GALLERY: Our top 10 most-read stories of October

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Check out our recap of the most read cosmetics stories of October, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

Click through our gallery to see our top 10 stories of October, featuring Natura's entry into Malaysia, Shiseido's expansion into the Phillippines and more.

Top 10 cosmetics stories
Top 10 cosmetics stories

Click through our gallery to see our top 10 stories of October, featuring Natura's entry into Malaysia, Shiseido's expansion into the Phillippines and more.

Why K-beauty make-up brands may be losing the trust of Singaporeans
Why K-beauty make-up brands may be losing the trust of Singaporeans

South Korean make-up brands may be losing their lustre with Singaporean beauty consumers, with Western outfits taking over when it comes to trust.

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Shiseido unveils skin care line-up developed to guard against environmental damage
Shiseido unveils skin care line-up developed to guard against environmental damage

Shiseido has launched a new skin care line-up with state-of-the-art technology designed to protect skin against damage from environmental factors.

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Aesop and Body Shop owner Natura sees SEA as the epicentre of its global expansion plans
Aesop and Body Shop owner Natura sees SEA as the epicentre of its global expansion plans

The head of Natura International has revealed the company plans to begin its international expansion with South East Asia as its starting point.

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Hot topics: Top 5 trending beauty and cosmetics stories on social media
Hot topics: Top 5 trending beauty and cosmetics stories on social media

We round-up our top 5 trending stories featuring Amorepacifc's beauty supplement brand, a new animal testing device, an anti-palm oil-free boycott and more.

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Safi reveals ambitious plans to snatch top spot in Indonesia’s halal beauty space
Safi reveals ambitious plans to snatch top spot in Indonesia’s halal beauty space

Halal skin care firm Safi is aiming to become the largest halal beauty brand in Indonesia by capitalising on the “significant opportunities” in the market.

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Shiseido looks to the Philippines’ $3bn cosmetic industry to drive further growth in SEA
Shiseido looks to the Philippines’ $3bn cosmetic industry to drive further growth in SEA

Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has expanded into the Philippines to seize growth opportunities in South East Asia’s lucrative beauty market.

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Education, not regulation: More cosmetic rules not the way to battle ‘free from’ claims – HSA
Education, not regulation: More cosmetic rules not the way to battle ‘free from’ claims – HSA (Makidotvn/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The Health Science Authority of Singapore has no plans to follow the lead of the European regulators and prevent cosmetic companies from making ‘free from’ claims, preferring to place emphasis on consumer education.

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Younger and wiser: How Mary Kay China is trying to stay relevant with younger and more knowledgeable beauty consumers
Younger and wiser: How Mary Kay China is trying to stay relevant with younger and more knowledgeable beauty consumers

As China’s beauty consumers are getting younger and more informed about beauty, Mary Kay China is facing the challenge of developing interesting and efficacious products while employing high-tech ways to keep them engaged.

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Sunny outlook: Growth of sun care market driven by opportunities for innovation
Sunny outlook: Growth of sun care market driven by opportunities for innovation

The sun care market in Asia Pacific is set to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2019 to 2021 with India, Indonesia and China leading the market growth.

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Wipro sets up start-up investment arm to support growth plans in Asia
Wipro sets up start-up investment arm to support growth plans in Asia

Wipro Consumer Care has established a venture arm to support personal care start-ups and its own ambitious plans in Asia.

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