South East Asia

Shiseido adds Elixir to travel retail portfolio to capture Chinese sales boom

26-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

The popularity of Japanese skin care brand Elixir in China has prompted Shiseido to launch the brand via its travel retail arm.

‘Yakult for the skin’: Gallinée founder hopes to capitalise on early Asia entry with Sephora deal

26-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has made its Asian debut in Singapore and founder Marie Drago hopes to leverage its early entry to quickly expand across Asia.

A.S. Watson and L’Oreal launch virtual make-up testing service to enhance shopping experience

25-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

A.S. Watson Group has partnered with L’Oréal-backed ModiFace to launch a virtual make-up testing service in order to keep up with consumer demand for new shopping experiences.

‘Waterless’ make-up remover sees potential in Asia’s natural beauty space

21-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Italian cotton wool producer Turati Idrofilo S.p.A. believes it can shake up Asia’s natural beauty market with its dry make-up removers.

Japanese spa concepts make Singapore debut under Komars Group

20-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based Komars Group has launched two novel Japanese beauty and wellness concepts – a dry head spa and a teeth whitening salon.

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Unique and effective: Evonik outlines Care Solutions strategy to meet APAC demands

14-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Specialty chemical company Evonik debuted new Care Solutions unit in China where it showcased personal care solutions for the Asia Pacific market.

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Covestro targets pigment penetration concerns in the Chinese market

12-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Covestro has developed a biodegradable film former that addresses concerns among Chinese women about cosmetic pigments seeping into their skin.

FDA shuts down outlets peddling unregistered cosmetics in the Philippines

12-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Two retail outlets have been shut down by the Food and Drug Administration for allegedly selling unregistered cosmetic products.

Beauty meets tech: Singaporean skin care brand launches smart spa experience

11-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Singaporean skin care and spa brand Porcelain has unveiled its first smart spa which utilises digital technology to create personalised, interactive and seamless spa experience.

No delay: Indonesia will not be postponing compulsory halal label deadline

04-Mar-2019 By Amanda Lim

Indonesia’s compulsory halal certification and labelling will start on October 17 this year as planned, says officials, despite reports suggesting there could be delays

From food science to skin care: Innovative serum targets root cause of pigmentation

26-Feb-2019 By Amanda Lim

Singaporean beauty start-up 28Cubed has created an innovative solution to skin brightening with the help of food science knowledge.

Singaporean brand with spray-able serum eyes international expansion

26-Feb-2019 By Amanda Lim

Singaporean clean beauty brand IRÉN is finalising its plans to enter the European and Japanese markets, just a year after its launch.

Health group calls for swift government action after discovering mercury-laden creams for sale in Manila

26-Feb-2019 By Amanda Lim

Philippine-based health group EcoWaste Coalition has urged authorities to impose a ban on cosmetic products containing mercury being sold in Quiapo, Manila.

Givaudan boosts its presence in APAC with $15m fragrance encapsulation centre in Singapore

25-Feb-2019 By Amanda Lim

Fragrance and flavours firm Givaudan has unveiled its first fragrance encapsulation centre in Singapore for the Asia Pacific market.

Matha Tilaar sees Intercolor affiliation as a platform to elevate Indonesia’s Halal cosmetics industry

25-Feb-2019 By Amanda Lim

The Matha Tilaar Innovation Centre (MITC) hopes its new Intercolor membership will have positive impact on Indonesia’s Halal cosmetics industry.