All Asia-Pacific

Eco boost: Five recent developments in sustainable beauty across APAC

03-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

We round up our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.

Groom boom: Beauty and cosmetics ‘fastest-growing interest’ amongst male consumers globally – GWI

02-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Male consumers worldwide are showing serious signs of increased interest in beauty and cosmetics, so brands must take note and invest in inclusivity efforts for this group, and beyond, says a trend expert.

GALLERY: Top 10 most-read APAC cosmetic stories of November 2021

01-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

Our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of November, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

Brand story: The recent APAC developments from the biggest names in beauty

30-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region, featuring news updates from Estée Lauder, LG Household & Health Care, Hindustan Unilever and more.

Out of this world! Kao’s space shampoo will start much needed ‘water-smart’ conversations

29-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022, a move that is being predicted will give waterless beauty the exposure it needs to shift long-held water habits.

Hot topics: Top 5 beauty and cosmetics stories trending on our socials right now

26-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight a DIY innovation from beauty start-up Go Play, a sustainable packaging material made from mushrooms and more.

What’s trending? The most-read stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

24-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the rise of oral beauty, LG H&H’s first vegan make-up brand and more.

Serenity and sanctuary: Kosé seeks to strengthen Decorté brand with Aman Group partnership

24-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kosé Corporation has entered a partnership with spa group Aman Group to showcase Decorté in a series of exclusive facial and body treatments as it strives to turn the brand into a global prestige beauty powerhouse.

Singapore clean beauty brand DrGL expands online presence in Europe with Amazon launch

23-Nov-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore’s clean beauty brand DrGL is expanding its online presence in Europe with a listing on Amazon in Germany and France.

Maximising recovery: Shiseido will increase marketing investments by $132m after ‘holding back’ in previous year

22-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty and personal giant Shiseido will be making “aggressive marketing investments” in the fourth quarter to capitalise on what it believes is the beginning of market recovery from this year’s COVID-19 resurgence.

Consumer interest in waterless, solid driven by environmental, packing, money concerns, says Mintel

19-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Water scarcity and desire for products with eco-ethical claims are driving forces behind consumer interest in waterless formulas.

WATCH – Oral refresh: Lovebyt and Vedix on why the oral care routine is ripe and ready for disruption

19-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

In the latest episode of the Beauty Broadcast, our guests from Lovebyt and Vedix explain how the oral care sector is progressing from meeting basic health needs, to becoming a beauty and lifestyle essential.

Product profiles: Top stories on the product innovations in the APAC beauty space

19-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we look into a new multitasking serum on the market, a DIY lipstick system and more.

Skin science: Top stories on cosmetic science, formulation and R&D in the APAC beauty space

17-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D, featuring Sandalwood as a CBD alternative, Himalaya’s study on neem acne face wash and more.

Financial focus: Amorepacific, L’Occitane and more feature in our latest beauty business and finance update

16-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight the reasons behind Amorepacific’s stake in COSRX, L’Occitane Q2 sales rebound and more.