Make-Up

Fasio’s facelift: Kosé rebrands mass make-up brand to meet emerging ‘multifaceted needs’ of younger consumers

05-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Kosé Corporation has relaunched its mass make-up brand Fasio to meet the new needs of consumers that have accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shade picker: Watsons to launch virtual foundation try-on to solve major consumer ‘pain point’

28-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty retailer Watsons will be launching a virtual foundation try-on tool in the second quarter this year beginning with Malaysia and Hong Kong to solve what it believes is a huge consumer ‘pain point’.

“自然而然”：生于北京，长于英国的双胞胎与大品牌竞争，在中国推出男性美容品

25-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

英国男性美容品牌 Shakeup Cosmetics 认为，该品牌在中国市场享有“巨大发展潜力”，尽管市场竞争对手包括香奈儿、Tom Ford 等重量级品牌。

Recycle brush rush: Strong need for eco-friendly make-up brushes in sustainability push – FSKorea

11-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

South Korean firm FSKorea sees strong need for recyclable make-up brushes to keep up with rising demand for sustainable beauty products – and has shed light on a raft of projects that are helping it meet its eco goals.

Just swipe: Chinese team develops easy-to-remove hemp-based foundation to minimise skin damage

02-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

A team of Chinese researchers from Sichuan University have developed a liquid foundation made from hemp cellulose nanocrystals to tackle skin barrier damage caused by excessive cleaning.

Clean beauty in China: Can influencer Grace Chow help drive awareness of category with new brand?

25-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Consumer awareness of clean beauty in China still lags behind the US and Europe, according to Chinese influencer Grace Chow, who is on a mission to propel education on the back of her new make-up brand.

Sweet deal: SUGAR Cosmetics revs up online and offline expansion as it plans to double revenue this year.

24-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based beauty brand SUGAR Cosmetics is aiming to double its revenue by expanding online and offline distribution after closing $21m Series C funding.

Beauty Broadcast Video Series

WATCH – Colour revival: What can we expect from make-up recovery post-pandemic?

19-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we discuss the future of APAC’s make-up category as it recovers from the COVID-19 downturn, with expert insights from SUGAR Cosmetics and Asian Consumer Intelligence.

Special Edition: Colour Cosmetics Trends

‘Coming back in full force’: Malaysia’s Nita Cosmetics ramps up NPD to catch return of make-up demand

04-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Malaysian make-up brand Nita Cosmetics plans to launch two new products every month this year as a sign of its confidence in the recovering make-up category.

Special Edition: Colour Cosmetics Trends

Losing its colour? Data suggests Japanese consumers have developed new make-up needs and preferences

04-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Reviews on cosmetics portal @cosme have revealed several new make-up needs and concerns that have emerged in Japan during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and suggests how beauty brands can adapt to these trends.

‘Clearly the future’: MyGlamm expects 50% of new products to be developed through co-creation in next 12 months

14-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

India-based beauty brand MyGlamm is envisioning a future where the consumer will play a more important role in its product development with its co-creation platform.

‘We want to be everywhere’: India’s Greyon targets brick-and-mortar expansion nationwide within six months

08-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

India-based Greyon Cosmetics is aiming to extend its domestic business into local brick-and-mortar stores, while simultaneously working to develop the business abroad through online channels, within the next six months.

Shifting strategies: Ange Gardien adapts make-up line to be more ‘practical and relevant’ during pandemic

01-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based beauty brand Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to the consumer needs and concerns brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The heat is on: Shiseido files a patent for heat-enabled formula which can enhance effects of make-up

28-Sep-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido Company has filed a patent for a new colour cosmetic formula designed to be heated up before use, which it claims can enhance its effects.

Mask-friendly make-up: Covestro eyes potential for bio-based film former in APAC colour cosmetics market

09-Sep-2020 By Amanda Lim

Polymer specialist company Covestro has introduced a new partially bio-based film former that it believes can answer to the demand for more natural yet high-performing transfer-proof make-up in the Asia Pacific market.