Skin Care

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign to decode next-gen beauty with digital summit – Register for FREE

28-Nov-2023 By Gary Scattergood

Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...

‘Good regional fit’: Lucas Meyer Cosmetics can tap Clariant’s strong regional presence to boost Asia growth

28-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has the potential to strengthen its position in Asia on the back of Clariant’s strong ‘footprint’ in the region, says the Swiss ingredients firm.

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...

‘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.

Financial focus: Estée Lauder, Beiersdorf, LG H&H and more in our beauty business update

24-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the developments from Estée Lauder, Beiersdorf, LG H&H and more.

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

23-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including MINISO fragrances, La Prairie’s Douyin debut, China’s new toothpaste regulations, Perfect Diary’s fine line-reducing lipstick, and more.

Fulfilling unmet needs: How K-beauty brands can capitalise on the gap in products for young Japanese – expert

22-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

South Korean cosmetics brands can tap into the opportunities presented by the lack of products catered for younger consumers in Japan, where the mature population is often the prioritised target group, says an industry expert.

L’Oréal looks to capture derma beauty market in India with debut of CeraVe

22-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division has made its first foray into India with the launch of skin care brand CeraVe, in a bid to meet the growing demand for science-backed derma beauty in the country.

Probiotics in cosmetics: Huge potential, but need for greater scientific understanding – new review

21-Nov-2023 By Hazel Tang

Probiotics are displaying huge potential for cosmetics innovation, but there is a need for greater understanding of how manufacturing processes impact biological effects, and for clinical studies of all strains to corroborate the therapeutic advantages...

‘Accelerating at incredible pace’: Coty fragrance business growing twice as fast as China’s market

21-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

American beauty multinational Coty’s fragrance portfolio is outpacing the China market twice over, says its CEO.

Mandom seeks to develop next-generation antiperspirant as it unlocks key to sweat reduction

20-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese personal care major Mandom has uncovered the mechanism that acts directly on sweat glands to reduce sweating, which has significant potential for the development of next-generation antiperspirants.

Amorepacific to capitalise on COSRX’s strong overseas presence as it becomes brand’s largest shareholder

20-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Amorepacific has strengthened its arsenal of global growth engines by acquiring additional shares in South Korean skin care firm COSRX to leverage the brand’s extensive overseas reach.

10 beauty technology innovations to watch

17-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The technology available to serve the beauty and personal care industry is changing at lightening speed. We’ve rounded up some of the most innovative gamechangers – whether they are disrupting the product development process, overhauling ingredients testing,...

Mighty manuka: NZ firm finds anti-bacterial properties in manuka leaf to replace essential oil

17-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

A New Zealand firm has identified potent antibacterial properties in manuka leaf extract, positioning it as a potential substitute for manuka essential oil or honey in cosmetic formulations.

Bright future: Sol de Janeiro targets millennial, Gen Z travellers with APAC travel retail debut

16-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Sol de Janeiro is setting its sights on Asia Pacific’s thriving travel retail space to capture millennial and Gen Z travellers.

Emma Lewisham utilises live skin probiotic to develop acne serum ‘without compromises’

15-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand’s Emma Lewisham has developed what it claims to be the world-first acne serum with a live probiotic derived from human skin.

Sales slump: LG H&H outlines new strategies for five brands across luxury, premium segments amid disappointing results

15-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty major LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) has outlined plans to enhance its luxury and premium brands after yet another disappointing quarter.

Beauty-from-within Interactive Broadcast

Beauty-from-within space sees higher demand for multi-benefit products spanning gut and mental support – expert panel

15-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within category is seeing rising demand for products that address not only beauty concerns, but also those that provide multiple benefits spanning gut health and mental support, says a panel involving experts from Haleon, Blackmores,...

New active alert: Kosé receives approval for new skin whitening active derived from liquorice

14-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Kosé Corporation has obtained approval from Japan’s health ministry to use its new whitening active ingredient derived from liquorice roots.

‘A very exciting space’: HUL will push innovation ‘aggressively’ to maximise opportunities in beauty – CEO

13-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.

What’s trending: The most-read stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

10-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring an in-depth analysis of the Australian beauty market, HERA’s ambitions in Japan, kid-friendly makeup, and more!

Singles’ Day showdown: China’s e-commerce platforms set to battle it out during the mega sales festival

08-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.

Scent-sational growth: Singapore start-up Lynk Fragrances opens first retail store, expands product range to body and hair care

08-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Singapore brand Lynk Fragrances has recently made several expansion moves, including renaming and rebranding, diversifying its product line-up to include body and hair care, and opening its first retail store.

India insights: L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL on trends and developments in India’s beauty market

07-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in India featuring news from L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL and more.

‘Clean is not a compromise’: Recreation fragrance founder aims to bring ‘clean’ luxury perfumes to Asia

07-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

An Australia-based fragrance house specialising in luxury vegan and cruelty-free perfumes is setting its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora.

Douyin debutante: La Prairie hopes entry on popular app will improve position in China

07-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Luxury skin care brand La Prairie is set to make its debut on short-form video platform Douyin in November in bid to improve its position in China’s challenging market environment.

Reliance Retail acquires rights to Sephora in India

06-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The Indian retail group has acquired Arvind Beauty Brands Retail, which includes Sephora rights, and is now eyeing expansion in the growing market.

Korean skin care brand freemay pins hope on hype and popularity of ionised ampoule masks for Japan launch

06-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

K-beauty brand freemay has officially entered the Japanese market following domestic success and on the back of increasing popularity of its mineral ions-infused masks.

‘It’s difficult to measure emotions’: How can brands navigate the complexities of wellbeing claims in beauty?

06-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Beauty products are no longer solely focused on achieving flawless complexions but are increasingly incorporating wellbeing claims – but how can these be substantiated in any meaningful way?

Meet us at in-cosmetics Asia! CosmeticsDesign-Asia attending Bangkok event – arrange to meet us

03-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Come and meet the CosmeticsDesign-Asia team at in-cosmetics Asia 2023 trade show, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 7 to 9.

Natto-derived functional ingredient shows multiple skin care benefits and stability for cosmetic applications – study

02-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.

India’s Botnal sets foot in physical retail amid rising demand for functional skin care

01-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

India-based cosmetics brand Botnal is making its debut in brick-and-mortar stores via a partnership with a local pharmacy retail chain, following the recent launch of its functional skin care range.

Lip service: LG H&H plans to launch Lipcerin lip care across 16 beauty brands by end 2023

01-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty giant LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has revealed that 16 of its brands will launch new lip care products with its latest Lipcerin complex by the end of this year.

The evolution of natural cosmetics: Q&A with NATRUE

31-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

NATRUE’s Director General shared more on the latest trends and innovation in natural cosmetics, as well as the challenges this sector is facing right now.

GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of October 2023

31-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of October 2023, featuring news from SK-II, Caudalie, Kao and more.

Brand Story: Updates from Shiseido, Missha, Perfect Diary and more top beauty brands

31-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from Shiseido, Missha, Perfect Diary and more.

Emerging markets shine: India, SEA will drive growth amid China’s slow recovery – L’Oréal

31-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

L’Oréal is turning to emerging markets such as India and South East Asia to drive growth in the wake of China’s slow market recovery.

Scents and sensibility: Singapore’s JOMO Studio rolls out new scents for foaming wash tablets in anticipation of festive shopping peak

31-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Singapore solid beauty start-up JOMO Studio recently introduced four new scents for its body and hand foaming wash tablets, hoping to capitalise on the upcoming festive gifting season.

CosmeticDesign-Asia

Resources