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Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC

We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market from Ya-Man, Perfect Diary, Kao and more.

Bifium Retinol Collagen contains key ingredients for maintaining youthful-looking skin, including retinol, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. ©LG H&H

LG H&H’s Vital Garden launches edible retinol supplement to address increasing interest, keep up with beauty-from-within trends

LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s Vital Garden has released an edible retinol supplement to keep up with global beauty-from-within trends and boost the competitiveness of its health food business.

Go for gold: Ya-Man launches new skin care series with 24K gold-coated microneedles

Japanese beauty device company Ya-Man will launch two skin care products featuring 24K gold-coated microneedles to support overall skin health and address signs of ageing.

ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with Boots. ©ANUA

‘Expectations are high’: K-beauty brand ANUA plans to expand to 120 Boots outlets by October

South Korean beauty brand ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with plans to roll out to 120 UK Boots outlets by October as it works to increase its global footprint.

Our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new research into the skin microbiome, bamboo vinegar, and more. ©Getty Images

Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new research into the skin microbiome, bamboo vinegar, and more.

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Beauty & skin care brands increase experiential marketing budgets amid industry shifts

In an era where experiential marketing campaigns 'allow beauty brands to connect with their consumers on a deeper level,' said Pauline Oudin, CEO of Gradient Experience, overcoming challenges like proving ROI need to be mitigated to embrace...

On-pack sustainability scoring akin to nutrition ratings could push uptake of upcycled beauty – analyst

Cosmetic companies should capitalise on growing interest in on-pack sustainability scoring, akin to nutrition ratings on food packaging, to empower consumers in making confident purchase decisions, says an analyst.

Thai study reveals that green soybean extract is a safe and stable alternative to inhibiting tyrosinase activity. ©GettyImages

Lean, green, mighty bean: Green soybean shows anti-pigmentation cosmeceutical potential with tyrosinase inhibiting activity

Green soybean extract is a safe and stable option for inhibiting tyrosinase activity and boosting anti-pigmentation properties, according to a new Thai study.