Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.
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 global summit for the travel-retail industry kicked off in Cannes today, with some key messages and insights for those working in beauty travel-retail...
The cosmetics sector is responding to escalating consumer demand for effective natural ingredients by taking a nature-inspired approach to developing innovative cosmetic solutions.
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.
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.
French beauty giant L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region (SAPMENA) is a major opportunity for growth, with the firm livestreaming for up to 21 hours a day across several key brands.
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.
Singapore’s IRÉN Shizen has relaunched its brand after discovering what it claims are the unique properties of a plant-derived moor hot spring in Hokkaido, Japan.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has released findings from its analysis of administrative action taken against cosmetics companies, which indicated that labelling and advertising violations accounted for 75% of cases.
SK-II’s latest research into skin ageing has revealed data that it claims enhances the relevance of its hero ingredient, PITERA, to a younger demographic of skin care consumers.
Sisley aims to grow “faster than the market” in Asia on the back of multiple opportunities across the region including Japan expansion and makeup potential, says its top Asia exec.
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.
Positioning waterless products as self-care choice can potentially play a transformative role in accelerating the adoption of such products, says one consumer expert.
American beauty multinational Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance, alongside the impending launch of its first refillable perfume bottle.
The Chinese consumer is reining in previously impulsive buying habits and prioritising efficacy and functionality, says a top executive from Yatsen Holdings
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.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is set to launch the CTFAS Academy, which it hopes will elevate cosmetics industry standards in Singapore.
Here we reveal extensive and exclusive insights from K-beauty insiders Shinsegae, Olive Young, Melixir, Toiletpaper Beauty, and StyleStory, as they shed light on South Korea’s biggest trends and opportunities.
There is a growing need for more individualised hair care products that recognise the unique characteristics of various curl types, according to a leading cosmetic chemist.
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.
Kao Corporation’s intention to acquire Australian self-tanning and sun care brand Bondi Sands could prove to be a masterstroke amid inflationary woes and economic downturns, according to a market analyst.
L’Oréal Professional has launched Redken in India to fulfil the growing demand for specialised solutions across colour, styling, and care in the hair care market.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation says it is refocusing its efforts to become a leader in skin protection as it aims to drive global growth.
German personal care conglomerate Beiersdorf has blamed the diagou situation in China and South Korea for La Prairie’s 9.9% sales decline in the first half (H1).
German personal care brand NIVEA recorded strong growth in the second quarter (Q2) fuelled by innovation in sun and lip care products, with Japan performing particularly well.
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.
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.
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.
E-commerce company Shopee adopts a multi-pronged strategy to enhance brand protection and tackle proliferation of counterfeit products on the online marketplace in partnership with FMCG majors P&G and Beiersdorf.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from top skin care companies L’Oréal and Kenvue on the drivers and trends of the rapidly advancing derma skin care category in Asia Pacific.
The psychological differences between millennials and Gen Zs as a result of the last few turbulent years are playing a significant role in driving divergent makeup trends in Asia Pacific.
The rise of ‘dupes’ has been claimed to be at the expense of the creative efforts of perfumers and risks ‘dumbing down’ the category, with the relentless advancement of technology like artificial intelligence (AI) likely to exacerbate the situation.