Frontier Research Center (FRC), the rFrontier Research Center (FRC), the research and development arm of Pola Orbis, is joining forces with the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) to understand why and how blemishes form in people of Asian heritage,...
Japanese drugstore retailer Welcia-BHG is planning to open another 29 outlets in the next five years, beginning with another two this year in Singapore’s downtown core.
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has flagged seven cosmetic creams for allegedly containing mercury and banned them from sale in the country.
Avoiding palm oil all together instead of opting for sustainable palm usage is not the solution to achieving sustainable personal care, as alternatives could carry even more severe results, according to a Croda director.
Thailand hopes to tap into the burgeoning natural and organic beauty market with its local rice innovations, with one insider believing it will be the next major “beauty trend and movement”.
Greentech was at in-cosmetics Korea this year to mark the official launch of its new anti-hair loss active ingredient, Hairiline, that claims to prevent hair loss and boost hair density.
The rural and sparsely populated northern Malaysian state of Kedah holds vast potential for cosmetics firm that can tap into the region’s natural resources, according to a leading commerce chief.
Australian research has found that applying the pulp that surrounds a coffee bean was significantly more effective in helping wounds heal than simply letting nature take its course.
Amorepacific has partnered with Lazada to extend Sulwhasoo’s online footprint in South East Asia and reach its younger consumers with its luxury brand.
The impact of the US-China trade war on the global cosmetic industry’s supply chain, along with new regulations in China and Indonesia, will have a major impact on the beauty industry in the year ahead.
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore have claimed that a third of eczema management apps available today do not comply with international guidelines
Once a niche segment, halal beauty is now affecting Asia’s personal care landscape in tremendous ways in terms of trends, opportunities and regulation.
The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand is taking action against 13 local celebrities for their alleged roles in promoting unlicensed cosmetic and weight loss products from Magic Skin.
Shiseido Company and A.S. Watson Group have put together a three-year plan to co-create new products to meet the surging demand for Japanese beauty products, with Indonesia, the Philippines and China key target markets.
Singapore-based personalised skin care brand Alche{me} has unveiled its first retail outlet within Naiise Iconic at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport as it strives to take shed the ‘mystery’ of personalisation and take the trend offline.
Amorepacific has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with e-commerce firm Lazada Group to bid to reinforce its brand outreach in the South East Asian region.
Shiseido Travel Retail has launches two new experiential activations at Singapore’s Changi Airport to attract the digital-savvy travellers: The SENSE Beauty Pop-up and the Shiseido Forest Valley.
Shiseido has unveiled its latest Shiseido Life Quality Beauty Center in Singapore to help people with concerns such as birthmarks, vitiligo, scars, burns, as well as side effects of cancer treatment with its specialised make-up range, the Perfect Cover...
Green is in, or is it? A lack of awareness and understanding, as well as a premium price tag, may be some of the reasons why the green beauty movement has yet to properly take off in APAC.
South Korean male beauty brand Grafen is expanding its presence in SEA after successfully growing its presences in Korea with the help of video commerce.
The Indonesian consumers’ demand for natural or organic beauty products will continue to be a significant driver of the country’s personal care industry.
India’s Wipro Consumer Care has acquired Philippine personal care company Splash Corporation, with its CFO telling us the deal will fulfil its goal of becoming one of the top three personal care players in Asia.
South East Asia holds huge opportunities for natural cosmetic ingredients due to its unique ecosystem and rich biodiversity, according to Clariant, which believes it is only 'scratching the surface' of the region's vast untapped potential.
Despite its deep Chinese roots and close links with Chinese manufacturing, Malaysia-based Vee Man Holding has placed its focus on Asia's Muslim markets.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry is confident that its cosmetics industry will grow 9% this year as demand for domestically-made products continue to increase at home and abroad.
An essential oils firm that grows lemongrass, cinnamon, torch ginger and vetiver in one thousand acres of lush countryside in Malaysia's Borneo state of Sabah is seeking new cosmetics and fragrance opportunities.
Singaporean beauty brand Caring Skin is advancing its expansion to capitalise on the popularity of aesthetic treatments in Asia and the rise of sensitive skin issues among consumers.
The CEO of Peranakan-inspired skin care line PERA Skincare believes the biggest opportunities for the brand lie in China, where interest in straits-born culture is booming.
BASF has launched new rambutan-derived bioactives from by-products that offer a host of cosmetics opportunities, while also benefitting communities in rural Vietnam.
Founder of Thai organic brand ZNYA believes there is a demand for its organic skin care products in Canada and Europe, because consumers in those markets are willing to spend more money when it comes to health and wellness.
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 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.
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