Skin care

‘Right market, right moment’: Helena Rubinstein debuts in Singapore with plans for further regional growth

09-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

Ultra-luxury brand Helena Rubinstein has made its Singapore debut with a flagship boutique and has plans to expand further across the region.

Daebong Life Science derives anti-ageing material from ‘ugly lotus roots’, realises first commercial application

09-Oct-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

South Korean cosmetics firm Daebong Life Science has developed a new anti-ageing raw material extracted from discarded lotus roots, which has been applied in a serum that is set to launch in the US.

While you were sleeping: SOVA focuses R&D on developing serum-infused textiles to enhance beauty sleep

07-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

Mulberry silk label SOVA is concentrating efforts on developing serum-infused textiles that can provide skin care benefits while enhancing sleep quality

Different strokes: Olive Young sales data reveals UK, US, Japan consumer K-beauty preferences

07-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

Olive Young's sales data highlights purchase preferences, with US consumers favouring sun care, UK buyers focusing on skin texture concerns, and Japanese shoppers choosing personal care products and supplements.

Financial focus: Phyto, LG H&H, Estée Lauder and more in our beauty business update

04-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

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

A new home: Caudalie set to launch SEA flagship store in Malaysia in November

02-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

Cult favourite pharmacy brand Caudalie will unveil a new flagship store in Kuala Lumpur at the end of November.

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‘Testing would give absolute certainty’: Tremendous potential in neurocosmetics hindered by lack of robust testing methods

02-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.

Geotargeting “reached more than 7 million travellers this summer,” L’Occitane Group talks travel-retail

01-Oct-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

At this year’s TFWA Global show in Cannes, we caught up with the head of marketing for travel-retail at L’Occitane Groupe, Mona L’Hostis, to talk about innovation pipelines, future markets to watch, and the runaway success of Sol de Janeiro.

Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC

01-Oct-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring new retinol launches, a study on bamboo vinegar, and the potential of personalised skin care in medical aesthetics.

Cosmax and Harvard team up to explore link between lifestyle, skin disorders, skin microbiome for personalised solutions

30-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Cosmax and Harvard are partnering to investigate how lifestyle factors affect skin disorders and the skin microbiome, with the goal of developing personalised skin care solutions.

How to win over… China’s value-drive beauty consumers

30-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Exclusive insights from Elizabeth Arden, G&M Cosmetics, Aromababy, alongside industry experts shed light on the increasing complex landscape of China’s beauty market while highlighting its major challenges and opportunities.

October 2: Get ready for our Skin Care Advancement webinar

26-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

There's still time to register! Don't miss the chance to hear from industry experts on everything from skin care ingredient formulation trends to innovations in anti-aging and the impact of consumer demand on new product development.

The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I

25-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...

Herbal hero: C-beauty brand Inoherb eyes overseas growth potential in SEA

24-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Chinese herbal skin care brand Inoherb is exploring expansion into South East Asia as it anticipates a C-beauty skin care boom.

'Critical market': Sephora ION Orchard revamp blends personalisation, technology for more immersive experiences

24-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Sephora’s revamped ION Orchard store in Singapore introduces more personalised consultations, tech-driven tools, and a social media spotlight to create a seamless, engaging shopping experience.

Valanolia targets Asia hair care market with upcycled antioxidant rich olive oil-infused formulas

23-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian olive farm Valanolia has ventured into beauty with antioxidant rich olive oil hair care made from upcycled materials to meet booming demand for advanced hair care solutions in Asia.

Flower power: Amorepacific launches Mamonde's Daiso-exclusive skin care brand targeting Gen Zalpha

23-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty firm Amorepacific has launched Mimo by Mamonde, a Daiso-exclusive clean beauty brand that caters to Generation Zalpha consumers.

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

20-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market includes Guardian Singapore’s introduction of 12 new beauty brands, a product launch focus on retinol products, and fragrance trends in SEA.

Preparing for MoCRA's 2025 cGMP deadline: What cosmetic manufacturers and suppliers need to know

19-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The deadline for FDA's publication of the final rule around cGMP regulations under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is still over a year away, but cosmetics manufacturers are advised to prepare now because "cosmetic product...

‘Flying off the shelves’: LG H&H aims to expand Glint, Code with Guardian Singapore as sales take off

19-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

LG Household & Health Care is aiming to expand makeup brands Glint and Code with retail partner Guardian Singapore as sales double in four months.

P. acnes inhibitor: Bamboo vinegar found to have similar properties to lauric, azelaic acid

19-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

A Chinese study has revealed that the organic acids found in bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes.

Study reevaluates topical body formulations: New insights for cosmetics and PBC manufacturers

18-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Researchers determined that Alastin’s TransFORM Body Treatment "exhibited superior performance in maintaining collagen production and promoting healthy elastin fiber formation" compared to SkinMedica's Firm and Tone Body Lotion, suggesting...

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Self-care revolution: H&B retailers have opportunity to focus on wellness to meet the needs of ‘overstimulated’ consumer

18-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty (H&B) chains are increasingly driven to meet wellness demands of today’s consumer that is more invested in their overall well-being.

Made in Asia: Kao, Dr Jart+, Justhuman and more news from Asian beauty brands

18-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round-up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Kao, Dr Jart+, Justhuman and more.

Watch this space: Guardian Singapore set to debut 12 more beauty brands as it aims to grow younger consumer base

18-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty retailer Guardian Singapore says it will debut 12 more beauty brands in stores as it works to grow its base of younger consumers.

Pond’s trials new skin microbiome analyser tool

17-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

The tech is considered “a huge breakthrough” for Pond’s Skin Institute and its parent company, Unilever.

Drop Zone: Clinique, Glow Recipe, Innisfree, Paula’s Choice tap into the retinol renaissance

17-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Clinique, Glow Recipe, Innisfree, and Paula’s Choice that are tapping into the demand for retinol among the skintellectuals.

Making sense of scents: Shiseido emphasises increasing importance of fragrance in skin care

17-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty brand Shiseido’s skin care fragrance development highlights the growing significance of scents in skin care in enhancing emotional wellbeing.

Viral potential: K-beauty brand behind viral multi balm to introduce new sun stick

16-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty brand Kahi will launch a new sun care stick which it anticipates will become its next blockbuster product.

L'Oréal tri-partnership for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”

12-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to L'Oréal Groupe and Abolis about its new biotech partnership, which also includes German ingredients manufacturer Evonik.

External-first solutions: Beauty consumers likely to explore devices, treatments before supplements

11-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Beauty consumers are most likely to prioritise devices and treatments as skin solutions over supplements amid growing demand for immediate and visible outcomes.

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Unlocking potential: Australian olive oil producers urged to upcycle pomace for cosmetics as health, wellness interests surge

11-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian olive oil producers have huge opportunity to upcycle pomace as cosmetic ingredients to tap into health and wellness trends, according to industry experts.

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