Clean & Ethical Beauty

Anti-ageing innovations special edition

Gentle defiance: Clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi takes ‘pro-ageing’ approach with latest serum launch

14-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi is taking a pro-ageing approach with its latest serum which harnesses the power of phytonutrients to enhance the appearance of youthful skin rather than erase away wrinkles and lines.

‘Reverse recycling’: Korea actions new scheme to aid goal of recycling 10% of cosmetic packaging by 2025

13-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Korea Cosmetic Association (KCA) and Korea Packaging Recycling Cooperative (KPRC) have announced a new recycling program for companies to achieve goal of recycling 10% of cosmetic packaging by 2025.

Year of growth: Basic Theory looks towards business expansion after COVID-19 drives sales up by over 30% in 2020

13-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Pandemic-driven: COVID-19 creates resilient beauty trend and accelerate clean beauty movement in APAC - DSM

11-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Resilient beauty is a new trend set to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ingredient manufacturer DSM.

Expert approach: A DrBrand exploring North America and Europe markets with doctor-led skin care range

04-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore skin care firm A DrBrand is looking to enter North America in 2021, and hoping to expand its presence in Europe, with its doctor-led products.

Eco expectations: Younger consumers driving China’s domestic beauty brands to tap into eco-packaging trend

21-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Demand for eco-friendly packaging steadily is increasing in China’s indie beauty space, claims a US-based packaging firm, which says such brands are striving to meet the expectations of younger consumers.

Clean cosmeceutical pioneer: Biologi to focus on international expansion and education in 2021

15-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Australia-based brand Biologi is aiming to spread its clean cosmeceuticals philosophy through overseas expansions and educational events.

Packaging spotlight: Top 10 most-read stories on cosmetic packaging and design in 2020

14-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic packaging and design stories featuring contactless applications, new sustainability initiatives and more.

Eco and ethical: Digital-savvy millennials pushing retailer Watsons SG to expand clean beauty offerings

09-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty retailer Watsons Singapore is aiming to expand its portfolio of clean beauty brands as more consumers, especially millennials, become more conscious of their environmental impact.

L’Oréal, Kao Corporation and flurry of beauty suppliers secure 'Triple A’ CDP rating in 2020

08-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal, Asia-Pacific personal care giant Kao Corporation and four industry suppliers have been awarded a triple ‘A’ status for sustainable efforts across climate change, forests and water security this year, securing six of...

Next stop China? CHAUL by Beiersdorf targets regional expansion for new K-beauty brand

08-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beiersdorf says it is hopeful of Asia-wide success for its new skin care brand, which was developed specifically to address ‘high beauty standards’ of South Korean consumers, with China a particular target.

‘Don’t accept the status quo’: Overcoming sustainable packaging hurdles crucial for smaller brands to aid circular beauty

03-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Smaller beauty brands aiming to make a difference with sustainable packaging will encounter hurdles such as astronomical costs and a lack of reliably sustainable solutions, but two brand owners urge that overcoming the challenges are vital for the eco-movement.

Infinitely recyclable: Meiyume identifies aluminium as key material for sustainable packaging solutions

03-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong beauty packaging firm Meiyume has identified aluminium as a key material as it focuses its efforts on the development of recyclable packaging solutions.

Plant-powered hydration: Antipodes unveils clinically tested water gel for dry skin

02-Dec-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

New Zealand green beauty skin care company Antipodes has unveiled a natural water gel under its Baptise brand, which has been shown to boost skin hydration by 52% in a clinical test.

Earthy appeal: Aussie sun care brand tapping on regional sustainable beauty concerns with waterless ocean-safe sunscreen

01-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Australian sun care brand The Kind Sunscreen is exploring new opportunities for its waterless ocean-safe mineral sunscreen among eco-conscious consumers at home and abroad.