The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) has attempted to assure the cosmetics industry that it is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin.
We spoke to the three Aboriginal female entrepreneurs about creating their own First Nations beauty brands that use native ingredients and incorporate traditional elements of their culture.
Australia-based brand ReMI Beauty says the solid cosmetics category faces a number of challenges, including limited ingredients, high production costs, and slow consumer adoption, despite its significant growth potential.
Australian skin care brand E.S.K says that the market is rife with products with false or unsubstantiated claims and unbefitting prices, which capitalise on people’s insecurities about their skin.
There are few bigger industry buzzwords these days than sustainability, but one small New Zealand therapeutic oils firm can boast an impressive track record spanning more than three decades, having embarked on its mission ‘before sustainability was even...
Australia-based Luk Beautifood’s new dual-function mascara seeks to reduce the reliance on lash treatments by consumers, whom the brand says are becoming increasingly aware of the negative effects of these aesthetic procedures.
French beauty brand Caudalie is set to launch a new spot acne treatment in South East Asia, which it hopes will introduce the brand to a newer and younger audience.
American sun care brand Supergoop! is targeting a stronger foothold in Australia and the Middle East, following recent successes in South East Asia (SEA) and Europe.
Aussie skin care brand Plendi adopts a single-product strategy to navigate the challenges of cosmetics start-ups in the local market, including competition with big players and cost concerns.
Australian prebiotics hair care brand Straand is looking to enter South East Asia, China, Europe and the US this year on the back of funding from Unilever’s venture arm.
Sensitive skin brand Snow Fox is working to expand its hair care offerings to meet the need in the market for earth-friendly products that are suitable for sensitive scalps.
A new Australian study involving over 6,000 subjects says propylene glycol has an “infrequent” contact sensitisation rate of 0.31%, despite it being commonly noted as an allergen.
Australia’s Biologi debuted its range of bio cellulose sheet masks for targeted skin care concerns as it seeks to shift such products from ‘nice-to-have’ to ‘must-have’.
Australia’s eco-lifestyle brand Seed & Spout has developed zero-waste skin care range, WITHOUT, to challenge greenwashing and the belief that natural skin care is not efficacious.
Aussie skin care brand Evidence Skincare (E.S.K) is tapping into microneedle technology and its wide-ranging potential to develop more skin care products with ‘unrivalled results’.
Jurlique says beauty still has multiple challenges to overcome in its shift towards sustainable packaging, highlighting the need for better innovation and broader recycling infrastructure.
Australian clinic Skin Club has made its first foray into the preventative skin sector with products designed to be an adjunct to Botox treatments, and has outlined plans for partnerships with universities to expand its product range.
Singapore-based TUFT International is set to make its biggest export move yet with the launch of its professional-grade hair styling tools and devices in Australia this March.
The concept of clean beauty has been ‘bastardised to a point’ due to multiple definitions, which means responsible brands have to be totally transparent to allow consumers to make informed decisions.
An Australian fragrance start-up offering designer-inspired fragrance oils believes its business can scale and succeed in overseas markets in Asia, Europe, and North America.
A number of face paints tested in New Zealand breached cosmetics regulations for containing non-permitted ingredients and labelling shortcomings, it has been revealed.
Too many acne products claim to be a ‘miracle in a jar’ with consumers being set up to fail, claims a leading Australian academic and practitioner behind a new breakout kit for the condition.
Australian beauty brand Mary Grace has given its packaging a facelift and is embarking on an NPD drive, as it readies itself to set foot into overseas markets.
A newly launched skin care brand ‘About Time We Met’ from Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is hoping to show what the ingredient can offer far more than fragrance.
A new analysis tool from Australian skin-matching platform askbella is aiming to provide objective product recommendations by harnessing the power of AI and data.
A skin care brand from Australia has made a goal to be as beneficial and accessible to as many people as possible, recognising that skin issues can exact a heavy toll on mental and emotional wellbeing, said its founder.
The skin-repairing and strengthening abilities of vitamin K, coupled with the insatiable demand for new and exciting ingredients, will spur interest in the “wound healing vitamin”, according to one skin care brand.
Australian skin care brand Enbacci’s international expansion plans will focus on building offline channels that can deliver a luxury experience for consumers.
Newly launched Australia-based men’s skin care brand HIZ Body says revenue has doubled month on month since March and plans to expand into new markets to capitalise on the growing demand for men’s skin care.
UK-based men’s cosmetics brand Shakeup Cosmetics has made its debut down under with Aussie department store Myers as well as online beauty retailers Lookfantastic and Adore Beauty.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has introduced what it believes is its most exciting launch to date – an anti-pollution serum that features a wild-harvested extract that contains vitamin C, niacinamide, and salicylic acid.
New Zealand circular beauty brand Emma Lewisham is harnessing two pioneering liposomal delivery systems for its new eye product, the Skin Reset Eye Crème.
Australian healthcare company EZZ Life Science Holdings has entered the beauty and personal care space with a new hair care range which it hopes can help double its business in the next couple of years.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has relaunched its vitamin C serum after its research claims to prove that its Kakadu plum-derived vitamin C is superior to ascorbic acid.
Australia-based firm Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments for serious skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Natural beauty company Olive Natural Skincare is set to introduce new, almost fully recyclable packaging, while also exploring new solutions in recycled plastics and bioplastics.
French cosmetics company L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Australian clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist.
The beauty industry and consumers alike should place more emphasis on reducing and reusing resources, instead of prioritising recycling, claims an Australian start-up that has pioneered using unwanted sheep’s milk in its products.
Special Edition: CIRCULAR BEAUTY – SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION AND FUTURE PROMISE
Circular beauty start-up Innerbottle has linked-up with LG Chem and CJ Logistics to pilot a new B2C beauty platform that will allow consumers to recycle their cosmetic packaging easily and effectively.
Japanese skin care brand Orbis is aiming to tap into interest in skin care by expanding into emerging skin care segments such as acne care and men’s skin care after its disappointing 2021 results.
Indian Sandalwood holds a lot of promise as an active ingredient for minimalist skin care formulations and as an inventive alternative for talcum powder in make-up, says Australia-based sandalwood supplier Quintis.
Australian biotechnology company SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples which can be used to inform beauty consumers on the efficacy of their skin care products.
Australian baby care brand Aromababy is set for a major branding update in 2022 as it gears up to strengthen its overseas business and diversify its product offering.
Australia’s skin care firm MADE FOR MAN has outlined in its three-year strategic plan to launch its botanical skin care products in UK, Europe, US and Asia.
Watchdog group Consumer NZ says sunscreens should be regulated as therapeutic products after three products failed testing for the second year in a row.
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![E.S.K is set on developing products that are supported by science, rather than following trends, fads or even demands. [E.S.K]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/aussie-skin-care-brand-calls-out-dubious-claims-and-inflated-prices-preying-on-consumers-insecurities/16661513-1-eng-GB/Aussie-skin-care-brand-calls-out-dubious-claims-and-inflated-prices-preying-on-consumers-insecurities.jpg)
![Snow Fox is working to expand its hair care offerings. [Snow Fox Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/06/20/australian-taiwan-brand-snow-fox-aims-to-fill-the-gap-for-green-sensitive-scalp-care/16458263-3-eng-GB/Australian-Taiwan-brand-Snow-Fox-aims-to-fill-the-gap-for-green-sensitive-scalp-care.jpg)
![Study involving over 6,000 subjects says sensitisation rate of propylene glycol was 'infrequent'. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/propylene-glycol-sensitisation-found-to-be-uncommon-australia-study/16401110-1-eng-GB/Propylene-glycol-sensitisation-found-to-be-uncommon-Australia-study.jpg)
![WITHOUT aims to challenge greenwashing and the belief that natural skin care is not efficacious. [WITHOUT]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/17/eco-brand-without-aims-to-tackle-greenwashing-and-natural-skin-care-misconceptions/16239283-1-eng-GB/Eco-brand-WITHOUT-aims-to-tackle-greenwashing-and-natural-skin-care-misconceptions.jpg)
![Evidence Skincare is tapping into microneedle technology and its wide-ranging potential. [E.S.K]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/e.s.k-on-vast-microneedle-skin-care-opportunities/16232497-1-eng-GB/E.S.K-on-vast-microneedle-skin-care-opportunities.png)
![Jurlique says beauty still has multiple challenges to overcome in its shift towards sustainable packaging. [Jurlique]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/03/21/jurlique-on-beauty-packaging-it-will-continue-to-be-a-problem-to-solve/16219903-1-eng-GB/Jurlique-on-beauty-packaging-It-will-continue-to-be-a-problem-to-solve.jpg)
![TUFT set to make its biggest export move yet with Australia launch. [TUFT]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/tuft-australia-launch-marks-first-international-foray/16147997-1-eng-GB/TUFT-Australia-launch-marks-first-international-foray.jpg)
![Perfume Oil Expressions believes its business can scale and succeed in overseas markets in Asia, Europe, and North America. [Perfume Oil Expressions]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/perfume-oil-expressions-eyes-international-expansion-plans/16155572-1-eng-GB/Perfume-Oil-Expressions-eyes-international-expansion-plans.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/acne-care-australian-professor-calls-out-companies-for-pushing-false-promises-to-consumers/16093514-1-eng-GB/Acne-care-Australian-professor-calls-out-companies-for-pushing-false-promises-to-consumers.jpg)
![Quintis is hoping to show what Indian Sandalwood can offer far more than fragrance with new brand. [About Time We Met]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/12/06/about-time-we-met-highlights-sandalwood-benefits-beyond-smelling-nice/15982175-1-eng-GB/About-Time-We-Met-highlights-sandalwood-benefits-beyond-smelling-nice.jpg)
![Enbacci’s international expansion plans will focus on building offline channels. [Enbacci]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/enbacci-international-expansion-plans-focus-on-offline-channels-for-luxury-experience2/15794700-1-eng-GB/Enbacci-international-expansion-plans-focus-on-offline-channels-for-luxury-experience.jpg)
![The Emma Lewisham 'sleep in a mask' could catalyse nocturnal activity and enhance the structure and condition of the skin. [Emma Lewisham]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/emma-lewisham-harnesses-gardenia-extract-to-optimise-skin-regeneration/15644931-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-harnesses-Gardenia-extract-to-optimise-skin-regeneration.jpg)
![Australia-based men’s skin care brand HIZ Body says revenue has doubled month on month since March. [HIZ Body]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/hiz-body-sees-revenue-double-monthly-for-men-s-skin-care/15544220-1-eng-GB/HIZ-Body-sees-revenue-double-monthly-for-men-s-skin-care.jpg)
![Shakeup Cosmetics has made its debut in Australia. [Shakeup Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/27/shakeup-cosmetics-launches-in-australia-with-leading-beauty-retailers/15503084-1-eng-GB/Shakeup-Cosmetics-launches-in-Australia-with-leading-beauty-retailers.jpg)
![Biologi has introduced an anti-pollution serum which it believes is its most exciting launch to date. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-s-most-exciting-serum-launch-features-wild-harvested-extract-that-protects-against-pollution/15470602-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-most-exciting-serum-launch-features-wild-harvested-extract-that-protects-against-pollution.jpg)
![EZZ Life Science Holdings has entered the beauty and personal care space with a new hair care range. [EZZ Life Science]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/ezz-life-eyes-opportunity-to-grow-business-two-fold-on-the-back-of-new-beauty-business/15433402-1-eng-GB/EZZ-Life-eyes-opportunity-to-grow-business-two-fold-on-the-back-of-new-beauty-business.png)
![Biologi study claims to prove that its Kakadu plum-derived vitamin C is superior to ascorbic acid. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/19/biologi-s-highlights-new-research-claiming-natural-vitamin-c-is-better-than-ascorbic-acid/15390670-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-highlights-new-research-claiming-natural-vitamin-C-is-better-than-ascorbic-acid.jpg)
![Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments. [Renovatio Bioscience]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/03/renovatio-focusing-r-d-towards-therapeutic-skin-care/15327996-1-eng-GB/Renovatio-focusing-R-D-towards-therapeutic-skin-care.jpg)
![Olive Natural Skincare is set to introduce new, almost fully recyclable packaging. [Olive Natural Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/21/olive-natural-skincare-eco-mission-continues-after-launching-first-recyclable-packaging/15297775-3-eng-GB/Olive-Natural-Skincare-eco-mission-continues-after-launching-first-recyclable-packaging.png)
![Terrakai Skin is eyeing what it believes is a great opportunity for A-beauty in the US clean beauty market. [Terrakai Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/terrakai-skin-aims-to-bring-a-beauty-flavour-into-the-us-clean-beauty-market/15292882-1-eng-GB/Terrakai-Skin-aims-to-bring-A-beauty-flavour-into-the-US-clean-beauty-market.jpg)
![L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Grown Alchemist. [Grown Alchemist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition/15293260-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition.jpg)
![Innerbottle has linked-up with LG Chem and CJ Logistics to pilot a new circular beauty platform. [Innerbottle]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/07/innerbottle-pilots-closed-loop-beauty-e-commerce-platform-in-south-korea/15310849-1-eng-GB/Innerbottle-pilots-closed-loop-beauty-e-commerce-platform-in-South-Korea.jpg)
![Orbis expanding into emerging skin care segments such as acne care and men’s skin care. [POLA ORBIS / Orbis Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/orbis-aiming-to-strengthen-skin-care-by-tapping-into-acne-and-men-s-care/15302188-1-eng-GB/Orbis-aiming-to-strengthen-skin-care-by-tapping-into-acne-and-men-s-care.png)
![Indian Sandalwood holds a lot of promise in skin-care and make-up. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/indian-sandalwood-newly-validated-properties-create-skin-care-and-make-up-potential/13288933-1-eng-GB/Indian-Sandalwood-Newly-validated-properties-create-skin-care-and-make-up-potential.jpg)
![SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skindna-ceo-on-why-rna-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing/13221251-1-eng-GB/SkinDNA-CEO-on-why-RNA-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing.jpg)
![Aromababy is set for a major branding update in 2022. [Aromababy]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/aromababy-to-refresh-brand-in-2022-as-it-works-to-take-brand-to-the-next-level/13150072-1-eng-GB/Aromababy-to-refresh-brand-in-2022-as-it-works-to-take-brand-to-the-next-level.jpg)
![Consumer NZ urge government to regulate sunscreen as therapeutic products. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/sunscreen-regulation-nz-consumer-nz-calls-for-sunscreens-to-be-regulated-as-therapeutic-products/13098904-1-eng-GB/Sunscreen-regulation-NZ-Consumer-NZ-calls-for-sunscreens-to-be-regulated-as-therapeutic-products.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/28/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market/16744688-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![CHLITINA is poised to expand in South East Asia on the back of the rising spending power of consumers in the region’s emerging markets. [CHLITINA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/chlitina-ceo-marks-sea-as-next-major-growth-opportunity/16744580-1-eng-GB/CHLITINA-CEO-marks-SEA-as-next-major-growth-opportunity.jpg)
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