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.
The trend of premiumisation in fragrance is moving towards the mass personal care segment and driving demand for more complex scents, says an Australian sandalwood supplier.
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”.
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.
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.
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Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.
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.
Whilst the fragrance category has continued to show dynamism and growth in the past year, the number of new concept launches has stagnated, with growth instead coming from existing lines extensions and flanker brands, says market trends firm Circana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The skinification of hair care marks a new dawn for the sector and heightened expectations from savvy Asian consumers will push innovation forward, according to exclusive insights from Kosé, Nuggela & Sulé, Verdure, and many more hair care players.
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.
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.
The strength of L’Oréal’s hair care business in 2022 came as a positive post-COVID surprise as consumers aspired to healthier, more diversified looks and shopped at the premium end of this category, its CEO says.
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.
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.
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.
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.
K-beauty brand Tolymoly’s efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities are yielding good results as sales from its online business, including its own e-commerce platform see growth.
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According to a new trend report, Japanese consumers are favouring old reliables that have stood the test of time over new buzzworthy brands and products.
Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.
South Korean multinational LG Household & Healthcare has reported a 7% decline in Singles’ Day sales this year, which it attributed to dampened consumer sentiment in China.
Turkey-based make-up brand Note Cosmetique is refreshing its attempt at expand in Asia Pacific and has its eyes on China, India, Indonesia, as colour cosmetics continues to show promising recovery post-pandemic.
Japanese beauty company Kosé Corporation says it is waiting for China’s economy to recover from the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policies before it moves forward with plans to expand Decorté’s retail footprint in the country.
The fragrance category has evolved to become an essential category for wellness as well as self-expression, according to exclusive insights from major players like Coty, along with a line-up of exciting niche labels.
Coty-owned skin care brand Lancaster saw sales on Hainan Island multiply by five year-on-year, boosting the beauty major’s confidence in building its skin care presence in China.
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis said China’s strict COVID-19 policies would have no impact on its plans to continue expanding POLA in China, noting that its luxury brand has a lot of potential with younger consumers and the second- and third-tier...
The beauty and personal care category must start upgrading and innovating formulas and products to empower consumers to take shorter, colder showers – drawing inspiration from hospitals, beer brands and more, says a senior futurologist.
Beauty titan Estée Lauder Companies is expecting a slow recovery in China’s crucial travel retail hotspot of Hainan and does not anticipate things to be “fully back to normal” by the next fiscal year, said its CFO.
A fragrance label from Singapore has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics to keep up with the post-pandemic premiumisation of the hand care category.
Thai beauty brand Mistine is aiming to grow its colour cosmetics category in China and has identified eye make-up and complexion products as its biggest opportunities.
![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)
![Premiumisation trend in fragrance is moving towards the mass personal care segment, says Aussie supplier. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/mass-fragrance-rise-in-demand-for-complexity-as-premiumisation-moves-to-mass-segment/16395335-1-eng-GB/Mass-fragrance-Rise-in-demand-for-complexity-as-premiumisation-moves-to-mass-segment.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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Joy has become a key word for beauty post-pandemic and many brands are succeeding in creating emotional connections via sensory innovations like texture, scent and packaging [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/04/13/beauty-post-pandemic-focusing-on-sensory-innovation-to-promote-joy-fun-and-creativity/16333288-1-eng-GB/Beauty-post-pandemic-focusing-on-sensory-innovation-to-promote-joy-fun-and-creativity.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)
![Fragrance brands are today focusing on line extensions and flanker brands versus organic new product concepts [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/04/06/fragrance-innovation-in-2022-slows-with-focus-on-premiumisation-formulation-changes-and-flankers-says-circana/16315660-1-eng-GB/Fragrance-innovation-in-2022-slows-with-focus-on-premiumisation-formulation-changes-and-flankers-says-Circana.jpg)
![Watsons is seeking to ease consumer concern over the hygiene of testers by piloting a ‘first of its kind’ makeup exchange programme. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/03/watsons-retailssure-concerns-of-makeup-tester-hygiene-still-heavy-among-singapore-s-beauty-consumers/16278661-3-eng-GB/Watsons-Retailssure-Concerns-of-makeup-tester-hygiene-still-heavy-among-Singapore-s-beauty-consumers.jpg)
![Olive Young’s March tourist sales in Myeongdong boosted by the return of Chinese travellers. [Olive Young]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/tourist-sales-increase-by-29-times-as-chinese-return-to-korea-s-myeongdong-district-olive-young/16278769-1-eng-GB/Tourist-sales-increase-by-29-times-as-Chinese-return-to-Korea-s-Myeongdong-district-Olive-Young.png)
![Yatsen Holdings is banking on the recovery of makeup in China to steer flagship brand Perfect Dairy back to growth. [Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/perfect-diary-bets-on-china-s-makeup-rebound-to-turn-around-recent-slump/16246219-1-eng-GB/Perfect-Diary-bets-on-China-s-makeup-rebound-to-turn-around-recent-slump.jpg)
![Coty is counting on China’s prestige fragrance boom to drive ambition to drive China growth. [Chloe Fragrances]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-aims-to-double-china-sales-to-over-600m-on-the-back-of-prestige-fragrance-potential/16228009-1-eng-GB/Coty-aims-to-double-China-sales-to-over-600m-on-the-back-of-prestige-fragrance-potential.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Group will discontinue Amplitude and ITRIM this year. [ITRIM]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-axes-amplitude-and-itrim-in-bid-to-improve-profitability/16228063-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-axes-Amplitude-and-ITRIM-in-bid-to-improve-profitability.jpg)
![Economic fears are not deterring Korean consumers from purchasing luxury niche fragrances. [Ex Nihilo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/luxury-niche-fragrances-buck-recession-trend-in-korea-shinsegae/16195561-1-eng-GB/Luxury-niche-fragrances-buck-recession-trend-in-Korea-Shinsegae.jpg)
![Coty is aiming to grow its skin care business in China on the back of premiumisation and ‘healthification’ trends. [Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-aims-to-ride-premiumisation-and-healthification-trends-to-grow-china-skin-care-business/16162244-1-eng-GB/Coty-aims-to-ride-premiumisation-and-healthification-trends-to-grow-China-skin-care-business.jpg)
![Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/21/shiseido-will-make-proactive-investments-for-revenue-growth-from-2023-ceo/16170182-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-will-make-proactive-investments-for-revenue-growth-from-2023-CEO.jpg)
![Consumers are increasingly invested in the health of their hair and are investing in the premium end of the market to achieve desired looks and outcomes [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/14/l-oreal-ceo-says-hair-care-is-booming-as-consumers-show-interest-in-premium-luxury-products/16169579-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-CEO-says-hair-care-is-booming-as-consumers-show-interest-in-premium-luxury-products.jpg)
![Hourglass Cosmetics has experienced a year-on-year growth of 109% in South Korea. [Hourglass Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hourglass-makeup-sales-grows-109-in-korea-after-mask-mandate-lifts/16155626-1-eng-GB/Hourglass-makeup-sales-grows-109-in-Korea-after-mask-mandate-lifts.jpg)
![Estée Lauder CEO says skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-china-skin-fragrance-luxury-hair-categories-set-to-lead-growth-in-reopening/16155770-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-China-Skin-fragrance-luxury-hair-categories-set-to-lead-growth-in-reopening.jpg)
![Improved consumer sentiment in HK helped improve sales. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/09/sa-sa-hk-s-sales-improve-with-consumer-sentiment-boost-ceo/16141286-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-HK-s-sales-improve-with-consumer-sentiment-boost-CEO.png)
![LG H&H sales suffer under Beijing’s zero-COIVD policy. [Su:m37]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-weighed-down-by-china-s-zero-covid-policy/16140944-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-weighed-down-by-China-s-zero-COVID-policy.jpg)
![’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occtiane-en-provence-sales-dip-attributed-to-covid-19-challenges-in-china-japan/16140692-1-eng-GB/L-Occtiane-en-Provence-sales-dip-attributed-to-COVID-19-challenges-in-China-Japan.jpg)
![Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment. [Essential The Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/06/essential-the-beauty-hair-treatment-scores-big-by-keeping-attuned-to-modern-hair-trends/16116089-1-eng-GB/Essential-The-Beauty-hair-treatment-scores-big-by-keeping-attuned-to-modern-hair-trends.png)
![Amorepacific records stellar revenue growth in North America and Europe as China and South Korea markets report declines. [Amorepacific]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-n.-america-and-europe-as-asia-slumps/16140746-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-N.-America-and-Europe-as-Asia-slumps.jpg)
![Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years”. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-asia-business-expected-to-grow-and-surpass-europe-within-couple-of-years-ceo/16080887-1-eng-GB/Teaology-Asia-business-expected-to-grow-and-surpass-Europe-within-couple-of-years-CEO.jpg)
![Tolymoly’s efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities are yielding good results. [Getty Image]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/tolymoly-s-digital-push-pays-off-with-accelerated-online-growth/16073087-1-eng-GB/Tolymoly-s-digital-push-pays-off-with-accelerated-online-growth.jpg)
![How the APAC beauty and personal care industry will be influenced by the lingering instability across the globle. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/beauty-trends-2023-how-the-volatility-of-2022-will-shape-the-beauty-industry-this-year/16062032-1-eng-GB/Beauty-trends-2023-How-the-volatility-of-2022-will-shape-the-beauty-industry-this-year.jpg)
![Our top 10 stories from the past year that highlight how the beauty sector is bouncing back from the pandemic. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/beauty-revival-top-10-stories-on-post-covid-beauty-and-consumer-trends/16042544-1-eng-GB/Beauty-revival-Top-10-stories-on-post-COVID-beauty-and-consumer-trends.jpg)
![Our round-up of the most popular stories on our social media channels this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/trending2022-cosmeticsdesign-asia-s-10-hottest-stories-on-social-media-this-year/16025369-1-eng-GB/Trending2022-CosmeticsDesign-Asia-s-10-hottest-stories-on-social-media-this-year.jpg)
![apanese consumers are favouring old reliables that have stood the test of time over new buzzworthy brands and products. [KATE]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/japan-s-beauty-consumers-seeking-out-assurance-over-the-hype-surrounding-new-launches-cosme-data/16014443-1-eng-GB/Japan-s-beauty-consumers-seeking-out-assurance-over-the-hype-surrounding-new-launches-cosme-data.png)
![Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing indie brands like Shakeup Cosmetics. [Shakeup Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/indie-beauty-brands-weighed-down-by-increasing-costs-and-logistical-issues/15954104-1-eng-GB/Indie-beauty-brands-weighed-down-by-increasing-costs-and-logistical-issues.jpg)
![LG Household & Healthcare has reported a 7% decline in Singles’ Day sales this year. [History of Whoo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-sees-singles-day-sales-dip-amid-difficult-environment-in-china/16003496-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-sees-Singles-Day-sales-dip-amid-difficult-environment-in-China.jpg)
![Note Cosmetique is refreshing its attempt at expand in Asia Pacific. [Note Cosmetique]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/note-cosmetique-eyes-china-india-and-indonesia-as-part-of-apac-expansion/15976427-1-eng-GB/Note-Cosmetique-eyes-China-India-and-Indonesia-as-part-of-APAC-expansion.jpg)
![Kosé Corporation waiting for China’s economy before it moves forward with plans to expand Decorté’s retail footprint. [Decorté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-crop-held-back-expansion-plans-in-china-amidst-zero-covid-disruptions/15985841-1-eng-GB/Kose-Crop-held-back-expansion-plans-in-China-amidst-zero-COVID-disruptions.jpg)
![Lancaster saw sales on Hainan Island multiply by five year-on-year. [Coty / Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-s-lancaster-sales-grew-five-times-year-on-year-in-hainan/15940370-1-eng-GB/Coty-s-Lancaster-sales-grew-five-times-year-on-year-in-Hainan.jpg)
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