As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
Australian essential oils company Down Under Enterprises is setting sights on the Asian market, particularly China, where values such as environmental sustainability and traceability are becoming increasingly important.
Australian ingredients firm Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands to introduce its cellular extract-versions of Chinese ingredients such as gingko and arnica into the market.
The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.
Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.
Insight and data from Clé de Peau Beauté, Elizabeth Arden, LUXASIA, and more reveal that Asia Pacific’s luxury beauty segment faces the challenge of justifying its high prices to more discerning consumers against a backdrop of economic uncertainties and...
Caudalie’s Resveratrol-Lift serum is seeking to address the growing demand for retinol alternatives in South East Asia with the addition of a plant-derived vegan collagen.
The company behind K-beauty brand Dear, Klairs is setting its sights on an entry into the Middle East and Africa after it recorded significant growth in Europe and Asia in 2023.
South Korean cosmetic firm Neopharm is set to expand its sensitive skin care brand Atopalm's baby products into China after getting regulatory approval to enter the baby care market.
Australia-based skin care firm Thirsty Turtl says it is mitigating industry challenges while staying sustainable by prioritising responsible growth and developing staples that consumers will return to.
Korean hair care brand mise-en-scène has revamped a line of shampoos to improve ease of use for consumers of different visual abilities, age and gender.
Exclusive insights from beauty leaders L’Occitane Group, Sa Sa International, G&M Cosmetics, Pretti5 shed light on the resilient Hong Kong beauty and personal care market and reveal why it remains a key market in Asia Pacific.
Teaology has launched in Singapore where it believes it can offer premium beauty consumers a differentiated proposition in the form of its innovative tea-infused products and certifications.
Amorepacific is set to launch its derma beauty brand Aestura in Vietnam and Thailand this year as it works to boost the brand’s international presence.
Singaporean company Golden Agri-Resources has recently expanded its operations to include the United States and is working to improve sustainable palm oil production across the supply chain with efforts including meeting Non-GMO standards, obtaining Roundtable...
A skin barrier expert has expressed concerns over the lack of clarification on barrier-enhancing claims in the cosmetic industry, emphasising the need for greater specificity on such a complex system.
Industry body Cosmetics NZ says the cosmetics sector can expect minimal differences between New Zealand’s and the European Union’s (EU) per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bans.
Beauty brands are being urged to overhaul their sustainability strategies beyond the linear lifecycle of packaging in order to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands.
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
A Taiwanese biotech firm specialising in seaweed-based ingredients is studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market.
What we currently know about the vaginal microbiome only highlights that the beauty and personal care industry has barely scratched the surface of what women really need from feminine care products.
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Singapore-based Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan.
Fig.1 partnered with Australian-based Conserving Beauty (CB) to develop the 100% zero waste product which are ‘designed to instantly dissolve in water after use,’ utilizing CB’s patented Instamelt fabric technology.
Croda says its latest state-of-the-art pastillator in Singapore aims to address the rising global demand for sustainable pastille-formats and align with beauty brands that are prioritising carbon footprint reduction.
A regulation expert is calling for heightened vigilance in the cosmetics industry after an Australian skin care brand was found to be engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetics formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
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.
![Amika is targeting localised innovation to drive success in SEA. [Amika]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amika-on-quest-to-address-diverse-hair-needs-in-sea-with-sea-buckthorn-range/17339003-1-eng-GB/Amika-on-quest-to-address-diverse-hair-needs-in-SEA-with-sea-buckthorn-range.jpg)
![Down Under Enterprises is setting sights on the Asian market as environmental sustainability and traceability become increasingly important. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/down-under-enterprises-shifts-focus-to-china-as-environmental-sustainability-traceability-come-into-the-spotlight/17304932-1-eng-GB/Down-Under-Enterprises-shifts-focus-to-China-as-environmental-sustainability-traceability-come-into-the-spotlight.jpg)
![Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/11/native-extracts-aims-to-collaborate-with-c-beauty-brands-with-advanced-chinese-botanicals/17318852-1-eng-GB/Native-Extracts-aims-to-collaborate-with-C-beauty-brands-with-advanced-Chinese-botanicals.jpg)
![Zoeva is returning to Asia with a new range of makeup innovations and vegan iterations of its makeup brushes. [Zoeva]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/zoeva-returns-to-asia-with-new-makeup-products-vegan-upgrade/17283731-1-eng-GB/Zoeva-returns-to-Asia-with-new-makeup-products-vegan-upgrade.png)
![Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines. [Ultra Violette]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ultra-violette-set-to-relaunch-cult-favourite-sunscreen-with-more-robust-skin-beneficial-formula/17256914-1-eng-GB/Ultra-Violette-set-to-relaunch-cult-favourite-sunscreen-with-more-robust-skin-beneficial-formula.jpg)
![Caudalie’s Resveratrol-Lift serum is seeking to address the growing demand for retinol alternatives. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/caudalie-s-new-serum-targets-consumers-seeking-retinol-alternatives/17157398-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-s-new-serum-targets-consumers-seeking-retinol-alternatives.jpg)
![Mukti Organics will venture into body care this year to meet the needs of more mature consumers. [Mukti]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/mukti-organics-sees-need-to-focus-on-body-care-for-mature-demographic/17257040-1-eng-GB/Mukti-Organics-sees-need-to-focus-on-body-care-for-mature-demographic.jpg)
![The Ordinary will launch in Japan this May in partnership with beauty retailer @cosme. [The Ordinary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/the-ordinary-set-for-japan-launch-in-may-in-partnership-with-cosme/17244797-1-eng-GB/The-Ordinary-set-for-Japan-launch-in-May-in-partnership-with-cosme.jpg)
![The company behind K-beauty brand Dear, Klairs, is setting its sights on an entry into the Middle East and Africa. [Dear, Klairs]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/19/wishcompany-eyes-middle-east-africa-after-successful-expansion-in-europe-asia/17219873-1-eng-GB/Wishcompany-eyes-Middle-East-Africa-after-successful-expansion-in-Europe-Asia.jpg)
![Neopharm is set to expand Atopalm baby care into China [Atopalm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/neopharm-outlines-china-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-thriving-baby-care-market/17191325-1-eng-GB/Neopharm-outlines-China-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-thriving-baby-care-market.jpg)
![Thirsty Turtl says it is mitigating industry challenges while staying sustainable by prioritising responsible growth and developing staples that consumers will return to. [Thirsty Turtl]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/12/thirsty-turtl-sees-beauty-s-new-launch-culture-sceptical-consumers-as-main-sustainability-challenges/17157290-1-eng-GB/Thirsty-Turtl-sees-beauty-s-new-launch-culture-sceptical-consumers-as-main-sustainability-challenges.jpg)
![Teaology has launched in Singapore where it believes it can offer premium beauty consumers a differentiated proposition. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-aims-to-capture-singapore-s-premium-beauty-segment-with-unique-proposition/17157668-1-eng-GB/Teaology-aims-to-capture-Singapore-s-premium-beauty-segment-with-unique-proposition.jpg)
![Amorepacific is set to launch its derma beauty brand Aestura in Vietnam and Thailand. [Aestura]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-launches-aestura-in-vietnam-thailand/17111699-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-launches-Aestura-in-Vietnam-Thailand.jpg)
![An expert emphasises the need for greater specificity on the complex skin barrier system. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/brands-need-to-be-more-specific-about-skin-barrier-claims-expert/17095733-1-eng-GB/Brands-need-to-be-more-specific-about-skin-barrier-claims-expert.jpg)
![Cosmetics NZ says the cosmetics sector can expect minimal differences between New Zealand’s and the EU's PFAS bans. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/nz-bans-pfas-industry-can-expect-minimal-differences-with-eu-forever-chemicals-ban-cosmetics-nz/17140892-1-eng-GB/NZ-bans-PFAS-Industry-can-expect-minimal-differences-with-EU-forever-chemicals-ban-Cosmetics-NZ.jpg)
![[Getty Image]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/beauty-broadcast-how-can-beauty-brands-rethink-sustainability-strategies-and-recapture-value/17111960-1-eng-GB/Beauty-Broadcast-How-can-beauty-brands-rethink-sustainability-strategies-and-recapture-value.jpg)
![Shiseido’s decision to add Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by medi beauty trend. [Dr. Dennis Gross]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-acquisition-of-dr.-dennis-gross-enables-it-tap-into-medicalisation-of-beauty/17084543-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-acquisition-of-Dr.-Dennis-Gross-enables-it-tap-into-medicalisation-of-beauty.jpg)
![Hi-Q Marine Biotech studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/hi-q-ramping-up-r-d-efforts-to-push-the-potential-of-fucoidan/17063240-1-eng-GB/Hi-Q-ramping-up-R-D-efforts-to-push-the-potential-of-fucoidan.jpg)
![Our understanding of the vaginal microbiome reveals that the beauty and personal care industry has yet to fully address women's true needs in feminine care product. [Getty Image]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/vaginal-microbiome-research-shows-how-little-we-know-about-femcare/17076737-1-eng-GB/Vaginal-microbiome-research-shows-how-little-we-know-about-femcare.jpg)
![Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/15/unique-ingredients-with-local-relevance-key-to-developing-hit-fragrance/17021490-1-eng-GB/Unique-ingredients-with-local-relevance-key-to-developing-hit-fragrance.jpg)
![philosophy’s relaunch in SEA will target younger beauty consumers from a skin education angle. [philosophy]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/03/philosophy-sea-relaunch-targets-younger-consumers-with-education-focus/17008383-3-eng-GB/philosophy-SEA-relaunch-targets-younger-consumers-with-education-focus.jpg)
![Croda's latest state-of-the-art pastillator in Singapore aims to address the rising global demand for sustainable pastille-formats. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/21/croda-singapore-expand-pastillation-capacity-to-align-with-beauty-mnc-carbon-goal/17014308-1-eng-GB/Croda-Singapore-expand-pastillation-capacity-to-align-with-beauty-MNC-carbon-goal.jpg)
![A French skin care brand powered by banana active ingredients is aiming to expand in Asia on the back of natural beauty demand. [Kadalys]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/20/kadalys-upcycled-banana-skin-care-brand-seeks-new-opportunities-in-asia/16941180-1-eng-GB/Kadalys-Upcycled-banana-skin-care-brand-seeks-new-opportunities-in-Asia.jpg)
![A regulation expert is calling for heightened vigilance in the cosmetics industry after an Australian skin care brand was found to be engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/biologi-case-highlights-urgent-need-for-more-stringent-enforcement-of-consumer-laws-regulation-expert/17008275-1-eng-GB/Biologi-case-highlights-urgent-need-for-more-stringent-enforcement-of-consumer-laws-regulation-expert.jpg)
![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)
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![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)
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![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/02/biomimetics-embracing-biomimetics-can-meet-rising-consumer-demand-for-high-performing-natural-ingredients/16741196-3-eng-GB/Biomimetics-Embracing-biomimetics-can-meet-rising-consumer-demand-for-high-performing-natural-ingredients.jpg)
![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)
![The latest product launches in the region from Kanebo, Laneige, and Decorté that are redefining the lip care category. [Kanebo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kanebo-laneige-decorte-redefine-lip-care-with-new-innovative-launches/17793829-1-eng-GB/Kanebo-Laneige-Decorte-redefine-lip-care-with-new-innovative-launches.jpg)
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![SOVA is concentrating efforts on developing serum-infused textiles. [SOVA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sova-focuses-r-d-on-developing-serum-infused-textiles-to-enhance-beauty-sleep/17796847-1-eng-GB/SOVA-focuses-R-D-on-developing-serum-infused-textiles-to-enhance-beauty-sleep.png)
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