The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.
In our chat with Adam Ricciardone, we discuss everything from his key conference takeaways to Kenvue's sponsorship of the In-Cosmetics Awards and more.
Beauty 4.0 Podcast: Decoding the business of beauty
Blurred boundaries between beauty, wellness, and lifestyle are creating opportunities for brands to venture beyond traditional partnerships to more innovative and meaningful projects.
Australian beauty brand Esmi Skin Minerals has launched with Sephora in South East Asia, where it hopes to find a significant market for its barrier protection and microbiome-friendly products.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at InCosmetics Global 2024, there was a raft of innovations within the sustainability realm. But which ones stood out of the crowd for our team of beauty editors?
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan, driving the brand’s lip gloss sales to levels not seen since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.
LG Household & Health Care is seeking to revitalise the anti-ageing category with its nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) ingredient, which has been successfully applied in a skin care product, amid burgeoning interest worldwide.
Here we feature the latest developments from the innovative South Korean beauty market, featuring news on Able C&C’s partnership with Daiso, Kolmar Korea’s groundbreaking research, and more.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C has furthered its partnership with Japanese discount chain Daiso with the launch of an exclusive and affordable makeup line as a follow up to its first skin care collaboration.
Japanese confectionery maker Shinkinedo’s hair care line, which are made from upcycled chestnut skin, have recently began sales to 14 countries around the world via Amazon.
American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.
Shiseido has set its sights on burgeoning markets including India, Thailand, and Vietnam for expansion as it aims to propel growth in the skin care market.
The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.
Dr.Ci:Labo claims that new research on phenylethyl resorcinol demonstrates high efficacy in combating hyperpigmentation, surpassing the effectiveness of more well-known ingredients such as vitamin C and niacinamide.
Cosmetics company Kolmar Korea has discovered a skin microbiome-derived probiotic ingredient that it claims can suppress skin ageing caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, and plans to use it to develop “groundbreaking” sun care products.
Following the brand’s latest release of its Meltaway Gel-Milk Cleanser, Kelly McDonnell, General Manager at beauty brand Grown Alchemist, shares the meticulous R&D process behind the launch, emphasizing its dedication to conscious beauty.
Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.
Japanese cosmeceutical skin care brand Curél says it is capitalising on Fine Fiber technology to reinforce its position in the global derma beauty market.
Insight and data from Clé de Peau Beauté, Elizabeth Arden, LUXASIA, and more reveal that Asia Pacific’s luxury beauty segment faces the challenge of justifying its high prices to more discerning consumers against a backdrop of economic uncertainties and...
Lady Gaga’s colour cosmetics brand has just expanded into 12 European exclusively via Sephora and has kicked off the launch with a sneak preview and live stream launch…
Entries are rolling in for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives.
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Caudalie’s Resveratrol-Lift serum is seeking to address the growing demand for retinol alternatives in South East Asia with the addition of a plant-derived vegan collagen.
Hydrosome Labs' ultrafine bubble technology offers great potential for cosmetics and personal care companies to produce more efficient product formulations using ‘the next big breakthrough in skin care.’
In this exclusive interview, CosmeticsDesign spoke with Lash Therapy Australia’s co-founders to learn more about the brand has achieved viral growth through its organic and promotional social media marketing campaigns.
Dyson’s first wet-to-dry straightener has been designed to overcome problems of traditional heat-based devices, and resolve consumer pain points such as styling time, says the global tech firm.
Ouai says its introduction of a new frizz-taming hair cream highlights South East Asia's significance to the company, with the brand also exploring opportunities in new markets across the region.
Australian body care brand Frank Body is expecting a sale boost from the long-awaited launch of its bestselling Glycolic Body Scrub in South East Asia.
India-based SoulTree hopes its integration of Ayurvedic principles into body care will help meet consumer demand for products that can meet wellness, luxury, natural, and eco-friendly expectations.
Beauty 4.0 Podcast - Decoding the business of beauty
Skin care companies are turning to medical aesthetic treatments as a source of inspiration to develop novel solutions to skin care concerns, says Kenvue.
L’Oréal Group has launched Melasyl, a breakthrough molecule that’s designed to address localised pigmentation issues that lead to age spots and post-acne marks.
Australia-based skin care firm Thirsty Turtl says it is mitigating industry challenges while staying sustainable by prioritising responsible growth and developing staples that consumers will return to.
Beiersdorf’s chief executive is “optimistic” about getting China’s regulatory approval for its hero ingredient W630, which will allow it to launch a wider range of products in the lucrative market.
Created ‘by hairstylists, for hairstylists,’ the new product collection is designed to expedite the hair coloring process and is available in 20 different shades.
Hair care is officially the category to watch in 2024, with an increased focus on scalp health, scientific innovation, and cutting-edge ingredients. Take a look at these brands that are innovating in this space...
With its proprietary all-natural pine resin wax, unique application methods, and innovation in comprehensive gender-neutral hair removal services, Uni K Wax founder Noemi Grupenmager discusses the brand’s commitment to disrupting the hair removal space...
Taiwanese hair care firm O’right is looking to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia through its net zero products, as it works towards becoming a driving force in the global sustainable beauty scene.
Luxury beauty brand Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling, a key factor that has resonated with the modern Chinese woman.
Japanese beauty brand Bioliss is set to release a new jelly-like hair oil that boasts both hair care and styling capabilities, to meet growing consumer demand for leave-in products with multiple functions.
Korean hair care brand mise-en-scène has revamped a line of shampoos to improve ease of use for consumers of different visual abilities, age and gender.
To highlight Rare Disease Day on 29th February, French cosmetics and pharmaceutical business Pierre Fabre Laboratories, shared more on its work to address rare childhood diseases, which it said affects more than 200 million children worldwide.
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![Latest developments from the South Korean beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/19/korean-wave-able-c-c-kolmar-and-more-in-this-k-beauty-round-up/17357973-1-eng-GB/Korean-wave-Able-C-C-Kolmar-and-more-in-this-K-beauty-round-up.jpg)
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![Shiseido has sets its sights on burgeoning markets in Asia for expansion. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/09/shiseido-targets-rapidly-growing-markets-india-thailand-vietnam-to-drive-growth/17319305-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-targets-rapidly-growing-markets-India-Thailand-Vietnam-to-drive-growth.jpg)
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