GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of August 2023

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Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of August 2023 – featuring insights from Shiseido, L’Oréal, Coty, Amorepacific, and Kao.

Click through to see our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of August 2023 – featuring insights from Shiseido, L’Oréal, Coty, Amorepacific, and Kao.

Top stories of August 2023
Top stories of August 2023

Click through to see our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of August 2023 – featuring insights from Shiseido, L’Oréal, Coty, Amorepacific, and Kao.

Self-innovation needed: Shiseido’s Japan business ‘at risk’ without major reforms – COO
Self-innovation needed: Shiseido’s Japan business ‘at risk’ without major reforms – COO

Shiseido COO says that there needs to be fundamental business model changes to bring Japan back to growth.

MoCRA regulations: What Asia’s beauty firms need to know about US’s landmark law
MoCRA regulations: What Asia’s beauty firms need to know about US’s landmark law

The introduction of the new Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) could complicate entry into the US beauty market for Asian cosmetic companies, says a regulatory expert.

Strong appetite for beauty: L’Oréal CEO sees ‘clear signs’ of consumption recovery in China
Strong appetite for beauty: L’Oréal CEO sees ‘clear signs’ of consumption recovery in China

L’Oréal chief says consumer consumption and confidence is improving in China but cautions that the recovery process will be slower than expected. 

‘The omnipresence of scent’: Coty MD of SEA and India on why lifestyle fragrance is an ‘untapped opportunity’
‘The omnipresence of scent’: Coty MD of SEA and India on why lifestyle fragrance is an ‘untapped opportunity’

Beauty major Coty says it recognises the vast potential to create fragranced products that can enhance various aspects of consumers' lives beyond traditional perfumes and colognes, says a top executive. 

From food waste to fine fragrance: How upcycled ingredients meet consumer demands for sustainability and naturality
From food waste to fine fragrance: How upcycled ingredients meet consumer demands for sustainability and naturality (Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

Upcycling food by-products to develop ingredients for perfumery can help achieve consumer desire for natural yet sustainable ingredients.

Patchy performance: Amorepacific Q2 revenues hampered by domestic sluggishness
Patchy performance: Amorepacific Q2 revenues hampered by domestic sluggishness

South Korean beauty giant Amorepacific blames subdued second-quarter (Q2) domestic sales for lacklustre results. 

Care and protect: Kao aims to become leader in skin protection segment to drive global growth
Care and protect: Kao aims to become leader in skin protection segment to drive global growth (Maria Fuchs/Getty Images/Image Source)

Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation says it is refocusing its efforts to become a leader in skin protection as it aims to drive global growth.

Getting to Z: Caudalie aims to ‘recruit next generation of fans’ with latest acne care launch
Getting to Z: Caudalie aims to ‘recruit next generation of fans’ with latest acne care launch

French beauty brand Caudalie is set to launch a new spot acne treatment in South East Asia, which it hopes will introduce the brand to a newer and younger audience.

Upcycled hair care: Dandruff clearing properties found in Mangosteen peel extract – Malaysian study
Upcycled hair care: Dandruff clearing properties found in Mangosteen peel extract – Malaysian study

Mangosteen peel extract gas been found to have good cleansing properties as well as sebum removal, dandruff control, and hair strengthening benefits.

‘The right time’: L’Oréal bets on Redken to satisfy Indian consumers’ need for individualisation and experimentation
‘The right time’: L’Oréal bets on Redken to satisfy Indian consumers’ need for individualisation and experimentation

L’Oréal Professional has launched Redken in India to fulfil the growing demand for specialised solutions across colour, styling, and care in the hair care market.