South East Asia

Expedited deliveries: Retailer A.S. Watson says speedy service key to fulfilling needs of SEA beauty consumers

02-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson is aiming to set a new standard for fast deliveries to fulfil the increasingly demanding needs of SEA beauty consumers.

Protective barrier: ONLY Group develops anti-bacterial facial mist to keep maskne at bay

01-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

A Singapore-based aesthetics firm has developed an 100% plant-based anti-bacterial facial mist that it claims can prevent maskne while hydrating and soothing the skin.

E-commerce platform Shopee details how beauty brands could benefit from expansion drive

01-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

South East Asian e-commerce firm Shopee is eyeing a golden opportunity to tap into previously hard-to-reach demographics, opening up new opportunities for beauty brands on the online platform.

Hyper-empowerment: Fawn & Co expects diverse business to thrive on the back of bespoke, circular beauty trends

27-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based Fawn & Co is expecting interest in personalisation and sustainability to drive the growth of its beauty education and retail businesses in 2021.

Moisturising effect: Moringa seed oil cream formulated by Thai researchers displays cosmetics potential

27-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A cream containing Moringa oleifera seed oil was found to increase skin hydration levels by 85% after four weeks of application, according to a new study in Thailand.

Anti-ageing for millennials: innisfree launches new line in Singapore following success in South Korea

25-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

No competition: Under tapped SEA oral care segment holds ‘most potential’, says NZ’s ukiwi

19-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand-based oral care brand ukiwi is setting its sights on South East Asia, which it believes holds the most untapped potential for ‘new and innovative’ players.

A beauty first: Fashion retailer FJB bets on skin care brand Dr. Barbara Sturm in effort to diversify business

19-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

South East Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has recently expanded into beauty with the addition of cult skin care Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19.

Deep clean: Singapore start-up targets SEA, Australia and US expansion on the back of interest in deep cleansing

13-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

A Singapore based beauty firm is aiming to expand internationally by tapping into the pandemic-driven interest in deep cleansing products like its colour-changing cleansing and hydrating cream

Year of growth: Basic Theory looks towards business expansion after COVID-19 drives sales up by over 30% in 2020

13-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore natural and organic beauty brand Basic Theory is looking to launch a raft of new products and expand into new Asian markets to maintain 2020’s momentum where it saw a 30% surge in sales.

‘Managing the non-homogeneity’: Shiseido APAC CEO on why diverse region holds huge cosmetics opportunities

12-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

To personalise or not? Singapore’s Yours says innovation decision needs to be made at ‘category level’

07-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore personalised beauty brand Yours says it is now focusing on developing simple, sustainable, effective and affordable products that may not necessarily be tailored to the individual, according to its CEO.

Expert approach: A DrBrand exploring North America and Europe markets with doctor-led skin care range

04-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore skin care firm A DrBrand is looking to enter North America in 2021, and hoping to expand its presence in Europe, with its doctor-led products.

Personalised shopping: POND’S sees more interest for skin care offerings after launching AI chatbot on Shopee

23-Dec-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Unilever skin care brand POND’S says interest in its products on South East Asian e-commerce platform Shopee soared, after launching its Skin Advisor Live (SAL) AI chatbot.

Bespoke fun: Nude & Jar aims to develop range of personalised body care products for sensitive skin and eczema

22-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based start-up Nude & Jar has its sights on developing a range of ‘fun’ personalised body care products especially for those with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema.