GALLERY: L’Oréal, Shiseido and COSMAX feature in our monthly top 10 round-up

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Our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of August, featuring L’Oréal, Shiseido, COSMAX and more feature in our monthly top 10 round-up.

Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of August, featuring top cosmetic companies like  L’Oréal, Shiseido, COSMAX and more.

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J&J recalls Neutrogena sunscreen spray in Australia after cancer-causing substance detected
J&J recalls Neutrogena sunscreen spray in Australia after cancer-causing substance detected

Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ in Australia after small levels of benzene, which can potentially cause cancer, was detected under product testing.

'Equipped to win': Why L'Oréal CEO doesn't believe C-beauty brands are a 'big threat'
'Equipped to win': Why L'Oréal CEO doesn't believe C-beauty brands are a 'big threat' (JohnnyGreig/Getty Images)

L'Oréal's CEO has brushed off the hype surrounding the rise of China's domestic beauty brands such as Perfect Diary, saying that while the competition is growing, he doesn't see it as a threat.

'A new philosophy': Microbiome-friendly solutions key to filling gaps in Asia's adult acne care market
'A new philosophy': Microbiome-friendly solutions key to filling gaps in Asia's adult acne care market (Ada daSilva/Getty Images)

Microbiome-friendly skin care may be what's missing from Asia's adult acne care market where gentle solutions for acne-prone sensitive skin is lacking.

Under scrutiny: 'Viral' beauty products among the 18 new categories China will monitor more closely for safety risks
Under scrutiny: 'Viral' beauty products among the 18 new categories China will monitor more closely for safety risks (William_Potter/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

China's food and drug regulator has issued a notice stating that it plans to monitor the safety of 18 cosmetic categories – including products that have gone viral through the Internet.

Confidence in sunscreen safety shaky as negative headlines rekindle health and environment worries - Experts
Confidence in sunscreen safety shaky as negative headlines rekindle health and environment worries - Experts (verona_S/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The latest round of negative headlines about the health and environmental safety of sunscreens appears to be rattling consumer confidence.

Hot topics: Top 5 beauty and cosmetics stories trending on our socials right now
Hot topics: Top 5 beauty and cosmetics stories trending on our socials right now

In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our socials, we highlight the protective abilities of Kao's fine fibre tech, China's CBD beauty clampdown and more.

The eyes have it: Shiseido promises to offer 'new experiences' with Second Skin tech launch in October
The eyes have it: Shiseido promises to offer 'new experiences' with Second Skin tech launch in October

Shiseido has confirmed plans to launch Second Skin on October 1 – a technology that can diminish undereye ageing signs without make-up, in a move the firm says will offer “new experiences” to consumers.

Personalisation and skin microbiome: S. Korea's Cosmax to develop AI-powered platform
Personalisation and skin microbiome: S. Korea's Cosmax to develop AI-powered platform (Dr_Microbe/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

South Korean ODM giant Cosmax is set to develop an AI-powered platform that will help both its customers and end-consumers get personalised information about the skin microbiome.

Masking impact: Is the sustainable beauty movement threatening Asia's sheet mask fixation?
Masking impact: Is the sustainable beauty movement threatening Asia's sheet mask fixation? (Edwin Tan/Getty Images)

Facial sheet masks are an Asian beauty staple, but consumers are wising up to the waste these single-use products can generate and driving the need for more sustainable solutions to keep the category thriving.

One and done: ONLYSKIN launches cleanser-sunscreen hybrid to boost consumer convenience
One and done: ONLYSKIN launches cleanser-sunscreen hybrid to boost consumer convenience

A Singapore-based cosmetics company has developed a wash-on sunscreen that it claims can offer convenient 24-hour 'wash-to-wash' protection.