GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of October 2024

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Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of October 2024 includes Kao's new hair care developments, Olive Young's insight into overseas purchases, an anti-scar RNA microneedle patch and more.

Click through for our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of October 2024 includes Kao's new hair care developments, Olive Young's insight into overseas purchases, an anti-scar RNA microneedle patch and more.

Top stories of October 2024
Top stories of October 2024

Click through for our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of October 2024 includes Kao's new hair care developments, Olive Young's insight into overseas purchases, an anti-scar RNA microneedle patch and more.

Answering the call: Kao launches new brand to strengthen position in premium hair care market
Answering the call: Kao launches new brand to strengthen position in premium hair care market

Kao has launched The Answer, a premium hair care brand positioned to appeal to discerning consumers who are seeking both luxury and efficacy.

Different strokes: Olive Young sales data reveals UK, US, Japan consumer K-beauty preferences
Different strokes: Olive Young sales data reveals UK, US, Japan consumer K-beauty preferences

Olive Young's sales data highlights purchase preferences, with US consumers favouring sun care, UK buyers focusing on skin texture concerns, and Japanese shoppers choosing personal care products and supplements.

Anti-scar RNA patch maker says it can expand technology to tackle eczema, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles
Anti-scar RNA patch maker says it can expand technology to tackle eczema, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles

RNAscence Biotechnology says its RNA patch technology can broaden its impact beyond scar treatment to tackle a variety of skin issues from eczema to hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

Korea agency calls out Aliexpress, Temu, Shein for safety concerns over essential oils, pet care
Korea agency calls out Aliexpress, Temu, Shein for safety concerns over essential oils, pet care (Elena Volf/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

An investigation by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) on essential oils and pet care products bought on three Chinese online platforms revealed a number that the organisation says failed domestic safety standards.

Go for gold: Ya-Man launches new skin care series with 24K gold-coated microneedles
Go for gold: Ya-Man launches new skin care series with 24K gold-coated microneedles

Japanese beauty device company Ya-Man will launch two skin care products featuring 24K gold-coated microneedles to support overall skin health and address signs of ageing.

‘Right market, right moment’: Helena Rubinstein debuts in Singapore with plans for further regional growth
‘Right market, right moment’: Helena Rubinstein debuts in Singapore with plans for further regional growth

Ultra-luxury brand Helena Rubinstein has made its Singapore debut with a flagship boutique and has plans to expand further across the region.

Perfect Diary improves bionic film tech and expands to skin care, new lipstick
Perfect Diary improves bionic film tech and expands to skin care, new lipstick

C-beauty major Perfect Diary has launched the second-generation version of bionic film technology and applied it to a new skin care range and lipstick.

Covering all bases: L’Oréal R&I Japan develops new way to evaluate foundation coverage
Covering all bases: L’Oréal R&I Japan develops new way to evaluate foundation coverage

L’Oréal’s Japanese research and innovation team has developed a new method objectively evaluating the coverage of makeup foundation using hyperspectral imaging (HSI).

Kao sets $1.38bn sales target for hair care by 2027 on the back of hair colour, premium offerings
Kao sets $1.38bn sales target for hair care by 2027 on the back of hair colour, premium offerings

Kao Corporation is aiming for JPY200bn (USD1.38bn) in hair care sales by 2027, driven by a focus on hair colour and premium products.

Drop Zone: Kanebo, Laneige, Decorté redefine lip care with new innovative launches
Drop Zone: Kanebo, Laneige, Decorté redefine lip care with new innovative launches

CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Kanebo, Laneige, and Decorté that are redefining the lip care category.