K-beauty retailer Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region with its in-house colour cosmetics brand and plans to launch more of its own brands this year.
Vegan certification accredited by a third party will build customer trust and open up more sales avenues for cosmetic brands, says a South Korean agency.
K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.
South Korean health and beauty retailer Olive Young says smaller domestic beauty brands are booming and proving key to the success of the K-beauty industry globally.
K-beauty major Amorepacific is set to introduce a bioflavonoid extracted from camellia seeds with the launch of a new Laneige anti-ageing serum that targets three key skin ageing concerns.
Here we break down the hottest regulatory issues that will affect the cosmetics industry in APAC this year, with expert insights from leading industry insiders.
K-beauty major Amorepacific is extending its partnership with Japanese retail and media company istyle by launching Innisfree at the @cosme TOKYO flagship store this month.
LG Household & Health Care is partnering with Hyundai Chemical and Lotte Chemical to mass produce cosmetic containers made from 100% waste plastic oil starting from January 2023.
South Korean cosmetic companies Amorepacific and LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) are turning their gaze westwards to the US for new opportunities as growth prospects in China dampen.
Rising demand for sustainable packaging and localisation are the two key drivers behind Toly’s decision to expand in Korea with a new manufacturing facility - it's third since the company entered the market in the mid-2000s.
Upcycled seaweed could soon be available as an emulsifier in the Asian beauty and personal care market, with one firm keen to tap into clean beauty interest ‘as fast as possible’.
Semi-permanent hair dyes that can be applied as a shampoo and conditioner are set to be one of the biggest hits in the Asia Pacific beauty market, as evidenced by success in South Korea.
Indie brand Clapoti has launched a line of Korean-inspired foot care products that aims to breathe life into an old-fashioned category and encourage wider uptake across Europe, its founder says.
Luxury vegan beauty brand Dear Dahlia from South Korea is set on expanding its presence in the Middle East, with new markets including Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain on the cards for this year.
Cosmetics ODM major COSMAX has plans to develop and commercialise fabric that is imbued with Strain CX, an anti-ageing microbiome ingredient it developed in 2019.
The South Korean arm of South East Asian e-commerce platform Shopee has inked a deal with the Korean SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) to form a logistics service to facilitate the entry of Korean products to Poland.
K-beauty major Amorepacific has launched Longtake, a new sustainable clean beauty brand that makes use of upcycled oakwood to create its signature woody scents.
A new report by the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has highlighted untapped opportunities for K-beauty in Laos, particularly for skin care.
The Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year despite the economic uncertainty, according to a new report by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
South Korean cosmetics giant Cosmax Inc is tapping into opportunities in personalised cosmetics and pet grooming to achieve its target of U$2.5bn in sales in 2022.
South Korean ODM company Cosmax has achieved record-high sales and operating profit figures due to strong performance in China and South East Asia, which helped to offset a decline in the US.
Amorepacific is taking a three-pronged approach for growth in 2022, including strengthening its branding and digital efforts, while also restructuring the business.
South Korea’s LG Household & Health Care is collaborating with an upcycling start-up to explore how to recycle discarded coffee grounds as raw materials for its cosmetics products.
Knowledge of the Gen Z and millennial consumer combined with a burgeoning global reputation are two of the reasons Korean major Amorepacific has taken a 38.4% stake in cult K-beauty brand COSRX, as it looks to expand its own footprint overseas.
South Korean ODM giant Cosmax is set to develop an AI-powered platform that will help both its customers and end-consumers get personalised information about the skin microbiome.
South Korean conglomerate LG Household & Healthcare has reported record-high sales and profits results driven by China’s demand for its luxury beauty products.
Cosmetic companies in South Korea are being encouraged to install refill services to increase eco-friendly consumption, with Innisfree one of the stores involved in a new pilot programme.
South Korean biopharmaceutical start-up Koru Pharmaceuticals has launched a new skin care brand made with hemp seed oil derived from a hybrid Korean hemp variant.
Derma beauty brand Physiogel has launched two facial sheet masks and sunscreen in Korea, a first for the brand since L&G Household and Health acquired its brand rights in Asia and North America.
Korea Cosmetic Association (KCA) and Korea Packaging Recycling Cooperative (KPRC) have announced a new recycling program for companies to achieve goal of recycling 10% of cosmetic packaging by 2025.
Korean skin care and tech start-up LYCL Inc. has outlined strategic plans to advance its expansion beyond its home market and into new product categories following a fresh injection of funding from Beiersdorf and other investors.
While interest in the bacteria that make up the skin microbiome sky high, researchers is Korea have uncovered new findings on the skin mycobiome – its fungal diversity – that may help create new products to target sensitive skin.
South Korean cosmetics ODM company Kolmar Korea has developed a new sunscreen formula that protects against urban pollution while also improving skin hydration.
Amorepacific has unveiled new research and development site to advance its research into a particular probiotic strain found in green tea leaves cultivated on its farm in Jeju Island, South Korea.
We round-up our top stories on the exciting South Korean cosmetics market, featuring Amorepacific’s new pro-beauty endeavours, Sisun International’s new focus on cosmetics, and more.
We round-up our top stories on the exciting South Korean cosmetics market, featuring Innerbottle’s Series A funding, a study on oat extract for eczema, Dr. Ci:Labo’s travel retail efforts in the region and more.
Sprouted oat extract has potential as an ingredient to help alleviate eczema symptoms, with a new study from Korea showing it reduced skin itchiness and erythema by 32%.
We round up our top stories on South Korean beauty, featuring Quadpack’s ambitions in the market, why K-beauty may be losing its lustre in Singapore, Chungnam National University’s eco-microbeads study and more.
Packaging solutions firm Quadpack is looking to Japan and South Korea to drive its growth in Asia Pacific on the back of two years of growth in both markets.
We round up our top cosmetics and beauty stories on the exciting Korean market featuring Kolmar’s new acquisition, LG’s foray into beauty devices, opportunities in the US market and more.
The New York-headquartered cosmetics manufacturer has teamed up with the Korean star to promote its latest lip range and further push the K Beauty trend.
As in-cosmetics Korea 2017 approaches, we take a look at the latest moisturisers, natural actives, anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle names and items revealed in the event's new product trails.
![Olive Young is actively tapping into the feminine care market. [Aromatica]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/olive-young-says-feminine-care-an-emerging-megatrend/16250434-1-eng-GB/Olive-Young-says-feminine-care-an-emerging-megatrend.jpg)
![Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region. [Wakemake]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/olive-young-testing-the-waters-in-middle-east-with-makeup-brand-wakemake/16177478-1-eng-GB/Olive-Young-testing-the-waters-in-Middle-East-with-makeup-brand-Wakemake.jpg)
![Amorepacific records stellar revenue growth in North America and Europe as China and South Korea markets report declines. [Amorepacific]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-n.-america-and-europe-as-asia-slumps/16140746-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-N.-America-and-Europe-as-Asia-slumps.jpg)
![Olive Young says smaller domestic beauty brands are booming and proving key to the success of the K-beauty industry globally. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/01/24/k-beauty-triumph-of-sme-brands-highlights-strength-of-k-beauty-on-the-global-stage-olive-young/16042382-1-eng-GB/K-beauty-Triumph-of-SME-brands-highlights-strength-of-K-beauty-on-the-global-stage-Olive-Young.jpg)
![Amorepacific is set to introduce a bioflavonoid extracted from camellia seeds. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/amorepacific-to-debut-anti-ageing-bioflavonoid-ingredient-in-new-laniege-serum/16042436-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-to-debut-anti-ageing-bioflavonoid-ingredient-in-new-Laniege-serum.jpg)
![L'Occitane says the extract is high in antioxidants and thus can reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin and limit protein carbonylation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/l-occitane-korean-chili-pepper-extract-research-for-skin-radiance-promising/15987626-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-Korean-chili-pepper-extract-research-for-skin-radiance-promising.jpg)
![Amorepacific is extending its partnership with @cosme with Innisfree launch. [Amorepacific / Innisfree]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-and-istyle-extend-partnership-to-launch-innisfree-with-cosme/15871493-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-and-istyle-extend-partnership-to-launch-Innisfree-with-cosme.jpg)
![LG H&H to mass produce cosmetic containers made from 100% waste plastic oil starting 2023. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/lg-h-h-to-mass-produce-cosmetic-containers-made-from-waste-plastic-oil-from-2023/15860066-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-to-mass-produce-cosmetic-containers-made-from-waste-plastic-oil-from-2023.jpg)
![Amorepacific and LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) are turning their gaze westwards to the US for new opportunities. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/k-beauty-companies-shifting-focus-toward-the-us-for-growth/15749325-1-eng-GB/K-beauty-companies-shifting-focus-toward-the-US-for-growth.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/toly-opens-new-plant-in-korea-to-meet-demand-for-sustainably-conscious-packaging/15764706-1-eng-GB/Toly-opens-new-plant-in-Korea-to-meet-demand-for-sustainably-conscious-packaging.jpg)
![Carbonwave uses sargassum seaweed to develop different materials for different sectors, one of which is a broad-spectrum natural emulsifier. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/08/16/carbonwave-targets-asia-s-clean-beauty-market-with-upcycled-seaweed-emulsifier/15660738-1-eng-GB/Carbonwave-targets-Asia-s-clean-beauty-market-with-upcycled-seaweed-emulsifier.jpg)
![Semi-permanent hair dyes that can be applied as a shampoo and conditioner are set to be one of the biggest hits in Asia Pacific. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/semi-permanent-hair-dyes-the-next-big-thing-to-hit-apac-mainstream-market/15604157-1-eng-GB/Semi-permanent-hair-dyes-the-next-big-thing-to-hit-APAC-mainstream-market.jpg)
![Clapoti has drawn inspiration from Korea's long-standing sauna culture, aiming to inspire Western beauty consumers into regular foot care rituals [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/15/foot-care-beauty-startup-clapoti-bringing-korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses/15601613-1-eng-GB/Foot-care-beauty-startup-Clapoti-bringing-Korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses.jpg)
![Dear Dahlia from South Korea is set on expanding its presence in the Middle East, with new markets including Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain on the cards for this year. [Dear Dahlia]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dear-dahlia-eyeing-major-expansion-in-the-middle-east-to-capture-luxury-beauty-opportunities/15470656-1-eng-GB/Dear-Dahlia-eyeing-major-expansion-in-the-Middle-East-to-capture-luxury-beauty-opportunities.jpg)
![COSMAX has plans to develop and commercialise fabric that is imbued with Strain CX. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/cosmax-set-to-commercialise-wearable-cosmetics-with-anti-ageing-ingredient/15397369-1-eng-GB/COSMAX-set-to-commercialise-wearable-cosmetics-with-anti-ageing-ingredient.jpg)
![Shopee has inked a deal with KOSME to facilitate the entry of Korean products to Poland. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shopee-korea-scores-3m-government-project-to-bring-k-beauty-to-poland/15371109-1-eng-GB/Shopee-Korea-scores-3m-government-project-to-bring-K-beauty-to-Poland.jpg)
![Amorepacific has launched Longtake, a new sustainable clean beauty brand. [Amorepacific / Longtake]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amorepacific-longtake-firm-s-latest-brand-makes-use-of-upcycled-oakwood-to-create-scents/15357762-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Longtake-Firm-s-latest-brand-makes-use-of-upcycled-oakwood-to-create-scents.jpg)
![KOTRA highlights untapped opportunities for K-beauty in Laos. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kotra-highlights-untapped-opportunities-in-laos-for-korean-skin-care-in-2022/15292828-1-eng-GB/KOTRA-highlights-untapped-opportunities-in-Laos-for-Korean-skin-care-in-2022.jpg)
![Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/korea-s-cosmetics-industry-poised-for-growth-in-q2-trade-report/15292774-1-eng-GB/Korea-s-cosmetics-industry-poised-for-growth-in-Q2-trade-report.jpg)
![Cosmax Inc is tapping into opportunities in personalised cosmetics and pet grooming. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/03/23/cosmax-tapping-into-personalised-beauty-and-pet-care-to-achieve-u-2.5bn-in-2022/13325380-1-eng-GB/Cosmax-tapping-into-personalised-beauty-and-pet-care-to-achieve-U-2.5bn-in-2022.jpg)
![Cosmax has achieved record-high sales and operating profit figures due to strong performance in China and South East Asia. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/cosmax-q4-stellar-china-and-sea-growth-helps-firm-achieve-record-high-numbers/13308166-1-eng-GB/Cosmax-Q4-Stellar-China-and-SEA-growth-helps-firm-achieve-record-high-numbers.jpg)
![Amorepacific is taking a three-pronged approach for growth in 2022. [Amorepacific / Sulwhasoo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-highlights-three-strategies-to-drive-growth-in-2022/13150122-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-highlights-three-strategies-to-drive-growth-in-2022.jpg)
![LG H&H signs deal with Korean start-up Urban Miner to explore use of coffee charcoal in cosmetics [Urban Miner]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-signs-deal-to-upcycle-coffee-grounds-for-its-cosmetic-products/12886798-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-signs-deal-to-upcycle-coffee-grounds-for-its-cosmetic-products.jpg)
![Amorepacific has taken a 38.4% stake in cult K-beauty brand COSRX as it looks to expand its own footprint overseas. [COSRX]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-acquires-38.4-stake-in-cosrx-for-gen-z-and-millennial-insights/12886698-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-acquires-38.4-stake-in-COSRX-for-Gen-Z-and-millennial-insights.png)
![Cosmax is set to develop an AI-powered platform for personalised information about the skin microbiome. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/s.-korea-s-cosmax-to-develop-ai-powered-platform/12636323-1-eng-GB/S.-Korea-s-Cosmax-to-develop-AI-powered-platform.jpg)
![LG Household & Healthcare has reported record-high sales and profits results driven by China’s demand for its luxury beauty. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-in-china-luxury-demand-helps-firm-break-financial-records/12683940-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-in-China-Luxury-demand-helps-firm-break-financial-records.jpg)
![Government pilot encourages South Korean companies to install refill services. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/07/12/s.-korean-cosmetic-stores-encouraged-to-promote-refills-under-new-government-pilot/12636273-1-eng-GB/S.-Korean-cosmetic-stores-encouraged-to-promote-refills-under-new-government-pilot.jpg)
![Koru Pharmaceuticals has launched a new skin care brand made with hemp seed oil derived from a hybrid Korean hemp variant. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/06/16/hemp-skin-care-koru-pharmaceuticals-develops-k-beauty-skin-care-made-with-hybrid-korean-variant/12546733-1-eng-GB/Hemp-skin-care-Koru-Pharmaceuticals-develops-K-beauty-skin-care-made-with-hybrid-Korean-variant.jpg)
![KCA and KPRC have announced a new 'reverse recycling program' for cosmetic companies. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/korea-actions-new-scheme-to-aid-goal-of-recycling-10-of-cosmetic-packaging-by-2025/12069265-1-eng-GB/Korea-actions-new-scheme-to-aid-goal-of-recycling-10-of-cosmetic-packaging-by-2025.jpg)
![Recent product news from Essentials, Justhuman, Camino Rose, matsukiyo and more. [Camino Rose]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/09/06/product-profiles-latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-apac/17722207-1-eng-GB/Product-profiles-Latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-APAC.png)
![Justhuman has launched its first skin care product. [Justhuman]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/justhuman-expands-neurocosmetic-portfolio-with-first-skin-care-launch/17662516-1-eng-GB/Justhuman-expands-neurocosmetic-portfolio-with-first-skin-care-launch.jpg)
![Able C&C is strengthening its international presence by expanding its footprint in the Middle East. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/able-c-c-furthers-global-acceleration-with-middle-east-expansion/17704777-1-eng-GB/Able-C-C-furthers-global-acceleration-with-Middle-East-expansion.jpg)
![Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific, featuring news and updates from Kosé, Clinique, Coty and more. [Kose]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kose-clinique-coty-and-more-in-our-brand-update/17705038-1-eng-GB/Kose-Clinique-Coty-and-more-in-our-brand-update.jpg)
![Hera is accelerating its expansion in Thailand through online and offline channels. [Hera]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/09/03/hera-outlines-thailand-expansion-plans-with-sephora-eveandboy-shopee-tiktok/17687410-1-eng-GB/Hera-outlines-Thailand-expansion-plans-with-Sephora-EVEANDBOY-Shopee-TikTok.jpg)
