor public places.
Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.
Unilever subsidiary Hindustan Unilever (HUL) says that its beauty and personal care business has grown thanks to new product launches, which helped to mitigate the slump of its winter skin care line-up.
Sa Sa’s CEO says the easing of social distancing measures in Hong Kong has improved consumer sentiment and consequently improved sales despite now having fewer storefronts.
A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.
South Korean major LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has attributed the 27.7% sales decline of its beauty business mainly to the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policy.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022 due to challenges related to COVID-19 in China and Japan.
Oil extracted from Korean red ginseng byproduct offers promise in the development of active topicals targeting skin and hair health, alongside wider ingestible formulas, say researchers.
Kao-owned Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment, with the firm shipping more than 400,000 units of its new treatment in its first three months of sale.
K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.
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Italian beauty brand Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years” in line with the company’s five-year plan to expand its global footprint.
Indian cosmeceutical outfit Fixderma has revealed that its top product, which accounts for 60% of its total sales, is a cream that treats acanthosis nigricans, a relatively common, yet rarely discussed skin pigmentation disorder.
Long-time collaborators Fancl Corporation and Kirin Group have partnered to successfully develop cosmetics packaging made from the by-product of beer production.