News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) study unveils new approach to reducing hair flyaways and frizz using shampoos containing reducing agents such as ammonium thioglycolate (ATG), L-cysteine, and sodium sulfite.
LG Household & Health Care is prioritising The Face Shop, Belif, and CNP in a bid to expand its influence in the North American beauty sector.
South Korean beauty tech firm APR Corp aims to build on its promising sales performances in Japan and China, while broadening overseas sales channels for new products.
South Korean skin care brand Anua will introduce a new ceramide product empowered by Cosmax’s new Coincelle delivery system.
South Korean firm Gpower has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amorepacific-owned Pacific Tech to facilitate the development of beauty tech devices boasting both diagnosis and personalised skin care functions.
UK-based The Upcycled Beauty Company is banking on the greater consumer awareness and adoption of recycling in Asian countries, especially South Korea, to accelerate its growth in the region.
Newly-launched Orbis Shot Plus is a new skin care line that is targeting consumers looking for 'affordable anti-aging skincare that offers long-term value'.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa’s latest quarterly highlights major challenges in key markets Hong Kong and Macau such as reduced local consumption and increased outbound travel.
Japanese company Menard Cosmetics has found a component within sweet cherry seeds that it believes increases skin stem cells.
L’Oréal’s Japanese research and innovation team has developed a new method objectively evaluating the coverage of makeup foundation using hyperspectral imaging (HSI).
Japanese beauty device company Ya-Man will launch two skin care products featuring 24K gold-coated microneedles to support overall skin health and address signs of ageing.
South Korean beauty brand AXIS-Y plans to broaden its presence in North America by reaching a more mainstream audience through channel expansion and influencer outreach.
C-beauty major Perfect Diary has launched the second-generation version of bionic film technology and applied it to a new skin care range and lipstick.
South Korean cosmetics firm Daebong Life Science has developed a new anti-ageing raw material extracted from discarded lotus roots, which has been applied in a serum that is set to launch in the US.
Kao has launched The Answer, a premium hair care brand positioned to appeal to discerning consumers who are seeking both luxury and efficacy.
Olive Young's sales data highlights purchase preferences, with US consumers favouring sun care, UK buyers focusing on skin texture concerns, and Japanese shoppers choosing personal care products and supplements.
Kao Corporation is aiming for JPY200bn (USD1.38bn) in hair care sales by 2027, driven by a focus on hair colour and premium products.
Cosmax and Harvard are partnering to investigate how lifestyle factors affect skin disorders and the skin microbiome, with the goal of developing personalised skin care solutions.
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Chinese herbal skin care brand Inoherb is exploring expansion into South East Asia as it anticipates a C-beauty skin care boom.
K-beauty firm Amorepacific has launched Mimo by Mamonde, a Daiso-exclusive clean beauty brand that caters to Generation Zalpha consumers.
A Chinese study has revealed that the organic acids found in bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes.
K-beauty brand Kahi will launch a new sun care stick which it anticipates will become its next blockbuster product.
Japanese Fast-food company Yoshinoya Holdings is venturing into the beauty sector with the launch of Speedia, a skin care line featuring ostrich oil.
South Korean consumer goods company LG Household and Health Care (LGH&H) has invested KRW5bn (USD3.73m) in a venture capital fund that fosters K-beauty start-ups.
Japanese brand Eternam recently debuted lip and skin care products made using umbilical cord-derived stem cells via regenerative medicine technology, as such materials increasingly gain interest in the cosmetics sector.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is strengthening its international presence by expanding its footprint in the Middle East.
Shiseido-owned cosmetics brand IPSA is doubling down on its personalised skin care innovations, with a focus on benefits for both the skin and mental wellness.
Amorepacific’s luxury beauty brand Hera is accelerating its expansion in Thailand with Sephora, EVEANDBOY, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Japanese drugstore brand matsukiyo is set to launch a new body milk that claims to protect against external stressors and works during sleep to bring moisturising effects, amid growing demand for this product type in the local market.
Kao flagship hair care brand Essential is relaunching its basic series which will feature new formulations containing honey and collagen.
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”.
Estee Lauder-owned K-beauty skin care brand Dr Jart+ has re-launched in Japan, as its latest earnings reveal declining sales in Asia.
Estée Lauder is hopeful that global prestige beauty will have mid-single digit growth by fiscal 2026, providing the China market gradually stabilises and resumes growth.
Coty has revealed its confidence in China's high-end skin care sector for Lancaster and Orveda, despite forecasting 'negative growth' for the category in the coming months.
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.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company is facing mounting pressure in China as price sensitivity among locals intensifies price competition.
Shinsegae International’s move to acquire the Gen Z favourite colour cosmetics brand AMUSE signals intentions to expand globally and boost profitability.
South Korean beauty brand Missha will launch its Vita C Plus skin care range into 33 Costco locations in Japan as it sees greater growth potential in skin care.
French beauty giant L'Oréal sees tremendous opportunity for L'Oréal Paris to recruit new customers in China as market trends favour cost-effective products.
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.
Amorepacific Group's success during the recent e-retailer sales event included notable sell-outs and high rankings across multiple product categories.
South Korean health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young is aiming to strengthen its same-day delivery capabilities to beyond the metropolitan cities.
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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.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market through strategic online expansion and collaborations with local key opinion leaders (KOLs).
LG Household & Health Care’s genetic study involving over 48,000 East Asians has found that 23 genetic regions affect natural skin tone, which could be crucial in developing effective skin radiance solutions.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will enhance its halal certification support project to facilitate local companies’ entry into the “continuously growing” halal cosmetics market.
Japanese cosmeceutical brand DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships will gain more public prominence as consumers' interest in skin care grows.