Singaporean health and beauty retail chain Welcia-BHG says that the introduction of new and exclusive J-beauty brands will give it a leg up in the local market.
A fragrance label from Singapore has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics to keep up with the post-pandemic premiumisation of the hand care category.
Thai beauty brand Mistine is aiming to grow its colour cosmetics category in China and has identified eye make-up and complexion products as its biggest opportunities.
The head of Mibelle Biochemistry says the firm will concentrate efforts on skin-ageing research as concerns of healthspan and lifespan come into the spotlight.
A men’s skin care brand developed by Suntory Wellness for middle-aged men has tripled its sales target after achieving its initial number in the first five months.
L’Occitane International has reported that Asia Pacific grew by 1.9% at constant rates in the first half (H1), led by Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia, helping to offset the second consecutive quarter of double-digit declines for China.
Sa Sa Malaysia has recovered to 77.4% of pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the positive impact of the relaxation of pandemic measures that came into effect across the country in April.
K-beauty major Amorepacific is extending its partnership with Japanese retail and media company istyle by launching Innisfree at the @cosme TOKYO flagship store this month.
UK-headquartered indie brand TAKK is on a mission to carve out a new way of beauty consumption, minimising choice via genderless, simplified ranges via subscription.
Indian consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is seeing the colour cosmetics category steadily recovering to 2019 pre-pandemic levels as India loosens COVID-19 restrictions.
P’URE Papayacare is set to launch its baby care range in China next year after gaining regulatory approval, as its parent company – Australian manufacturer G&M Cosmetics – doubles down on Asia expansion.
Skin care brand Meeth is furthering its global ambitions by making entry into Spain, where it believes it can excite beauty consumers with its novel Japanese products.
India-based wellness brand Kapiva is set to invest into research and clinical trials to give consumers ‘tangible evidence' of the efficacy of traditional Ayurveda.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation has blended carbonated water into a shampoo formula for curly hair to improve the penetration and effectiveness of its curl-loosening ingredient, offering better style control at the washing stage.
The skin-repairing and strengthening abilities of vitamin K, coupled with the insatiable demand for new and exciting ingredients, will spur interest in the “wound healing vitamin”, according to one skin care brand.
Beauty brands are too quick to jump onto the hype train when they should be investing time and money on education and research, says the co-founder of skin care brand Aminu.
A Singapore-based deep-tech start-up has developed a unique material that could pique the interest of the beauty sector because of its ability to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing.
Cosmetics testing is key to ensuring that safe and effective beauty and personal care products reach consumers, even though they are not mandatory to bring a brand or product to market.
J-beauty brand Meeth is developing a moisturiser for the sensitive bikini line area in collaboration with a group of consumers that personally pitched it to its CEO.
Singapore-based oral care brand Pearlie White set to focus on expanding into Central Asia after recently obtaining halal certification for its products and manufacturing facility.
Big Brand Talks – In Conversation with Today’s Beauty Leaders
Unilever wants to continue to plug consumer needs in deodorants and antiperspirants and hopes to deliver its next big breakthrough technology by 2030, says the company’s R&D head of personal care.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from established and rising baby care brands Aromababy, Lovekins and P’URE PapayaCare Baby on what it takes to earn the trust of protective parents, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the market, and why Asia Pacific...
A newly established New Zealand-based brand that uses deer placenta is hoping to break into the South East Asian market, where it believes its science-backed premium products will thrive in beauty salon and clinic channels.
Menopause is shifting out of taboo and into the spotlight as women worldwide seek a deeper understanding on changes during this time, carving out plenty of opportunity for beauty and wellness industries to support, educate and empower.
The addition of a high-end homegrown C-beauty brand with a Gen Z following to its portfolio is precisely what L’Oréal needs to stay at the top of its game in the Asian market, says a leading market expert.
Getting your skin analysed from static selfies is set to become a thing of the past as beauty tech firms move to develop new technology to analyse skin and even hair with videos taken with your smartphone.
Luxury French skin care brand Biologique Recherche believes the Thai market is ready for its haute couture personalised skin care services and will use it as a springboard to further expand in South East Asia.
SuperOrdinary paved its way in beauty helping US brands move into the Chinese market, and as Honest Co begins that journey lessons can be learned by the industry.
South Korean beauty major Amorepacific has developed highly personalised bath bombs by measuring consumers’ real-time emotional responses to fragrances and colour, designing formulas with algorithms to match individual moods.
A Singapore-based food start-up cultivating mushroom mycelium as an alternative protein source believes it can also serve the cosmetics industry as a natural, sustainable, and completely food-safe ingredient.
Skin care firms are increasingly launching supplements that claim to reduce skin hyperpigmentation, giving consumers an alternative to traditional topical creams.
Australian skin care brand Enbacci’s international expansion plans will focus on building offline channels that can deliver a luxury experience for consumers.
Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.
Rising demand for sustainable packaging and localisation are the two key drivers behind Toly’s decision to expand in Korea with a new manufacturing facility - it's third since the company entered the market in the mid-2000s.
Leading executives from Sephora, Shiseido and Orveon will join forces to brainstorm the future of beauty tech – discussing opportunities and challenges today and revealing their five-year vision.
The rise of self-care and the body positive movement are boosting interest in the body care category, but there is still a need for more research, ingredients, and even devices to drive future growth.
Calcium carbonate producer Omya is aiming to expand its business into skin care and colour cosmetics and has identified Asia Pacific’s recovering make-up market as a key target.
The overreliance on recycling is the chief piece of green misinformation in the beauty industry, which has to move faster towards a circular model, says the founder and CEO of Emma Lewisham.
The relaunch of Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target of JPY2.5bn (USD17.6m), claims the firm.
Taiwan-based Perfect Corp has launched new AI tech that enables beauty brands to make personalised product recommendations tailored to consumers’ personality traits.
The pervasiveness of the clean beauty movement and the increasing emphasise of health is driving the demand for silicone-free hair care products in South Korea, with one supplier believing it to be among the most crucial trends in K-beauty.
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![Scent Journer has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/scent-journer-develops-prebiotic-hand-sanitisers-to-keep-up-with-post-covid-premiumisation/15912644-1-eng-GB/Scent-Journer-develops-prebiotic-hand-sanitisers-to-keep-up-with-post-COVID-premiumisation.jpg)
![Mistine is aiming to grow its colour cosmetics category in China. [Mistine]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mistine-china-banking-on-eye-and-complexion-make-up-to-grow-colour-cosmetics-category/15889346-1-eng-GB/Mistine-China-banking-on-eye-and-complexion-make-up-to-grow-colour-cosmetics-category.jpg)
![Mibelle Biochemistry will concentrate efforts on skin-ageing research. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/11/08/mibelle-biochemistry-zeroes-in-on-skin-ageing-to-tackle-healthspan-and-lifespan-concerns/15912752-3-eng-GB/Mibelle-Biochemistry-zeroes-in-on-skin-ageing-to-tackle-healthspan-and-lifespan-concerns.jpg)
![[Suntory]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/suntory-owned-varon-triples-sales-target-to-6.14m-after-smashing-initial-goals/15891518-2-eng-GB/Suntory-owned-Varon-triples-sales-target-to-6.14m-after-smashing-initial-goals.jpg)
![L'Occitane Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia, help to offset double-digit decline for China. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-h1-hong-kong-australia-and-malaysia-lead-apac-growth-as-china-continues-to-slump/15889292-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-H1-Hong-Kong-Australia-and-Malaysia-lead-APAC-growth-as-China-continues-to-slump.jpg)
![Sa Sa Malaysia recovery reflects positive impact of the relaxation of pandemic measures, said the firm. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-malaysia-has-recovered-to-77.4-of-pre-pandemic-levels-as-covid-restrictions-ease/15871715-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-Malaysia-has-recovered-to-77.4-of-pre-pandemic-levels-as-COVID-restrictions-ease.jpg)
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![HUL is seeing the colour cosmetics category steadily recovering to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. {[HUL / Lakmé]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hul-reports-make-up-performance-almost-back-up-to-pre-pandemic-levels/15880601-1-eng-GB/HUL-reports-make-up-performance-almost-back-up-to-pre-pandemic-levels.jpg)
![P’URE Papayacare is set to launch its baby care range in China next year. [P’URE Papayacare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/p-ure-papayacare-baby-to-hit-shelves-in-china-next-year-after-gaining-regulatory-approval/15864329-1-eng-GB/P-URE-Papayacare-Baby-to-hit-shelves-in-China-next-year-after-gaining-regulatory-approval.jpg)
![Meeth is furthering its global ambitions by making entry into Spain. [Meeth]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/japan-s-meeth-advances-global-expansion-plans-with-spain-debut/15864275-1-eng-GB/Japan-s-Meeth-advances-global-expansion-plans-with-Spain-debut.jpg)
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![Cosmetics testing is key to ensuring that safe and effective beauty and personal care products reach consumers. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/beauty-broadcast-why-brands-should-conduct-testing-even-though-they-aren-t-mandatory/15852659-1-eng-GB/Beauty-Broadcast-Why-brands-should-conduct-testing-even-though-they-aren-t-mandatory.jpg)
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![Pearlie White set to focus on expanding into Central Asia after recently obtaining halal certification. [Pearlie White]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/10/12/pearlie-white-sets-sights-on-central-asia-after-obtaining-halal-certification/15821727-3-eng-GB/Pearlie-White-sets-sights-on-Central-Asia-after-obtaining-halal-certification.jpg)
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![Newly established New Zealand-based brand that uses deer placenta is hoping to break into the South East Asian market. [Bouvelir]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/deer-placenta-skin-care-brand-bouvelir-targets-thailand-and-malaysia-with-premium-range/15827067-1-eng-GB/Deer-placenta-skin-care-brand-Bouvelir-targets-Thailand-and-Malaysia-with-premium-range.png)
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![L’Oréal’s China investment company had taken a minority stake in Chinese fragrance brand Documents. [Documents]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-china-documents-deal-represents-strategy-change-for-l-oreal/15827013-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-China-Documents-deal-represents-strategy-change-for-L-Oreal.jpg)
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![Cathy Doll is working towards premiumisation with new offerings in perfume and colour cosmetics. [Cathy Doll]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/cathy-doll-sets-sight-on-premiumisation-with-perfume-make-up/15794790-1-eng-GB/Cathy-Doll-sets-sight-on-premiumisation-with-perfume-make-up.jpg)
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![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/toly-opens-new-plant-in-korea-to-meet-demand-for-sustainably-conscious-packaging/15764706-1-eng-GB/Toly-opens-new-plant-in-Korea-to-meet-demand-for-sustainably-conscious-packaging.jpg)
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![Gencor Pacific is eyeing huge opportunities in Asia Pacific’s anti-hair loss market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/evidence-of-long-covid-hair-loss-could-spur-demand-for-effective-natural-solutions/15749379-1-eng-GB/Evidence-of-long-COVID-hair-loss-could-spur-demand-for-effective-natural-solutions.jpg)
![Coty has reported double-digit growth globally for its skin care brand Lancaster thanks to its successful expansion in China. [Coty / Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lancaster-sees-double-digit-growth-on-the-back-of-china-expansion/15726270-1-eng-GB/Lancaster-sees-double-digit-growth-on-the-back-of-China-expansion.jpg)
![Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target. [Pola Orbis / Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/orbis-u-relaunch-surpasses-initial-sales-expectations/15749271-1-eng-GB/Orbis-U-relaunch-surpasses-initial-sales-expectations.png)
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