Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of February 2023 – featuring Estee Lauder's China plans, Fixerma's unique bestseller, our latest podcast on 2023 beauty trends, and more.
Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of February 2023 – featuring Estee Lauder's China plans, Fixerma's unique bestseller, our latest podcast on 2023 beauty trends, and more.
How AI-driven, hyper-personalised experiences give beauty brands and physical stores the edge – Shiseido supplier
The firm behind the artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) features adopted by Japan’s Shiseido and a raft of Indian retailers says personalised experiences are key to give brands and physical stores the edge in an ultra-competitive marketplace.
Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.
Atypical chartbuster: Fixderma’s sales dominated by cream that treats less talked about skin pigmentation disorder
Indian cosmeceutical outfit Fixderma has revealed that its top product, which accounts for 60% of its total sales, is a cream that treats acanthosis nigricans, a relatively common, yet rarely discussed skin pigmentation disorder.
Billion-dollar beauty: L’Oréal CEO reveals India market holds vast potential for firm
L’Oréal chief says India’s booming beauty market could potentially be its next billion-dollar market as middle-class population doubles in next five to 10 years.
Inclusive and conscious: Leading cosmetic chemist weighs in on key beauty trends in 2023
Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.
Boom in the West: Amorepacific 2022 revenues soar in N. America and Europe but Asia slumps
K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.
Masks off, lipstick on: Hourglass makeup sales grows 109% in Korea after mask mandate lifts
Hourglass Cosmetics has experienced a year-on-year growth of 109% in South Korea after it scrapped its face mask mandate for most indoor public places.
‘From defence to offence’: Shiseido will make ‘proactive investments’ for revenue growth from 2023 – CEO
Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.
‘Skin care hotspot’: Asia business expected to grow and surpass Europe within ‘couple of years’ – Teaology CEO
Italian beauty brand Teaology believes its business in Asia could surpass Europe in just a “couple of years” in line with the company’s five-year plan to expand its global footprint.
Million-dollar smile: Accessibility, affordability, and aversion to side effects key factors in driving teeth whitening trend
Teeth whitening products look set to become the focal point of oral care, a rising category in the beauty sector that is expected to see exponential growth in Asia Pacific the next few years.
