Japanese femcare brand LUMÉRE BEAUTY is seeking to address minor discomforts faced by women in daily life by expanding its line-up with two new products targeting the “delicate zones”.
Insights from Nykaa, Potion Inc, and Invest India highlight strategies to win over its price-sensitive consumers and navigate diverse distribution challenges within India’s tier two and three cities.
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring skin care brands Garnier, Dr Dennis Gross, Hindustan Unilever, Missha and more.
Indian omnichannel beauty firm Nykaa has raised its stake in Dot & Key and acquired a majority stake in Earth Rhythm in order to strengthen position in skin care and sustainable beauty.
These three standout brands from Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2024—Bright Girl, Two Guys Nail Innovators, and The Australian Glow—are setting new trends in skincare, nail care, and global beauty with their innovative and effective products.
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is set to strengthen mass market portfolio with new launches in the second half of 2024 targeting sensitive skin, hair care, and makeup.
The British small-appliance manufacturer has launched a new heated hair styling tool and wet styling product range that's designed to be used with its heated hair tools.
German beauty and personal care company Beiersdorf is set to launch NIVEA Face and Eucerin in India, where it sees tremendous potential in the facial care category.
British skin care brand This Works has released new products formulated with ingredients that claim to lift mood and improve sleep to fill what it says is a gap in functional body care.
Recent product launches, such as Hellmann’s "parfum de mayonnaise" and Auntie Anne’s pretzel-scented perfume, illustrate a significant trend where "food and beauty sectors merge," creating unique consumer experiences that reflect evolving...
Renowned dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross observes a refocus on the use of vitamin C, retinol, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, niacinamide and sun protection as skin care consumers look to streamline their routines.
Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Stratos technology reduces palm oil in soap by 25% and claims to have superior functional benefits to the skin barrier, fragrance delivery, and more.
Shiseido’s prestige skin care brand Clé de Peau Beauté aims to elevate customer engagement through innovative retail approaches, reinforcing the brand's commitment to excellence on a global scale.
CosmeticsDesign-Asia looks at the new blushers from Hourglass Cosmetics, Clinique, Hera and Anastasia Beverly Hills that are answering the trend for blushers that enhance natural and healthy skin.
Lip cosmetics products are now expected to 'do it all—offering a plethora of color ranges while hydrating, smoothing, and conditioning,' according to Dieandra Hermosillo of Buxom Cosmetics, reflecting the growing demand for multifunctional products...
Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of July 2024 including Estée Lauder exclusive Japan quasi-drug line, our in-depth analysis into Asia's skin care market, a look into psychodermatology and more.
Consumers are moving away from a heavily made-up appearance, choosing foundations that enhance their natural skin over high-coverage formulas, says IT Cosmetics.
Unilever’s India subsidiary, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is pushing skinification innovations across brands and categories as the trend sweeps across the market.
Japanese hair care brand KIWABI reformulates its grey hair-cover and treatment product to satisfy the needs of a wider audience, including Muslim and vegan consumers.
The brand debuts this week with a product line focuses on clean, sustainable hair care products designed to offer salon-quality results at home and will be exclusively available through target retailers.
Exclusive insights from China’s leading beauty brands, including Chioture, PRAMY and Spēs, alongside industry experts, reveal the opportunities, strengths and challenges of C-beauty’s global expansion.
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
KATE says its first global flagship store in Japan merges digital and physical realms to create a whole new shopping experience for young digitally native consumers.
Japanese cosmeceutical brand DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships will gain more public prominence as consumers' interest in skin care grows.
Building on the momentum gained during the brand's recent Super Bowl ad campaign, Cetaphil has recently launched the "Ceta Six-Pack" and Ceta-Grill marketing strategies to target the burgeoning men's skin care market sector.
We round up our most-read stories on the tiny but mighty beauty brands making waves in the industry, featuring Maison de L'Asie, Flower Knows, Matiere Premiere and more.
American luxury brand Estée Lauder is set to launch a quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September that was researched, developed, and produced in Japan.
The heightened awareness of hair health and cosmetic ingredients among Indian consumers is influencing their choice for hair repair treatments and clean formulas, observes German brand Schwarzkopf Professional.
This year's Cosmoprof North America - Las Vegas show will welcome TikTok Shop as a first-time participant to the event's Buyer Program, will showcase Australia and Fiji's inaugral debut in the event's country pavilions, and includes...
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new product launches, nature-inspired science, plant-based exosomes, and more.
C-beauty brand Chioture is seeing growing demand for lip and cheek makeup which it believes is driving by the younger consumers’ desire for experimentation and self-expression.
Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of functional...
The founder of Rhone Skincare says apathy is the main challenge in men's skin care, emphasising the need to highlight the importance of quality products over cheaper generic alternatives.
Thai beauty conglomerate Karmart will launch two derma skin care brands later this year as part of plans to expand and premiumise its beauty portfolio.