It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology it claims can automatically repair gaps that weaken ultraviolet protection.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
Generation Z can be a puzzle for beauty companies, as they don’t appear to have the same levels of brand or product loyalty as their predecessors. What do marketers and R&D experts need to know about this generation?
Social media platform TikTok’s dynamic landscape is helping beauty brands discover and capitalise on microtrends while connecting with niche audiences on a global level, says one beauty manufacturer.
Skin erythema – AKA skin redness or skin flushing – is a common complaint from people who suffer from rosacea and acne among other skin conditions, but can also be caused by sun exposure and allergies. We’ve rounded up three recent innovations in this...
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
A Taiwanese biotech firm specialising in seaweed-based ingredients is studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market.
K-beauty brand Laneige has launched three new versions of its best-selling Water Bank cream, with the firm hoping it will make the range more inclusive.
Product performance, the end of ‘the era of the soft claim,’ mood boosters, and ‘transparency in sustainability', are just some of the most impactful ingredient formulation trends for the year ahead, says Univar Solutions' Tom Flatley.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring our 2024 trend round-up, quiet luxury in makeup, beauty devices and more.
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The founder of a beauty brand and former research consultant in the diamond industry says both sectors share striking similarities and can mutually benefit by exchanging insights in areas such as consumer transparency.
L'Oréal's venture capital fund BOLD has just invested in Timeline, a Swiss biotech that specialises in longevity in the beauty and health sectors, as the focus on longevity grows in the beauty industry.
Beauty retail chain Sa Sa reports that online sales in Hong Kong and Macau fell by 5.6% while offline sales grew by 44.3%, signalling the firm to advance its brick-and-mortar expansion.
The luxury skin care brand’s sale provides insight into current trends in the industry space, including a shifting consumer mindset and changes in packaging and labeling, says industry expert Chris Bustamante.
Singapore-based Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan.
Industry leaders from Coty, Kenvue, and Maison 21G, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of Asia Pacific’s beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement of Japanese skin care brand Cosme Decorté’s Liposome series has garnered the brand more interest from men, according to new consumer insights.
As we move into the new year, we reveal the consumer and market shifts that are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia Pacific in 2024
South Korea-based APR Corp says its beauty device technology is the key driving force behind the company’s accelerated expansion into overseas markets, amid growing demand for cost-effective devices.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care insiders from Dow, Givaudan, and Carbonwave, to glean insights into the markets and segments they are tipping for growth in 2024.
Croda says its latest state-of-the-art pastillator in Singapore aims to address the rising global demand for sustainable pastille-formats and align with beauty brands that are prioritising carbon footprint reduction.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa International has detailed how it intends to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia with expansion initiatives in order to foster growth in South East Asia.
Beauty giant L’Oréal is aiming to nurture the strengths of the China-Japan-Korea ‘beauty triangle’ through its North Asia Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation program.
Check out our series of in-depth cosmetic features on the key markets, categories and consumer segments. Just in case you missed it, we’ve collated the whole series all in one place.
The Dutch/Swiss ingredients company joined forces with colour trends/design company PANTONE to launch new scent: Peach Fuzz Eau de Parfum and a scented candle.
Check out this round up of our biggest stories on makeup this year, featuring advancements from brands such as Shiseido, L’Oréal, Hourglass, Kosé, and more.
A surge in consumer interest for Korean sunscreen and glass skin has prompted Indian retailer Nykaa to curate products, content, and events to cater to the growing demand for K-beauty in India.
Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary says it has managed to pull in a new group of “high-value customers” which the launch of lipstick that showcases its R&D efforts.
Here we round up of our biggest stories on fragrance this year, featuring news on luxury niche perfume space, upcycled fine fragrance ingredients, and more trends in the burgeoning APAC fragrance space.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring insight into intense Singles’ Day competition, clean fragrances, Gen Z makeup trends, and more.
This year’s report identified the mind-body connection, artificial intelligence, and minimalism as three of the most impactful trends driving the beauty space forward into 2024.
Oral care brand Piuma Care is seeking opportunities to redefine the oral care landscape by combining science and design with its active bristle technology.
TikTok-favourite makeup brand Moira Beauty is looking to extend its presence in Asia to meet the makeup demands of Asia’s Generation Z beauty consumers.
Swiss-Dutch multinational DSM-Firmenich believes its latest merger holds the potential to cultivate more impactful and emotionally resonant solutions for consumers in the cosmetic industry.
A recently published report on Sustainable Beauty revealed that sustainable beauty products are 'top of mind for beauty consumers' and that the growing demand for these products' will continue to be relevant in the future.'
Take a look at our biggest trends stories from the past year, featuring the revival of first-gen K-beauty brands, L’Oréal’s insight into derma beauty, and The Body Shop’s move away from ‘anti-ageing’.
Trend forecaster WGSN has released its predictions for the cosmetics industry for next year. Scroll through to discover the trends and see the AI-generated images it has used to illustrate them.
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