Genderless make-up brand FIVEISM x THREE is embarking on an overseas expansion as the COVID-19 situation abates, with new markets including Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan on its cards.
Indian direct-to-consumer (DTC) beauty and personal care brand SUGAR Cosmetics has secured U$50m in funding, which will bring it closer to its goal of going public.
The CEO of an Asian-led make-up brand is questioning the ‘performative inclusivity’ she sees in the beauty industry, claiming it can hurt smaller, less well-funded brands that are trying to solve the frustrations of specific target consumers.
Luxury vegan beauty brand Dear Dahlia from South Korea is set on expanding its presence in the Middle East, with new markets including Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain on the cards for this year.
Chinese cosmetics company Yatsen Holdings is moving to help flagship make-up brand Perfect Diary recover from its recent decline amid the sluggishness of the colour cosmetics market in China.
The CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies has underlined his strong conviction in China’s beauty market despite a recent dip in performance and fears related to an economic recession.
Chinese cosmetics company Florasis is assessing opportunities in the US, Japan and South East Asia as it embarks on its mission to become a global beauty brand.
Singaporean beauty company Porcelain has launched Ukyo Beauty, its first make-up line to tap into the post-pandemic clean and minimalist colour cosmetics trends.
Vegan beauty brand Plum is aiming to unlock the potential it sees in India’s hair care, make-up and body care and sectors to fuel its growth this year.
Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.
Yatsen Holdings CEO believes the rapid growth of the colour cosmetics category in China is over and predicts the market will see slower yet more sustainable growth rates in the future.
Indian Sandalwood holds a lot of promise as an active ingredient for minimalist skin care formulations and as an inventive alternative for talcum powder in make-up, says Australia-based sandalwood supplier Quintis.
Kao Corporation has conducted a new study on the colour cosmetics application of its fine fibre technology, confirming that is able to smoothen the appearance of skin naturally when applied all over the skin under make-up.
Douyin is becoming an increasingly important channel for Chinese cosmetics firm Yatsen Holdings, which is seeing promising sales growth for brands like Perfect Diary on the video-sharing platform.
China’s food and drug regulator has declared make-up to be unsuitable for children under the age of three and warns parents against cosmetic products that are presented as toys.
Yatsen Holdings, the firm behind popular make-up brand Perfect Diary, is channelling its efforts and resources into skin care, where it believes will be key to the firm's future growth.
Digital platform POPxo has entered the beauty space with a brand targeting young consumers looking for affordable and easy-to-use products and is aiming to hit U$13.9m in sales in the next 12 months.
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.
Cosmetic manufacturers are being encouraged to develop make-up products that can appeal to Philippine consumers’ needs for efficiency and practicality to withstand the slow recovery of the category.
Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care as consumers seek out colour cosmetics that provide more than just superficial benefits.
LG Household & Healthcare has filed a patent for cosmetic composition with a biocellulose base that facilitates the quick removal of make-up without oil-based removers.
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.
Shiseido-owned make-up brand Maquillage has launched a new lip product featuring new technology that makes it transfer resistant despite its glossy finish.
Japanese beauty group Shiseido’s decision to sell off three more brands in bid to focus on high-end skin care as its core category is a ‘no-brainer’, with beauty experts saying it is a smart decision to strengthen the company’s position in uncertain times.
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.
Smashbox Cosmetics founder Davis Factor, a great-grandson of Max, says the pandemic has created more demand for “hardworking” make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
India-based beauty brand SUGAR Cosmetics is aiming to double its revenue by expanding online and offline distribution after closing $21m Series C funding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luxury beauty brand By Terry and distributing partner Luxasia are counting on a digitally-led approach to weather the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and achieve their ambitions for the brand in Asia.