Singapore-based fragrance house Scent by SIX has recently redefined its brand purpose as a mental wellness champion that advocates the use of fragrance to ‘heal, soothe and delight’.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons Singapore is aiming to expand its portfolio of clean beauty brands as more consumers, especially millennials, become more conscious of their environmental impact.
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation that has arisen in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Singapore-based beauty brand Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to the consumer needs and concerns brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A newly launched Singapore skin care brand believes its proprietary encapsulation tech can maximise anti-aging results because it seeks out and deploys ingredients exactly where collagen and elastin reside in the skin.
A newly launched beauty retailer specialising in niched brands is eyeing untapped opportunities in South East Asia, especially emerging markets like Vietnam.
Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients, backed by its recent acquisition by Barentz.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.
A 17th century cosmetic brand founded by a religious order is tapping into the growing importance of wellness and inner well-being to expand its presence in Singapore.
A Singapore-based brand is eyeing opportunities in the South East Asian region on the back of its proposition to bring holistic and enjoyable beauty routines to those who suffer from skin conditions like eczema.
Singapore-based clean beauty brand Sigi Skin has recently released Tea-Tox, a probiotic sheet mask with hydrating, soothing and anti-pollution properties, selling 500 boxes in its first two weeks of sales.
A Singapore-based dermatologist is set to unveil an e-Pharmacy by the end of this year to offer consumers a fully integrated virtual experience to cosmeceuticals.
A Singapore-based beauty start-up specialising in skin care products developed in South Korea is looking to beauty technology to define its place in an already saturated cosmetics market.
L’Oréal Group is aiming to meet consumers’ needs for interactive experiences and provide personalised beauty services by employing the use of beauty tech.
Singapore homegrown firm Skin Inc has developed what it believes to be the world’s first hand serum and sanitiser duo product to kill bacteria and viruses at the same time as nourishing the skin.
![SIX has recently redefined its brand purpose as a mental wellness champion. [Scent by SIX]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2020/12/16/six-reveals-new-brand-purpose-to-champion-mental-health-through-scent/11963456-1-eng-GB/SIX-reveals-new-brand-purpose-to-champion-mental-health-through-scent_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Watsons Singapore is aiming to expand its portfolio of clean beauty brands. [Watsons SG / Ethique]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/digital-savvy-millennials-pushing-retailer-watsons-sg-to-expand-clean-beauty-offerings/12002058-1-eng-GB/Digital-savvy-millennials-pushing-retailer-Watsons-SG-to-expand-clean-beauty-offerings_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation. [B&B Labs]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/care-and-protect-b-b-labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs/11988447-1-eng-GB/Care-and-protect-B-B-Labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to current COVID-19 climate. [Ange Gardien]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ange-gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic/11981000-1-eng-GB/Ange-Gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/anti-ageing-skin-brightening-and-sustainability-trends-key-for-nardev-s-asia-expansion/11941410-1-eng-GB/Anti-ageing-skin-brightening-and-sustainability-trends-key-for-Nardev-s-Asia-expansion_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Santa Maria Novella tapping into the growing importance of wellness and inner well-being to expand its presence in Singapore. [Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/santa-maria-novella-in-singapore-interest-in-well-being-spurring-growth-of-the-brand/11896970-1-eng-GB/Santa-Maria-Novella-in-Singapore-Interest-in-well-being-spurring-growth-of-the-brand_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Brand aims to bring holistic and enjoyable beauty routines to those who suffer from skin conditions like eczema. [Exzma Skincare]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2020/11/17/exzma-aims-to-bring-the-beauty-ritual-into-sea-eczema-care-market/11941361-4-eng-GB/Exzma-aims-to-bring-the-beauty-ritual-into-SEA-eczema-care-market_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Dr TWL Pharmacy set to unveil an e-Pharmacy by the end of this year. [Dr. TWL Dermaceuticals]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/conscious-pharmacy-singapore-dermatologist-to-roll-our-e-pharmacy-concept-for-democratised-access-to-cosmeceuticals/11897037-1-eng-GB/Conscious-pharmacy-Singapore-dermatologist-to-roll-our-e-Pharmacy-concept-for-democratised-access-to-cosmeceuticals_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![SkinCeuticals unveiled beauty tech enabled store in Singapore. [L’Oréal Group / SkinCeuticals]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/l-oreal-backs-beauty-tech-to-deliver-interactive-and-personalised-experiences-singapore-md/11920347-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-backs-beauty-tech-to-deliver-interactive-and-personalised-experiences-Singapore-MD_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Top five stories on the digital developments and beauty tech in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/digital-dive-top-stories-on-digital-developments-making-waves-in-the-apac-beauty-industry/12576576-1-eng-GB/Digital-Dive-Top-stories-on-digital-developments-making-waves-in-the-APAC-beauty-industry_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![THREE re-releases exclusive inner beauty supplement. [THREE Cosmetics]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/j-beauty-brand-three-re-releases-exclusive-inner-beauty-supplement-to-alleviate-common-summer-ailments/12572449-1-eng-GB/J-beauty-brand-THREE-re-releases-exclusive-inner-beauty-supplement-to-alleviate-common-summer-ailments_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Singapore start-up Bhuman says early interest from big-name retailers won’t deter its focus on promoting sustainable consumption. [Bhuman]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/06/16/bhuman-promoting-sustainable-consumption-top-of-mind-for-waterless-beauty-brand-founded-by-ex-amazon-vp/12559836-1-eng-GB/Bhuman-Promoting-sustainable-consumption-top-of-mind-for-waterless-beauty-brand-founded-by-ex-Amazon-VP_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Koru Pharmaceuticals has launched a new skin care brand made with hemp seed oil derived from a hybrid Korean hemp variant. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/hemp-skin-care-koru-pharmaceuticals-develops-k-beauty-skin-care-made-with-hybrid-korean-variant/12546733-1-eng-GB/Hemp-skin-care-Koru-Pharmaceuticals-develops-K-beauty-skin-care-made-with-hybrid-Korean-variant_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Our updates on financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [L'Occitane]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-kao-l-occitane-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/12569556-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Kao-L-Occitane-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![US-headquartered Paula's Choice has a large range of skin care products, including face cleansers, exfoliants, serums and retinol treatments, available across its global D2C network and select prestige retail outlets [Image: Unilever/Paula's Choice]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/15/unilever-to-acquire-paula-s-choice-from-ta-associates-under-prestige-beauty-division/12566251-1-eng-GB/Unilever-to-acquire-Paula-s-Choice-from-TA-Associates-under-prestige-beauty-division_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Sheet masks are ‘storming the market’ in India, says Skinella [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/skinella-says-sheet-mask-sales-in-india-are-storming-the-market-in-india/12560457-1-eng-GB/Skinella-says-sheet-mask-sales-in-India-are-storming-the-market-in-India_wrbm_tiny.jpg)