GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of November 2023

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Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of November 2023, featuring news from LG H&H, L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and more.

Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of November 2023, featuring news from LG H&H, L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and more.

Top 10 beauty and personal care stories of November 2023
Top 10 beauty and personal care stories of November 2023

Click through to see our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of November 2023, featuring news from LG H&H, L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and more.

Lip service: LG H&H plans to launch Lipcerin lip care across 16 beauty brands by end 2023
Lip service: LG H&H plans to launch Lipcerin lip care across 16 beauty brands by end 2023

K-beauty giant LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has revealed that 16 of its brands will launch new lip care products with its latest Lipcerin complex by the end of this year.

L’Oréal looks to capture derma beauty market in India with debut of CeraVe
L’Oréal looks to capture derma beauty market in India with debut of CeraVe

L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division has made its first foray into India with the launch of skin care brand CeraVe, in a bid to meet the growing demand for science-backed derma beauty in the country.

Great expectations: Estée Lauder bullish on APAC fragrance, anticipates prolonged long-term growth phase - CEO
Great expectations: Estée Lauder bullish on APAC fragrance, anticipates prolonged long-term growth phase - CEO

Estée Lauder Companies CEO remains steadfast in his belief that the fragrance category in Asia-Pacific is poised for extended prosperity. 

‘It’s difficult to measure emotions’: How can brands navigate the complexities of wellbeing claims in beauty?
‘It’s difficult to measure emotions’: How can brands navigate the complexities of wellbeing claims in beauty? (RyanKing999/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Beauty products are no longer solely focused on achieving flawless complexions but are increasingly incorporating wellbeing claims – but how can these be substantiated in any meaningful way? 

‘Accelerating at incredible pace’: Coty fragrance business growing twice as fast as China’s market
‘Accelerating at incredible pace’: Coty fragrance business growing twice as fast as China’s market

American beauty multinational Coty’s fragrance portfolio is outpacing the China market twice over, says its CEO.

Fighting trend fatigue: Authenticity and craftsmanship the future of fragrances – L’Artisan Parfumeur
Fighting trend fatigue: Authenticity and craftsmanship the future of fragrances – L’Artisan Parfumeur

Luxury niche fragrance brand L'Artisan Parfumeur believes perfumers should prioritise authenticity and craftsmanship over trends. 

‘A very exciting space’: HUL will push innovation ‘aggressively’ to maximise opportunities in beauty – CEO
‘A very exciting space’: HUL will push innovation ‘aggressively’ to maximise opportunities in beauty – CEO

Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.

‘Tremendous growth potential’: MINISO sees fragrances as key to transforming into global ‘super-brand’
‘Tremendous growth potential’: MINISO sees fragrances as key to transforming into global ‘super-brand’

Chinese retail brand MINISO has identified fragrances as one of categories that will be pivotal to its global ambitions, with the firm reporting buoyant demand in Indonesia.

Fulfilling unmet needs: How K-beauty brands can capitalise on the gap in products for young Japanese – expert
Fulfilling unmet needs: How K-beauty brands can capitalise on the gap in products for young Japanese – expert

South Korean cosmetics brands can tap into the opportunities presented by the lack of products catered for younger consumers in Japan, where the mature population is often the prioritised target group, says an industry expert.

‘Shunning Japanese cosmetics’: J-beauty firms feel sales impact in China over nuclear wastewater release
‘Shunning Japanese cosmetics’: J-beauty firms feel sales impact in China over nuclear wastewater release (samxmeg)

Japanese cosmetic companies Shiseido, Kosé, and Pola Orbis have reported negative growth in China due to the impact of Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima