A Singapore-based dermatologist is set to unveil an e-Pharmacy by the end of this year to offer consumers a fully integrated virtual experience to cosmeceuticals.
Singapore homegrown firm Skin Inc has developed what it believes to be the world’s first hand serum and sanitiser duo product to kill bacteria and viruses at the same time as nourishing the skin.
Singapore-based firm Klaypeau has recently launched an e-commerce platform dedicated to the sale of sheet masks to tap into the increasing demand for the popular skin care product.
The founder of Singapore-based Kansoskin is aiming to change consumer perception of ‘safe’ cosmetic products by engaging in ethical and transparent marketing.
Singapore functional beverage and dietary supplement company Asmara is moving into food-based cosmetics, with four new mask and scrub products launching next year.
Singapore-based beauty brand Soul Good Project has turned to crowdfunding to fuel its plans to expand internationally as demand for skin care grows in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A Singapore-based beauty brand has credited its partnership with micro-influencers in helping it gain brand awareness online during the tough conditions of launching in the midst of a country-wide lockdown.
A Singapore-based skin care brand has launched a DIY facial experience kit aimed at beauty consumers without access to professional treatment during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is pushing Singapore-based retailer The Min List to stock more homegrown brands to support fellow local businesses and reduce logistical issues brought about by the pandemic.
A Singapore-based cosmeceutical brand specialising in acne solutions is gearing up for international expansion on its route to becoming a top of mind brand for acne sufferers.
Singapore-based colour cosmetics brand Kuby Beauty believes it has plenty of room to grow locally, where it believes the make-up category is less developed compared to other APAC markets.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Nerissa Low, the founder of Liht Organics about the obstacles she had to overcome to bring her organic make-up brand to market.
Singapore-based organic make-up brand Liht Organics is pursuing global expansion plans to capitalise on consumers' increasing focus on clean beauty products during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Mugdha Hedaoo, the founder of Go Play, a Singapore-based company that is putting colours back in the hands of consumers.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus is pushing Singapore-based skin care brand mySKINBAR to accelerate its plans to develop digital initiatives such as its online skin consultations.
Singapore-based Suu Balm has taken a hit from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but remains positive about the future, especially in the online area.
Singapore-based skin care brand Re:erth has launched a new sustainability initiative to recycle used plastic cosmetic packaging into oil, and help consumers overcome hurdles to traditional recycling.
The founder of Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand Mira Skincare is focusing on scaling up production of her small-batch goods in anticipation of demand from eco-conscious consumers.
Brands must engage consumers with scientifically backed data and not resort to fearmongering and greenwashing in order to promote clean beauty, says the founder of a specialist beauty retailer.
Omnichannel luxury beauty and lifestyle brand distributor, Luxasia, has made safeguarding the livelihood of its employees a primary focus in the battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Singapore-based organic beauty brand FrankSkincare says it will rely on online channels and pop-up stores to tide through the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Jason Lee, the founder of Singaporean fragrance firm Scent by SIX, about the power of fragrance as a storytelling medium beyond just perfumes and colognes.
Singapore biotech start-up Insectta is rearing black soldier flies on its urban farm to produce a more sustainable and purer chitosan for the cosmetics industry.
Scientists from Singapore’s A*STAR’s Institute of High-Performance Computing (IHPC) have developed molecular models which have the potential to help cosmetic companies understand how products interact with skin and hair.
South East Asian retailer Lazada says the lines are continuing to blur between online and offline, with the e-commerce giant unveiling a new physical store with Amorepacific in Singapore.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Shinji Yamasaki, the founder of skin care brand re:erth about his philosophy to skin care, the influence of fast fashion in beauty and the unique ingredients that sparked his epiphany.
Singapore-based Suu Balm has launched three new products, a scalp spray, facial cream and facial wash, extending its product range from the body to scalp and face.
In the very first episode of our Indie Pioneers podcast, we chat with Marilyn Ng and Christabel Chee, the people behind Individual Collective to discuss the value of face-to-face interaction, influencer marketing and crowdfunding.
Singapore-based sensitive skin brand, Suu Balm, is preparing to expand into Hong Kong and Indonesia following its success in its home market and Malaysia.
In its first digital innovation expansion outside of the US, the multinational consumer goods provider is preparing to invest millions over the next five years.
Despite the holiday season having descended upon us at a rapid rate, there’s yet to be a slowdown from the cosmetics industry in Asia Pacific. Here, Cosmetics Design reminds our readers of this year's biggest business developments…
Speciality chemical ingredients manufacturer, Croda has expanded its alkoxylation facilities on Jurong Island as it strives to "provide innovative solutions closer to customers in the fast growing markets of Asia Pacific".
The Cosmetics, Toiletries & Fragrance association of Singapore will host its annual workshop on the availability and approval of natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics on October 29th.
The company deliberately employs a staff with an array of backgrounds—Chinese, Malay, Indian Japanese and more—at the Biopolis research and development center in Singapore.
The company is reverting to its brand-guardian leadership structure, with design oversight for cosmetics and skin care for the IMEA region centralized in Geneva, Switzerland.
The California-based company, which officially launched November 5th, has already announced plans to take its skin care products global, with designs on the European, Asian and Australian markets.
Lubrizol has strengthened its presence in Asia with the opening of its new Innovation Centre in Singapore, which will have a positive impact on its personal care offerings.
The global personal care giant has invested €44 million ($56 million) in the first state of the art training facility outside of the UK as it strives to further invest in Asia, which accounted for more than 55 per cent of the firm’s global revenues in...
Avon Cosmetics is looking to secure a bigger portion of the Chinese market in the country this year; and has targeted Malaysia as an integral part of this.
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