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.
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) recently unveiled its new conscious beauty brand UGLY LOVELY, which upcycles “ugly crops” into ingredients, to meet the increasing demand for sustainable cosmetics.
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 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.
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.
Singapore solid beauty start-up JOMO Studio recently introduced four new scents for its body and hand foaming wash tablets, hoping to capitalise on the upcoming festive gifting season.
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.
The cosmetics sector is responding to escalating consumer demand for effective natural ingredients by taking a nature-inspired approach to developing innovative cosmetic solutions.
With climate-related incidences causing havoc worldwide on a seemingly daily basis, we decided to take a closer look at what impact weather extreme is having on plant-derived ingredients supply.
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.
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.
Australia-based brand ReMI Beauty says the solid cosmetics category faces a number of challenges, including limited ingredients, high production costs, and slow consumer adoption, despite its significant growth potential.
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.
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis says it has developed two semi-solid products that are not only designed for use in space, but also have potential to be adopted by populations facing water scarcity.
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.
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.
There are few bigger industry buzzwords these days than sustainability, but one small New Zealand therapeutic oils firm can boast an impressive track record spanning more than three decades, having embarked on its mission ‘before sustainability was even...
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.
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.
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.
The company’s latest video release demonstrates the myriad of ways that the chemical manufacturer has aligned its mission to a commitment to environmental sustainability through its ingredient sourcing.
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.
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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’.
UK cosmetics company Lush has invested £2.3m to upgrade its Dorset-based Green Hub, in a bid to boost its efforts to create a circular economy for its business.
From gamification and biotech on micro-organisms, to water-saving solutions, we have been speaking to industry experts to assess the very latest trends for cosmetics packaging.
Indian cosmetics brand Botnal has seen a 30% growth within three months after listing on e-commerce platform Nykaa, which galvanised its plans to further tap into its domestic market and the rising probiotics skin care space.
Yeast-derived NovaColl offers manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetic and personal care products the opportunity to shift away from animal-derived collagen and towards an option that is effective, sustainable, and more skin compatible, says the co-founder...
Brand collaborations within the beauty industry could help mitigate the unsustainable consequences of the excessive proliferation of beauty products, suggests one cosmetic chemist.
Canadian food products supplier Fruit D’Or utilizes closed loop cultivation and other environmentally sustainable processing practices to upcycle cranberry seed oil co-products for cosmetic and personal beauty care product manufacturing and formulation.