
Drop Zone: Latest from Sisley Paris, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Rare Beauty and Kao
This round-up features recent launches and initiatives from Sisley Paris, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Rare Beauty, and Kao, with a focus on colour cosmetics.
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This round-up features recent launches and initiatives from Sisley Paris, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Rare Beauty, and Kao, with a focus on colour cosmetics.

Luxury beauty brand Hourglass recently announced Sephora as its new exclusive retail partner in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), signalling a strategic shift in its global distribution model.

FANCL Corporation’s joint research with Tottori University has led to the development of new inorganic pigments that overcome issues with colour vibrancy.

This round-up highlights recent developments in the Japanese beauty market, including news from Kao and mä & më Latte, latest research findings, and more.

Kao Corporation’s Skin Care Products Research Laboratory has developed a technology to make sweat evaporate more easily and quickly, helping to reduce stickiness and odour.

Patrick Ta Beauty has launched exclusively at Sephora Middle East to meet demand in the region, where one of the brand’s strongest and most-engaged followings is said to be based.

We highlight the top 10 stories of December 2025, including K-beauty trends, beauty tech advancements, latest scientific findings, and more.

K-beauty is said to be experiencing a “second coming”, with advanced technology, stronger brand positioning, and mid-range products that deliver high quality taking centre stage.

Kolmar Korea’s AI-powered Scar Beauty Device has won the Best of Innovation in Beauty Tech award at CES 2026, making it the first cosmetics company to do so.

Dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring research on extracts of Centella asiatica and cashew apple, an electrokinetic study on hair conditioner surfactants, rise and barriers of plant-based ingredients, and more.