US biotech company Amyris will be expanding Biossance into China in February 2021 through e-commerce as it ramps up its focus on the Asia Pacific market.
Singapore-based Fawn & Co is expecting interest in personalisation and sustainability to drive the growth of its beauty education and retail businesses in 2021.
Shiseido has developed new technology to reduce the use of UV filters – such as titanium oxide and zinc oxide – to improve texture and white cast issues without compromising the strength of UV protection.
Amorepacific-owned South Korean brand innisfree will launch a new anti-ageing line, Black Tea Youth Enhancing, in Singapore, following success in its home market.
International beauty major L’Oréal has co-developed a smart hair care system with Swiss environmental innovation company Gjosa that blends and distributes product in a way that ensures water savings of up to 80%.
Australian brands Hair Folli and The Daily are looking to jointly release more products after the success of their multifunctional men’s skin care line that simultaneously helps with facial hair growth.
Aboriginal Australian skin care brands are battling a lack of ingredient sources and pandemic-driven logistical issues – but the founder of Natural Cover is still optimistic about the sector’s growth potential.
Kao Corporation aiming to develop lactic acid-based hand care products with long-lasting antimicrobial properties based on latest research into the hand barrier.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi is taking a pro-ageing approach with its latest serum which harnesses the power of phytonutrients to enhance the appearance of youthful skin rather than erase away wrinkles and lines.
Hong Kong-based cultivated meat biotechnology start-up Avant has developed a multifunctional protein ingredient from its cell cultivation technology, hoping to commercialise it for cosmetics use by early 2022.
A Singapore based beauty firm is aiming to expand internationally by tapping into the pandemic-driven interest in deep cleansing products like its colour-changing cleansing and hydrating cream
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the Asia Pacific region, which it believes holds huge potential particularly in South East Asia and India.
System Akvile has developed a set of face care products and app for daily use on acne-prone skin – a system its founder says is a preventative and holistic alternative to ‘miracle’ claiming products.
Singapore personalised beauty brand Yours says it is now focusing on developing simple, sustainable, effective and affordable products that may not necessarily be tailored to the individual, according to its CEO.
Australia’s Down Under Enterprises is seeking success with its Eucalyptus kochii oil in the cosmetics space after it was established as an ingredient by The Personal Care Products Council.
Unilever skin care brand POND’S says interest in its products on South East Asian e-commerce platform Shopee soared, after launching its Skin Advisor Live (SAL) AI chatbot.
Australian online South Korean beauty retailer Style Story has launched a second product under its in-house Jelly Ko brand, a Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask for dehydrated and dull skin.
Singapore-based start-up Nude & Jar has its sights on developing a range of ‘fun’ personalised body care products especially for those with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema.
Singapore-based fragrance house Scent by SIX has recently redefined its brand purpose as a mental wellness champion that advocates the use of fragrance to ‘heal, soothe and delight’.
India-based beauty brand MyGlamm is envisioning a future where the consumer will play a more important role in its product development with its co-creation platform.
Beiersdorf says it is hopeful of Asia-wide success for its new skin care brand, which was developed specifically to address ‘high beauty standards’ of South Korean consumers, with China a particular target.
Digital marketing and communications agency The Beauty Makers has launched a brand incubator to help build out future innovation-led companies in an increasingly competitive but exciting space, its founding partner says.
Smaller beauty brands aiming to make a difference with sustainable packaging will encounter hurdles such as astronomical costs and a lack of reliably sustainable solutions, but two brand owners urge that overcoming the challenges are vital for the eco-movement.
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation that has arisen in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
New Zealand green beauty skin care company Antipodes has unveiled a natural water gel under its Baptise brand, which has been shown to boost skin hydration by 52% in a clinical test.
Australian sun care brand The Kind Sunscreen is exploring new opportunities for its waterless ocean-safe mineral sunscreen among eco-conscious consumers at home and abroad.
Singapore-based beauty brand Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to the consumer needs and concerns brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sat down with the founders of halal beauty brand Shade M Beauty to discuss the growing significance of the halal beauty segment and how it will continue to evolve in the years to come.
MyGlamm has unveiled a 3,000sqft experiential flagship store in Mumbai to further the company’s growth ambitions in India’s fast recovering beauty market.
A newly launched Singapore skin care brand believes its proprietary encapsulation tech can maximise anti-aging results because it seeks out and deploys ingredients exactly where collagen and elastin reside in the skin.
Kao Corporation has conducted new research into fine fibre technology and its ability to tackle the ‘serious’ consumer concern for pigmentation spot coverage.
International beauty major L’Oréal is set to launch a digital version of the shade finder technology behind its customised foundation Le Teint Particulier by Lancôme – a move it says will broaden access to this inclusive beauty offering.
International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a line of solid shampoo bars under its Garnier brand that it is launching across Europe, a move it says takes the green alternative squarely into mass beauty.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.
A Singapore-based brand is eyeing opportunities in the South East Asian region on the back of its proposition to bring holistic and enjoyable beauty routines to those who suffer from skin conditions like eczema.
India-based brand Minimalist is aiming to drive the growth of its brand by focusing efforts on educating the nation’s consumers about clean beauty skin care.
Australian brand Golden 8 looking to capitalise on the healing properties of crocodile oil by targeting new opportunities in Asia’s sensitive skin care market.
Singapore-based clean beauty brand Sigi Skin has recently released Tea-Tox, a probiotic sheet mask with hydrating, soothing and anti-pollution properties, selling 500 boxes in its first two weeks of sales.
A Singapore-based dermatologist is set to unveil an e-Pharmacy by the end of this year to offer consumers a fully integrated virtual experience to cosmeceuticals.
A Singapore-based beauty start-up specialising in skin care products developed in South Korea is looking to beauty technology to define its place in an already saturated cosmetics market.
L’Oréal Group is aiming to meet consumers’ needs for interactive experiences and provide personalised beauty services by employing the use of beauty tech.
Singapore homegrown firm Skin Inc has developed what it believes to be the world’s first hand serum and sanitiser duo product to kill bacteria and viruses at the same time as nourishing the skin.
Video-sharing platform TikTok is a promising space for beauty brands – big and small – to build up meaningful communities and consumer buzz in an increasingly saturated market, say the company's brand partnership managers.
New Zealand-based skin care brand essano is making its US expansion a ‘key focus’ for the company in response to demand for natural and clean beauty brands.
Japanese cosmetics conglomerate Shiseido Company has announced a refill service for its flagship serum and a new planet-friendly lip palette with the launch of its new Sustainable Beauty Actions (SBAS) initiative.