We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new research on coriander oil as an anti-ageing ingredient, new findings on Sandalwood’s protective abilities and more.
Whilst the metaverse remains an evolving space and concept, there is plenty of opportunity for beauty to use the world to engage, create and build communities, say leading beauty execs.
The deadline has been extended to submit your entries for the 2022 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, which will recognise the most innovative products, ingredients, research and ventures operating across APAC.
We round up our most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region, featuring news updates from L’Occitane, Kao, Shiseido, and more.
In this round-up of the top five stories on the digital developments and beauty tech in the cosmetics industry, where we explore the rise of mega sales, social commerce and more.
The beauty industry has been too focused on recycling and needs to shift focus on reuse and refill solutions, says two circular beauty brands, Bhuman and Emma Lewisham.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we feature ‘endemic beauty’ trends in Japan, curly hair demand in India, the potential of Sing Beauty and more.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight Caudalie’s sustainability mission in SEA, Renovatio’s R&D focus on therapeutic products and more.
A clinical trial commissioned by Quintis has confirmed in vitro findings that sandalwood oil is more protective than vitamin E against blue light damage, giving the Australian sandalwood supplier more leverage for growing its business in Europe.
Coriander oil has the potential to become an effective and natural anti-ageing ingredient, claim researchers, who found it displays significant anti-wrinkle potential.
With the beauty and cosmetics needs of the ‘sandwiched generation’ of Gen X consumer often misunderstood and unmet, we shine the spotlight on the trending categories, strategies for marketing success and the new product development white spaces to attract...
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight an in-depth analysis into green beauty, a study on pigmentation-related genes in Korean women and more.
Estonian beauty technology firm Haut.AI is aiming to expand its AI skin analysis tool in the Asian region, particularly in China, South Korea and Indonesia.
In our round up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we look into the updated Laneige Waterbank range, a waterless body wash, men’s intimate hygiene products and more.
In our round up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we feature hemp cosmetics trends, on-demand deliveries and more.
A skin care brand developed with ingredients sourced from the Azores archipelago believes its brand has huge potential in Asia’s high-end niche beauty segment.
South East Asian e-commerce platform Lazada is partnering with beauty tech firm Perfect Corp to enhance its ability to provide beauty consumers with “immersive real-world experiences”.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is developing a digital beauty platform to cater to the online lifestyle habits that are likely to continue long after the pandemic, revealed the firm’s CEO.
LG Household & Healthcare is the latest beauty company to dabble in the NFT craze, but one expert is questioning the future of beauty NFTs when considering the grand scheme of the metaverse.
Amid the heightened discussion surrounding alopecia, Advanced Trichology says it is the first consumer brand to get the green light from the hair loss group.
Singapore-based cosmeceutical brand Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year on the back of its overseas expansion and a new distribution strategy.
A.S. Watson's health and beauty division grew up by 17% on the back of growth in Europe which helped to offset declines in China brought about by COVID-19
The beauty sector might be one of the hottest arenas in e-commerce, but there looks set to be boundless new opportunities on the horizon for digital-savvy brands, from social commerce advances to the metaverse.
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.
South Korean cosmetics giant Cosmax Inc is tapping into opportunities in personalised cosmetics and pet grooming to achieve its target of U$2.5bn in sales in 2022.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight Amorepacific’s new personalised skin care brand, The Face Shop’s new vegan line and more.
Confusion and misinformation regarding the marine safety of sunscreens can ultimately hinder cosmetic formulators’ ability to develop safe and effective UV protection.
K-beauty firm Amorepacific has debuted blue hyaluronic acid, a moisturising ingredient it claims to be 2,000 times smaller, in the Laneige Waterbank skin care line of products.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight Estée Lauder and L'Oréal's efforts in China, Kao’s brand woes, and more.
South Korean ODM company Cosmax has achieved record-high sales and operating profit figures due to strong performance in China and South East Asia, which helped to offset a decline in the US.
Shiseido is introducing a new skin care brand to its clean beauty portfolio as part of plans to grow its skin beauty portfolio to account for 75% of total sales in 2022.
The changing perception of beauty is leading women to focus on sustainable beauty products and beauty supplements, says the CEO of health and beauty retailer Watsons
Entries open today for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022, held to honour the best supplements and functional foods products, ingredients, research and companies operating in Asia Pacific.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has taken a solid stride into B2B microbiome testing with the debut of its end-to-end in vivo service for consumer care companies.
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The future of beauty packaging will centre on blending sustainability with desirability and rely on innovative industry partnerships and advances in material science, lifecycle analysis and smart product design, says L’Oréal’s global director of sustainable...
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in beauty today, but how can the sector move beyond packaging to innovate with new concepts, product formats and materials to win over the eco-conscious consumer, while avoiding the trap of greenwashing? We...
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight POLA’s new White Shot products, Garnier’s no-rinse conditioner and more.
We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from L’Oréal, LG Household and Health Care, Shiseido and more.