Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of July, featuring the latest in beauty news, innovation and trends.
Tressed to impress: Semi-permanent hair dyes the next big thing to hit APAC mainstream market
Semi-permanent hair dyes that can be applied as a shampoo and conditioner are set to be one of the biggest hits in the Asia Pacific beauty market, as evidenced by success in South Korea.
Guards up: Kao Corp to expand launch of novel mosquito repellent to Indonesia in 2023
Japanese consumer good giant Kao Corporation will launch its new mosquito repellent in Indonesia next year after recently embarking on an official launch in Thailand.
Grooming growth: India's Singh Styled aims for West, ME expansion to serve 30m Sikh men
India's personal care brand Singh Styled, which features a myriad of products such as beard nourishers, serums and shampoos, aims to enter the UK, US and Middle East markets as part of its expansion plans to serve 30 million Sikh men worldwide.
Seeds of the Swietenia macrophylla (S. macrophylla) plant, commonly known as the mahogany tree, could be the up-and-coming ingredient for the global cosmeceutical industry.
Five key challenges: The hurdles APAC's skincare market has to overcome to continue growth charge
The APAC skincare market is tipped to grow by 5% each year to 2026, but there are five key challenges the sector needs to overcome to maintain its growth trajectory.
How to win over… the multidimensional Generation Z beauty consumers
Exclusive insights from a host of thriving beauty brands have revealed how firms can understand the purchasing behaviours of Gen Zs and better connect with them, while also exploring how this radical generation could fundamentally change the industry as we know it.
APAC's the way: China the growth driver as APAC delivers three of top five markets for L'Occitane
L'Occitane International saw China emerge as its top driver for sales in FY2022, charting a net sales growth of EUR327.9m (U$347.3m), alongside other significant APAC markets Japan and Hong Kong.
All in good time: Caudalie prioritising APAC expansion plans in India and Vietnam
French clean beauty brand Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam on the back of what it belives is growing demand for effective and clean skin care.