Japanese natural beauty brand THREE Cosmetics has re-launched a beauty supplement containing plum extract, which it claims can help improve common summer-related skin conditions.
More than 60% of Japanese women would be willing to share their cosmetic products with men, indicating opportunities for brands to develop genderless products, according to a new survey.
istyle inc’s live commerce company Over The Border is channelling its resources into Chinese social media platform Douyin with hopes to develop it into a ‘core business' in China.
Kao Corporation has kicked-off off Oribe’s launch in Japan through premium beauty salons to tap into the influence of key opinion leaders such as hair stylists, which it believes are extremely effective at conveying the value of the brand to consumers.
Professional luxury skin care brand MT Metatron is focusing on overseas expansion to tap into what it claims is growing demand for post-aesthetic skin care treatment in Asia, particularly China.
Japan-based sustainable beauty company Hug Browne hopes to develop more beauty and cosmetic products from upcycled coffee grounds, following the launch of its first body scrub last year.
Age appears to be a key differentiator for the use of cosmetics among Japanese men, with colour products finding favour with those in their 20s or below, while eye creams are looking strong for those in their 30s, according to a new survey.
Japanese health and beauty retailer Welcia-BHG Singapore is focusing on increasing its percentage of Japan-made offerings to differentiate itself from competitors and drive growth of its business.
Demand for skin, hair and body care products continued to increase throughout 2020, but interest in make-up continued to fall, according to Japanese beauty retail company iStyle Inc.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation is prioritising investments in digital technology as part of its plans to radically reform its cosmetics unit which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japanese cosmetics maker Pola Orbis Holdings is doubling down on travel retail to gain share in the Chinese market, which believes is crucial to future growth.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 18.6% decrease in net sales and an 86.9% loss in operating profits for the full year of 2020.
Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido Company has announced the decision to sell its low-cost personal care business to CVC Capital Partners in a deal worth 160 billion yen ($1.5bn) in order to focus on its more high-end cosmetic brands.
Kao Corporation aiming to develop lactic acid-based hand care products with long-lasting antimicrobial properties based on latest research into the hand barrier.
Kao has developed a technology using low-viscosity silicone oil to prevent mosquitoes from landing on the skin, revealing its potential as an insect repellent ingredient.
In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic stories on the Japanese personal care industry, featuring the hottest trends, the research developments and more.
Beauty trends in Japan are shifting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, with accelerated interest in skin care and skin microbiome especially, according to the annual @cosme Best Cosmetics Awards.
Japan’s Kao Corporation has unveiled its mid-term plan 2025 (K25) for 2021 to 2025, with a focus on sustainability and announced its plans to launch “Another Kao” and “Reborn Kao”.
Japanese derma beauty brand Dr.Ci:Labo is aiming to expand the brand’s international presence via the travel retail channel on the back of the heightened awareness of safety and health.
Four weeks of using MediQOL, a Japanese skin care line for sensitive skin, was found to alleviate dryness, redness, and itchiness on the face and body in subjects with dry skin, according to a recent study.
Japanese firm Pola Chemicals Industries has developed M-Polymer, a new emulsifier that it claims will make it easier for consumers to enjoy do-it-yourself (DIY) cosmetic products.
Beauty retail and media firm istyle Inc. has partnered with the Alibaba Group to directly export cosmetics into China to support the expansion of Japanese brands in the market.
Kao Corporation has reported that the resurgence novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has resulted in a JPY7.2bn (USD69m) drop operating profit in its cosmetics division.
Japanese beauty retail and media firm istyle Inc is tapping into live commerce to reach Chinese consumers that have been unable to travel to Japan due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Pola Orbis Holdings subsidiary POLA Inc will launch a ‘new and improved’ version of its best-selling Wrinkle Shot serum in January next year to expand its market share in the high-end category.
L’Occitane Japan to focus on skin care and home care products to tap into the rising interest for self-care and wellness since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A new survey by Japanese beauty retail company iStyle Inc has found that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has influenced more than half of its consumers to buy from brands that advocate social causes.
Pola Orbis Holdings and All Nippon Airways (ANA) Holdings have announced a partnership to jointly develop cosmetic products that can be used for space travel by 2023.
Japanese company Toppan Printing has developed an NFC-enabled label and platform to enable beauty brands to communicate with their consumers through the product itself.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation is among the five companies selected to participate in a new plastic recycling initiative by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Whey obtained from milk fermented by the Lactobacillus helveticus CM4 strain (LHMW) has shown to suppress melanin production on the skin, revealing its potential as a novel skin-brightening agent, a study backed by Japanese giant Asahi has revealed.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation is launching a dedicated applicator to expand usage options and allow consumers to apply its fine-fibre formula to delicate eye and lip areas.
Japanese company Kao Corporation has reported a 13.8% decline in operating profit as net sales decreased across personal care for the first half of 2020 due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Taiwan green beauty brand O’right is set to make its entry into Japan’s competitive market, where it hopes to capitalise on rising sustainability awareness and make its mark alongside international players.
Packaging supplier Quadpack has identified the Japanese beauty market as a key growth driver of its plans to increase its market share in the Asia Pacific region – not least because of its plethora of big name brands such as Kose, Kao and Shiseido.
Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has announced new strategies to tackle impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak if the economy does not recover by early 2021.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has seen a surge in demand for essential oils with claims of antiviral and antibacterial effects, although the industry has warned there are no sufficient evidence of its efficacy against the pandemic.
We round-up our most-read stories on the Japanese beauty market featuring a new study on lip care, COVID-19 woes, Molinard’s second attempt at Japan and more.
German beauty nutrition specialist, HECH Nutrition, is working towards expansion into Japan and Singapore following its success in China’s beauty market.
Cosmetics manufacturer Pola Orbis announced that its edible beauty product has exceeded the company’s expectations and raked in JYP29bn ($264m) in sales its first year.
Japanese fragrance firm Aroma Trove has observed a swell of interest in its fruit waters as demand for more gentle, sensitive skin-friendly products intensifies.