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.
L’Occitane International has reported that Asia Pacific grew by 1.9% at constant rates in the first half (H1), led by Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia, helping to offset the second consecutive quarter of double-digit declines for China.
Sa Sa Malaysia has recovered to 77.4% of pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the positive impact of the relaxation of pandemic measures that came into effect across the country in April.
The double whammy of lockdowns hitting offline sales in China and tighter government regulations on e-commerce influencers stifling online sales are continuing to hit the beauty trade in the country, according to Korean powerhouse LG H&H.
Indian consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is seeing the colour cosmetics category steadily recovering to 2019 pre-pandemic levels as India loosens COVID-19 restrictions.
A team of Japanese dermatologists believe COVID-19-related hair loss is likely due to the overproduction of cytokine that is typically associated with the disease.
A Singapore-based deep-tech start-up has developed a unique material that could pique the interest of the beauty sector because of its ability to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing.
The concern over long COVID and its impact on skin health will drive consumer demand for safety, thereby pushing more cosmetic companies to develop products in accordance with the ISO natural origin index, according to a new review.
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Getting your skin analysed from static selfies is set to become a thing of the past as beauty tech firms move to develop new technology to analyse skin and even hair with videos taken with your smartphone.
Luxury French skin care brand Biologique Recherche believes the Thai market is ready for its haute couture personalised skin care services and will use it as a springboard to further expand in South East Asia.
Temporary retail spaces offer beauty brands opportunity to build hype and drive community post-pandemic – both key in an increasingly competitive UK market, says Mintel.
Australian skin care brand Enbacci’s international expansion plans will focus on building offline channels that can deliver a luxury experience for consumers.
Customised cosmetics innovation will be a significant driver of the South Korean beauty market and will provide it “unique” competitive edge, according to a new review.
Shiseido-owned beauty brand Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients that it claims can counter signs of ageing for women over 50.
The rise of self-care and the body positive movement are boosting interest in the body care category, but there is still a need for more research, ingredients, and even devices to drive future growth.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido is set to debut three new innovations in the second half of this year as a response to the recent changes in consumer behaviours.
Shaved heads, no eyebrows and messy makeup are some of the latest visuals popping up in beauty as Generation Z emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic looking to flip the lid on dated, traditional narratives.
Chinese cosmetics company Yatsen Holdings will close more underperforming Perfect Diary brick-and-mortar stores considering the worsening retail environment in China.
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.
The Estée Lauder Companies has put in place a six-month plan to recover the market share it has lost in China due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions that occurred in the first half of 2022.
German personal care major Beiersdorf has plans to expand La Prairie’s offline presence in China with 10 more touchpoints as the brand rebounds strongly in the pandemic-plagued market.
The CEO of Japanese consumer goods company Kao Corporation has underlined the immediate need to revitalise its declining hair care business amid stiff competition in the mass market sector.
South Korean retailer Olive Young data has revealed that facial guasha sales have increased over six times in the first half of the year, signalling the growing importance of self-care among beauty consumers.
Retailer A.S. Watson has cautioned that consumer sentiment in China will take time to fully recover, despite an uptick in footfall following a turbulent few months due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Nothing beats the brick-and-mortar consumer experience when choosing new colour cosmetics despite advances in AI technology, claims the founder of Malaysia’s NITA Cosmetics.
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![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)
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![China’s strict COVID-19 policies would have no impact on POLA's plans to continue expanding in China[Pola Orbis / POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-will-proceed-with-pola-china-expansion-despite-strict-covid-19-policies/15925496-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-will-proceed-with-POLA-China-expansion-despite-strict-COVID-19-policies.jpg)
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![Scent Journer has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/scent-journer-develops-prebiotic-hand-sanitisers-to-keep-up-with-post-covid-premiumisation/15912644-1-eng-GB/Scent-Journer-develops-prebiotic-hand-sanitisers-to-keep-up-with-post-COVID-premiumisation.jpg)
![Mistine is aiming to grow its colour cosmetics category in China. [Mistine]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mistine-china-banking-on-eye-and-complexion-make-up-to-grow-colour-cosmetics-category/15889346-1-eng-GB/Mistine-China-banking-on-eye-and-complexion-make-up-to-grow-colour-cosmetics-category.jpg)
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![HUL is seeing the colour cosmetics category steadily recovering to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. {[HUL / Lakmé]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hul-reports-make-up-performance-almost-back-up-to-pre-pandemic-levels/15880601-1-eng-GB/HUL-reports-make-up-performance-almost-back-up-to-pre-pandemic-levels.jpg)
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![Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients. [Shiseido / Prior]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-s-prior-to-launch-eye-shadows-with-skin-ageing-care-benefits/15749433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-Prior-to-launch-eye-shadows-with-skin-ageing-care-benefits.jpg)
![Coty has reported double-digit growth globally for its skin care brand Lancaster thanks to its successful expansion in China. [Coty / Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lancaster-sees-double-digit-growth-on-the-back-of-china-expansion/15726270-1-eng-GB/Lancaster-sees-double-digit-growth-on-the-back-of-China-expansion.jpg)
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![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. [Shiseido / Clé de Peau Beauté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/china-luxury-skin-care-trends-consumers-refocusing-on-essentiality-and-real-value-shiseido/15707490-1-eng-GB/China-luxury-skin-care-trends-Consumers-refocusing-on-essentiality-and-real-value-Shiseido.jpg)
![Estée Lauder aims to recover the market share it has lost in China due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-outlines-six-month-strategy-to-recoup-market-share-loss-in-china/15704091-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-outlines-six-month-strategy-to-recoup-market-share-loss-in-China.jpg)
![Beiersdorf has plans to expand La Prairie’s offline presence in China with 10 more touchpoints. [Beiersdorf / La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-china-to-open-10-more-doors-by-end-of-2022/15677091-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-China-to-open-10-more-doors-by-end-of-2022.jpg)
![Kao has underlined the immediate need to revitalise its declining hair care business. [Kao Corp / Essentials]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/kao-ceo-highlights-need-for-dramatic-change-to-invigorate-hair-care-business/15682179-1-eng-GB/Kao-CEO-highlights-need-for-dramatic-change-to-invigorate-hair-care-business.jpg)
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