Skin care

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.

Tailored solutions: Aesthetic physician highlights potential of personalised skin care for effective patient care

10-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

An aesthetic physician hopes to see the potential of personalised skin care realised in the medical aesthetic space, advocating for tailored solutions to enhance patient outcomes.

Early bird: Gyudon giant Yoshinoya makes beauty entry to tap into cosmetic potential of ostrich oil

10-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Japanese Fast-food company Yoshinoya Holdings is venturing into the beauty sector with the launch of Speedia, a skin care line featuring ostrich oil.

Shopee Korea aims for 300% growth in Thailand on the back of K-beauty boom

10-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

E-commerce retailer Shopee Korea is aiming for 300% growth in Thailand next year as K-beauty brands such as COSRX, Fwee, Torriden, and VT Cosmetics surge in demand.

6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability

09-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...

Promoting ‘open innovation’: LG H&H commits $3.7m in funding to seek long-term partnerships with K-beauty start-ups

09-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

South Korean consumer goods company LG Household and Health Care (LGH&H) has invested KRW5bn (USD3.73m) in a venture capital fund that fosters K-beauty start-ups.

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

06-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market from Essentials, Justhuman, Camino Rose, matsukiyo and more.

Japanese brand Eternam taps regenerative medicine to develop lip and skin care from umbilical cord-derived stem cell

05-Sep-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese brand Eternam recently debuted lip and skin care products made using umbilical cord-derived stem cells via regenerative medicine technology, as such materials increasingly gain interest in the cosmetics sector.

‘Holistic head-to-toe solutions’: Justhuman expands neurocosmetic portfolio with first skin care launch

05-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Neurocosmetic brand Justhuman has launched its first skin care product on its way to develop a full suite of holistic beauty and personal care products.

68% increase in male skin care usage: What’s driving the surge?

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Key factors driving the noteworthy growth in the men's skin care segment of the beauty and personal care market include "a cultural shift towards inclusive grooming" and "an evolving concept of masculinity that embraces self-care,"...

‘Our next key market’: Able C&C furthers global acceleration with Middle East expansion

04-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is strengthening its international presence by expanding its footprint in the Middle East.

Mood-boosting touch: IPSA intensifies personalised skin care development centred on skin-mind connection

04-Sep-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Shiseido-owned cosmetics brand IPSA is doubling down on its personalised skin care innovations, with a focus on benefits for both the skin and mental wellness.

CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign's Top 3 Green Brands to Watch

03-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

We selected three stand-out brands during this year's Cosmoprof North America show that are innovators and leaders in the clean and green beauty space: a skin care brand, a packaging manufacturer, and a whole-body deodorant brand.

Japan’s matsukiyo launches pollution-protective body milk amid increasing demand

03-Sep-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese drugstore brand matsukiyo is set to launch a new body milk that claims to protect against external stressors and works during sleep to bring moisturising effects, amid growing demand for this product type in the local market.

Japanese femcare brand LUMÉRE BEAUTY expands line-up targeting vaginal and bust care

02-Sep-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese femcare brand LUMÉRE BEAUTY is seeking to address minor discomforts faced by women in daily life by expanding its line-up with two new products targeting the “delicate zones”.

Brand update: Kosé, Clinique, Coty and more in our brand update

31-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific features news and updates from Kosé, Clinique, Coty and more.

Green Amazon expedition explores 'veritable treasure trove for discovering new biological actives'

28-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Apoena Biotech's recent expedition collected over 25 plant species and has isolated 'approximately 1,000 microorganisms from 100 collected samples' in search of new bioactive ingredients for cosmetic and personal care product formulations....

The doctor is back: Dr Jart+ re-launches in Japan as K-beauty interest grows

28-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

Estee Lauder-owned K-beauty skin care brand Dr Jart+ has re-launched in Japan, as its latest earnings reveal declining sales in Asia.

How to win over… beauty consumers in India’s tier-two and -three cities

28-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

Insights from Nykaa, Potion Inc, and Invest India highlight strategies to win over its price-sensitive consumers and navigate diverse distribution challenges within India’s tier two and three cities.

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

27-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring skin care brands Garnier, Dr Dennis Gross, Hindustan Unilever, Missha and more.

Sun in a bottle: Camino Rose tackles self-tan limitations with ingredient-led product

27-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian Camino Rose’s says it is aiming to address the 'biggest product limitations' in the self-tan category with an ingredient-led mousse.

Estée Lauder: Global prestige beauty rebound by 2026 contingent on China recovery

27-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder is hopeful that global prestige beauty will have mid-single digit growth by fiscal 2026, providing the China market gradually stabilises and resumes growth.

Non-steroidal option? Nanoemulgel could position essential oils as viable alternative – Review

26-Aug-2024 By Amanda Lim

Essential oil nanoemulgels have potential as alternatives to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating skin inflammatory disorders, according to a new review.