A Malaysia-based firm has recently unveiled a range of anti-acne products powered by Asian botanicals as an alternative to conventional treatments that may worsen overall skin condition, says its CEO.
Unilever has reported a net profit decline for 2019, with a clear slowdown in North Africa, Middle East and Turkey, but says prestige beauty and skin care should stimulate future growth.
The company behind Chinese make-up brand Catkin is pushing to expand its global footprint as it believes there’s a growing demand for its products overseas.
Biopharmaceutical company Avicanna is seeking a partnership to help it expand the footprint of its CBD skin care brand, Pura Earth into Asia, starting with Japan.
The Australian bushfire crisis has caused the death of almost 30 people, countless animals and scorched millions of acres of land, In response to the tragedy, food, nutrition and beauty companies in the country, big and small, have been trying to play...
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has reported stable full-year 2019 results, with marginal growth in consumer health driven largely by Neutrogena innovation despite a sales dip in baby care.
After buying several businesses in the second half of 2019, the Canada-based beauty manufacturing company has announced it’s acquiring Shanghai Paristy Daily Chemical Co., Ltd.
India-based nutraceutical and cosmeceutical company Pure Nutrition has launched a range of cosmetic products to capitalise on the potential of the country’s U$8 billion-dollar beauty market.
One of Amorepacific’s latest brands is seeking to subvert K-beauty convention and cater to the latest trends and demands influencing today’s South Korean beauty consumer.
In November, a private equity firm called Advent International announced it was acquiring the popular hair treatment brand. That deal closed in early January; and now, veteran beauty industry executive JuE Wong is at the helm with plans to expand the...
COSME Tech returns to Japan later this month for its 10th edition from January 20–22, and CosmeticsDesign-Asia will be on-site to cover the latest launches, insights and trends.
K-beauty skin care brand Accoje is looking to raise its profile in Asia, North America and Europe on the back of its strong connection with Jeju Island.
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia are poised for concerted cosmetics and personal care sector growth in 2020, according to exclusive expert analysis from industry insiders.
Hong Kong-based cosmetics OEM company Global Cosmetics is on a mission to modernise its business and tap into the millennial mindset as it prepares to expand internationally as a ‘full-service ideas company’.
Singapore-based company SCGE International has launched a new prestige brand, Ange Gardien, to capitalise on the rapidly growing fine fragrance market in Asia.
The merger between International Flavors & Fragrances and DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences creates a monopoly in fragrances that will shake-up global supplies for beauty and personal care, says Euromonitor International.
South East Asian retailer Lazada says the lines are continuing to blur between online and offline, with the e-commerce giant unveiling a new physical store with Amorepacific in Singapore.
Cosmetic firm e’quipe Ltd. has announced the launch of athletia, a skin care and lifestyle brand that taps into the rising active beauty and wellness trends in the market.
PZ Cussons will continue monitoring its palm oil supply chain through independent satellite tracking technology and work closely with high-impact and smallholder suppliers for the last push on its goal of 100% ‘no deforestation, no peat and no exploitation’...
Global beauty major L'Oréal has signed a long-term license agreement with high-end Italian fashion house Prada to develop a luxury beauty line it says will be an ‘ideal complement’ to its Luxe brands.
Singapore-based personal care firm Wipro Consumer Care has agreed to acquire Canway Corporation to gain a foothold in the South African personal care market.
Biozer, a Brazilian cosmetics player from the Amazon region, has secured Halal certification for its Simbioze Amazonica range and is about to start shipping to countries in the Middle East.
A spike in demand for colour cosmetics has created an opportunity for the Intercos Group to accelerate its business and further strengthen its position in the Chinese market.
US-based microbiome company AOBiome is poised to tackle the Chinese market with AO+ Skincare, a new brand based on its own probiotic beauty brand, Mother Dirt.
Japanese cosmetics conglomerate Kao Corporation is set to release 44 new colour cosmetic products in February 2020 to mark the official rebrand of cosmetics brand Kanebo.
UK skin health firm SkinBioTherapeutics has signed a commercial deal with Croda International for the development of a microbiome-targeted skin care ingredient using its patented technology.
South Korean cosmetics conglomerate Amorepacific is scheduled to launch its first ever professional-grade beauty brand Holitual to meet rising consumer desire to have effective skin treatments in the comfort of their home.
Singapore-based Suu Balm has launched three new products, a scalp spray, facial cream and facial wash, extending its product range from the body to scalp and face.
L’Occitane’s acquisition of Elemis in January has contributed to strong growth across the group for the first half of FY2020, with overall net sales up 22.1% and extremely fast growth in the UK.
This past week Coty bought controlling stake in Kylie Cosmetics, The Estée Lauder Companies acquired Korea-based skin care brand Dr Jart+, and Olaplex accepted a private equity deal from Advent International. To get a sense of what these transactions...
China has been outgunning the United States in beauty sales to the point that it should overtake its market by 2023, even if growth slows, according to a new report by JP Morgan.
A functional fragrance formula that seeks to fight emerging bio threats such as tuberculosis is being formulated into personal care products including shampoos and soaps, with products expected to be released within a year.
We round up our top stories on e-commerce developments featuring Drunk Elephant, RMK and SUQQU's expansion into China's cross-border e-commerce channels and more.
The founder of Aussie-based natural beauty brand Samson & Charlie is optimistic of “exciting growth” prospects in Asia Pacific as demand for Australian-made products grow.
Japanese cosmetics maker Kao Corporation will launch the first products based on its new ‘fine-fibre’ technology in its domestic market from December 4, with an international roll-out following in early 2020.
The partnership, announced today, expands the reach of Geltor’s animal-free, GMO-free collagen proteins, making the biotech ingredients available to personal care and beauty makers across the Asia-Pacific.
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