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Lucas Meyer Cosmetics debuts hyaluronic acid-mimicking vegan PDRN at PCHi 2026

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics debuts hyaluronic acid-mimicking vegan PDRN at PCHi 2026

27-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Biotech empowering innovation amid shifting consumption habits in China – IMCD Sanrise

Biotech empowering innovation amid shifting consumption habits in China – IMCD Sanrise

25-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

SEA Focus: Watsons Singapore, Shiseido, Thai research findings feature in this round-up

SEA Focus: Watsons Singapore, Shiseido, Thai research findings feature in this round-up

20-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

PCHi Fountain Awards 2026 highlights C-beauty’s role in driving global innovation

PCHi Fountain Awards 2026 highlights C-beauty’s role in driving global innovation

19-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Promotional features

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Next chapter in beauty: The 2026 trends defining what’s next

Next chapter in beauty: The 2026 trends defining what’s next

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Why ingredient innovation matters in the age of the informed beauty consumer

Why ingredient innovation matters in the age of the informed beauty consumer

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Global beauty insights and trends for 2025

Global beauty insights and trends for 2025

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How is intelligent, localised innovation helping beauty brands gain an edge in the industry?

How is intelligent, localised innovation helping beauty brands gain an edge in the industry?

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Formulation & science

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TCM extract may offer natural solution to prevent hair loss: China study

TCM extract may offer natural solution to prevent hair loss: China study

30-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics debuts hyaluronic acid-mimicking vegan PDRN at PCHi 2026

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics debuts hyaluronic acid-mimicking vegan PDRN at PCHi 2026

27-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

New peptide serum shown to reduce both dynamic and static wrinkles – L’Oréal study

New peptide serum shown to reduce both dynamic and static wrinkles – L’Oréal study

26-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Bitter melon enzyme offers stable, heat-resistant alternative for skin exfoliation

Bitter melon enzyme offers stable, heat-resistant alternative for skin exfoliation

23-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Packaging & design

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Mini cosmetics market grows as brands target Gen Z and travel retail

Mini cosmetics market grows as brands target Gen Z and travel retail

15-Jan-2026By Kirsty Doolan

Squeeze and go: Single-dose application poised to become key beauty trend – L Cosmetix

Squeeze and go: Single-dose application poised to become key beauty trend – L Cosmetix

06-Nov-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Oribe’s holiday packaging highlights iconic brand emblem and bestselling range

21-Oct-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Business & financial

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Bioré makes strategic entry into South Korea, launches global marketing campaign

Bioré makes strategic entry into South Korea, launches global marketing campaign

24-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

SEA Focus: Watsons Singapore, Shiseido, Thai research findings feature in this round-up

SEA Focus: Watsons Singapore, Shiseido, Thai research findings feature in this round-up

20-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

‘Challenging outdated stereotypes’: Sephora and F1 ACADEMY to bridge beauty-sports gap

‘Challenging outdated stereotypes’: Sephora and F1 ACADEMY to bridge beauty-sports gap

16-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany

Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany

11-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Market trends

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Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany

Value-driven marketplaces are shaping K-beauty brands’ US growth strategies – Wishcompany

11-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Watsons Singapore elevates retail experience to meet modern shopper’s needs

Watsons Singapore elevates retail experience to meet modern shopper’s needs

10-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Across the CD-Verse: February 2026

Across the CD-Verse: February 2026

26-Feb-2026By Cassandra Stern

Regulation & safety

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Greater transparency, consistency needed to regain consumer trust in sunscreens – Mukti Organics

Greater transparency, consistency needed to regain consumer trust in sunscreens – Mukti Organics

05-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Kolmar Korea wins long-running legal battle against Intercos over sun care tech leakage

Kolmar Korea wins long-running legal battle against Intercos over sun care tech leakage

23-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang

‘100% Mineral’ sunscreen class action spotlights risk around absolute ingredient claims

‘100% Mineral’ sunscreen class action spotlights risk around absolute ingredient claims

17-Feb-2026By Cassandra Stern

dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations

dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO weigh in on sustainability challenges and innovations

06-Nov-2025By Hui Ling Dang

All Asia-Pacific

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New peptide serum shown to reduce both dynamic and static wrinkles – L’Oréal study

New peptide serum shown to reduce both dynamic and static wrinkles – L’Oréal study

26-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Biotech empowering innovation amid shifting consumption habits in China – IMCD Sanrise

Biotech empowering innovation amid shifting consumption habits in China – IMCD Sanrise

25-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Bioré makes strategic entry into South Korea, launches global marketing campaign

Bioré makes strategic entry into South Korea, launches global marketing campaign

24-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

South East Asia

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SEA Focus: Watsons Singapore, Shiseido, Thai research findings feature in this round-up

SEA Focus: Watsons Singapore, Shiseido, Thai research findings feature in this round-up

20-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Pumpkin seed oil, polysaccharides boost hydration in liquid crystal emulsion: Thai study

Pumpkin seed oil, polysaccharides boost hydration in liquid crystal emulsion: Thai study

18-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Watsons Singapore elevates retail experience to meet modern shopper’s needs

Watsons Singapore elevates retail experience to meet modern shopper’s needs

10-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Shiseido tackles beauty industry challenges via inclusivity, hyper-personalisation

Shiseido tackles beauty industry challenges via inclusivity, hyper-personalisation

02-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

South Asia

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Indian brand Chengavi sheds light on Dravyaguna and evolution of Ayurvedic beauty

04-Feb-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Indian review highlights rise of plant-based cosmetic actives but flags safety, data gaps

Indian review highlights rise of plant-based cosmetic actives but flags safety, data gaps

08-Dec-2025By CM Tay

Pomegranate peel-powered zinc oxide nanoparticles show promise for anti-ageing sun care

Pomegranate peel-powered zinc oxide nanoparticles show promise for anti-ageing sun care

20-Nov-2025By CM Tay

East Asia

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Bitter melon enzyme offers stable, heat-resistant alternative for skin exfoliation

Bitter melon enzyme offers stable, heat-resistant alternative for skin exfoliation

23-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Black ginseng extract could reverse skin photoageing via DNA repair, collagen boost

Black ginseng extract could reverse skin photoageing via DNA repair, collagen boost

17-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Novel octapeptide CP-02 shows dual promise for skin regeneration, scar reduction

Novel octapeptide CP-02 shows dual promise for skin regeneration, scar reduction

09-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Magnolia bark extract offers new approach to reversing skin ageing via mitochondrial health

Magnolia bark extract offers new approach to reversing skin ageing via mitochondrial health

04-Mar-2026By CM Tay

Oceania

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Greater transparency, consistency needed to regain consumer trust in sunscreens – Mukti Organics

Greater transparency, consistency needed to regain consumer trust in sunscreens – Mukti Organics

05-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Sunless tanning: Aussie brand Luna Bronze debuts in US via Ulta Beauty

03-Mar-2026By Hui Ling Dang

Strategic reset: Hourglass expands partnership with Sephora in ANZ

Strategic reset: Hourglass expands partnership with Sephora in ANZ

28-Jan-2026By Hui Ling Dang