Imported ‘ordinary’ cosmetics will not be required to undergo animal testing from May 1 this year, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has confirmed in its finalised regulations.
Entries open today for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021, held to honour the best supplements and functional foods products, ingredients, research and companies operating across Asia Pacific.
Beauty consumers worldwide are demanding open and honest brand communication on product formulations and ingredients in a digital world strained by unreliable and biased information, says the deputy CEO of L’Oréal.
International beauty major Coty has signed a letter of intent to partner with carbon recycling major LanzaTech to integrate sustainable, carbon-captured ethanol into its fragrance formulas.
The beauty needs and habits brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing companies to rethink packaging and address the shift towards digital experiences, hygiene, sustainability and more.
Māori-owned ingredient maker Organic Bioactives is focusing on expanding its reach in Asia with the establishment of a Singapore office and a new product pipeline after winning the top prize in L'Oréal’s start-up competition.
Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products, leading some to question exactly how halal nail polish can be.
A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances, according to industry experts.
Demand for skin, hair and body care products continued to increase throughout 2020, but interest in make-up continued to fall, according to Japanese beauty retail company iStyle Inc.
Prestige beauty major The Estée Lauder Companies will up its investment in mass functional beauty player Deciem, establishing terms for full ownership in three years – a move that will diversify it into the increasingly important masstige market, an expert...
Philips Electronics has seen a boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 and believes this will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn, with expert insights from SUGAR Cosmetics and Asian Consumer Intelligence.
Luxury hotel and resort group Aman has shifted focus to further develop its fragrance, skin care and dietary supplement range amid prolonged travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands like SHISEIDO and ELIXIR as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty.
Procter & Gamble-owned skin care brand SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives to deepen its bond with consumers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian manufacturer G&M Cosmetics will be launching more vegan beauty and baby care products this year to tap into the growing vegan lifestyle choice among millennial consumers.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported an overall loss in net profit for the full year of 2020, despite a spike in sales for the fourth quarter, most notably in active cosmetics and across China.
Total wellness is now integral to beauty routines and COVID-19 has driven many consumers to prioritise more ethical brands, add in rising expectations around digital experiences and product quality and 2021 has plenty of important movements to watch,...
How has the uncertainty and unrest of 2020 impacted the way brands are ushering in the Lunar New Year? We speak to Spencer Ball, creative director of SGK, to find out.
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson has identified a set of trends that it believes will influence the future of the retail industry and its business.
International beauty major Revlon has partnered with MDR Brand Management to create a global brand extension strategy that takes it into new spaces and drives deeper consumer engagement across the EMEA, APAC and Americas.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has shed light on how it is striving to bridge the divide between offline and online retail to help smooth the consumers’ shopping journey.
Reviews on cosmetics portal @cosme have revealed several new make-up needs and concerns that have emerged in Japan during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and suggests how beauty brands can adapt to these trends.
Bulgarian online retailer Undone Store has added South Korean skin care brand Boutijour into its portfolio in January 2021 as it looks to double the number of brands on the store by the end of this year.
US biotech company Amyris will be expanding Biossance into China in February 2021 through e-commerce as it ramps up its focus on the Asia Pacific market.
Taiwan-based beauty tech firm Perfect Corp is aiming to develop AI- and AR-powered technology for skin care analysis and live commerce applications following its latest round of funding.
Shiseido has developed new technology to reduce the use of UV filters – such as titanium oxide and zinc oxide – to improve texture and white cast issues without compromising the strength of UV protection.
There is a lack of rules and regulations for cosmetic manufacturers in Pakistan, despite the high usage of personal care products in the country, some of which are laced with toxic ingredients harmful to health, according to an academic review.
Amorepacific-owned South Korean brand innisfree will launch a new anti-ageing line, Black Tea Youth Enhancing, in Singapore, following success in its home market.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we dive into the hand care category with B&B Labs and Corum to discuss how COVID-19 has influenced the category and its chances of continuing to thrive post-pandemic
Personal care major Unilever has set aside more money to conduct business with suppliers owned or managed by under-represented groups, including those led by women and people with disabilities.
International beauty major L’Oréal has co-developed a smart hair care system with Swiss environmental innovation company Gjosa that blends and distributes product in a way that ensures water savings of up to 80%.
Hong Kong-based cultivated meat biotechnology start-up Avant has developed a multifunctional protein ingredient from its cell cultivation technology, hoping to commercialise it for cosmetics use by early 2022.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the Asia Pacific region, which it believes holds huge potential particularly in South East Asia and India.
As we move into the new year, CosmeticsDesign-Asia sits down with industry leaders and upcoming players about five trends that are going to have a major impact on the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care industry in 2021.
Vietnam, India and China’s lower-tier cities are poised for concerted cosmetics and personal care sector growth in 2021, according to our exclusive expert analysis from industry insiders.
Here we bring you the expert insights of industry insiders on the regulatory issues and trends that will affect the cosmetics industry in APAC in 2021.
Australian online South Korean beauty retailer Style Story has launched a second product under its in-house Jelly Ko brand, a Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask for dehydrated and dull skin.
Cosmetics manufactured in India, Middle East and US are the most susceptible to contamination by aerobic mesophilic bacteria, yeast and moulds, according to new research.
Multicultural beauty, sophisticated hygiene and green products for all will take the spotlight next year, as consumers turn to relatable and engaging concepts that fulfil their needs. CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global...
Some cosmetic products sold in Europe still contain excessive levels of allergy-inducing fragrances when labelled and marketed as perfume-free, finds a study by the Council of Europe and its European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare...
This month, the multinational beauty maker’s venture capital fund announced a minority investment in Replika Software, a tool that lets brands create a ‘retail partnership’ with any individual active on social or streaming platforms.
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![The beauty needs and habits brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing companies to rethink packaging and design. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/03/03/change-fosters-innovation-how-the-pandemic-is-driving-new-beauty-packaging-and-design-trends/12208460-1-eng-GB/Change-fosters-innovation-How-the-pandemic-is-driving-new-beauty-packaging-and-design-trends.jpg)
![Organic Bioactives is focusing on expanding its reach in Asia. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/03/01/organic-bioactives-aiming-to-grow-exposure-in-asia-after-bagging-top-l-oreal-innovation-prize/12216862-1-eng-GB/Organic-Bioactives-aiming-to-grow-exposure-in-Asia-after-bagging-top-L-Oreal-innovation-prize.jpg)
![Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/25/can-nail-polish-be-halal-concerns-over-breathable-and-water-permeable-claims-of-wudu-friendly-nail-polish/12220793-1-eng-GB/Can-nail-polish-be-halal-Concerns-over-breathable-and-water-permeable-claims-of-wudu-friendly-nail-polish.jpg)
![A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/right-intentions-why-alcohol-use-in-halal-beauty-and-personal-care-products-is-permitted/12220693-1-eng-GB/Right-intentions-Why-alcohol-use-in-halal-beauty-and-personal-care-products-is-permitted.jpg)
![Philips Electronics hopes boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific. [Philips Electronics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/philips-expects-boom-in-at-home-ipl-hair-removal-systems-in-2020-to-lead-to-higher-penetration-in-apac/12138419-1-eng-GB/Philips-expects-boom-in-at-home-IPL-hair-removal-systems-in-2020-to-lead-to-higher-penetration-in-APAC.jpg)
![We discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/19/watch-colour-revival-what-can-we-expect-from-make-up-recovery-post-pandemic/12204170-1-eng-GB/WATCH-Colour-revival-What-can-we-expect-from-make-up-recovery-post-pandemic.jpg)
![Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/16/shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-covid-19-slump/12182881-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-COVID-19-slump.png)
![SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives. [P&G / SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/sk-ii-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce/12161195-1-eng-GB/SK-II-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce.png)
![G&M Cosmetics will be launching more vegan beauty and baby care products this year to tap into the growing vegan lifestyle choice among millennial consumers. [G&M Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/g-m-cosmetics-to-launch-more-vegan-beauty-and-baby-care-products-in-2021/12140726-1-eng-GB/G-M-Cosmetics-to-launch-more-vegan-beauty-and-baby-care-products-in-2021.jpg)
![A.S. Watson has identified a set of trends that it believes will influence the future of the retail industry and its business. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/a.s-watson-highlights-the-five-trends-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-its-retail-business/12167860-1-eng-GB/A.S-Watson-highlights-the-five-trends-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-its-retail-business.jpg)
![P&G shares how it is striving to bridge the divide between offline and online retail. [P&G / Olay]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/08/how-p-g-is-trying-to-close-the-physical-and-e-commerce-shopping-divide/12149175-1-eng-GB/How-P-G-is-trying-to-close-the-physical-and-e-commerce-shopping-divide.jpg)
![Data from @cosme suggests how beauty brands can adapt to new make-up trends. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/04/cosme-data-suggests-japanese-consumers-have-developed-new-make-up-needs-and-preferences/12161052-1-eng-GB/cosme-data-suggests-Japanese-consumers-have-developed-new-make-up-needs-and-preferences.jpg)
![Amyris will be expanding Biossance into China in February 2021 through e-commerce. [Biossance]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/biossance-aims-to-establish-itself-as-clean-beauty-leader-in-china-as-it-revs-up-apac-expansion/12101293-1-eng-GB/Biossance-aims-to-establish-itself-as-clean-beauty-leader-in-China-as-it-revs-up-APAC-expansion.jpg)
![Perfect Corp is aiming to develop AI- and AR-powered technology for skin care analysis and live commerce applications. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/perfect-corp-pushing-developments-related-to-skin-care-and-personalised-livestreaming/12117833-1-eng-GB/Perfect-Corp-pushing-developments-related-to-skin-care-and-personalised-livestreaming.jpg)
![Shiseido debuts Smooth Protect Technology in Anessa sunscreen. [Shiseido / Anessa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/shiseido-develops-tech-to-optimise-sunscreen-texture-and-usability-with-less-uv-filters/12118125-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-develops-tech-to-optimise-sunscreen-texture-and-usability-with-less-UV-filters.jpg)
![Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the APAC region. [Shiseido Company]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/shiseido-apac-ceo-on-why-diverse-region-holds-huge-cosmetics-opportunities/12061267-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-APAC-CEO-on-why-diverse-region-holds-huge-cosmetics-opportunities.jpg)
![Five trends that are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia Pacific in 2021. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/revealed-five-key-beauty-and-personal-care-trends-set-to-shape-the-industry-in-2021/11963735-1-eng-GB/Revealed-Five-key-beauty-and-personal-care-trends-set-to-shape-the-industry-in-2021.jpg)
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![Expert insights of industry insiders on the regulatory issues and trends that will affect the cosmetics industry in APAC in 2021. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/01/04/need-to-know-the-major-cosmetics-regulatory-issues-on-the-agenda-for-apac-in-2021/12058165-1-eng-GB/Need-to-know-The-major-cosmetics-regulatory-issues-on-the-agenda-for-APAC-in-2021.jpg)
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![L’Oréal and team of researchers from Singapore will study soil microbes and how it can improve soil quality and increase plant yields in a sustainable manner. [L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/l-oreal-dives-into-soil-microbe-research-to-extract-the-best-of-nature/17427135-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-dives-into-soil-microbe-research-to-extract-the-best-of-nature.jpg)
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![Urban Jungle aims to cut through the saturated SEA beauty market with its affordable K-inspired products. [Urban Jungle]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/urban-jungle-seeks-to-capture-sea-with-reasonable-price-tags/17408427-1-eng-GB/Urban-Jungle-seeks-to-capture-SEA-with-reasonable-price-tags.jpg)
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