GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of June 2023

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Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of June 2023 – featuring our analysis on the Thai beauty market, the future of generative AI in beauty, and more.

Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of June 2023 – featuring our analysis on the Thai beauty market, the future of generative AI in beauty, and more.

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How to win over… the bold and innovative Thai beauty consumer
How to win over… the bold and innovative Thai beauty consumer

Exclusive insights from Thailand's beauty players, including Karmart, Dr. Barbara Sturm and G&M Cosmetics, shed light on the unique perspectives of the Thai beauty consumer and reveal the drivers behind one of South East Asia's most exciting markets.

Shiseido will 'turn away' from heavy promotions in China to achieve sustainable sales growth
Shiseido will 'turn away' from heavy promotions in China to achieve sustainable sales growth

Shiseido is set to move away from 'extreme' promotions during China's mega shopping festivals as it works towards sustainable and profitable growth.

Barrier benefits: SHISEIDO to unveil foundation that strengthens skin barrier with fermented extracts
Barrier benefits: SHISEIDO to unveil foundation that strengthens skin barrier with fermented extracts

Japanese beauty brand SHISEIDO will launch a brand-new foundation in September that claims to bolster and fortify the skin's natural barrier with fermented kefir extract.

Transparency, discovery, creativity: How generative AI will influence the future of beauty
Transparency, discovery, creativity: How generative AI will influence the future of beauty (recep-bg/Getty Images)

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the beauty industry by empowering consumers and fostering innovation.

Brand story: Updates from Coty, Kao, Puig and more top beauty brands
Brand story: Updates from Coty, Kao, Puig and more top beauty brands

We round up our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from Coty, Kao, Puig and more.

'A clear winner': India a 'key priority' for global beauty firms after China troubles — Nykaa
'A clear winner': India a 'key priority' for global beauty firms after China troubles — Nykaa

India's beauty and personal care sector is emerging as a major beneficiary as global beauty players look to 'diversify and de-risk' from China, says Nykaa's beauty chief.

Clean craze: Olive Young expects clean beauty portfolio to achieve $200m in sales this year
Clean craze: Olive Young expects clean beauty portfolio to achieve $200m in sales this year

South Korean health and beauty retailer Olive Young is expecting its clean beauty brands to rake in $200m in sales this year as demand for clean products remains voracious among consumers.

Plastic-free stores, low–waste packaging, recycling programme: K–beauty brand Melixir's multi-pronged approach to sustainability
Plastic-free stores, low–waste packaging, recycling programme: K–beauty brand Melixir's multi-pronged approach to sustainability

Korean skin care brand Melixir has embarked on a vigorous expansion campaign across Asia via Sephora, while also working on its sustainability initiatives and new products targeting the skin microbiome.

'From fad to long-term trend': China grants licence for in-store personalised cosmetics services to SkinCeuticals, Estée Lauder and L’Oréal
'From fad to long-term trend': China grants licence for in-store personalised cosmetics services to SkinCeuticals, Estée Lauder and L’Oréal

China's personalised cosmetics industry has hit a new milestone, with Shanghai leading the way in allowing approved retailers to produce customised products in stores, although challenges in quality and safety management remain to be overcome.

Fragrance of the future: Symrise aims to unearth mega brand potential in China
Fragrance of the future: Symrise aims to unearth mega brand potential in China

Symrise is on the search to identify a homegrown brand that could redefine China's fine fragrance landscape and challenge Western fragrance powerhouses for the hearts and noses of perfume aficionados.