GALLERY: Top 10 most-read cosmetics stories of March

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Here's a recap of the most read cosmetics stories of March, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations. ©Getty Images

Here's a recap of the most read cosmetics stories of March, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

Read more about halal regulation in Indonesia, insights into China's beauty market and the latest beauty innovations in APAC.

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Click through to read more about halal regulation in Indonesia, insights into China's beauty market and the latest beauty innovations in APAC.

No delay: Indonesia will not be postponing compulsory halal label deadline
No delay: Indonesia will not be postponing compulsory halal label deadline

Indonesia’s compulsory halal certification and labelling will start on October 17 this year as planned, says officials, despite reports suggesting there could be delays.

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3D-printed cosmetics: Kolmar to debut skin cream before developing make-up range
3D-printed cosmetics: Kolmar to debut skin cream before developing make-up range

Kolmar Korea is planning to commercialise its newly developed 3D-printed skin cream and then use the technology to develop 3D-printed make-up such as lipstick and compact powder.

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Beauty meets tech: Singaporean skin care brand launches smart spa experience
Beauty meets tech: Singaporean skin care brand launches smart spa experience

Singaporean skin care and spa brand Porcelain has unveiled its first smart spa which utilises digital technology to create personalised, interactive and seamless spa experience.

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Cargill unveils first personal care application lab in Shanghai to meet China demand
Cargill unveils first personal care application lab in Shanghai to meet China demand

Cargill has launched its first APAC beauty lab in Shanghai as it anticipates growing demand for nature-derived ingredients in the region.

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DSM introduces needle-free cosmetic solutions aimed at the Chinese market
DSM introduces needle-free cosmetic solutions aimed at the Chinese market (inarik/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

DSM introduced its needle-free “Light Medical Beauty” at PCHi in Guangzhou, as an alternative solution to invasive medical procedures.

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Shiseido’s China insights: Whitening, prestige and make-up are biggest opportunities
Shiseido’s China insights: Whitening, prestige and make-up are biggest opportunities (itakayuki/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Shiseido expects whitening products, prestige beauty and make-up products to be the focus in the Chinese cosmetics market.

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Beauty with precision: Imagene Labs aiming to make genetic-beauty ‘commonplace’ in 5 years
Beauty with precision: Imagene Labs aiming to make genetic-beauty ‘commonplace’ in 5 years

Singapore-based genomics firm Imagene Labs is experiencing strong growth as personalised beauty continues to be in demand.

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‘Waterless’ make-up remover sees potential in Asia’s natural beauty space
‘Waterless’ make-up remover sees potential in Asia’s natural beauty space

Italian cotton wool producer Turati Idrofilo S.p.A. believes it can shake up Asia’s natural beauty market with its dry make-up removers.

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Brand Story: Top news on the biggest names in beauty
Brand Story: Top news on the biggest names in beauty

We round up our most-read brand-related stories in the region featuring Shiseido, AmorePacific and Estée Lauder.

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‘Yakult for the skin’: Gallinée founder hopes to capitalise on early Asia entry with Sephora deal
‘Yakult for the skin’: Gallinée founder hopes to capitalise on early Asia entry with Sephora deal

Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has made its Asian debut in Singapore and founder Marie Drago hopes to leverage its early entry to quickly expand across Asia.

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