GALLERY: L'Oréal, Amorepacific and Shiseido in our October top 10 round-up

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

Top 10 October 2021 round-up
Top 10 October 2021 round-up

Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of August, featuring L'Oréal, Amorepacific, Shiseido and more feature in our monthly top 10 round-up.

Strengthening the core: Shiseido CEO on why skin care set to become 'even bigger' post-pandemic
Strengthening the core: Shiseido CEO on why skin care set to become 'even bigger' post-pandemic (whyframestudio/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Japanese beauty major Shiseido is throwing its full weight behind skin care with its CEO believing there are “emerging segments” that it can capitalise on in the next few years.

Powder power: Singapore start-up to launch eco-conscious hair care brand with waterless shampoos
Powder power: Singapore start-up to launch eco-conscious hair care brand with waterless shampoos

A Singapore-based start-up is set to launch a range of waterless shampoos to tackle the issue of plastic waste and water scarcity in 2022 after delays brought about by COVID-19.

'Just the beginning': L'Oréal 'committed' to expanding green e-commerce parcel initiative in APAC
'Just the beginning': L'Oréal 'committed' to expanding green e-commerce parcel initiative in APAC (ooyoo/Getty Images)

Beauty and personal care giant L'Oréal says that it is committed to plans to scale and expand on its sustainable e-commerce delivery initiatives it has launched in the Asia Pacific region, with Indonesia and the Philippines next in its sights.

'Clear trend towards everything Korean': DTC brand Pilgrim bringing K-beauty trends to India
'Clear trend towards everything Korean': DTC brand Pilgrim bringing K-beauty trends to India

India-based beauty brand Pilgrim is riding the rising K-wave by tapping into Korean beauty trends and making them accessible to the domestic market.

'Emerging powerhouse': Gen Z and millennial insights key to Amorepacific taking 38.4% stake in COSRX
'Emerging powerhouse': Gen Z and millennial insights key to Amorepacific taking 38.4% stake in COSRX

Knowledge of the Gen Z and millennial consumer combined with a burgeoning global reputation are two of the reasons Korean major Amorepacific has taken a 38.4% stake in cult K-beauty brand COSRX, as it looks to expand its own footprint overseas

Easy does it: Filipino beauty consumers prioritising efficiency in make-up post-COVID
Easy does it: Filipino beauty consumers prioritising efficiency in make-up post-COVID (JohnnyGreig/Getty Images)

Cosmetic manufacturers are being encouraged to develop make-up products that can appeal to Philippine consumers' needs for efficiency and practicality to withstand the slow recovery of the category.

Eco boost: Five recent developments in sustainable beauty across APAC
Eco boost: Five recent developments in sustainable beauty across APAC

We round-up of our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.

Blurred lines: Post-COVID consumer concerns shift spotlight onto make-up that works beyond the surface
Blurred lines: Post-COVID consumer concerns shift spotlight onto make-up that works beyond the surface

Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care as consumers seek out colour cosmetics that provide more than just superficial benefits.

Shopping spree: India's Good Glamm Group earmarks U$100m to acquire four to six more beauty brands
Shopping spree: India's Good Glamm Group earmarks U$100m to acquire four to six more beauty brands

India's newly-formed digital cosmetics outfit Good Glamm Group is planning to acquire four to six more digitally-led beauty brands after receiving an infusion of funding.

Efficient cleansing: LG H&H files patent for easy-to-remove make-up base made from biocellulose
Efficient cleansing: LG H&H files patent for easy-to-remove make-up base made from biocellulose (RyanKing999/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

LG Household & Healthcare has filed a patent for cosmetic composition with a biocellulose base that facilitates the quick removal of make-up without oil-based removers.