East Asia

‘Reverse recycling’: Korea actions new scheme to aid goal of recycling 10% of cosmetic packaging by 2025

13-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Korea Cosmetic Association (KCA) and Korea Packaging Recycling Cooperative (KPRC) have announced a new recycling program for companies to achieve goal of recycling 10% of cosmetic packaging by 2025.

Enterprise boost: China ready to allow use of nano and biotech materials in cosmetics for the first time

12-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

China is allowing the use of nano and biotechnology materials in cosmetic products for the first time, offering tremendous opportunities for new enterprises and products.

Cruelty-free cosmetics: China’s animal alternative methods have room for improvement

11-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

China’s alternative methods for animal testing can be further improved and standardised, according to a leading expert in the country.

Indie Pioneers Podcast Episode 15

INDIE PIONEERS PODCAST – Inna Organic on how it defied naysayers to create one of the first organic sheet masks

08-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with the co-founder of Inna Organic about the brand’s challenging journey towards pioneering the concept of an organic-certified facial sheet mask.

Buzzing research: Kao develops new mosquito repellent technology using silicone oil

05-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Kao has developed a technology using low-viscosity silicone oil to prevent mosquitoes from landing on the skin, revealing its potential as an insect repellent ingredient.

J-beauty focus: Top 10 most-read stories on Japan’s beauty industry in 2020

23-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic stories on the Japanese personal care industry, featuring the hottest trends, the research developments and more.

Eco expectations: Younger consumers driving China’s domestic beauty brands to tap into eco-packaging trend

21-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Demand for eco-friendly packaging steadily is increasing in China’s indie beauty space, claims a US-based packaging firm, which says such brands are striving to meet the expectations of younger consumers.

Physiological differences: Shiseido research finds men’s skin is more susceptible to oxidative stress

18-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

A new study by Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido has found that men’s skin is less tolerant to oxidative stress, suggesting it is more delicate and in need of more tailored skin care solutions for male skin.

China focus: Top 10 most-read stories on China’s booming beauty industry of 2020

16-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic stories on China, featuring the hottest trends, the biggest regulations developments and more.

Trending in Japan: Skin care and microbiome interest soaring amid COVID-19

16-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beauty trends in Japan are shifting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, with accelerated interest in skin care and skin microbiome especially, according to the annual @cosme Best Cosmetics Awards.

Next stop China? CHAUL by Beiersdorf targets regional expansion for new K-beauty brand

08-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beiersdorf says it is hopeful of Asia-wide success for its new skin care brand, which was developed specifically to address ‘high beauty standards’ of South Korean consumers, with China a particular target.

Mask impact: Amorepacific research demonstrates how skin is affected by long-term use of protective face masks

07-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Amorepacific has illustrated how wearing a protective face mask can adversely affect the skin – in what is believed to be a first-of-a-kind study on non-healthcare workers.

Beauty counselling: Kao pilots skin analysis service based on its non-invasive RNA monitoring tech

02-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has piloted a beauty counselling service in Japan based on the ribonucleic acid (RNA) monitoring technology it developed last year.

Second skin: Kao study shows fine fibre tech ability to enhance make-up pigmentation coverage

26-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has conducted new research into fine fibre technology and its ability to tackle the ‘serious’ consumer concern for pigmentation spot coverage.

Expanding visibility: Rituals sees China expansion as key to boosting wider-Asia awareness

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.