Hair Care

Clear distinction: Indonesia calls attention to non-halal product information labelling regulation

22-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) has emphasised that non-halal certified products, including cosmetics, are mandated to clearly indicate so on packaging.

Hair care for everyone: Amika on quest to address diverse hair needs in SEA with sea buckthorn range

22-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

US hair care brand Amika is targeting localised innovation to drive success in South East Asia with its sea buckthorn-focused range of products.

Navigating environmental regulations for cosmetics

18-Apr-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...

Taking off: Indie K-beauty duty-free store aims to become bridge for small brands’ global expansion

18-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

South Korean firm All Grace Co Ltd recently opened the first multi-indie brand store at Incheon International Airport and hopes to serve as a bridge for K-beauty SMEs to enter overseas markets, following sales that have “exceeded expectations”.

From confectionery to cosmetics: Japan’s Shinkinedo chestnut-based hair care goes global via Amazon

16-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese confectionery maker Shinkinedo’s hair care line, which are made from upcycled chestnut skin, have recently began sales to 14 countries around the world via Amazon.

‘In China for China’: Clariant emphasises importance of localisation in the era of viral trends

16-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Clariant has underscored the importance of localisation strategies and distribution capabilities in China with beauty trends evolving at a rapid pace.

Native Extracts aims to collaborate with C-beauty brands with ‘advanced’ Chinese botanicals

11-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian ingredients firm Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands to introduce its cellular extract-versions of Chinese ingredients such as gingko and arnica into the market.

Financial focus: Chantecaille, Nykaa, Sephora and more in our beauty business update

09-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the developments from LG H&H, Amorepacific, HUL and more.

‘Not healthy for the industry’: Sephora’s withdrawal from Korea leaves market less diverse than ever

08-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Sephora’s exit from South Korea leaves a vacuum highlighting need for a diversity of brands and retail channels in the market, says experts.

Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC

05-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round up of the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, from brands including Laneige, Ouai, Frank Body and more.

Show and tell: Beauty TikTok content by ‘real users’ more powerful than branded content

02-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Beauty brands need to work with trusted influencers and genuine product users to develop content that will convince TikTok users to checkout their carts, says an expert from South East Asia.

‘Localisation failure’: Sephora crumbles under pressure of Korea’s competitive local market

01-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Sephora’s failure to crack South Korea has been linked to its inability to understand the local market and highlights the strength of local players, according to industry experts.

What’s happening at InCosmetics Global 2024?

01-Apr-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

We’ve rounded up some of the highlights to look out for at InCosmetics Global 2024…

Fragrance prevails as key purchase driver for hair care as consumers prioritise sensorial experience and well-being

27-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Consumers are prioritising sensorial experiences and choosing products that turn mundane routines into moments of pleasure and wellness, underscoring the important role of fragrances in hair care products, says IFF.

100 stores in 5 years: Apparel Group, Nykaa have ‘bold vision’ to expand Nyssa across GCC region

26-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

New Middle Eastern beauty retailer Nyssa is aiming to unveil 100 stores across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in five years.

PCHi Fountain Awards celebrates beauty industry after competitive judging

25-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

The Fountain Awards by Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) awards 17 winners across 13 beauty categories to celebrate industry innovation.

‘India has not even begun that trend’: Nykaa beauty chief eyes huge opportunity in prestige segment

19-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa believes its future growth will come from the under-tapped prestige beauty segment.

Dyson addresses time-saving needs and hair damage concerns with wet-to-dry straightener

18-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Dyson’s first wet-to-dry straightener has been designed to overcome problems of traditional heat-based devices, and resolve consumer pain points such as styling time, says the global tech firm.

Smooth operator: Ouai underscores importance of SEA with debut of new frizz fighting hair cream

15-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

Ouai says its introduction of a new frizz-taming hair cream highlights South East Asia's significance to the company, with the brand also exploring opportunities in new markets across the region.

Gut and hair connection? New study identifies specific gut microbiota linked to patchy hair loss

12-Mar-2024 By Hazel Tang

New research is suggesting that specific types of gut microbiota is linked to alopecia areata (AA), providing potential leads to treatment and prevention.

‘Tweens are taking over’: Evereden expands in SEA to capture Gen Alpha opportunity

11-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

Mum and baby care brand Evereden will focus on expanding in South East Asia in 2024 to capitalise on the unfolding Gen Alpha opportunity.

CHI Color Express promises permanent hair color in 10 minutes

08-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Created ‘by hairstylists, for hairstylists,’ the new product collection is designed to expedite the hair coloring process and is available in 20 different shades.

6 hair care brands focusing on ingredients innovation

07-Mar-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

Hair care is officially the category to watch in 2024, with an increased focus on scalp health, scientific innovation, and cutting-edge ingredients. Take a look at these brands that are innovating in this space...

Benchmark of sustainable beauty: O’right aims to strengthen SEA presence through net zero products

07-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Taiwanese hair care firm O’right is looking to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia through its net zero products, as it works towards becoming a driving force in the global sustainable beauty scene.

Greenitio develops sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to petrochemical-derived skin and hair care ingredients

06-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Singapore start-up Greenitio says that its next-gen cosmetic ingredients fill the gap in sustainable, high-performing and cost-effective alternatives to harmful petrochemical-based materials.

CosmeticsDesign’s key takeaways from the 2024 PCPC Annual Meeting

05-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

From a global view of crucial market influences to the subtle nuances of communication and conversational AI on personal care product commerce, this year’s PCPC Annual Meeting touched on a wide range of pressing industry topics.

Personalisation in India: Opportunities abound for brands in the hair care sector

05-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Indian consumers are embracing diverse hair types, and seeking more personalised options and convenient formats, which underscores the potential for product innovation and sector growth.

Hair-raising moves: Kao set to overhaul hair care with new brands and rebrands in 2024

05-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has outlined plans to strengthen its entire hair care portfolio with fresh brands and revamped offerings in its home market of Japan.

Give value, not discounts: Luxury brands can offer exclusive services for unmatched value during shopping festivals – Coty SEA

04-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

Luxury brands can overcome heavy promotions during shopping festivals such as Singles Day with exclusive services to give consumers more bang for their buck, says Coty’s SEA e-commerce lead.

Kose Cosmeport’s Bioliss launching jelly-like hair oil amid increasing demand for multifunctional leave-in products

04-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese beauty brand Bioliss is set to release a new jelly-like hair oil that boasts both hair care and styling capabilities, to meet growing consumer demand for leave-in products with multiple functions.

Amorepacific’s hair care brand mise-en-scène expands line-up for greater inclusivity

01-Mar-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Korean hair care brand mise-en-scène has revamped a line of shampoos to improve ease of use for consumers of different visual abilities, age and gender.

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How to win over.. the recovering Hong Kong beauty market

28-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

Exclusive insights from beauty leaders L’Occitane Group, Sa Sa International, G&M Cosmetics, Pretti5 shed light on the resilient Hong Kong beauty and personal care market and reveal why it remains a key market in Asia Pacific.

Innovating for Generation Alpha: Q&A with a Unilever R&D expert

27-Feb-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

While the ‘tweens in Sephora’ headlines have raised a lot of eyebrows and some deeper concerns, it’s clear that Generation Alpha has a thirst for beauty products based on science and can potentially alter the future industry landscape.

Financial focus: LG H&H, Amorepacific, HUL and more in our beauty business update

23-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the developments from LG H&H, Amorepacific, HUL and more.

EMEA beauty business update: LVMH; L’Oréal Group; Unilever; Coty; Inter Parfums; L’Occitane Group

16-Feb-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

What's been selling well in the beauty and personal care market? Our in-depth update reveals how some of Europe’s biggest beauty and personal care companies are performing…

The Body Shop set to go into administration in the UK

12-Feb-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

The private equity firm that acquired The Body Shop last November, Aurelius, has made the move just weeks after the acquisition completed.

What’s trending: The most-read stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

09-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring insights into Shiseido’s acquisition of Dr. Dennis Gross, Laneige’s inclusivity push, new fragrance formats and more.

Up in smoke: Male smokers face 1.8 times higher risk of hair loss

07-Feb-2024 By Hazel Tang

Men who smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day are more likely to suffer hair loss than those who do not smoke, new data reveals.

Bespoke hair colours? Korean regulators mull over customised hair dye machines

07-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is reviewing the use of a machine that customises hair dyes for individuals.

NZ bans PFAS: Industry can expect minimal differences with EU ‘forever chemicals’ ban – Cosmetics NZ

06-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

Industry body Cosmetics NZ says the cosmetics sector can expect minimal differences between New Zealand’s and the European Union’s (EU) per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bans.

Beauty backing: CJ Olive Young establishes $74m fund to support K-beauty SMEs

05-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

CJ Olive Young has collaborated with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) to establish a KRW100bn (USD74.3m) fund to support the growth of small and medium-sized (SME) beauty companies.

Amorepacific FY2023: Growth Japan, Americas, EMEA not enough to offset China decline

05-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red

Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF & more form alliance to champion the value of beauty

01-Feb-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...

“Communicating efficacy is crucial”: what marketers should know about Gen Z beauty shoppers

30-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

Generation Z can be a puzzle for beauty companies, as they don’t appear to have the same levels of brand or product loyalty as their predecessors. What do marketers and R&D experts need to know about this generation?

Brand story: philosophy, LG H&H, L’Oréal and more in this brand update

30-Jan-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from philosophy, LG Household and Health Care, L’Oréal, and more.

Hindustan Unilever expects ‘decades of massive growth’ with refocused beauty division – CEO

29-Jan-2024 By Amanda Lim

Unilever’s Indian subsidiary anticipates exponential growth in beauty touting its robust portfolio of brands that will include mass, premium, and prestige brands.

Chanel, Estée Lauder & more form TRASCE alliance for better supply chain traceability

26-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

A consortium of 15 cosmetics companies have joined together to create the TRaceability Alliance for Sustainable CosmEtics (TRASCE), to enhance traceability in major ingredient and packaging supply chains across the beauty and personal care industry.

Ocean of opportunity: Taiwan biotech firm ramping up R&D efforts to push the potential of fucoidan

26-Jan-2024 By Amanda Lim

A Taiwanese biotech firm specialising in seaweed-based ingredients is studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market.

From skin to strands: Conscious Chemist launching scalp care line to tackle rising hair fall issue in India

23-Jan-2024 By Hazel Tang

Hair fall and bald patches are becoming an increasing concern for Indian consumers, claims beauty brand Conscious Chemist, with the company set to launch a new scalp care line on the back of a recent funding boost.

What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?

18-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

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