In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the latest innovations from Japanese personal care conglomerate Kao, New Zealand luxury natural beauty brand Emma Lewisham, the newly...
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the top-selling categories of Shopee’s mega festival, and brands looking to tap into a host of trends accelerating as a result of COVID0-19.
Health and beauty emerged as one of the top three categories on Shopee’s 4.4 Mega Shopping Day with products like face masks performing well while premium brands saw strong uptick in demand.
We round up our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight A.S. Watson’s insights into the future of retail, P&G’s efforts to bridge the online and offline divide and the new make-up needs and...
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our socials, we highlight a skin microbiome AI tool, Shiseido’s latest sunscreen technology, experts on China’s alternative animal testing methods and more.
The beauty needs and habits brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing companies to rethink packaging and address the shift towards digital experiences, hygiene, sustainability and more.
How has the uncertainty and unrest of 2020 impacted the way brands are ushering in the Lunar New Year? We speak to Spencer Ball, creative director of SGK, to find out.
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.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast we dive into the hand care category with B&B Labs and Corum to discuss how COVID-19 has influenced the category and its chances of continuing to thrive post-pandemic
A Singapore based beauty firm is aiming to expand internationally by tapping into the pandemic-driven interest in deep cleansing products like its colour-changing cleansing and hydrating cream
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the Asia Pacific region, which it believes holds huge potential particularly in South East Asia and India.
As we move into the new year, CosmeticsDesign-Asia sits down with industry leaders and upcoming players about five trends that are going to have a major impact on the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care industry in 2021.
Vietnam, India and China’s lower-tier cities are poised for concerted cosmetics and personal care sector growth in 2021, according to our exclusive expert analysis from industry insiders.
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.
Multicultural beauty, sophisticated hygiene and green products for all will take the spotlight next year, as consumers turn to relatable and engaging concepts that fulfil their needs. CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global...
In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic stories on China, featuring the hottest trends, the biggest regulations developments and more.
Beauty trends in Japan are shifting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, with accelerated interest in skin care and skin microbiome especially, according to the annual @cosme Best Cosmetics Awards.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sat down with the founders of halal beauty brand Shade M Beauty to discuss the growing significance of the halal beauty segment and how it will continue to evolve in the years to come.
Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.
Solvay has discovered that its split-end repair active can protect hair from the damaging effects of chemical treatments – with the firm identifying China as a ‘super target’ for hair repair products.
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.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight L’Oréal’s emphasis on trust, how the hygiene obsession has created a need for applicators, By Terry’s Asian expansion and more.
A new survey by Japanese beauty retail company iStyle Inc has found that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has influenced more than half of its consumers to buy from brands that advocate social causes.
Once geared around mass-market personal hygiene products, the Asia Pacific men’s grooming category has undergone drastic shifts with the advent of social media, changing lifestyles and the democratisation of cosmetics.
Herbalife Nutrition has expanded its outer nutrition range with vitamin-based sheet masks to meet the increasing consumer need for products to maintain skin health in Asia Pacific.
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.
India-based Forest Essentials is furthering its global expansion plans on the back of increased interest in its Ayurvedic beauty products amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has revealed plans to tap into its expertise on skin care and skin health to facilitate its recovery from the heavy blows of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) impact.
Indian beauty brand Colorbar is pushing the development of clean beauty products as it strives to become one of the top three beauty firms in the world.
The skin microbiome has been a leading subject in the personal care industry in recent years, but with more emphasis on health during these unprecedented times it has become more relevant than ever before.
South Korean start-up Ice Creative is banking on its extensive network of Korea’s hottest influencers to create hit beauty products that resonate with consumers.
The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the obsession with health and protection will drive the demand for beauty products that can protect and strengthen the skin’s defences.
In our final episode of the Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series, we discuss how the events of today will impact how the clean and ethical beauty category might look in the future. Scroll down to watch episode 6.
Beauty brands have the opportunity to innovate and develop do-it-yourself products as consumers are increasingly looking such products for well-being entertainment during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
In the second episode of our Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series, we speak to two beauty trailblazers to find out what are the opportunities and challenges they have experienced in the beauty and personal care market. Scroll down to watch Episode...
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