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Bridging the gap: SK-II turns to personalisation to forge closer consumer connections via e-commerce

15-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Moving with demand: G&M Cosmetics to launch more vegan beauty and baby care products in 2021

15-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

L’Oréal reports 5% net profit drop for 2020 despite strong Q4 and ‘record year’ in actives

12-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Mental wellbeing, digital discovery and eco-ethical key global beauty trends in 2021: Mintel

10-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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,...

‘Less exuberance, more elegance’: Branding expert’s assessment on 2021’s Lunar New Year beauty collections

10-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

New retail standards: A.S Watson highlights the five trends that are shaping the future of its retail business

09-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Beauty boost? Revlon eyes global brand extensions ‘for significant long-term revenue’ via MDR Brand Management

08-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

'Constructive disruption': How P&G is trying to close the physical and e-commerce shopping divide

08-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Special Edition: Colour Cosmetics Trends

Losing its colour? Data suggests Japanese consumers have developed new make-up needs and preferences

04-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of January 2021

03-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

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

K-beauty delivered: Bulgarian clean beauty online store looks to double innovative brand offering

03-Feb-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Biossance aims to establish itself as ‘clean beauty leader’ in China as it revs up APAC expansion

28-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

‘Shoppertainment’ and skin care: Perfect Corp pushing developments related to skin care and personalised livestreaming

27-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Smooth operator: Shiseido develops tech to optimise sunscreen texture and usability with less UV filters

26-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Face up: Lack of cosmetic regulations in Pakistan despite prevalence of frequently contaminated products - Review

26-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

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.