East Asia

Lab INC. launches daylight skin protector

Lab INC. launches daylight skin protector

By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean beauty creator aims to protect user’s skin from daylight damage with its newly-released and currently sold out Demar3 Protector.

Teaming up in biotech, with Genomatica and Daicel

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Teaming up in biotech, with Genomatica and Daicel

By Natasha Spencer

Following our conversations with bioengineering company, Genomatica, we caught up with its Japanese partner, Daicel, to discuss the driving forces behind biotech in Japan and further afield in Asia-Pacific.

 Bulldog Skincare sponsors Ji-sung Park

Bulldog Skincare sponsors Ji-sung Park

By Natasha Spencer

As footballer Ji-Sung Park “becomes man’s best friend”, Bulldog Skincare introduces its celebrity influencer to its consumer base.

LG H&H acquires Avon Japan

LG H&H acquires Avon Japan

By Natasha Spencer

South Korean cosmetics goods leader purchases 100% of Avon Japan to strengthen its Japanese business.

Tea is stirring up the skin care market

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Tea is stirring up the skin care market

By Natasha Spencer

As tea-based skin care products provide “an excellent source of antioxidants, and for its anti-ageing and skin-soothing benefits when ingested”, we explored the trend sweeping through China with Laurie Du, Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, China,...

Meitu and US share ideas on social media in China

Meitu and US share ideas on social media in China

By Natasha Spencer

The photo enhancement app provider strengthens its cooperation with the US Consulate by discussing future commitment and activities to develop social media platforms in the Asia-Pacific nation.

Sofina launches in Singapore

Sofina launches in Singapore

By Natasha Spencer

The Kao-owned skin care and make up brand has engaged in its first roll-out in the ASEAN marketplace.

Shiseido develops internal skin elasticity technology

Shiseido develops internal skin elasticity technology

By Natasha Spencer

To highlight the impact type III collagen has on the appearance of ageing, Japanese personal care giant has invested resources in creating the world’s first internal skin elasticity visualisation system for ageing alteration.

Smart retail set to shape industry

Smart retail set to shape industry

By Natasha Spencer

Leading Chinese commercial enterprise, Suning, establishes the impact that smart technology and technique is set to have on the future of business.

Genomatica on building its brand in Asia-Pacific

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Genomatica on building its brand in Asia-Pacific

By Natasha Spencer

As the bioengineering company pursues its focus and relationship with Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers, we talk to Damien Perriman, Senior Vice President of Specialty Chemicals at Genomatica about the company’s achievements and experiences in the market...

PCHi 2018 Fountain Awards celebrate innovation

PCHi 2018 Fountain Awards celebrate innovation

By Natasha Spencer

As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closes its doors for another year, we bring you the winners of this year’s Fountain Awards which praise fresh and cutting-edge technologies and progressive developments.

Etude House Singapore recalls products

Etude House Singapore recalls products

By Natasha Spencer

In an official statement, Etude House Singapore announces the suspension and recall of affected beauty products after finding traces of excessive amounts of the chemical element, antimony.

Male skin care: What's trending in 2018?

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Male skin care: What's trending in 2018?

By Natasha Spencer

As the UK-headquartered male skin care and beauty brand marks 2018 as a key growth period for its expansion in Asia, we caught up with Simon Duffy, Founder of Bulldog Skincare For Men to ask what we can expect from the male skin care sector.

China: Authority amalgamation and health care influence

China: Authority amalgamation and health care influence

By Natasha Spencer

As the nation combines three of its key cosmetics regulations authorities, we take a look at how the influence of the healthcare industry and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is impacting the regulatory landscape in China.

Shiseido unveils its new 2018-2020 strategy

Shiseido unveils its new 2018-2020 strategy

By Natasha Spencer

Multinational personal care leader moves onto the next phase of its ‘Vision 2020’ plan by releasing its latest ‘three-year plan’ for 2018-2020.

Retail’s new look: Cost, convenience and choice

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Retail’s new look: Cost, convenience and choice

By Natasha Spencer

Interestingly, while ploughing resources into online is a priority, today’s brands are now seeing human engagement and staff investment as crucial, Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director, Asia Pacific at Mintel, highlights.

Silab launches soothing skin care solution Neurofense

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Silab launches soothing skin care solution Neurofense

By Natasha Spencer

After launching its latest natural skin care offering, Neurofense, in January 2018, we got the lowdown on neuro-soothing ingredients from French cosmetics producer, Silab, and why these appeal to APAC consumers.

How China is responsible for safety decisions

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How China is responsible for safety decisions

By Natasha Spencer

As the regulatory emphasis in China strives to move the animal testing narrative on, we spoke to Erin Hill, Co-Founder and President Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) on how China’s landscape varies from other markets.

Sa Sa closes all stores in Taiwan

Sa Sa closes all stores in Taiwan

By Natasha Spencer

Cosmetics and personal care name, Sa Sa, will close all of its Taiwanese stores to focus its resources on other markets.