Beauty retailer Sa Sa’s latest quarterly highlights major challenges in key markets Hong Kong and Macau such as reduced local consumption and increased outbound travel.
Singapore beauty brand Skincalories is partnering with music labels to produce 10 original tracks it believes will amplify its brand as it gears up for expansion plans in 2025.
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care industry, featuring an RNA patch that treats scarring, Ya-Man’s 24K gold-covered microneedle products, ANUA’s European expansion and more.
Procter & Gamble’s fiscal 2025 first-quarter results reveal steady growth in organic sales, up 2% due to price increases and innovation. However, the beauty segment faced challenges, particularly in luxury skincare.
In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.
A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that iron metabolism is linked to the onset of psoriasis, and that the intake of zinc and selenium could lower the risk of atopic dermatitis.
A study by the Kosé Corporation has demonstrated how psychological stress negatively impacts skin barrier function by increasing levels of adrenaline in the epidermis.
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market features Olive Young analysis on purchase preferences, hair colour trends, and Phyto’s new minimalist approach.
Contract manufacturer Cosmax is banking on major new opportunities in China’s domestic beauty market on the back of the rise in online direct-to-consumer brands in recent years.
L’Oréal’s Japanese research and innovation team has developed a new method objectively evaluating the coverage of makeup foundation using hyperspectral imaging (HSI).
A'kin is moving away from skin care todouble down on its strengths in hair care and natural deodorant to meet consumer demand for effective botanical ingredients in these categories.
US-based KraveBeauty is looking to extend the application of its waste-minimising “egg packaging” and to introduce refills for popular products, while expanding its offerings for the Singapore market.
RNAscence Biotechnology says its RNA patch technology can broaden its impact beyond scar treatment to tackle a variety of skin issues from eczema to hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
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.
With K-Beauty's expansion into new categories and a projected market value of $9.9 billion in North America by 2032, US manufacturers and retailers are positioned to benefit by embracing the 'Second Wave of K-Beauty.'
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.
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.
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...
Green soybean extract is a safe and stable option for inhibiting tyrosinase activity and boosting anti-pigmentation properties, according to a new Thai study.
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.
As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.
South Korean beauty brand AXIS-Y plans to broaden its presence in North America by reaching a more mainstream audience through channel expansion and influencer outreach.
C-beauty major Perfect Diary has launched the second-generation version of bionic film technology and applied it to a new skin care range and lipstick.
The professional-grade skin care market is expanding due to growing consumer demand for anti-aging and brightening products, with Boomers spending an average of $165 per visit in 2024, while brand loyalty and targeted marketing—especially for Gen Z, which...
DHC has developed balm cleanser technology designed to effectively remove makeup with less friction making it more effective and gentler for mature skin.
An investigation by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) on essential oils and pet care products bought on three Chinese online platforms revealed a number that the organisation says failed domestic safety standards.
South Korean cosmetics firm Daebong Life Science has developed a new anti-ageing raw material extracted from discarded lotus roots, which has been applied in a serum that is set to launch in the US.
Mulberry silk label SOVA is concentrating efforts on developing serum-infused textiles that can provide skin care benefits while enhancing sleep quality
Olive Young's sales data highlights purchase preferences, with US consumers favouring sun care, UK buyers focusing on skin texture concerns, and Japanese shoppers choosing personal care products and supplements.
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments of Phyto, LG H&H, Estée Lauder and more.
Colours that improve an individual’s mood and confidence, as well as digital games- and nature-inspired hues, are expected to drive the next hair colour trends, says experts.
The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.
At this year’s TFWA Global show in Cannes, we caught up with the head of marketing for travel-retail at L’Occitane Groupe, Mona L’Hostis, to talk about innovation pipelines, future markets to watch, and the runaway success of Sol de Janeiro.
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring new retinol launches, a study on bamboo vinegar, and the potential of personalised skin care in medical aesthetics.
South Korean firm Clio has debuted its ingestible beauty brand, TRUE RX, in drugstores across Japan, underlining its expansion endeavours in this market beyond the cosmetics sector.