Japanese firm Saticine Medical is looking to widely apply butterbur bud phytocannabinoids in cosmetics, after discovering its CBD-like properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing effects.
Turkish fragrance house Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in Shanghai, China next year as it reaches 130th anniversary.
Italian skin care brand Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China as competition through cross-border e-commerce heats up.
Recent law amendments have opened doors for accelerating growth of the cannabidiol (CBD) market in Japan, but companies need to first overcome challenges in quality control and consumer education, says an analyst.
South Korean consumer good major LG Household & Healthcare has developed a body care brand with products featuring well-known skin care ingredients like niacinamide, low-molecular weight collagen, peptides, and polyhydroxy acids (PHA).
South Korean skin care brand Mixsoon will launch in around 200 Costco stores in the latter half of the year as it moves to expand its presence in the US.
K-beauty major Amorepacifc has reported strong growth in Europe and the Americas in the first quarter (Q1) driven by expansion of key brands Laneige and Innisfree.
Estée Lauder will introduce new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year as part of efforts to accelerate innovation.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as a central focus for China's beauty brands, reflecting a notable shift among consumers towards sustainability priorities, says Cargill.
China’s beauty market is experiencing significant industry shift with the mass beauty market accelerating ahead of the luxury segment in the first quarter (Q1), says L’Oréal’s chief executive.
South Korean cosmetics company Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers as it reinforces global expansion.
The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.
A Japanese ingredient firm has enzymatically modified resveratrol to make it water-soluble and more bioavailable to expand its use in various cosmetic formulas amidst rising interest in longevity.
South Korea-based beauty tech firm APR Corp is strengthening its sustainability strategy in multiple ways, while accelerating its global expansion efforts after recording the highest ever annual overseas sales.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan, driving the brand’s lip gloss sales to levels not seen since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.
LG Household & Health Care is seeking to revitalise the anti-ageing category with its nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) ingredient, which has been successfully applied in a skin care product, amid burgeoning interest worldwide.
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South Korean firm All Grace Co Ltd recently opened the first multi-indie brand store at Incheon International Airport and hopes to serve as a bridge for K-beauty SMEs to enter overseas markets, following sales that have “exceeded expectations”.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C has furthered its partnership with Japanese discount chain Daiso with the launch of an exclusive and affordable makeup line as a follow up to its first skin care collaboration.
Japanese confectionery maker Shinkinedo’s hair care line, which are made from upcycled chestnut skin, have recently began sales to 14 countries around the world via Amazon.
A group of researchers from China have identified Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF2) in oral mucosa as a key factor in accelerating the process of wound healing without scars.
Australian ingredients firm Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands to introduce its cellular extract-versions of Chinese ingredients such as gingko and arnica into the market.
Dr.Ci:Labo claims that new research on phenylethyl resorcinol demonstrates high efficacy in combating hyperpigmentation, surpassing the effectiveness of more well-known ingredients such as vitamin C and niacinamide.
Cosmetics company Kolmar Korea has discovered a skin microbiome-derived probiotic ingredient that it claims can suppress skin ageing caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, and plans to use it to develop “groundbreaking” sun care products.
Chinese researchers have found that a high body mass index (BMI) alters facial skin microbiota and affects the integrity of skin barrier, which raises the risk of skin disorders.
Sephora’s failure to crack South Korea has been linked to its inability to understand the local market and highlights the strength of local players, according to industry experts.
Japanese cosmeceutical skin care brand Curél says it is capitalising on Fine Fiber technology to reinforce its position in the global derma beauty market.
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The company behind K-beauty brand Dear, Klairs is setting its sights on an entry into the Middle East and Africa after it recorded significant growth in Europe and Asia in 2023.
Luxury botanical beauty brand Chantecaille is scheduled to launch in China in the third quarter of this year as it seeks to return to growth after a tough 2023.
South Korean cosmetic firm Neopharm is set to expand its sensitive skin care brand Atopalm's baby products into China after getting regulatory approval to enter the baby care market.
Japanese beauty conglomerate Kosé Corporation has outlined new products and plans to intensify its presence in the domestic luxury beauty market after recent Decorté successes.
Beiersdorf’s chief executive is “optimistic” about getting China’s regulatory approval for its hero ingredient W630, which will allow it to launch a wider range of products in the lucrative market.
Taiwanese hair care firm O’right is looking to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia through its net zero products, as it works towards becoming a driving force in the global sustainable beauty scene.
Luxury beauty brand Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling, a key factor that has resonated with the modern Chinese woman.
Indian consumers are embracing diverse hair types, and seeking more personalised options and convenient formats, which underscores the potential for product innovation and sector growth.
Japanese beauty brand Bioliss is set to release a new jelly-like hair oil that boasts both hair care and styling capabilities, to meet growing consumer demand for leave-in products with multiple functions.
Korean hair care brand mise-en-scène has revamped a line of shampoos to improve ease of use for consumers of different visual abilities, age and gender.