Thai beauty and wellness brand HARNN has embarked on its next phase of expansion through a retail store opening in Singapore, while building presence in the spa and hospitality sectors across Asia.
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.
The rising demand for kid-friendly makeup is fuelled by the innate need for self-expression among Gen Alpha children and their millennial parents, says mum and baby brand Evereden.
South Korean cosmetics brand HERA is stepping up on its global expansion starting from a recent debut in Japan, where it has launched several exclusive products catered to local consumers’ preferences.
Global prestige skin care brand SK-II’s is moving to capture Vietnam’s rapidly growing luxury beauty sector with its first new market entry in 10 years.
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty is embarking on a major online and offline expansion in South Korea in collaboration with distributor and retailer Shinsegae International.
LUXASIA-owned retailer escentials is on course for rapid expansion spree across Asia as consumers from Vietnam to India tap into the niche beauty trend.
Singapore-based cosmetics firm Ice’s Secret says that consumers, especially those with sensitive and damaged skin, are increasingly looking for products that are both effective and sanitary.
Here we reveal extensive and exclusive insights from beauty insiders LUXASIA, and Maison 21G on the immense growth potential of the dynamic and rapidly expanding Vietnam beauty market.
B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com plans to help more South Korean SMEs strengthen digital capabilities to expand their overseas sales channels, after successfully enabling cosmetics trading firms like BigPie C&T gain 80% growth.
South Korean travel retailer Lotte Duty Free has invested in a government-backed project that supports local brands in entering and gaining presence in the Japanese market.
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.
Vegreen has launched its first waterless Vitamin C ampoule, believing extensive education on product use and effectiveness is key to overcoming consumer reluctance in the category.
The post-pandemic awareness for health and well-being has “opened new doors” for traditional Chinese medicine-beauty brand Botanic Pretti5 to expand into the US and Singapore.
Personalised fragrance house Maison 21G has developed a new concept for its travel retail debut based on the data it has captured on scent preferences across Asia.
Chicnutrix capitalises on South Korean beauty manufacturing expertise to develop a skin care line that could meet consumer demand for holistic solutions.
American sun care brand Supergoop! is targeting a stronger foothold in Australia and the Middle East, following recent successes in South East Asia (SEA) and Europe.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) plans to intensify its market diversification strategies and tap into promising growth in South East Asia and Europe, as China exports dip.
Justhuman’s new hair and skin care line is capitalising on the microbiome movement to bridge the gap between clean beauty and fast results, and sees ‘massive growth’ in Gen X consumers in both India and US.
Japanese cosmetics giant Kao Corporation has dedicated resources to strengthen the presence of selected brands worldwide, with premium brand SENSAI leading the way through an upcoming flagship store in Shanghai.
Australian prebiotics hair care brand Straand is looking to enter South East Asia, China, Europe and the US this year on the back of funding from Unilever’s venture arm.
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.
Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific’s Laneige has recently accelerated its global expansion footsteps into the UK and Middle East, underscoring the shift in target markets of K-beauty brands.
South Korean delivery app Baemin has taken a leap into the Vietnamese beauty market by launching a skin care and makeup brand, and is capitalising on K-beauty trends to customise products for the needs of local consumers.
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.
Margaret Dabbs London is setting sights on expansion in Asia, where it believes it has huge potential to position itself as the leader in foot care and fill the gap in an underserved segment.
To better meet consumer needs, Kaltech combined previously successful photocatalytic technology into a cosmetic device to help consumers better moisturize their skin in a safe and hygienic manner.
K-beauty brand Missha is looking to extend its global footprint through affordable product pricing, market-specific launches, and the appointment of Hollywood star Elizabeth Olsen as its latest ambassador.
Italian brand Toiletpaper Beauty’s booming first foray into Asia has given its expansion plans a confidence boost, as it makes headway in broadening its product line-up to include fragrances and potentially colour cosmetics.
Taiwan-based firm Jerôsse is aiming to grow the share of beauty sales to at least 30% this year on the back of new product developments and its expansion into Singapore and Malaysia.
Singapore solid beauty JOMO Studio says it is determined to change the ‘good product, bad design’ mindset when it comes to sustainable products in APAC.
K-beauty brand Dr. G is leveraging the international recognition of South Korea boy band SHINee to reinforce the brand’s presence overseas, starting with Japan and Vietnam.
Japanese beauty brand SHISEIDO is releasing a new lipstick that will tap into post-pandemic consumer demand for both strong colours without compromising on comfort.
K-beauty company Clio Cosmetics is priming itself for entry into the European, Middle Eastern and South American markets, following record-breaking sales on US e-commerce platforms.
NUME-Lab is seeing a market gap for skin care combining Swiss quality and halal certification, and has detailed expansion plans for Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Singapore indie brand Slow Rituals has detailed plans to expand its self-care product range into hair care, and is targeting local partnerships for more sustainable sourcing, packaging, and distribution.
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![escentials is on course for rapid expansion spree across Asia as consumers from Vietnam to India. [escentials]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/29/escentials-gears-up-to-meet-soaring-demand-for-luxury-niche-beauty-across-asia/16770116-3-eng-GB/escentials-gears-up-to-meet-soaring-demand-for-luxury-niche-beauty-across-Asia.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)
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