A recently published report on Sustainable Beauty revealed that sustainable beauty products are 'top of mind for beauty consumers' and that the growing demand for these products' will continue to be relevant in the future.'
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An Australia-based fragrance house specialising in luxury vegan and cruelty-free perfumes is setting its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora.
India-based cosmetics brand Botnal is making its debut in brick-and-mortar stores via a partnership with a local pharmacy retail chain, following the recent launch of its functional skin care range.
NATRUE’s Director General shared more on the latest trends and innovation in natural cosmetics, as well as the challenges this sector is facing right now.
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.
Hong Kong-based skin care brand TiN5 is tapping into stem cell tech to address common skin issues faced by consumers living in humid and polluted climates.
French pharmacy brand Caudalie’s new non-aerosol spray format seeks to satisfy the South East Asian consumers' demand for new, innovative sun care formats, says the brand’s co-founder.
We spoke to Anne Charpentier, CEO of French preclinical and clinical testing database company Skinobs, about the current challenges and the future of sun care testing.
The founder of a microbiome-centric skin care brand hopes to use its repositioned acne care treatments to educate consumers about the skin microbiome, which she fears has become ‘watered-down and meaningless.’
The cosmetics sector is responding to escalating consumer demand for effective natural ingredients by taking a nature-inspired approach to developing innovative cosmetic solutions.
Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) has attempted to assure the cosmetics industry that it is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin.
The European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading marketing and provide clearer product information.
Hourglass Cosmetics is extending the shade range of its best-selling Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm in South Korea as it experiences “explosive” sales response.
We spoke to the three Aboriginal female entrepreneurs about creating their own First Nations beauty brands that use native ingredients and incorporate traditional elements of their culture.
Positioning waterless products as self-care choice can potentially play a transformative role in accelerating the adoption of such products, says one consumer expert.
Waterless beauty brand MONO Skincare is making inroads into Japan after inking a distribution deal, while its expansion in Europe is supported by investors as well as a partnership with Sephora.
To celebrate Organic September, we spoke to Director General for NATRUE and new co-chair of the Sustainability Beauty Coalition, Dr Mark Smith, about what’s on the agenda, trends in upcycling and sustainable packaging.
Demand for more natural sun care formulations in Asia is growing, claims US firm Carbonwave, which is hoping to find success with its upcycled seaweed-based emulsifier.
Australian skin care brand E.S.K says that the market is rife with products with false or unsubstantiated claims and unbefitting prices, which capitalise on people’s insecurities about their skin.
Aveda believes that the interest in prestige beauty, green chemistry, and vegan products in Vietnam will stand it in good stead in the rapidly emerging South East Asian market.
BioPowder is targeting Asia’s fast-growing natural beauty market where it believes upcycled plant-based powders can help eliminate ‘invisible microplastics’ across multiple categories.
French beauty brand Caudalie is set to launch a new spot acne treatment in South East Asia, which it hopes will introduce the brand to a newer and younger audience.
The rise of ‘dupes’ has been claimed to be at the expense of the creative efforts of perfumers and risks ‘dumbing down’ the category, with the relentless advancement of technology like artificial intelligence (AI) likely to exacerbate the situation.
Aussie skin care brand Plendi adopts a single-product strategy to navigate the challenges of cosmetics start-ups in the local market, including competition with big players and cost concerns.
A Swiss brand based on five decades of research on immunology and ribonucleic acid (RNA) is aiming to expand in Asia, where it hopes to gain ground among consumers that now have a heightened sense of the role skin plays in immunity.
Gold nanoparticles extracted using unripe banana extract show biofilm inhibition, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-tyrosinase activities, among other cosmetic benefits.
A luxury Ayurvedic beauty brand founded by the former chairman of Himalaya Wellness has developed a hero blend of seven oils that it claims is 10 times lighter than facial oils found on the market.
Voir Haircare has partnered with India’s online beauty marketplace Cossouq to benefit from growing demand for scalp care and multipurpose haircare products among Indian consumers.
Sensitive skin brand Snow Fox is working to expand its hair care offerings to meet the need in the market for earth-friendly products that are suitable for sensitive scalps.
South Korean health and beauty retailer Olive Young is expecting its clean beauty brands to rake in $200m in sales this year as demand for clean products remains voracious among consumers.
Plastic Action Platform Oceanworks offers manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care product industries the opportunity to improve sustainability practices through reclaimed and recycled materials sourcing, its IMPAC+ plastic offsetting...
Korean skin care brand Melixir has embarked on a vigorous expansion campaign across Asia via Sephora, while also working on its sustainability initiatives and new products targeting the skin microbiome.
The concept of upcycled ingredients has yet to be fully appreciated in some parts of Asia, particularly in South East Asian countries like Thailand, where consumers tend to link it with lower prices and quality, says one supplier.
Sustainable programs and initiatives have become the cosmetics and personal beauty care product industry standard – but what are some of the most economically viable ways to implement these practices to best meet consumer demand? Our upcoming CosmeticsDesign...
Australia’s Biologi debuted its range of bio cellulose sheet masks for targeted skin care concerns as it seeks to shift such products from ‘nice-to-have’ to ‘must-have’.
![Sol de Janeiro is setting its sights on Asia Pacific’s thriving travel retail space to capture millennial and Gen Z travellers. [Sol de Janeiro]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sol-de-janeiro-targets-millennial-gen-z-travellers-with-apac-travel-retail-debut/16897755-1-eng-GB/Sol-de-Janeiro-targets-millennial-Gen-Z-travellers-with-APAC-travel-retail-debut.jpg)
![Emma Lewisham has developed what it claims to be the world-first acne serum with a live probiotic derived from human skin. [Emma Lewisham]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/11/15/emma-lewisham-utilises-live-skin-probiotic-to-develop-acne-serum-without-compromises/16876899-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-utilises-live-skin-probiotic-to-develop-acne-serum-without-compromises.jpg)
![Aussie fragrance label sets its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora Australian and New Zealand. [Recreation Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/recreation-fragrance-founder-aims-to-bring-clean-luxury-perfumes-to-asia/16888221-1-eng-GB/Recreation-fragrance-founder-aims-to-bring-clean-luxury-perfumes-to-Asia.jpg)
![Caudalie’s new non-aerosol spray format seeks to satisfy SEA demand for new, innovative sun care formats. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/caudalie-aims-to-meet-sun-care-need-for-new-modern-textures-with-non-aerosol-spray-in-sea/16792457-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-aims-to-meet-sun-care-need-for-new-modern-textures-with-non-aerosol-spray-in-SEA.jpg)
![The founder of a microbiome-centric skin care brand believes the overuse of the term ‘microbiome-friendly’ has adversely affected her brand. [Sage & Ylang]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/03/sage-ylang-s-relaunched-acne-care-range-offers-an-opportunity-for-microbiome-education/16770008-4-eng-GB/Sage-Ylang-s-relaunched-acne-care-range-offers-an-opportunity-for-microbiome-education.png)
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![ATTIA is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/tea-tree-oil-regulation-challenge-against-reprotoxin-classification-is-under-control-attia-president/16769894-1-eng-GB/Tea-tree-oil-regulation-Challenge-against-reprotoxin-classification-is-under-control-ATTIA-President.jpg)
![Hourglass Cosmetics is extending the shade range of its best-selling Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm in South Korea after an “explosive” sales response. [Hourglass]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/13/hourglass-expands-tiktok-favourite-lip-range-in-korea-as-it-rides-vegan-wave/16704902-1-eng-GB/Hourglass-expands-Tiktok-favourite-lip-range-in-Korea-as-it-rides-vegan-wave.jpg)
![Positioning waterless products as self-care choice can potentially play a transformative role in accelerating the adoption of such products. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/waterless-beauty-emphasising-pleasure-enjoyment-key-to-encouraging-adoption/16691528-1-eng-GB/Waterless-beauty-Emphasising-pleasure-enjoyment-key-to-encouraging-adoption.jpg)
![Estée Lauder has recorded a growth of 50% in India over the past year thanks to the success of The Ordinary launch. [The Ordinary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-sees-india-sales-soar-50-on-the-back-of-the-ordinary/16683713-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-sees-India-sales-soar-50-on-the-back-of-The-Ordinary.jpg)
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![E.S.K is set on developing products that are supported by science, rather than following trends, fads or even demands. [E.S.K]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/aussie-skin-care-brand-calls-out-dubious-claims-and-inflated-prices-preying-on-consumers-insecurities/16661513-1-eng-GB/Aussie-skin-care-brand-calls-out-dubious-claims-and-inflated-prices-preying-on-consumers-insecurities.jpg)
![Aveda believes that the interest in prestige beauty, green chemistry and vegan products in Vietnam will stand it in good stead in the rapidly emerging South East Asian market. [LUXASIA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/08/29/aveda-anticipates-unlimited-potential-and-growth-in-vietnam/16691750-4-eng-GB/Aveda-anticipates-unlimited-potential-and-growth-in-Vietnam.jpg)
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![BioPowder is targeting Asia’s fast-growing natural beauty market where it believes upcycled plant-based powders can help eliminate ‘invisible microplastics’ across multiple categories. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/08/15/biopowder-targets-asia-s-natural-beauty-space-with-upcycled-plant-based-powders/16628268-1-eng-GB/BioPowder-targets-Asia-s-natural-beauty-space-with-upcycled-plant-based-powders.jpg)
![Grown Alchemist is set to make its South East Asian debut in September. [Grown Alchemist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/grown-alchemist-furthers-asia-expansion-with-sephora-sea-launch/16611420-1-eng-GB/Grown-Alchemist-furthers-Asia-expansion-with-Sephora-SEA-launch.jpg)
![Florihana is pushing to expand in South Korea to tap into the consumer demand for natural fragrances. [Florihana]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/07/17/florihana-targets-korea-on-the-back-of-increasing-demand-for-naturals-in-skin-care-fragrance/16578957-1-eng-GB/Florihana-targets-Korea-on-the-back-of-increasing-demand-for-naturals-in-skin-care-fragrance.jpg)
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![Verdilab is based on five decades of immunology research. [Verdilab]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/07/05/immunology-skin-care-verdilab-targets-asia-expansion-on-the-back-of-skin-immunity-awareness/16495040-1-eng-GB/Immunology-skin-care-Verdilab-targets-Asia-expansion-on-the-back-of-skin-immunity-awareness.jpg)
![Researchers develop green method to extract gold nanoparticles with unripe banana extract. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/gold-nanoparticles-biosynthesised-with-banana-extract-show-cosmetic-benefits/16511597-1-eng-GB/Gold-nanoparticles-biosynthesised-with-banana-extract-show-cosmetic-benefits.jpg)
![Almora Botanicals has developed a blend that claims to be 10 times lighter than facial oils found on the market. [Almora Botanicals]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/almora-botanicals-proprietary-blend-claims-to-be-10-times-lighter-than-conventional-face-oil/16498898-1-eng-GB/Almora-Botanicals-proprietary-blend-claims-to-be-10-times-lighter-than-conventional-face-oil.jpg)
![Snow Fox is working to expand its hair care offerings. [Snow Fox Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/06/20/australian-taiwan-brand-snow-fox-aims-to-fill-the-gap-for-green-sensitive-scalp-care/16458263-3-eng-GB/Australian-Taiwan-brand-Snow-Fox-aims-to-fill-the-gap-for-green-sensitive-scalp-care.jpg)
![Olive Young is expecting its clean beauty brands to rake in $200m in sales this year. [Aromatica]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/olive-young-expects-clean-beauty-portfolio-to-achieve-200m-in-sales-this-year/16458155-1-eng-GB/Olive-Young-expects-clean-beauty-portfolio-to-achieve-200m-in-sales-this-year.jpg)
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![The recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Recreation]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/08/what-s-trending-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/16996992-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Piuma Care is seeking opportunities to redefine the oral care landscape by combining science and design with its active bristle technology. [Piuma Care]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/07/italian-brand-with-active-bristle-tech-aims-to-change-perception-of-oral-care-in-asia/16959132-3-eng-GB/Italian-brand-with-active-bristle-tech-aims-to-change-perception-of-oral-care-in-Asia.jpg)
![DSM-Firmenich believes its latest merger holds the potential to cultivate more impactful and emotionally resonant solutions for consumers in the cosmetic industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/06/dsm-firmenich-on-advancing-wellness-solutions-through-collaborative-breakthroughs/16992135-1-eng-GB/DSM-Firmenich-on-advancing-wellness-solutions-through-collaborative-breakthroughs.jpg)
![Moira Beauty is looking to extend its presence in Asia to meet the makeup demands of Asia’s Gen Z beauty consumers. [Moira Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/06/fun-and-experiential-asia-s-gen-z-represents-major-makeup-growth-opportunity-moira-beauty/16992243-1-eng-GB/Fun-and-experiential-Asia-s-Gen-Z-represents-major-makeup-growth-opportunity-Moira-Beauty.png)
![Check out this round-up of our biggest stories on skin care this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/06/skin-deep-dive-top-10-stories-on-skin-care-innovation-and-developments-in-apac/16981041-1-eng-GB/Skin-deep-dive-Top-10-stories-on-skin-care-innovation-and-developments-in-APAC.jpg)
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