Japanese cosmetics firm Kosé is aiming to increase sales in China by 10%, believing consumer consumption will bounce back with the lift of COVID-19 restrictions.
Japanese beauty brand ORBIS is aiming to develop its skin care line and release products designed for men in their 40s as the demographic is ‘growing significantly’.
Beauty major Coty is aiming to grow its skin care business in China on the back of premiumisation and ‘healthification’ trends it has observed in the market.
Indian beauty retailer Nykaa is set to unveil 50 more physical stores this year to strengthen its brick-and-mortar network and secure long-term growth opportunities in the burgeoning domestic market.
The skinification of hair care marks a new dawn for the sector and heightened expectations from savvy Asian consumers will push innovation forward, according to exclusive insights from Kosé, Nuggela & Sulé, Verdure, and many more hair care players.
Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.
South Korean beauty retailer Olive Young has reported that 19 small and medium-sized beauty brands exceeded KRW10bn (USD7.9m) in annual sales for the first time in 2022.
L’Oréal chief says India’s booming beauty market could potentially be its next billion-dollar market as middle-class population doubles in next five to 10 years.
Boston-based private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has acquired the North American operations of Unilever-owned personal care brand Suave as the European consumer goods major continues to divest parts of its beauty portfolio.
Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations, according to the head of an art and design agency specialising in such creative marketing projects.
Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.
Kosé Corporation has developed a makeup simulation system that replicates the colour and texture of makeup on the skin in a more realistic way that augmented reality (AR) cannot, the firm claims.
The strength of L’Oréal’s hair care business in 2022 came as a positive post-COVID surprise as consumers aspired to healthier, more diversified looks and shopped at the premium end of this category, its CEO says.
Hourglass Cosmetics has experienced a year-on-year growth of 109% in South Korea after it scrapped its face mask mandate for most indoor public places.
Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.
Unilever subsidiary Hindustan Unilever (HUL) says that its beauty and personal care business has grown thanks to new product launches, which helped to mitigate the slump of its winter skin care line-up.
Sa Sa’s CEO says the easing of social distancing measures in Hong Kong has improved consumer sentiment and consequently improved sales despite now having fewer storefronts.
South Korean major LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has attributed the 27.7% sales decline of its beauty business mainly to the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policy.
Sensitive skin brand Suu Balm says the outcomes of its new green initiatives will inform its future plans as it continues on its journey of becoming a company with a cleaner and greener impact.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022 due to challenges related to COVID-19 in China and Japan.
Kao-owned Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment, with the firm shipping more than 400,000 units of its new treatment in its first three months of sale.
K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.
Teeth whitening products look set to become the focal point of oral care, a rising category in the beauty sector that is expected to see exponential growth in Asia Pacific the next few years.
Italian beauty brand Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years” in line with the company’s five-year plan to expand its global footprint.
Indian cosmeceutical outfit Fixderma has revealed that its top product, which accounts for 60% of its total sales, is a cream that treats acanthosis nigricans, a relatively common, yet rarely discussed skin pigmentation disorder.
Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.
Too many acne products claim to be a ‘miracle in a jar’ with consumers being set up to fail, claims a leading Australian academic and practitioner behind a new breakout kit for the condition.
Microbiome testing start-up Sequential Bio is seeking out brand partners to provide microbiome testing for the end consumer, which it believes can help improve the enduring issue of waste in the beauty industry.
Long-time collaborators Fancl Corporation and Kirin Group have partnered to successfully develop cosmetics packaging made from the by-product of beer production.
South Korean health and beauty retailer Olive Young says smaller domestic beauty brands are booming and proving key to the success of the K-beauty industry globally.
South East Asia is providing an untapped opportunity for sustainable beauty innovation in the make-up market, claims Dow, with the firm believing colour cosmetics is the ideal category for trialling new ideas.
K-beauty brand Tolymoly’s efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities are yielding good results as sales from its online business, including its own e-commerce platform see growth.
An emphasis on tech and data is crucial for indie fragrance brands to become trendsetters in the increasingly saturated niche market, claims a Singapore start-up that is tapping AI and social media research.
Japanese beauty brand Orbis will introduce its first skin care range dedicated to people in their 60s in February and has set a sales target of JPY500m (USD3.78m) for its first year.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the current developments in J-beauty, Kosé’s gender-neutral product development, and more.
British-born beauty brand Dr. PAWPAW has grown exponentially over the past year and saw success in the US, despite the inflationary economy. We chatted with co-founder Johnny Paterson to discover how they’ve done it and what’s coming next for the brand....
A 128-year-old Turkish fragrance house is set to expand offline in China in 2023 and is planning to offer its signature bespoke services to cater to the heightened appreciation for “personalisation and craftsmanship”.
South Korean multinational LG Household & Health Care will be emphasising on its business in China and North America in a bid to reinforce its presence on the global stage, says its new president and CEO.
From non-fungible tokens to augmented reality, and live commerce to the metaverse, major beauty brands are increasingly pursing multi-sensory strategies in the digital space, according to panel of industry experts.
In 2022, CosmeticsDesign-Asia introduced the How to win over… series of features that dived deep into the analysis of key markets, categories and consumer segments. Just in case you missed it, we’ve collated the whole series all in one place.
K-beauty major Amorepacific is set to introduce a bioflavonoid extracted from camellia seeds with the launch of a new Laneige anti-ageing serum that targets three key skin ageing concerns.
Spanish hair care brand Nuggela & Sulé believes the time is ripe to further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region as demand for products that both care for the hair and scalp increases.
The understanding of microbiome products and ingredients have not kept up with its rapid development in beauty and requires more effort in standardisation, says a microbiome contract manufacturer.
As we kick-off the new year, CosmeticsDesign-Asia reveals how the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care industry will be influenced by the lingering instability across the global economic, social and political landscape, with exclusive insights from industry...
Here we break down the hottest regulatory issues that will affect the cosmetics industry in APAC this year, with expert insights from leading industry insiders.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.
Singapore-based skin care brand Heure, known for its proprietary encapsulation tech, is launching its sophomore range targeting skin pigmentation early next year, after setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lotus Herbals, which specialises in make-up and personal care products, has entered the nutraceutical space via an investment in local health supplement start-up Yogic Secrets.
![Kosé is aiming to increase sales in China by 10% on the back of reopening. [Kosé]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-china-targets-10-sales-increase-on-the-back-of-revenge-consumption/16188770-1-eng-GB/Kose-China-targets-10-sales-increase-on-the-back-of-revenge-consumption.jpg)
![[Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/orbis-renews-men-s-skin-care-line-with-aims-to-reach-men-in-their-40s/16141448-1-eng-GB/Orbis-renews-men-s-skin-care-line-with-aims-to-reach-men-in-their-40s.png)
![Coty is aiming to grow its skin care business in China on the back of premiumisation and ‘healthification’ trends. [Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-aims-to-ride-premiumisation-and-healthification-trends-to-grow-china-skin-care-business/16162244-1-eng-GB/Coty-aims-to-ride-premiumisation-and-healthification-trends-to-grow-China-skin-care-business.jpg)
![Nykaa is set to unveil 50 more physical stores this year to strengthen its brick-and-mortar network. [Nykaa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/nykaa-reinforcing-offline-business-with-50-more-store-openings-in-2023/16170488-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-reinforcing-offline-business-with-50-more-store-openings-in-2023.jpg)
![Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/21/shiseido-will-make-proactive-investments-for-revenue-growth-from-2023-ceo/16170182-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-will-make-proactive-investments-for-revenue-growth-from-2023-CEO.jpg)
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![India’s booming beauty market could potentially be L'Oréal's next billion-dollar market [L'Oréal Paris]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-ceo-says-india-market-holds-vast-potential-for-the-firm/16170290-2-eng-GB/L-Oreal-CEO-says-India-market-holds-vast-potential-for-the-firm.jpg)
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![Hourglass Cosmetics has experienced a year-on-year growth of 109% in South Korea. [Hourglass Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hourglass-makeup-sales-grows-109-in-korea-after-mask-mandate-lifts/16155626-1-eng-GB/Hourglass-makeup-sales-grows-109-in-Korea-after-mask-mandate-lifts.jpg)
![Estée Lauder CEO says skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-china-skin-fragrance-luxury-hair-categories-set-to-lead-growth-in-reopening/16155770-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-China-Skin-fragrance-luxury-hair-categories-set-to-lead-growth-in-reopening.jpg)
![HUL's Vaseline sales impacted by delayed winter season. [Vaseline]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hul-s-beauty-and-personal-care-innovations-offset-slump-of-winter-skin-care/16141340-1-eng-GB/HUL-s-beauty-and-personal-care-innovations-offset-slump-of-winter-skin-care.png)
![Improved consumer sentiment in HK helped improve sales. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/09/sa-sa-hk-s-sales-improve-with-consumer-sentiment-boost-ceo/16141286-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-HK-s-sales-improve-with-consumer-sentiment-boost-CEO.png)
![LG H&H sales suffer under Beijing’s zero-COIVD policy. [Su:m37]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-weighed-down-by-china-s-zero-covid-policy/16140944-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-weighed-down-by-China-s-zero-COVID-policy.jpg)
![Suu Balm is on a journey to becoming a company with a cleaner and greener impact. [Suu Balm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/suu-balm-mulls-over-future-sustainability-plans-as-it-rolls-out-new-green-initiatives/16119266-1-eng-GB/Suu-Balm-mulls-over-future-sustainability-plans-as-it-rolls-out-new-green-initiatives.png)
![’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occtiane-en-provence-sales-dip-attributed-to-covid-19-challenges-in-china-japan/16140692-1-eng-GB/L-Occtiane-en-Provence-sales-dip-attributed-to-COVID-19-challenges-in-China-Japan.jpg)
![Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment. [Essential The Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/06/essential-the-beauty-hair-treatment-scores-big-by-keeping-attuned-to-modern-hair-trends/16116089-1-eng-GB/Essential-The-Beauty-hair-treatment-scores-big-by-keeping-attuned-to-modern-hair-trends.png)
![Amorepacific records stellar revenue growth in North America and Europe as China and South Korea markets report declines. [Amorepacific]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-n.-america-and-europe-as-asia-slumps/16140746-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-N.-America-and-Europe-as-Asia-slumps.jpg)
![Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years”. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-asia-business-expected-to-grow-and-surpass-europe-within-couple-of-years-ceo/16080887-1-eng-GB/Teaology-Asia-business-expected-to-grow-and-surpass-Europe-within-couple-of-years-CEO.jpg)
![Fixderma has revealed that its top product is a cream that treats acanthosis nigricans. [Fixderma]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/01/fixderma-s-sales-dominated-by-cream-that-treats-less-talked-about-skin-pigmentation-disorder/16080833-1-eng-GB/Fixderma-s-sales-dominated-by-cream-that-treats-less-talked-about-skin-pigmentation-disorder.jpg)
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![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/acne-care-australian-professor-calls-out-companies-for-pushing-false-promises-to-consumers/16093514-1-eng-GB/Acne-care-Australian-professor-calls-out-companies-for-pushing-false-promises-to-consumers.jpg)
![Sequential Bio is seeking out brand partners to provide microbiome testing for the end consumer. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/01/30/microbiome-testing-can-help-consumers-find-the-right-products-and-eliminate-waste/16088288-1-eng-GB/Microbiome-testing-can-help-consumers-find-the-right-products-and-eliminate-waste.jpg)
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![BIOEFFECT is aiming to accelerate its business in Asia after taking a “massive hit” during COVID-19. [Bioeffect]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/bioeffect-aims-to-bring-asia-business-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels/16112330-1-eng-GB/BIOEFFECT-aims-to-bring-Asia-business-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels.jpg)
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![Tolymoly’s efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities are yielding good results. [Getty Image]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/tolymoly-s-digital-push-pays-off-with-accelerated-online-growth/16073087-1-eng-GB/Tolymoly-s-digital-push-pays-off-with-accelerated-online-growth.jpg)
![Orbis will introduce its first skin care range dedicated to people in their 60s in February. [Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/orbis-set-to-launch-first-dedicated-range-for-mature-consumers-in-february/16042652-1-eng-GB/Orbis-set-to-launch-first-dedicated-range-for-mature-consumers-in-February.png)
![The recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights15/16088189-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Atelier Rebul planning to offer its signature bespoke services in China. [Atelier Rebul]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/atelier-rebul-aims-to-bring-bespoke-services-to-china-when-it-expands-offline/16073141-1-eng-GB/Atelier-Rebul-aims-to-bring-bespoke-services-to-China-when-it-expands-offline.jpg)
![LG H&H will be emphasising on its business in China and North America in 2023. [Su:m37]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-to-focus-on-china-and-n.-america-to-leap-forward-as-a-global-cosmetics-company-in-2023/16076351-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-to-focus-on-China-and-N.-America-to-leap-forward-as-a-global-cosmetics-company-in-2023.jpg)
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