Modules, a new skin care brand from Singapore, is aiming to make personalised skin care with prescription-level active ingredients accessible for the masses.
Indian beauty firm Lotus Herbals is expanding its men’s facial products range with a focus on ‘target-based remedial products’ and has in its pipeline to tap on trends around personalised beauty enabled by technology.
International beauty major L’Oréal has acquired a minority stake in Korean temporary tattoo tech startup Prinker to fast-forward its vision of advancing beauty tech that empowers self-expression.
Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.
South Korean beauty major Amorepacific has developed highly personalised bath bombs by measuring consumers’ real-time emotional responses to fragrances and colour, designing formulas with algorithms to match individual moods.
South Korean firm CJ OnStyle has launched a new personalised beauty brand with a bespoke shampoo it developed in collaboration with K-beauty ODM giant Cosmax.
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.
Japanese personal care major Kao is partnering with beauty media and retail firm istyle to build a skin RNA database by 2023 with the sebum RNA testing technology it developed.
South Korean beauty conglomerate Amorepacific has announced the launch of a new personalised skin care brand for sensitive skin that offers consumers private one-on-one after-sales consultation services.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.
Singapore-based beauty start-up GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system this coming November.
Personalised Ayurvedic beauty and wellness company Vedix is making its entry into India’s oral care segment with a range of personalised oil pulling products.
The COVID-19 pandemic is set to shape the future of personalised colour cosmetics development to focus on hybrid make-up formulations that tap into health and wellness demand.
Seoul-based personalised beauty start-up Lillycover has announced plans to launch personalised scalp and make-up products this year after raising U$4m in Series A funding.
Pandemic-born bespoke beauty start-up Lips Carpenter aims to tap into the interest in clean and sustainable products to drive growth after relying on the personalised gifting market to sustain itself during COVID-19.
The rise of personalisation and the acceleration of digital commerce is pushing cosmetic manufacturers to rethink their supply chain solutions to support bespoke beauty brands.
K-beauty start-up Lillycover aiming to expand its robotic customised beauty system beyond skin care and branch out into scalp care and colour cosmetics.
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.
A pandemic-born personalised perfume company in India is determined to launch a brick-and-mortar store to hold workshops that it believes will be integral to its business strategy.
Singapore-headquartered luxury fragrance house Maison 21G is rapidly expanding its international footprint in markets in Asia and the Middle East, and has its sights set on entering China in 2022.
The importance and development of technology in beauty is paving the way for personalised beauty brands to become the future of the industry, says one Australian cosmetics manufacturer.
From cushion foundations to bath bombs, K-beauty giant Amorepacific has launched a slew of bespoke beauty initiatives in the past few months as expects demand for personalised cosmetics to rise.
India-based personalised beauty and lifestyle company Vedix is gearing up to make its overseas debut in the Middle East and the US, believing it is well-positioned to tap into trends in self-care and wellness.
Singapore-based beauty start-up Sage & Ylang is set to launch its first customisable microbiome beauty essence developed especially for sensitive skin, which was developed alongside a government science and research agency.
Singapore firm Anake has launched a DNA-based skin care service in what it states is a bid to empower consumers with the ability to make more informed purchase decisions in a COVID-19 dominated world.
Spanish tech startup Lesielle has created an at-home skin care device that it says takes personalisation one step further, empowering consumers to select bases and actives themselves that are blended and dispensed in single doses according to real-time...
A newly launched skin care retailer based in Singapore is placing emphasis on curation and personalisation to help it stand out in the crowded e-commerce space.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered personalised vegan face care range that blends formulas based on individual skin needs using a proprietary algorithm and scientific questionnaire.
Procter & Gamble-owned skin care brand SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives to deepen its bond with consumers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore-based Fawn & Co is expecting interest in personalisation and sustainability to drive the growth of its beauty education and retail businesses in 2021.
Japanese company Toppan Printing is working to translate high-definition facial scanning technology into a more consumer-friendly version for mobile and web by 2022.
Singapore personalised beauty brand Yours says it is now focusing on developing simple, sustainable, effective and affordable products that may not necessarily be tailored to the individual, according to its CEO.
Singapore-based start-up Nude & Jar has its sights on developing a range of ‘fun’ personalised body care products especially for those with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema.
L’Oréal Group is aiming to meet consumers’ needs for interactive experiences and provide personalised beauty services by employing the use of beauty tech.
Consumers used to take a hands-on approach when seeking out personalised beauty products, but they now expect brands to cater directly to their needs with made-to-order options, says an expert.
An expert dermatologist sees a significant need for personalised colour cosmetics due to the infinite variety of skin tones that mass-market make-up may not be able to complement as well.
Cosmeceutical brand Dermalogica has launched a new multi-functional product that can be personalised to suit different skin needs and concerns that have emerged during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The founder of a skin care start-up believes that understanding the skin microbiome may play a more important role than genetics when it comes to personalising skin care.
India-based personalised beauty brand Freewill has been forced to rethink its plans for expansion after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic derailed its international goals.
Digitalisation, personalisation, wellness and sustainability have been popularised by independent beauty brands and with big beauty now onboard these trends will remain critical as 2020 evolves, says GlobalData.
Tech innovation will trigger important advances in customised consumer experiences and precision beauty in the coming years; the challenge will be making products with strong values, says the head of L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator.
Blockchain remains expensive and emerging, used only in an experimental fashion across beauty, but the technology offers clear benefits around loyalty schemes and personalisation, says a GlobalData analyst.
L’Oréal will launch its artificial intelligence (AI) at-home skin care device Perso globally next year and the beauty major says it plans to make the product accessible to all.
L’Oréal has unveiled its beauty device ‘Perso’ that provides at-home, personalised formulas based on real-time data and trend analysis; an official market launch in skin care is set for 2021.
Disruptive innovation in beauty is rare but industry can create fresh consumer needs and develop products that don’t currently exist, with the right thinking, says Euromonitor International.
The rise of personalised cosmetics and personal care products will continue to surge, and with this comes new challenges associated with safety assessment on ingredients and blends, says a consultant.
Consumers consider perfume an excellent way to express uniqueness and boost confidence, offering significant potential to develop personalised fragrances, says Mintel.
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![edix is making its entry into India’s oral care segment. [Vedix]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/10/12/vedix-launches-personalised-oil-pulling-range-to-tap-into-india-s-oral-care-market/12882262-1-eng-GB/Vedix-launches-personalised-oil-pulling-range-to-tap-into-India-s-oral-care-market.jpg)
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![OOAK determined to launch a brick-and-mortar store to hold workshops. [OOAK]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ooak-gen-z-led-bespoke-perfume-brand-pins-hopes-on-covid-19-recovery-in-india-to-launch-consumer-workshops/12596547-1-eng-GB/OOAK-Gen-Z-led-bespoke-perfume-brand-pins-hopes-on-COVID-19-recovery-in-India-to-launch-consumer-workshops.jpg)
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