Skin Care

From soil to skin: Expanscience ceramide-boosting flaxseed active taps into regenerative skin care trends

08-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

Laboratoires Expanscience has introduced a ceramide-boosting flaxseed active to cater to trends such as regenerative skin care and supports regenerative agriculture.

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How to win over…diverse Singaporean beauty consumers

08-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

Exclusive insights from beauty companies Sephora, LUXASIA, Porcelain, and Founder’s Beauty shed light on Singapore’s beauty and personal care market and reveal what it takes to capture its discerning consumers and succeed in its diverse market.

GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of April 2024

07-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of April 2024 featuring news from Sephora, Kolmar, Dr. Ci:Labo, Shiseido and more.

‘Accelerating innovation in a big way’: Estée Lauder will debut first products developed by China R&D facility in Q4

07-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder will introduce new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year as part of efforts to accelerate innovation.

For a better tomorrow: China's beauty brands embrace ESG focus as consumer priorities shift – Cargill

07-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as a central focus for China's beauty brands, reflecting a notable shift among consumers towards sustainability priorities, says Cargill.

Mass acceleration: China’s mass beauty market now ‘more dynamic’ than luxury – L’Oréal CEO

06-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

China’s beauty market is experiencing significant industry shift with the mass beauty market accelerating ahead of the luxury segment in the first quarter (Q1), says L’Oréal’s chief executive.

‘Blue beauty’: what’s new in marine ingredients for cosmetics?

03-May-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

Marine ingredients such as microalgae and seaweed are a sustainable, upcycled and efficacious ingredient option being used in more topical and ingestible cosmetics products. Find out more on the latest developments…

Back to basics: KraveBeauty aims to undo damage of excessive skin care through conscious product development

03-May-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

US-based KraveBeauty, which has recently entered South East Asia, seeks to address the needs of the increasing number of sensitive skin sufferers caused by the boom of active ingredients and trends-led products.

A “home of creativity”: Puig CEO on its rebrand for stock exchange debut

02-May-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

As it prepares to launch onto the Spanish stock exchange, the Barcelona-based company with a 110-year legacy has also rebranded its visual identity. Its CEO explained why...

K-beauty firm Skinidea develops new brand to target US market as part of expansion plans

01-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

South Korean cosmetics company Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers as it reinforces global expansion.

Revamp pays off: LG H&H beauty returns to growth on the back of successful renewal of The Whoo

01-May-2024 By Amanda Lim

The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.

In-Cos trendspotting: CosmeticsDesign sits down with Kenvue Head of R&D NA

30-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In our chat with Adam Ricciardone, we discuss everything from his key conference takeaways to Kenvue's sponsorship of the In-Cosmetics Awards and more.

Toyo Sugar produces water-soluble resveratrol to expand use in cosmetic formulations to tap longevity trend

30-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

A Japanese ingredient firm has enzymatically modified resveratrol to make it water-soluble and more bioavailable to expand its use in various cosmetic formulas amidst rising interest in longevity.

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Expanding horizons: Beauty brands embracing crossover marketing as boundaries between wellness, lifestyle blur

30-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Blurred boundaries between beauty, wellness, and lifestyle are creating opportunities for brands to venture beyond traditional partnerships to more innovative and meaningful projects.

‘Preservation is key’: Esmi Skin Minerals aims to tap into skin barrier-strengthening needs in SEA

29-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian beauty brand Esmi Skin Minerals has launched with Sephora in South East Asia, where it hopes to find a significant market for its barrier protection and microbiome-friendly products.

The top three ingredients innovations at in-cosmetics Global 2024 as chosen by our global editors

29-Apr-2024 By Jess Spiring

With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at in-cosmetics Global 2024, which launches do our editors believe will be setting the beauty industry alight this year?

Record sales: Beauty tech firm APR Corp doubling down on sustainability initiatives and global expansion

26-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

South Korea-based beauty tech firm APR Corp is strengthening its sustainability strategy in multiple ways, while accelerating its global expansion efforts after recording the highest ever annual overseas sales.

Three takeaways from In-Cosmetics Global 2024 in Paris

23-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A shift from synthetic to more naturally-derived ingredients, an increased focus on efficacy, and rising interest in holistic well-being are all trends that dominated this year’s convention floor.

Lubrizol backs C-beauty: Ingredients firm bullish on potential of China growth potential

23-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.

LG H&H overcomes application challenges, targets global market with NAD+ anti-ageing skin care

23-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

LG Household & Health Care is seeking to revitalise the anti-ageing category with its nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) ingredient, which has been successfully applied in a skin care product, amid burgeoning interest worldwide.

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.

Korean wave: Able C&C, Kolmar and more in this K-beauty round-up

19-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Here we feature the latest developments from the innovative South Korean beauty market, featuring news on Able C&C’s partnership with Daiso, Kolmar Korea’s groundbreaking research, and more.

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”.

Brand update: Latest developments from Shiseido, Dr.Ci:Labo, Sephora and more

17-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round up our latest stories on the biggest beauty brands, featuring news updates from Shiseido, Dr.Ci:Labo, Sephora, and more.

Able C&C extends partnership with Japan’s Daiso to launch exclusive $2 makeup line

17-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C has furthered its partnership with Japanese discount chain Daiso with the launch of an exclusive and affordable makeup line as a follow up to its first skin care collaboration.

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

16-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring research from Dr.Ci:Labo and Kolmar Korea’s newly discovered probiotic sun care ingredient.

‘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.

Study: Vitamin D derivatives hold benefits for photoaging & skin protection

15-Apr-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A recent study examined the different benefits of vitamin D derivates against signs of aging through topical application in cosmetic product, including a positive impact on collagen production and anti-inflammatory properties.

Chinese researchers identify IGF2 in oral mucosa as key factor for ‘scarless wound healing’

15-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

A group of researchers from China have identified Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF2) in oral mucosa as a key factor in accelerating the process of wound healing without scars.

K-beauty orders to Vietnam increase more than five-fold in the last three years – Shopee

15-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

E-commerce platform Shopee says Vietnam has become a key market for K-beauty brands with orders surging more than five-fold over the last three years.

What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

12-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from Kenvue, Nykaa, Mukti Organics and more.

Q&A: Shiko Beauty Collective bridges the gap between J-Beauty brands and the US market

11-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In this Q&A, we learned more about Shiko Beauty Collective’s unique positioning in the US cosmetics and personal care product spaces, the brand’s curation process, emphasis on Japanese beauty principles, and commitment to cultural representation in...

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.

Is face cupping the new guasha? Daily Habits aims to offer Asia gentle alternatives to aesthetic treatments

09-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.

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.

‘Promising opportunities’: Shiseido targets India, Thailand, Vietnam to drive growth

09-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido has set its sights on burgeoning markets including India, Thailand, and Vietnam for expansion as it aims to propel growth in the skin care market.

Clarins Group plans to grow one-third of its raw ingredients itself by 2030

08-Apr-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.

Dr.Ci:Labo: Phenylethyl resorcinol outperforms Vitamin C, niacinamide in treating hyperpigmentation

08-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Dr.Ci:Labo claims that new research on phenylethyl resorcinol demonstrates high efficacy in combating hyperpigmentation, surpassing the effectiveness of more well-known ingredients such as vitamin C and niacinamide.

‘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.

Kolmar Korea to develop sun care products using newly discovered skin microbiome-derived Lactobacillus probiotic

04-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Cosmetics company Kolmar Korea has discovered a skin microbiome-derived probiotic ingredient that it claims can suppress skin ageing caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, and plans to use it to develop “groundbreaking” sun care products.

NAOS x Haut AI launch bespoke digital skin analysis tool

03-Apr-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

The French beauty company has teamed up with dermatologists and beauty tech experts Haut AI to create the new tool...

High BMI alters facial skin microbiota, impairs barrier function and increases risk of skin disorders – China study

03-Apr-2024 By Dang Hui Ling

Chinese researchers have found that a high body mass index (BMI) alters facial skin microbiota and affects the integrity of skin barrier, which raises the risk of skin disorders.

Strong foundations: Lucas Meyer Cosmetics’ latest peptide launch looks to ‘futureproof’ skin

03-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Ingredients firm Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has introduced a new peptide that aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing.

First encounter: K-beauty brand Then I Met You makes first retail expansion with Asia debut

03-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

K-beauty skin care brand Then I Met You is set to debut in five Asian markets this April through a partnership with Sephora, marking its first-ever retail expansion.

Unveiling the science behind conscious beauty: A glimpse into Grown Alchemist's R&D

02-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Following the brand’s latest release of its Meltaway Gel-Milk Cleanser, Kelly McDonnell, General Manager at beauty brand Grown Alchemist, shares the meticulous R&D process behind the launch, emphasizing its dedication to conscious beauty.

Skin microbiome-based approach for atopic dermatitis shows potential, but more research needed to ascertain long-term results – A*STAR-funded study

02-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Skin microbiome-based therapeutic strategies for atopic dermatitis (AD) could result in more targeted effects, but further “robust research” is needed to investigate whether this approach can lead to sustained clinical outcomes.

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.

Multipurpose queen: Ultra Violette set to relaunch cult favourite sunscreen with more ‘robust’ skin beneficial formula

01-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.