Skincare

Faltering foreign dominance? Chinese skin care brands ‘perform exceptionally well’ for Tmall’s Double 11 sales – data

28-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

China’s annual Singles Day Shopping Festival obtained an overall Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of cosmetics totalling CNY78.6bn (USD11bn) across e-commerce platforms, with local brands making a strong showing on the best-selling charts, according to...

'We found a unique pea peptide': Danish skincare brand NUORI details new natural, one-step innovation

09-May-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

In line with the growing trend for minimalistic and sustainable Scandinavian beauty products, Danish skincare brand NUORI has combined eight hero ingredients, including 'the perfect plant-derived peptide', in a one-step formula for its new face...

‘Intercellular courier’: Shinsegae touts regenerative cosmetics using microalgae-derived exosome tech

20-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

Shinsegae International is developing regenerative cosmetics using microalgae-derived exosome technology based on its joint research with Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).

Skin care interventions in infancy may not prevent eczema or food allergies, instead may increase risk: Review

21-Dec-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Skin care interventions on healthy infants are likely ineffective in preventing eczema and may even increase skin infection and food allergy risk, according to researchers in Japan, Australia and Europe.

From makeup-centred to multifunctional: How halal beauty consumer trends are shifting

29-Nov-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

‘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.

Formula for growth: Big range of SKUs and targeted solutions vital for skin care success in India – CEO

30-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Amassing a wide range of SKUs that provide targeted skin care for anti-ageing, acne, pigmentation and sun protection are vital for brands to make a bang in India’s increasingly discerning market, claims a home-grown CEO.

Pearly great: Seawater pearl hydrolysate a promising sunscreen ingredient as study shows skin protection benefits

20-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Seawater pearl hydrolysate could be a promising sunscreen ingredients due to its positive impact on UVA-induced photoaging of skin cells, scientists in China have reported.

Five key challenges: The hurdles APAC’s skincare market has to overcome to continue growth charge

20-Jul-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

The APAC skincare market is tipped to grow by 5% each year to 2026, but there are five key challenges the sector needs to overcome to maintain its growth trajectory.

Something brewing? Coffee by-products could boost antioxidant properties of cosmetic formulations – Review

29-Jun-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Coffee by-products could be a suitable ingredient for cosmetic and topical formulations due to its hight antioxidant properties, a new study has revealed.