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”.
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.
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.
Lady Gaga’s colour cosmetics brand has just expanded into 12 European exclusively via Sephora and has kicked off the launch with a sneak preview and live stream launch…
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from brands such as Amorepacific’s Aestura, Evereden, Neopharm, Teaology, and more.
To highlight Rare Disease Day on 29th February, French cosmetics and pharmaceutical business Pierre Fabre Laboratories, shared more on its work to address rare childhood diseases, which it said affects more than 200 million children worldwide.
Nivea saw record-breaking sales in 2023, which offset the disappointing performances for La Prairie and Chantecaille. The CEO shared his action plan to boost these luxury brands.
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.
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…
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring research on rubber seed extract, umbilical cord stem cells, modified hyaluronic acid, and more.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) latest consumer research suggests Japanese beauty brand SK-II woes in China are temporary, leading the firm to believe it will recover in the second half.
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.
With a focus on authenticity and strong social media presence to drive growth, celeb beauty brands are setting the stage for success in the beauty industry in 2024.
As the final story in our three-part series about regulations for the most misunderstood cosmetics and personal care ingredients, we focus on sodium lauryl sulfate, known as SLS. We explore why this ingredient was in the spotlight, and speak to regulatory...
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...
The Korean Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) has discovered a range of skin care benefits in marine mud gathered from the Hupo Basin in the East Sea.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
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?
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Top executives from industry leaders L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of the beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January. Register now to secure your...
Environmentally friendly extraction techniques could improve the quality of tocopherols, tocotrienols, and squalene in rubber seed oil, enhancing their antioxidant, anti-ageing, and skin repair qualities in cosmetic formulations.
Taiwan researchers have found that extracellular vesicles released from umbilical cord stem cells (UCMSC-EVs) display anti-inflammatory activity and induce antioxidant defence systems, suggesting their effectiveness in wound healing and against skin ageing.
From PPWR to MoCRA, EPR and deforestation laws, it’s been a regulations-heavy time for the cosmetics industry across the globe. We recap some of the most important regulatory updates in 2023 for companies that sell in the EU, UK and beyond...
It’s been a busy week for the US Food & Drug Administration, with the Agency publishing, issuing, launching, and releasing a raft of MoCRA-related updates.
Beauty giant L’Oréal is aiming to nurture the strengths of the China-Japan-Korea ‘beauty triangle’ through its North Asia Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation program.
The Dutch/Swiss ingredients company joined forces with colour trends/design company PANTONE to launch new scent: Peach Fuzz Eau de Parfum and a scented candle.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetics formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
Phages sourced from the environment can seamlessly integrate into cosmetic formulations and they thrive under an optimal storage condition between 4 and 25 °C, according to Thai researchers.
Dermatologist and cosmetic doctor Dr Leah Totton shared more on the challenges of formulating a doctor-led range that’s for use on pregnant and post-procedure skin and based on naturally active ingredients.
Take a look at our biggest trends stories from the past year, featuring the revival of first-gen K-beauty brands, L’Oréal’s insight into derma beauty, and The Body Shop’s move away from ‘anti-ageing’.
Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the developments from Estée Lauder, Beiersdorf, LG H&H and more.
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