Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within category is seeing rising demand for products that address not only beauty concerns, but also those that provide multiple benefits spanning gut health and mental support, says a panel involving experts from Haleon, Blackmores,...
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new lip care and makeup technologies from Shiseido, LG Household & Health Care, and Perfect Diary.
Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring an in-depth analysis of the Australian beauty market, HERA’s ambitions in Japan, kid-friendly makeup, and more!
The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.
Singapore brand Lynk Fragrances has recently made several expansion moves, including renaming and rebranding, diversifying its product line-up to include body and hair care, and opening its first retail store.
Chinese retail brand MINISO has identified fragrances as one of categories that will be pivotal to its global ambitions, with the firm reporting buoyant demand in Indonesia.
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.
Luxury skin care brand La Prairie is set to make its debut on short-form video platform Douyin in November in bid to improve its position in China’s challenging market environment.
K-beauty brand freemay has officially entered the Japanese market following domestic success and on the back of increasing popularity of its mineral ions-infused masks.
Beauty products are no longer solely focused on achieving flawless complexions but are increasingly incorporating wellbeing claims – but how can these be substantiated in any meaningful way?
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
India-based cosmetics brand Botnal is making its debut in brick-and-mortar stores via a partnership with a local pharmacy retail chain, following the recent launch of its functional skin care range.
K-beauty giant LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has revealed that 16 of its brands will launch new lip care products with its latest Lipcerin complex by the end of this year.
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.
South Korean vegan beauty brand Dear Dahlia is accelerating its expansion in Europe in Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands, ahead of its forthcoming debut in India.
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.
India-based brand AVEIL is gearing up for expansion into South East Asia and Middle East, on the back of strong growth in the skin care and beauty-from-within supplement categories.
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including SENSAI’s new Shanghai flagship, Perfect Diary’s latest lip innovation, and more.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from local players and insiders like Biologi and Mary Grace Cosmetics on how Australia’s cosmetics industry is evolving under the pressure of economic uncertainties.
Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary has launched a lipstick that it claims have built-on lip essence and lip mask benefits thanks to its latest patented “biolip” technology.
Toothpaste products in China will be regulated under a new set of measures starting from December 1, which a regulatory analyst says is a more rigorous approach that has raised entry thresholds and brought about various challenges for companies.
Japanese giant Shiseido is set to debut a new range of Maquillage lipsticks developed with its new Water Sensing Technology that combines transfer-resistant colour and comfort.
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.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring Caudalie’s non-aerosol sunscreen spray, istyle's insights into beauty retail, and more.
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.
Hong Kong-based beauty retail company Sa Sa International plans to re-establish its brick-and-mortar stores in Singapore by the year-end festive season this year.
The beauty category continues to see growth as consumers seek out ways to give their skin a lift, add some shine to their hair and enhance their nails. But like everything else in health and wellness, there’s no one-size-fits all solution. Not everyone...
We round up the latest beauty innovations and developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including Taiwanese beauty brands 1028 Cosmetics and CHLITINA and India’s Dot & Key.