Further research on Kao’s fine fibre technology has revealed its effects on protein expression in the stratum corneum and potential to improve skin condition with what the firm claims is a unique formula.
We round-up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring CSAR developments, Estée Lauder’s forecast for China, Meitu’s expanded partnership with DFS and more.
The COO of beauty retailer A.S. Watson believes speed and the agility to respond to market changes are key to capitalising on the immense opportunities for personal care in China.
Shiseido plans to align itself with China’s endeavours to promote public health and utilise sports as a strategy to strengthen the brand’s value in the eyes of the Chinese consumer.
Australian beauty and wellness company endota is eyeing further expansion into China and SEA as consumers continue to perceive self-care as an essential rather than a luxury.
Personal care conglomerate Kao is relaunching the est brand with “high added value” skin care products to tap into the growing demand for prestige beauty in Asia.
We round up our top stories on the South Korean beauty market, featuring Daebong Life Science’s clean beauty oils, Cosmax’s plastic-free efforts, Incospharm’s autophagy-inducing active and more.
Beauty retailer Sephora to introduce more than 40 “new and exclusive” beauty brands to Hong Kong with the launch of its new 4,200sqft flagship store at IFC mall in early September.
Estée Lauder CEO Fabrizio Freda believes the firm will see “long-term sustainable growth” in China, thanks to a rising middle class, a young demographic eager to spend on cosmetics and untapped opportunities in lower-tier cities.
Shiseido hopes to improve the profitability of its business in the Americas and expand scale for the fragrance category with its latest venture with US fashion and lifestyle brand Tory Burch.
Kirin and FANCL plan to work together to develop cosmetic products that focus on internal as well as external beauty, such as probiotic beauty products.
We round-up of our most-read news pieces on Japan, featuring Shiseido’s new IoT skin care system, a merger between Japan’s major drugstore players, Kao’s new research on RNA and more.
With China’s Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) is expected to come into force by the end of the year, one expert drills down into the need-to-know points for firms operating in the country.
Collaborations between brands are the way forward for brands to win over Chinese millennial consumers, even if it means joining forces with the most unlikely partners, according to a local industry expert.
