J-Beauty

‘Shunning Japanese cosmetics’: J-beauty firms feel sales impact in China over nuclear wastewater release

27-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetic companies Shiseido, Kosé, and Pola Orbis have reported negative growth in China due to the impact of Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima.

Nuclear fallout: Japan's Fukushima wastewater release sparks Chinese hesitation in J-beauty

12-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water has led to reluctance among Chinese beauty consumers to buy Japanese beauty products.

The test of time: Japan’s beauty consumers seeking out assurance over the hype surrounding new launches – new data

20-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

According to a new trend report, Japanese consumers are favouring old reliables that have stood the test of time over new buzzworthy brands and products.

‘A cautious outlook’: Kosé Crop held back expansion plans in China amidst zero-COVID disruptions

05-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty company Kosé Corporation says it is waiting for China’s economy to recover from the disruptions brought about by Beijing’s zero-COIVD policies before it moves forward with plans to expand Decorté’s retail footprint in the country.

Ask the CEO: Meeth developing bikini line moisturiser in collaboration with consumers

13-Oct-2022 By Amanda Lim

J-beauty brand Meeth is developing a moisturiser for the sensitive bikini line area in collaboration with a group of consumers that personally pitched it to its CEO.

‘Outpacing the plan’: Orbis U relaunch surpasses initial sales expectations – Japanese beauty giant

12-Sep-2022 By Amanda Lim

The relaunch of Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target of JPY2.5bn (USD17.6m), claims the firm.

Dazzling debut: L’Oréal touts Hainan as the ‘perfect venue’ to introduce J-beauty brand Takami

29-Aug-2022 By Amanda Lim

Hainan Island’s reputation as the “go-to beauty destination” makes it the ideal place to introduce Takami, the newest “jewel” in L’Oréal’s high-end skin care portfolio, claims the firm.

Relaunch goals: Orbis aiming to achieve $18.5m sales target with new skin ageing care range

13-Jul-2022 By Amanda Lim

J-beauty skin care brand Orbis will relaunch its best-selling skin ageing care range, Orbis U, with three new products, with the firm targeting sales of JPY2.5bn ($18.5m) in its first year.

‘Conquer the heart’: Japan brand Meeth international adopts ‘fascinate first’ approach to international expansion

16-May-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty brand Meeth says the core of its global expansion plans is to ‘fascinate people first’ instead of pushing them to buy products.

New opportunities: Orbis aiming to strengthen skin care by tapping into acne and men’s care

05-Apr-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese skin care brand Orbis is aiming to tap into interest in skin care by expanding into emerging skin care segments such as acne care and men’s skin care after its disappointing 2021 results.

Centennial goals: Pola Orbis aims to achieve at least $2.4bn in beauty sales for 100th anniversary

08-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese personal care conglomerate Pola Orbis Holdings has set a target for its cosmetics business to achieve at least JPY280bn (U$2.4bn) in sales by 2029, the year it celebrates its centennial.

J-beauty trends 2021: Cica, beauty from within, Osmanthus among the top trending keywords

10-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Centella asiatica, beauty from within, and Osmanthus were among the top trending beauty keywords in Japan, new data has revealed.

Brand renewal: Sinn Purete taps into regenerative powers of starfish for new anti-ageing skin care line

23-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese-based Sinn Purete has rebranded itself as a mindful beauty brand complete with a new anti-ageing skin care line that taps into the regenerative powers of the starfish to care for the skin.

J-beauty focus: Top 10 most-read stories on Japan’s beauty industry in 2020

23-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

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.

A new shot: POLA to launch new and improved version of best-selling anti-ageing serum

26-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

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.

A brand to last 100 years: J-beauty newcomer Meeth outlines ambitious path to becoming global brand

19-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese skin care brand Meeth is poised to increase its presence in the international market on the back of consumer demand for high-performing, results-driven products.

‘Simplicity and sophistication’: Clariant develops minimalist skin care concepts inspired by J-beauty

01-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

Clariant has unveiled new skin care formulation concepts inspired by Japanese sensibilities to support the demand for simple yet high-quality and multifunctional beauty products.

Shiseido APAC ‘revving up’ on digital offerings to combat COVID-19 market conditions

25-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Asia Pacific arm of Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido is reinforcing its digital presence in the region in light of the current climate brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.