Here we reveal extensive and exclusive insights from beauty insiders LUXASIA, and Maison 21G on the immense growth potential of the dynamic and rapidly expanding Vietnam beauty market.
Singapore’s IRÉN Shizen has relaunched its brand after discovering what it claims are the unique properties of a plant-derived moor hot spring in Hokkaido, Japan.
Italian cosmetics company Pupa Milano is gearing up to take on the ‘huge potential’ of Asia’s beauty market with a new skin care line and new makeup innovations.
Exclusive insights from Thailand’s beauty players, including Karmart, Dr. Barbara Sturm and G&M Cosmetics, shed light on the unique perspectives of the Thai beauty consumer and reveal the drivers behind one of South East Asia’s most exciting markets.
‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.
The arrival of TikTok Shop in South East Asia could possibly accelerate the regional growth of social commerce and open the region’s beauty brands to a wider international audience.
IFF-owned ingredients maker Lucas Meyer Cosmetics believes its latest upcycled active ingredient can solve major pain points in the hijabi hair care market, especially in the warm and muggy climates of Asia Pacific.
The founders of Myanmar-based Gabar have revealed how they overcame the physical challenges of being separated from each other – and their team of perfumers – to create fragrances that could authentically represent their country and culture.
Japanese consumer good giant Kao Corporation will launch its new mosquito repellent in Indonesia next year after recently embarking on an official launch in Thailand.
A new report by the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has highlighted untapped opportunities for K-beauty in Laos, particularly for skin care.
US sun care brand Supergoop! is ramping up efforts to advocate the benefits of sunscreen and release competitive products in the “super important” South East Asian market.
Beauty multinational L’Oréal says there is huge room for growth across its SAPMENA region with emerging demographics and online selling channels poised to take off.
New Zealand-based oral care brand ukiwi is setting its sights on South East Asia, which it believes holds the most untapped potential for ‘new and innovative’ players.
South East Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has recently expanded into beauty with the addition of cult skin care Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19.
E-commerce platform Shopee is eyeing untapped opportunities in South East Asia’s luxury beauty market as the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic pushes more premium brands to carve out an online business.
Singapore-based start-up Asian Beauty X (ABX) has identified pockets of opportunities to expand in the offline retail space in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The founder of Thai beauty brand says the beauty industry must change ‘narrow-minded’ view of beauty by celebrating diversity and breaking deep-rooted cultural beliefs surrounding skin fairness
Chatbots inside messenger apps have been described as the ‘must have’ innovation for brands wanting to drive sales within South East Asia’s burgeoning ‘social commerce’ economy.
Kao-owned cosmetics firm Kanebo is looking to double sales of its leading brand, Kate, by entering it into the markets of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore and by strengthening its offering in China.
UBM Asia has launched ASEANbeauty, a trade event supported by the Thai Cosmetics Manufacturers Association in an effort to keep up with the growing cosmetics sector in Thailand.
Beauty packager Albéa is targeting the expected growth in China and the South East Asia region with the acquisition of Zhongshan Meiquan Plastic Products, belonging to the TEX R.L. group, better known under the name TEX China.
Indian personal care products company, Marico, has acquired the aesthetics businesses of Singapore-based Derma Rx Asia Pacific through its skin care solutions subsidiary, Kaya.
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