Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation is prioritising investments in digital technology as part of its plans to radically reform its cosmetics unit which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philips Electronics has seen a boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 and believes this will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn, with expert insights from SUGAR Cosmetics and Asian Consumer Intelligence.
Luxury hotel and resort group Aman has shifted focus to further develop its fragrance, skin care and dietary supplement range amid prolonged travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
Japanese cosmetics maker Pola Orbis Holdings is doubling down on travel retail to gain share in the Chinese market, which believes is crucial to future growth.
Singapore-based sensitive skin brand Two Halves is ready to shake off the COVID-19 impact with new products and a renewed focus on building brand awareness and online distribution in the new year.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands like SHISEIDO and ELIXIR as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty.
Singapore-based skin care brand RE:ERTH has launched a hand treatment using its Lamellar technology to retaining moisture in hands for longer periods of time.
Procter & Gamble-owned skin care brand SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives to deepen its bond with consumers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Korea-based beauty brand Femmue is aiming to reinforce its position in Korea, Japan, the US and UK to maintain 2020’s momentum where it saw sales grow by two and a half times.
Total wellness is now integral to beauty routines and COVID-19 has driven many consumers to prioritise more ethical brands, add in rising expectations around digital experiences and product quality and 2021 has plenty of important movements to watch,...
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 18.6% decrease in net sales and an 86.9% loss in operating profits for the full year of 2020.
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson has identified a set of trends that it believes will influence the future of the retail industry and its business.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has shed light on how it is striving to bridge the divide between offline and online retail to help smooth the consumers’ shopping journey.
Consumers worldwide are increasingly focused on the space they call home during the COVID-19 crisis, as professional and personal lines blur with work-from-home models. And this has created an important shift in how consumers integrate beauty into their...
Malaysian make-up brand Nita Cosmetics plans to launch two new products every month this year as a sign of its confidence in the recovering make-up category.
Reviews on cosmetics portal @cosme have revealed several new make-up needs and concerns that have emerged in Japan during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and suggests how beauty brands can adapt to these trends.
Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido Company has announced the decision to sell its low-cost personal care business to CVC Capital Partners in a deal worth 160 billion yen ($1.5bn) in order to focus on its more high-end cosmetic brands.
Bulgarian online retailer Undone Store has added South Korean skin care brand Boutijour into its portfolio in January 2021 as it looks to double the number of brands on the store by the end of this year.
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson is aiming to set a new standard for fast deliveries to fulfil the increasingly demanding needs of SEA beauty consumers.
A Singapore-based aesthetics firm has developed an 100% plant-based anti-bacterial facial mist that it claims can prevent maskne while hydrating and soothing the skin.
South East Asian e-commerce firm Shopee is eyeing a golden opportunity to tap into previously hard-to-reach demographics, opening up new opportunities for beauty brands on the online platform.
Singapore-based Fawn & Co is expecting interest in personalisation and sustainability to drive the growth of its beauty education and retail businesses in 2021.
Taiwan-based beauty tech firm Perfect Corp is aiming to develop AI- and AR-powered technology for skin care analysis and live commerce applications following its latest round of funding.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we dive into the hand care category with B&B Labs and Corum to discuss how COVID-19 has influenced the category and its chances of continuing to thrive post-pandemic
Chinese on-demand retail and delivery firm Dada Group is working to expand its beauty category in 2021 to keep up with consumer need for quick and speedy delivery services.
New Zealand-based oral care brand ukiwi is setting its sights on South East Asia, which it believes holds the most untapped potential for ‘new and innovative’ players.
South East Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has recently expanded into beauty with the addition of cult skin care Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19.
Kao Corporation aiming to develop lactic acid-based hand care products with long-lasting antimicrobial properties based on latest research into the hand barrier.
A Singapore based beauty firm is aiming to expand internationally by tapping into the pandemic-driven interest in deep cleansing products like its colour-changing cleansing and hydrating cream
Singapore natural and organic beauty brand Basic Theory is looking to launch a raft of new products and expand into new Asian markets to maintain 2020’s momentum where it saw a 30% surge in sales.
Special edition: Holistic Health & Wellness – Formulating for Wellbeing and Anti-Ageing
Post-pandemic consumers are concerned about health, immunity and wider wellness which will translate into an uptick in beauty products that offer mindful and relaxing rituals to bookend days, says the director of beauty at WGSN.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the Asia Pacific region, which it believes holds huge potential particularly in South East Asia and India.
Luxury cosmetic and fragrance markets in the UK, France and Germany have all shown signs of recovery thanks to growth in e-commerce, particularly in prestige perfumes and skin care, finds The NPD Group.
As we move into the new year, CosmeticsDesign-Asia sits down with industry leaders and upcoming players about five trends that are going to have a major impact on the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care industry in 2021.
Vietnam, India and China’s lower-tier cities are poised for concerted cosmetics and personal care sector growth in 2021, according to our exclusive expert analysis from industry insiders.
Spanish luxury beauty and perfume major Puig has carved its business into three divisions, creating a new Derma unit as part of plans to re-spark growth following a tough 2020 disrupted by COVID-19.
Beauty trends in Japan are shifting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, with accelerated interest in skin care and skin microbiome especially, according to the annual @cosme Best Cosmetics Awards.
UK parents are increasingly interested in clean beauty and concerned about ingredient safety in baby and toddler skin care products, creating opportunities to premiumize the category despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, says Mintel.
Urgent action is needed to lower a global temperature rise in excess of 3°C by the end of this century, and United Nation leaders say COVID-19 recovery packages could offer a beacon of hope.
Amorepacific has illustrated how wearing a protective face mask can adversely affect the skin – in what is believed to be a first-of-a-kind study on non-healthcare workers.
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation that has arisen in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Singapore-based beauty brand Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to the consumer needs and concerns brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
MyGlamm has unveiled a 3,000sqft experiential flagship store in Mumbai to further the company’s growth ambitions in India’s fast recovering beauty market.
![Kao Corporation is prioritising investments in digital technology as part of its plans to radically reform its cosmetics unit [Curél / Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-must-make-bold-upfront-investments-in-digital-to-secure-growth-of-cosmetics-division-ceo/12174208-1-eng-GB/Kao-must-make-bold-upfront-investments-in-digital-to-secure-growth-of-cosmetics-division-CEO.jpg)
![Philips Electronics hopes boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific. [Philips Electronics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/philips-expects-boom-in-at-home-ipl-hair-removal-systems-in-2020-to-lead-to-higher-penetration-in-apac/12138419-1-eng-GB/Philips-expects-boom-in-at-home-IPL-hair-removal-systems-in-2020-to-lead-to-higher-penetration-in-APAC.jpg)
![L’Oréal continues to see more growth potential in China, especially in its skin care and hair care categories. [L’Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/22/no-limit-to-the-growth-potential-of-china-l-oreal-s-next-ceo-eyes-major-opportunities-for-skin-care-and-hair-care/12207471-1-eng-GB/No-limit-to-the-growth-potential-of-China-L-Oreal-s-next-CEO-eyes-major-opportunities-for-skin-care-and-hair-care.png)
![We discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/19/watch-colour-revival-what-can-we-expect-from-make-up-recovery-post-pandemic/12204170-1-eng-GB/WATCH-Colour-revival-What-can-we-expect-from-make-up-recovery-post-pandemic.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Holdings believes travel retail is crucial to its future growth. [Pola Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-aims-to-gain-foothold-in-china-travel-retail-to-further-overall-growth/12167811-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-aims-to-gain-foothold-in-China-travel-retail-to-further-overall-growth.jpg)
![Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/16/shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-covid-19-slump/12182881-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-COVID-19-slump.png)
![RE:ERTH has launched a hand treatment using its Lamellar technology to retaining moisture in hands. [RE:ERTH]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/re-erth-launches-hand-treatment-powered-by-lamellar-tech-for-long-lasting-moisturisation/12144147-1-eng-GB/RE-ERTH-launches-hand-treatment-powered-by-Lamellar-tech-for-long-lasting-moisturisation.jpg)
![SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives. [P&G / SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/sk-ii-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce/12161195-1-eng-GB/SK-II-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce.png)
![Femmue is aiming to reinforce its position in Korea, Japan, the US and UK to maintain 2020’s growth momentum. [Femmue]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/korea-based-femmue-narrows-focus-on-core-markets-to-drive-growth-after-more-than-doubling-sales-in-2020/12127015-1-eng-GB/Korea-based-Femmue-narrows-focus-on-core-markets-to-drive-growth-after-more-than-doubling-sales-in-2020.png)
![Shiseido saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-reports-net-sales-declines-in-q4-and-2020-against-tough-covid-19-conditions/12178099-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-reports-net-sales-declines-in-Q4-and-2020-against-tough-COVID-19-conditions.jpg)
![A.S. Watson has identified a set of trends that it believes will influence the future of the retail industry and its business. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/a.s-watson-highlights-the-five-trends-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-its-retail-business/12167860-1-eng-GB/A.S-Watson-highlights-the-five-trends-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-its-retail-business.jpg)
![P&G shares how it is striving to bridge the divide between offline and online retail. [P&G / Olay]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/08/how-p-g-is-trying-to-close-the-physical-and-e-commerce-shopping-divide/12149175-1-eng-GB/How-P-G-is-trying-to-close-the-physical-and-e-commerce-shopping-divide.jpg)
![Nita Cosmetics plans to launch two new products every month this year. [Nita Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/malaysia-s-nita-cosmetics-ramps-up-npd-to-catch-return-of-make-up-demand/12144242-1-eng-GB/Malaysia-s-Nita-Cosmetics-ramps-up-NPD-to-catch-return-of-make-up-demand.png)
![Data from @cosme suggests how beauty brands can adapt to new make-up trends. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/cosme-data-suggests-japanese-consumers-have-developed-new-make-up-needs-and-preferences/12161052-1-eng-GB/cosme-data-suggests-Japanese-consumers-have-developed-new-make-up-needs-and-preferences.jpg)
![Shiseido has announced the decision to sell its low-cost personal care business for $1.5bn. [Shiseido/Senka]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/shiseido-sells-off-personal-care-division-for-1.5bn-to-focus-on-high-end-skin-care/12160915-2-eng-GB/Shiseido-sells-off-personal-care-division-for-1.5bn-to-focus-on-high-end-skin-care.jpg)
![ndota Spa is stepping up its presence in China by launching its flagship stall on Tmall Global. [endota]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/endota-to-reinforce-presence-in-china-with-launch-of-tmall-global-flagship-store-in-early-2021/12069180-1-eng-GB/endota-to-reinforce-presence-in-China-with-launch-of-Tmall-Global-flagship-store-in-early-2021.jpg)
![.S. Watson is aiming to set a new standard for fast deliveries to fulfil the increasingly demanding needs of SEA beauty consumers. [ASW]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/02/a.s.-watson-says-speedy-service-key-to-fulfilling-needs-of-sea-beauty-consumers/12138370-1-eng-GB/A.S.-Watson-says-speedy-service-key-to-fulfilling-needs-of-SEA-beauty-consumers.jpg)
![ONLY Group develops 100% plant-based anti-bacterial facial mist. [ONLY Group]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/only-group-develops-anti-bacterial-facial-mist-to-keep-maskne-at-bay/12101199-1-eng-GB/ONLY-Group-develops-anti-bacterial-facial-mist-to-keep-maskne-at-bay.jpg)
![Shopee is eyeing a golden opportunity to tap into previously hard-to-reach demographics, opening up new opportunities for beauty brands on the online platform. [Shopee]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/01/shopee-details-how-beauty-brands-could-benefit-from-expansion-drive/12138213-5-eng-GB/Shopee-details-how-beauty-brands-could-benefit-from-expansion-drive.png)
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![awn & Co is expecting interest in personalisation and sustainability to drive business growth in 2021. [Fawn & co.]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/fawn-co-expects-diverse-business-to-thrive-on-the-back-of-bespoke-circular-beauty-trends/12093835-1-eng-GB/Fawn-Co-expects-diverse-business-to-thrive-on-the-back-of-bespoke-circular-beauty-trends.jpg)
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![Kao aiming to develop lactic acid-based hand care products with long-lasting antimicrobial properties. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/kao-looking-into-development-of-lactic-acid-based-anti-bacterial-hand-care-based-on-latest-research/12074272-1-eng-GB/Kao-looking-into-development-of-lactic-acid-based-anti-bacterial-hand-care-based-on-latest-research.jpg)
![Brand aiming to expand internationally by tapping into the pandemic-driven interest in deep cleansing products. [Yasai Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/01/13/deep-clean-singapore-start-up-targets-sea-australia-and-us-expansion-on-the-back-of-interest-in-deep-cleansing/12058264-1-eng-GB/Deep-clean-Singapore-start-up-targets-SEA-Australia-and-US-expansion-on-the-back-of-interest-in-deep-cleansing.jpg)
![Basic Theory is looking to launch a raft of new products and expand into new Asian markets. [Basic Theory]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/basic-theory-looks-towards-business-expansion-after-covid-19-drives-sales-up-by-over-30-in-2020/12069316-1-eng-GB/Basic-Theory-looks-towards-business-expansion-after-COVID-19-drives-sales-up-by-over-30-in-2020.png)
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![Five trends that are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia Pacific in 2021. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/revealed-five-key-beauty-and-personal-care-trends-set-to-shape-the-industry-in-2021/11963735-1-eng-GB/Revealed-Five-key-beauty-and-personal-care-trends-set-to-shape-the-industry-in-2021.jpg)
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![Amorepacific has illustrated how wearing a protective face mask can adversely affect the skin [Amorepacific]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/amorepacific-research-demonstrates-how-skin-is-affected-by-long-term-use-of-protective-face-masks/11993111-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-research-demonstrates-how-skin-is-affected-by-long-term-use-of-protective-face-masks.jpg)
![B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation. [B&B Labs]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/care-and-protect-b-b-labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs/11988447-1-eng-GB/Care-and-protect-B-B-Labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs.jpg)
![Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to current COVID-19 climate. [Ange Gardien]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ange-gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic/11981000-1-eng-GB/Ange-Gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic.jpg)
![MyGlamm has unveiled a 3,000sqft experiential flagship store in Mumbai. [MyGlamm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2020/11/30/myglamm-goes-all-out-for-growth-by-launching-india-s-largest-experience-driven-beauty-store/11963541-1-eng-GB/MyGlamm-goes-all-out-for-growth-by-launching-India-s-largest-experience-driven-beauty-store.jpg)
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