Brand-supplier partnerships will come to the fore amid the online skin care landscape – DR.CI:LABO
Japanese cosmeceutical brand DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships will gain more public prominence as consumers' interest in skin care grows.
Speaking to CosmeticsDesign-Asia, the brand highlighted the increasing importance of being transparent with the partners it works with.
“Transparency is in our brand’s philosophy… DR.CI:LABO is not just a brand; it’s a testament to trust and recognition earned through years of dedication to aesthetic science and putting consumers first, making us the number one premium dermo-cosmetic brand in Japan,” said Angela Du, R&D Manager Skin Health APAC, Kenvue.
The brand has been open about its long-term collaboration with cosmetic ingredients maker Symrise.
Lubrizol backs C-beauty: Ingredients firm bullish on potential of China growth potential
Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.
Ingredients firm Lubrizol and PROYA have been working together since the brand’s inception 20 years ago. In that time, the firm has watched the local beauty scene grow from strength to strength.
“Today, the Chinese consumer wants something from their own culture, a Chinese element integrated into the brand. That’s why we are seeing C-beauty rising up – not just in skin care but in makeup as well,” said Wang Chang, regional business director, beauty, home and pharma, Lubrizol.
Speaking to CosmeticsDesign-Asia at in-cosmetics Global 2024 in Paris, Wang expressed his confidence in the potential of Chinese beauty brands.
HBN partners with Hallstar on custom natural active to stay ahead in competitive China market
Chinese beauty brand HBN is collaborating with Hallstar to develop a custom natural active to give it an edge in the increasingly competitive Chinese anti-ageing skin care market.
HBN was founded in 2019 and became well-known for its commitment to developing scientifically backed skin care products. Today, the company employs around 600 people.
“It was just the start of COVID which may not seem like the right time to start a brand, but it also seemed like an opportunity for us. More mature brands in China reduced their marketing budget and we had a different vision,” said Yao Zhenan, founder and CEO of the C-beauty brand.
He emphasised that hard science and data was becoming crucial to win over Chinese beauty consumers.
Demand for safety and efficacy drive Asian consumers to seek out skin-identical ingredients – Evonik
Asian consumer demand for products that offer visible results without compromising on safety is leading Evonik to focus on skin-identical ingredients, most notably with a new vegan collagen range.
While efficacy is paramount, Asian consumers are not willing to compromise safety, leading to a rising interest in skin-identical ingredients.
Collagen is a sought-after cosmetics ingredient for its ability to improve skin elasticity, hydration and overall help to reduce the signs of skin ageing.
Traditionally, collagen comes from animal and sources, including bovine, porcine, and marine sources. The use of animal-derived material has raised ethical and sustainability concerns, prompting global demand for vegan collagen.
‘In China for China’: Clariant emphasises importance of localisation in the era of viral trends
Clariant has underscored the importance of localisation strategies and distribution capabilities in China with beauty trends evolving at a rapid pace.
In the fast-paced world of China’s beauty industry, staying ahead of trends is crucial for every player across the supply chain.
However, the rise of social media and e-commerce as a major influence has introduced a new level of unpredictability.
What goes viral online can skyrocket demand overnight, which puts pressure on manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to keep up with consumer demand driven by viral content.
Organic Bioactives aims to capture fast rising opportunities in hair care with native NZ botanicals
Cosmetics ingredients maker Organic Bioactives has debuted hair care solutions for the first time with the aim of capturing the growing market opportunities in the lucrative category.
The New Zealand-based company showcased new data on hair care for two existing skin care actives at ingredients show in-cosmetics Global 2024 in Paris, which took place from April 16 to 18.
The first was ManukaDerMX, a manuka leaf extract that the firm claims has exhibited excellent colour preservation thanks to its antioxidant activity.
“We tested our manuka lead extract on hair swatches. These were pre-treated, bleached to platinum blonde and dyed ruby red. We did 10 washes and blow-dry with ManukaDerMX shampoo and conditioner. We found that at 2%, it performed slightly better than a premium award-winning salon brand,” explained Andrea Taimana, chief science officer of Organic Bioactives.
Bioactive bond builder: US biotech firm believes it can bring effective anti-humidity hair solutions to SEA
US-based biotech firm Curie Co has launched a naturally derived bond builder which it believes has the potential to be an effective anti-humidity hair care solution for South East Asia.
The firm was attending ingredients trade show in-cosmetics Global 2024 for the first time in April to unveil its flagship cosmetic launch, Curamina.
“What we have is a bioactive bond builder that makes new peptide bonds with collagen and keratin. What we can do is seal in protein in hair,” said Erika Milczek, founder and chief executive of Curie Co.
Speaking to CosmeticsDesign-Asia, Milczek said the ingredient has potential in markets all across the world but told us she was particularly interested in breaking into the humid SEA region.
Toyo Sugar produces water-soluble resveratrol to expand use in cosmetic formulations to tap longevity trend
A Japanese ingredient firm has enzymatically modified resveratrol to make it water-soluble and more bioavailable to expand its use in various cosmetic formulas amidst rising interest in longevity.
Resveratrol is a polyphenol compound strongly associated with dark chocolate as well as red grapes and the wine it produces. It is highly regarded for its health benefits, particularly for promoting overall health and longevity.
Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, ultraviolet (UV) protective properties make it one of the most well-known cosmetics ingredients, especially in the anti-ageing category, with brands such as Caudalie and Skinceuticals incorporating it into their products.
“Everyone knows resveratrol. When you talk to people about resveratrol, the first thing that comes to mind is longevity,” said Mahamadou Tandia, general manager and R&D manager of Toyo Sugar Refining, which produces ingredients for food, nutrition, and cosmetics industries.
Strong foundations: Lucas Meyer Cosmetics’ latest peptide launch looks to ‘futureproof’ skin
Ingredients firm Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has introduced a new peptide that aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing.
Corneopeptyl is its latest patented peptide that claims to be biomimetic to LCE6A protein.
“We noticed that this was a critical part of the skin that is responsible for strengthening the corneocyte envelope to reinforce the skin barrier,” explained Maybelline Tan, regional marketing manager, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics.
She elaborated that it is a part of the Late Cornified Envelope protein family and is known to be essential for the mechanical resistance of the corneocytes in the stratum corneum.
Crystal Tomato secures exclusive enhanced colourless carotenoids from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
Crystal Tomato, best known for its skin whitening supplements, has secured a deal with Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant for an exclusive ingredient.
PhytoflORAL is a natural dietary supplement comprising colourless carotenoids, phytoene and phytofluene, and a key ingredient in Crystal Tomato’s Whitening Supplement. It is derived from specially cultivated non-GMO Tomatoes.
CosmeticsDesign-Asia can reveal that the Singaporean company is currently working with the Canadian ingredients maker to develop a new version of PhytoflORAL and will have exclusive rights to the ingredient.
“Crystal Tomato has been in the market for 14 years. We felt it was time to improve the formula. What we have already is such a good formula that there we didn’t really want to change it. But at the same time, we wanted something more efficient,” said Catherine Tan, founder of Crystal Tomato.
