L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division has made its first foray into India with the launch of skin care brand CeraVe, in a bid to meet the growing demand for science-backed derma beauty in the country.
Healthcare practitioners in Japan have limited knowledge about acne management and more needs to be done to demonstrate the impact of skin care to utilise it as a means of treatment and prevention.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from top skin care companies L’Oréal and Kenvue on the drivers and trends of the rapidly advancing derma skin care category in Asia Pacific.
A Malaysian derma beauty brand is investing in clinical trials to strengthen its product claims and brand position in an increasingly demanding skin care market.
Surging interest in medical aesthetic procedures among consumers in Asia Pacific is one of the key emerging growth drivers for L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division.
The dermatology community can do better to educate public but needs help from government bodies to tackle misinformation, says the president of the 25th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD 2023).
US skin care brand Dr Dennis Gross is gearing up to expand its presence in China’s enormous skin care market with the launch of six more products this year.
Too many acne products claim to be a ‘miracle in a jar’ with consumers being set up to fail, claims a leading Australian academic and practitioner behind a new breakout kit for the condition.
French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a method to localise and identify different types of acne using a deep-learning image processing digital system that can be linked to e-commerce product and service recommendations.
Singapore-based cosmeceutical brand Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year on the back of its overseas expansion and a new distribution strategy.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
A newly launched skin care brand from India is eyeing opportunities in the cosmeceuticals segment, which has experienced a boom in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Personal care major Beiersdorf will acquire a stake in German-based skin diagnosis startup dermanostic as part of its wider digitalisation strategy, particularly for its derma brand Eucerin.
Cosmeceutical company Fixderma is looking to expand the global reach of its derma beauty brand FCL with the help of Lotus Herbals, which recently acquired a 32% stake in the company.
DRSQ Skincare is gearing up to launch in India, where the brand believes it can make waves in the untapped cosmeceutical segment, after being best by pandemic-related delays.
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.
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.
Singapore-based firm Capsule Pharma has launched a new dermatological skin care brand to tackle sensitive skin issues which have risen in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special Edition: Active skin care - protection and healing in a post-COVID world
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has propelled skin health to the top of the beauty agenda, as consumers seek out brands that plug new needs around skin barrier protection, hydration and cleansing, says the president of L’Oréal Active Cosmetics.
Spanish luxury beauty and perfume major Puig has carved its business into three divisions, creating a new Derma unit as part of plans to re-spark growth following a tough 2020 disrupted by COVID-19.
A Singapore-based dermatologist is set to unveil an e-Pharmacy by the end of this year to offer consumers a fully integrated virtual experience to cosmeceuticals.
In this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we dive into the cosmeceutical beauty category with Dermalogica and Merck sharing their thoughts about the trends and opportunities that have emerged in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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.
Consumers will increasingly seek out the safety of cosmeceuticals and the comfort of natural products in the long-term due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disruptions, says ingredients company BASF.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales drop for the first half (H1) of 2020, with luxury brand La Prairie especially hard-hit by COVID-19 whilst its derma brands defied the crisis.
Singapore-based Suu Balm has taken a hit from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but remains positive about the future, especially in the online area.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales dip for the first quarter of 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with European business and the La Prairie brand especially hard-hit.
The company behind BIMAIO believes its foray into the Hong Kong market will provide the company with the insight it needs to penetrate the wider Asian region.
One of Amorepacific’s latest brands is seeking to subvert K-beauty convention and cater to the latest trends and demands influencing today’s South Korean beauty consumer.
![Lotus Herbals has debuted a new professional skin care range to tap into the potential of the local derma beauty market. [Lotus Professional]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lotus-herbals-sees-substantial-potential-in-india-s-derma-beauty-market/16839081-1-eng-GB/Lotus-Herbals-sees-substantial-potential-in-India-s-derma-beauty-market.jpg)
![The French beauty giant observes surging interest in aesthetic treatments. [L’Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/07/11/l-oreal-derma-chief-consumer-demand-for-aesthetic-procedures-drive-cosmeceutical-growth-in-apac/16552541-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-derma-chief-Consumer-demand-for-aesthetic-procedures-drive-cosmeceutical-growth-in-APAC.jpg)
![The dermatology community can do better to educate public but needs help from government bodies to tackle misinformation, says the president of (WCD 2023). [WCD 2023]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/07/10/wcd-2023-dermatology-community-calls-on-governments-to-help-crackdown-on-skin-misinformation/16552640-1-eng-GB/WCD-2023-Dermatology-community-calls-on-governments-to-help-crackdown-on-skin-misinformation.jpg)
![Dr Dennis Gross is gearing up to expand its presence in China. [Dr Dennis Gross]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dr-dennis-gross-set-to-increase-presence-in-important-china-market/16250281-1-eng-GB/Dr-Dennis-Gross-set-to-increase-presence-in-important-China-market.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/acne-care-australian-professor-calls-out-companies-for-pushing-false-promises-to-consumers/16093514-1-eng-GB/Acne-care-Australian-professor-calls-out-companies-for-pushing-false-promises-to-consumers.jpg)
![The third Health for Life fund from the venture capitalist will be firmly focused on microbiome innovation, across skin, gut, vaginal and oral categories [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/seventure-partners-health-for-life-iii-microbiome-innovation-fund-to-be-released-in-2023-with-300m/15889718-1-eng-GB/Seventure-Partners-Health-for-Life-III-microbiome-innovation-fund-to-be-released-in-2023-with-300m.jpg)
![Cetaphil says future product development will focus on facial skin care and wherever it can “make the most difference”. [Cetaphil]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care/15473284-1-eng-GB/Cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care.png)
![The technology enables facial images to be analysed for acne type and location which can then be used to recommend products and services and create skin treatment plans [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/l-oreal-patent-on-acne-facial-imaging-technology-for-product-recommendations/15325849-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-patent-on-acne-facial-imaging-technology-for-product-recommendations.jpg)
![Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year. [Aspurely]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/aspurely-aims-for-u-5.9m-revenues-on-back-of-international-expansion/13294081-1-eng-GB/Aspurely-aims-for-U-5.9m-revenues-on-back-of-international-expansion.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea/13287349-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-Americas-and-Nivea.jpg)
![Lisén is eyeing opportunities in the cosmeceuticals segment. [Lisén]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/derma-beauty-india-newly-launched-lise-n-on-india-s-vast-cosmeceuticals-potential/13168723-1-eng-GB/Derma-beauty-India-Newly-launched-Lise-n-on-India-s-vast-cosmeceuticals-potential.jpg)
![Düsseldorf-based dermanostic offers online consultations with experienced dermatologists, simplifying and speeding up access to help for specific skin conditions [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-to-acquire-stake-in-dermanostic-digital-diagnosis-startup-to-drive-eucerin-digitalisation/13145304-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-to-acquire-stake-in-dermanostic-digital-diagnosis-startup-to-drive-Eucerin-digitalisation.jpg)
![Fixderma is looking to expand the global reach of its derma beauty brand FCL with the help of Lotus Herbals. [Fixderma / FCL]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fixderma-sets-sights-on-global-expansion-following-lotus-herbals-investment/12979493-1-eng-GB/Fixderma-sets-sights-on-global-expansion-following-Lotus-Herbals-investment.jpg)
![DRSQ Skincare is gearing up to launch in India. [DRSQ Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/drsq-skincare-set-to-launch-in-india-in-2022-after-covid-19-setbacks/12560356-1-eng-GB/DRSQ-Skincare-set-to-launch-in-India-in-2022-after-COVID-19-setbacks.jpg)
![MT Metatron is focusing on overseas expansion to tap into growing demand for post-aesthetic skin care treatment particularly in China. [MT Metatron]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/japan-s-mt-metatron-looking-overseas-for-post-aesthetic-skin-care-opportunities-ceo/12371083-1-eng-GB/Japan-s-MT-Metatron-looking-overseas-for-post-aesthetic-skin-care-opportunities-CEO.jpg)
![Capsule Pharma has launched a new dermatological skin care brand to tackle sensitive skin issues. [BELVEA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/capsule-pharma-s-new-skin-care-launch-goes-back-to-basics-to-target-sensitive-skin-issues/12262199-1-eng-GB/Capsule-Pharma-s-new-skin-care-launch-goes-back-to-basics-to-target-sensitive-skin-issues.jpg)
![Biologi is aiming to spread its clean cosmeceuticals philosophy through overseas expansions and educational events. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-to-focus-on-international-expansion-and-education-in-2021/11993060-1-eng-GB/Biologi-to-focus-on-international-expansion-and-education-in-2021.jpg)
![Dr TWL Pharmacy set to unveil an e-Pharmacy by the end of this year. [Dr. TWL Dermaceuticals]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/conscious-pharmacy-singapore-dermatologist-to-roll-our-e-pharmacy-concept-for-democratised-access-to-cosmeceuticals/11897037-1-eng-GB/Conscious-pharmacy-Singapore-dermatologist-to-roll-our-e-Pharmacy-concept-for-democratised-access-to-cosmeceuticals.jpg)
![Sol de Janeiro is setting its sights on Asia Pacific’s thriving travel retail space to capture millennial and Gen Z travellers. [Sol de Janeiro]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sol-de-janeiro-targets-millennial-gen-z-travellers-with-apac-travel-retail-debut/16897755-1-eng-GB/Sol-de-Janeiro-targets-millennial-Gen-Z-travellers-with-APAC-travel-retail-debut.jpg)
![LG H&H has outlined plans to enhance its luxury and premium brands after yet another disappointing quarter. [LH H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-outlines-new-strategies-for-five-brands-across-luxury-premium-segments-amid-disappointing-results/16925700-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-outlines-new-strategies-for-five-brands-across-luxury-premium-segments-amid-disappointing-results.jpg)
![Emma Lewisham has developed what it claims to be the world-first acne serum with a live probiotic derived from human skin. [Emma Lewisham]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/11/15/emma-lewisham-utilises-live-skin-probiotic-to-develop-acne-serum-without-compromises/16876899-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-utilises-live-skin-probiotic-to-develop-acne-serum-without-compromises.jpg)
