Local beauty brands are now occupying more than half of China’s cosmetics market, suggesting that these homegrown players are ready to tackle international labels.
Singapore Healthcare and aesthetic firm Novena Global Lifecare has completed a $350m merger which will give it access to Xingkeduo’s proprietary AI technology, e-commerce platform and its physical network of stores across China.
South Korean cosmetics firm Daebong Life Science debuted its natural oils developed especially for clean beauty products at this the recent in-cosmetics Korea show.
New research shows that 47% of US beauty consumers have yet to tried K-beauty skin care products, opening plenty of opportunities for South Korean brands to capitalise on.
Greentech was at in-cosmetics Korea this year to mark the official launch of its new anti-hair loss active ingredient, Hairiline, that claims to prevent hair loss and boost hair density.
L'Oréal Group has launched of its Augmented Reality (AR) make-up try-on application ModiFace in China via WeChat’s mini program for Giorgio Armani Beauty.
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that asbestos-tainted Claire’s cosmetics were produced in China, and not in Taiwan as previously reported.
The innovation branch of Health & Happiness Group (H&H Group), NewH2, signs an agreement to acquire a minority stake in personalised skin care provider Proven Skincare and its artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Nexgen Biotech claims that its bioengineered synthetic spider venom and botulinum toxin (BTX) alternative product have ‘huge potential’ for cosmetics markets in Korea and beyond, covering areas from anti-ageing to wound-healing.
French firm Expanscience Laboratiores’ has showcased its new microalgae-derived peptide at in-cosmetics Korea, claiming the product can protect skin from inflammation and allergens.
Shiseido has launched a new personalised skin care system, which combines an intelligent smartphone app and a dedicated product dispenser to provide optimal skin care tailored to current conditions.
Chanel launches an official store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion to provide luxury beauty consumers “unique and convenient” access to its cosmetics and fragrances.
Incospharm has launched an autophagy-inducing active that restores the skin’s hydrolipidic film to tackle acne at the recent in-cosmetics Korea trade show. Sebodulin is the latest in Incospharm’s portfolio of autophagy-activating peptides.
CEO of Geltor sees plenty of opportunities for its new vegan collagen and is planning to use Korea as a springboard to expand further into Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan-based cosmetics firm Corum has launched a new ingredient that it believes offers a holistic approach to skin recovery at this year’s in-cosmetics Korea trade show.
Sensient has developed four new all-natural red pigments made from superfoods, with the firm showcasing a range of lip products at this week’s in-Cosmetics Korea exhibition.
K-beauty conglomerate Amorepacific has published a new report detailing its sustainable practices and its 2020 goals that focus on three strategic directions -promotion of a sustainable lifestyle, contribution towards a cyclical economy, and ensuring...
The Bioscience Laboratory of Kao Corporation has claimed to have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring human RNA after researchers discovered its presence in sebum.
Beauty conglomerate Amorepacific has signed an MOU with TerraCycle to step up its efforts in recycling empty bottles, with the firm hoping to hit the 100% milestone by 2025.
Home and body cosmetics brand Rituals has opened its first standalone store in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the ‘dynamic’ Asia-Pacific region.
Japanese firm Glico says domestic success for its skin care ingredient Bioglycogen - an enzymatically synthesized corn starch-based glycogen - has prompted it to explore export opportunities.
Japanese firm Kao Corporation claims to have found a way to evaluate UV-induced skin damage by measuring ultraweak photons emitted from the body called biophotons.
South Korean baby personal care brand Goongbe has stepped up efforts to increase its brand awareness to capture the attention of baby skin care consumers.
We round up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring insight into China’s changing beauty landscape, Meitu’s new skin devices, L’Oréal’s acne-fighting tech and more.
Shiseido has increased cosmetics and skin care brand Laura Mercier’s presence in Hong Kong through the duty-free channel in order to capture Chinese travellers.
An article on the dynamics of collective bubble collapse, published last month in the online peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports, outlines 2 mechanisms by which foams collapse and proposes a next research approach to discover how to formulate more...
Natura’s acquisition of Avon was significant not only because of the magnitude of the deal, but also because it has created the first ever major Latin American multinational.
Shiseido Company and A.S. Watson Group have put together a three-year plan to co-create new products to meet the surging demand for Japanese beauty products, with Indonesia, the Philippines and China key target markets.
Cosmed, a professional association for the beauty industry, here presents its latest insights in the China market for beauty players: e-commerce, new draft regulation, animal testing and more.
Ichimaru Pharcos has developed an organic anti-ageing ingredient, SpringMint, to tackle skin thinning, which it believes is set to be one of the new buzzwords in the anti-ageing category.
Kao’s chemical division has created two new hair care solutions, which it believes taps into two of the most pressing demands from Japanese consumers – namely products with anti-ageing benefits and more mild properties.
Researcher and founder of ATOPALM, Dr Raymond Park, has developed a compound that mimics the health effects of endocannabinoids to ease the inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis.
Clariant sees significant opportunities for its new seaweed-based anti-ageing active, Epseama, in Japan’s cosmetics market, in light of the nation’s ageing population.
A new report revealed that Asian consumer awareness of biodiversity has increased over the last decade and they now expect companies to have morals in line with their own – a development that could have profound implications for cosmetics and personal...
Cosmetics contract manufacturer Intercos is looking to expand its footprint in Japan to strengthen its presence in the Asian markets, on the back of strong growth in China and Korea
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