News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
South Korean health and beauty giant CJ Olive Young has published a report that identifies key trends for 2026, including the significant role of Gen Zs in leading the luxury sector.
Find out the three key areas, including shifts in consumer needs and categories in demand, that are expected to shape the development of K-beauty in 2026.
A new study from Taiwan has reported that a blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Centella asiatica saponins (ACS) improved multiple markers of skin health when used both as a topical cream and as an oral supplement.
New Zealand premium skin care brand BIOVOZ has announced a strategic research partnership with the University of Auckland to accelerate the translation of science into groundbreaking anti-ageing innovations.
Mintel’s 2026 global beauty trends forecast a shift towards wellness diagnostics, emotionally resonant experiences, and a celebration of imperfection. We explore what this means for the future of beauty.
From exosomes to urolithin A: the beauty potential of the jewel-like fruit continues to grow. Here’s why pomegranate is the next longevity hero in cosmetics...
Japanese biotech start-up TIME TRAVELER has launched a supplement targeting the ageing generation and formulated with parsley-derived exosomes, which it claims to be a first in the market.
A new study reveals that a blend of flowering plants, sea kelp, vitamins and minerals can help with skin anti-aging and inflammation reduction.
Japanese biotech start-up Regenesome Inc is set to launch a beauty supplement targeted at tackling skin damage caused by ageing and external stimuli.
A study funded by LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has found an ingredient formulation modified from traditional herbal medicine Gongjin-dan to possess several anti-ageing properties.
Men are increasingly taking an inside-out approach to improving their skin, hair and scalp. What’s behind this trend and what do businesses in this sector need to consider?
There is just one month left to submit your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025.
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
New research highlights the synergistic power of grapefruit and rosemary extracts in shielding the skin from UV damage and accelerating recovery from sunburn.
Often referred to as the “king of carotenoids”, astaxanthin is touted as one of the most powerful antioxidants, with 6,000 times the potency of vitamin C and 100 times that of vitamin E.
Digestive microbiota is increasingly associated with a host of health issues—including skin diseases—and is even being linked to climate change. We delve into the latest research and innovation in this sector.
Our roundup of microbiome-based beauty and personal care innovation seen at In-Cosmetics Global this year...
With more beauty and personal care brands embracing holistic solutions like ingestible beauty-boosting ingredients, we took a closer look at the latest ingredient launches in the nutricosmetics space.
Korean health food and beauty products, particularly categories such as probiotics and oral care, are increasingly favoured by global consumers, according to Olive Young’s latest online sale results.
Australian firm Vincent has entered the US market with a range of skin care and a dietary supplement, amid growing demand for solutions that address beauty and wellness from the inside out.
South Korean derma skin care brand Cell Fusion C has hopped on the trend of K-beauty brands venturing into the dietary supplements space, particularly the beauty-from-within category, with its recent launch of “edible sun care” products.
A Singapore-based company specialising in pre-, pro-, and postbiotics supplement has added fermented food and mouthwash to its range, as it attempts to provide “complete protection” for the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s Vital Garden has released an edible retinol supplement to keep up with global beauty-from-within trends and boost the competitiveness of its health food business.
Beauty consumers are most likely to prioritise devices and treatments as skin solutions over supplements amid growing demand for immediate and visible outcomes.
Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of...
We reveal exclusive insights into the Asian skincare market with expert viewpoints from Melvita, Elizabeth Arden, StyleStory, and more, discussing the shifting landscape, emerging consumers, and strategies needed to stay ahead in this increasingly...
There's just one week left to enter the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.
Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...
South Korean nutricosmetics brand Vital Beautie, owned by K-beauty giant Amorepacific, has launched a retinol-based dietary supplement that claims to be safe even for people who are sensitive to the ingredient.
Beauty-from-within Interactive Broadcast
Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within category is seeing rising demand for products that address not only beauty concerns, but also those that provide multiple benefits spanning gut health and mental support, says a panel involving experts from Haleon,...
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
Our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast takes place this week, featuring exclusive insights from top brands and market experts.
India-based brand AVEIL is gearing up for expansion into South East Asia and Middle East, on the back of strong growth in the skin care and beauty-from-within supplement categories.
There is just one week to go until a raft of international experts share their insights at our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast.
Our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast takes place in just two weeks, and today we can reveal the full line-up of expert speakers.
Experts spanning major brands, consultancies, data providers and associations are preparing to share their exclusive insights on APAC's booming beauty-from-within category at a free interactive broadcast hosted by NutraIngredients-Asia and...
We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.
Chicnutrix capitalises on South Korean beauty manufacturing expertise to develop a skin care line that could meet consumer demand for holistic solutions.
Japan-based KINS plans to make Singapore its global headquarters as it ventures regionally while building its R&D capabilities and skin data to develop products targeting Asian consumers.
Trends and Innovation Opportunities Across the Life Stages
Delegate tickets are now on sale at a special earlybird rate for our Growth Asia Summit 2023, as we also announce a raft of new content themes and high profile keynote speakers from Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole.
Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.
‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.
Chennai-based nutraceutical and food firm Diabliss Consumer Products is developing another 10 herbal water supplements – on top of its five existing products – to tap the lucrative potential of the general wellness market in the country.
Two wild turmeric plants, the Curcuma aromatica and Curcuma comosa, could play a role in products tackling UVB-induced photoageing.
Chinese beauty consumers are zeroing in on the efficacy and functionality of luxury skin care products in the wake of repeated lockdowns and the threat of unemployment, says the CEO of Shiseido China.