GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of April 2022

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Our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of March, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of March, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends, and regulations.

GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of April 2022
GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of April 2022

Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of March, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends, and regulations.

Kao launches waterless dry shampoo sheet first developed for use in space
Kao launches waterless dry shampoo sheet first developed for use in space

Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation has launched a pair of dry shampoos under hair care brand Merit in response to the growing demand for dry shampoos that can be used on the go, including a shampoo sheet concept first developed for use in space.

'Power of people and digital': Shiseido developing personalised beauty platform to cater to new lifestyles
'Power of people and digital': Shiseido developing personalised beauty platform to cater to new lifestyles (AlexSecret/Getty Images)

Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is developing a digital beauty platform to cater to the online lifestyle habits that are likely to continue long after the pandemic, revealed the firm's CEO.

'Still in play': Japan's Shiseido gearing up to accelerate skin care growth in the West
'Still in play': Japan's Shiseido gearing up to accelerate skin care growth in the West

Shiseido is aiming to accelerate the growth of its skin care business in the western markets with marquee brands such as SHISEIDO, Clé de Peau Beauté and Drunk Elephant.

'Strong appeal': L'Occitane targets young consumers after latest clean beauty acquisition
'Strong appeal': L'Occitane targets young consumers after latest clean beauty acquisition

French cosmetics company L'Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Australian clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist.

Travel-friendly: Waterless beauty start-up gearing up for return of international travel
Travel-friendly: Waterless beauty start-up gearing up for return of international travel

A newly launched waterless personal care brand from Singapore is eyeing opportunities in the travel and hospitality sector in anticipation of the return of international air travel.

Non-fungible beauty: What is the endgame for beauty NFTs in the metaverse?
Non-fungible beauty: What is the endgame for beauty NFTs in the metaverse?

LG Household & Healthcare is the latest beauty company to dabble in the NFT craze, but one expert is questioning the future of beauty NFTs when considering the grand scheme of the metaverse.

'Endemic beauty' sees spring-inspired cosmetics, pollen protection products trending in Japan
'Endemic beauty' sees spring-inspired cosmetics, pollen protection products trending in Japan

Shades of spring-inspired rouge, lip liners, eyeliners and pollen protection cosmetics are trending in Japan, according to new data.

Retinol relief: New study highlights how skin irritation could be relieved
Retinol relief: New study highlights how skin irritation could be relieved

A new study has highlighted how formulators could produce anti-ageing products without the trouble of skin irritation caused by retinol.

Innerbottle pilots closed-loop beauty e-commerce platform in South Korea
Innerbottle pilots closed-loop beauty e-commerce platform in South Korea

Circular beauty start-up Innerbottle has linked-up with LG Chem and CJ Logistics to pilot a new B2C beauty platform that will allow consumers to recycle their cosmetic packaging easily and effectively.

Sunny outlook: Korea's cosmetics industry poised for growth in Q2 – trade report
Sunny outlook: Korea's cosmetics industry poised for growth in Q2 – trade report (Tom Blachford/Getty Images/Image Source)

The Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year despite the economic uncertainty, according to a new report by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).