Across the CD-Verse: December 2024
From TikTok trends to 2025 predictions, this month’s global roundup reveals the must-know developments in beauty across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Market trends
Top of 2024: CosmeticDesign-Asia’s 10 most-read stories of the year.
We highlight the most popular articles, from industry innovations to the latest beauty trends, featuring key players shaping the region’s dynamic cosmetics landscape.
Power players: Top 10 stories from beauty’s biggest names in 2024
Our round-up of our most-read brand stories of 2024, featuring news from L’Oréal, SK-II, Bvlgari, and more.
Top of the chain: Top 10 most-read stories on beauty and personal care suppliers of 2024
We round up our most read stories on the beauty and personal care market in Asia Pacific featuring suppliers in 2024.
Rewatch party: Every single episode of the Beauty Broadcast in 2024, ICYMI
This year, the Beauty Broadcast shed light on topics such as generative AI, sleep-centric beauty, beauty minis and more. Just in case you missed it, we’ve collated every episode in one place.
ICYMI: Every single How to win over… feature from CosmeticsDesign-Asia in 2024
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 in one place!
Turmeric soap and retinol body wash: New trends in body care
Ingredient-driven body care is on the up, and turmeric and retinol are leading the charge, according to Yarden Horwitz, co-founder of Spate.
Consumer interest in longevity, wellness to drive growth in personalisation, beauty tech
Cosmetics brands can tap into white spaces in science-driven, AI-powered innovations to address the growing consumer interest in hyper-personalisation, longevity, and wellness, says Mintel.
Mintel: Nine in ten consumers now buying “clean” personal care products
The beauty and personal care industry is evolving as consumers prioritize “clean” formulations and ingredient clarity—what does this mean for manufacturers?
How to win over… the fast-paced #BeautyTok scene
Exclusive insights from beauty brands Scent Journer, Modern Molecules, Pretti5, alongside market experts highlight TikTok’s power as a tool for engagement and growth, while also shedding light on the pressures of keeping up with the fast-paced platform.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring our post-event report on in-cosmetics Asia, Florasis, and more.
Across the CD-Verse: November 2024
This month’s global roundup offers a snapshot of the latest advancements in skincare innovation, sustainability strides, and pivotal developments shaping the regulatory landscape of the cosmetics industry.
Nykaa: Physical retail ‘incredibly important’ to overall strategy
Nykaa has underscored the significance of physical retail in its strategy to expand India’s beauty market and attract more brands into the country.
Coming clean: Unpacking the implications of the ‘cleanical’ beauty movement
Curious about the ‘cleanical’ beauty buzz? Join our panel of experts as we unravel how this trend is impacting the beauty industry in our latest free webinar.
in-cosmetics Asia report: Climate-focused beauty in the spotlight
Beauty ingredient players DSM-Firmenich, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Sensient, and IMCD highlight climate-focused innovations, reflecting a growing demand for products that protect against harsher weather and climate change.
IPSY crowns ‘Clean Girl’ top beauty trend of 2024
Characterized by the 'subtle enhancement of natural beauty' for a 'fresh, polished finish,' the 'Clean Girl' aesthetic reigned supreme at this year's BeautyCon and signals to manufacturers and suppliers that the demand for multifunctional 'skinimalist'...
The future of beauty: Euromonitor industry trends for 2025
Data analytics firm Euromonitor International has unveiled the top trends it predicts will influence the beauty and personal care industry next year and beyond. We’ve outlined three of these here...
Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, from Origins, Suu Balm, Orbis and more.
A-peeling potential: Banana beauty biotech firm eyes Asia as key growth region
Kadalys, a French biotechnology firm specialising in banana-derived active ingredients for cosmetics, is hoping to tap into Asia's demand for high-efficacy natural ingredients.
‘Beauty and wellbeing are tied together’: Florasis to launch skin care line in 2025 as interest in TCM, well-being surges
C-beauty major Florasis (花西子) will launch a skin care line next year, tapping into the resurgence of interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in beauty as consumers prioritise health and wellbeing.
Quality over quantity: Minimalist beauty trend expected to thrive as consumers adapt to economic pressures
The appeal of minimalist beauty concepts will strengthen as consumers seek out effective yet cost-effective routines in responses to rising financial constraints.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring KraveBeauty, A’kin, Skincalories and more.
LG H&H zeroes in on North American expansion with The Face Shop, Belif, CNP
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.
From byproduct to beauty: Advancements in sustainable ingredients and transparent sourcing
Explore the latest in ingredient upcycling and transparency advancements as the cosmetics industry redefines sustainability with digital traceability and innovative, waste-derived ingredients.
‘Pushing the boundaries of science’: Origins’s Youthtopia highlights powerful potential of upcycled beauty ingredients
Origins’ new Youthtopia series highlights the transformative potential of upcycled beauty ingredients and is spurring the brand to brand to explore future opportunities in upcycling.
How to win over… the dynamic Indonesian consumer
Exclusive insights from beauty brands like AXIS-Y and Somethinc, alongside industry experts, shed light on the burgeoning Indonesian beauty market while highlighting its major challenges and opportunities.
Transparency and evidence-backed efficacy are key to combat negative consumer perception of upcycled products
IMCD says that transparency and efficacy claims backed by scientific data are key to shifting consumer perception about upcycled beauty products.
Estée Lauder Companies reports slight decline in North American sales amidst global challenges
Estée Lauder Companies has reported a 4% overall decline in Q1 net sales, with US growth in online channels helping to offset challenges across its North American portfolio, where net sales declined by only 1%.
GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of October 2024
Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of October 2024 includes Kao's new hair care developments, Olive Young's insight into overseas purchases, an anti-scar RNA microneedle patch and more.
Drop Zone: Hair Rituel by Sisley, Klorane and Ouai new launches embrace ‘glass hair’ trend
CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Hair Rituel by Sisley, Klorane and Ouai addressing dry and damaged hair.
Across the CD-verse: October Roundup
This month's global roundup takes a concise look at the latest global advances in skin care tech, sustainability breakthroughs, and regulatory developments driving change in the cosmetics industry.
Beauty for all: Orbis’ latest affordable skin care line aims to democratise anti-ageing
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'.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Beauty sector shines amidst Q4 spending trends
The beauty sector was a standout during the most recent Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, driven by a mix of legacy brands and viral sensations, and Market Defense experts predict this momentum will carry into a strong Q4 as brands capitalize on consumer...
Brand update: Helena Rubinstein, Perfect Diary, AXIS-Y and more in our brand update
Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific features news and updates from Helena Rubinstein, Perfect Diary, AXIS-Y and more.
‘Challenged by headwinds’: Sa Sa operations hit by low consumption, rising outbound travel trends
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.
Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care industry, featuring an RNA patch that treats scarring, Ya-Man’s 24K gold-covered microneedle products, ANUA’s European expansion and more.
"We need new stuff to get consumers excited:" L'Oréal CEO on Q3 sales results
In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market features Olive Young analysis on purchase preferences, hair colour trends, and Phyto’s new minimalist approach.
WGSN colour insights: SS26 beauty trends
Trends forecasting agency WGSN shares insights from its Beauty Colour Forecast for spring-summer in 2026.
‘Focus on what we’re good at’: A’kin shifts from skin care to refocus on hair care, natural deodorant
A'kin is moving away from skin care todouble down on its strengths in hair care and natural deodorant to meet consumer demand for effective botanical ingredients in these categories.
Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market from Ya-Man, Perfect Diary, Kao and more.
Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
Riding the 'second wave' of K-Beauty in the US market
With K-Beauty's expansion into new categories and a projected market value of $9.9 billion in North America by 2032, US manufacturers and retailers are positioned to benefit by embracing the 'Second Wave of K-Beauty.'
Go for gold: Ya-Man launches new skin care series with 24K gold-coated microneedles
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.
Beauty & skin care brands increase experiential marketing budgets amid industry shifts
In an era where experiential marketing campaigns 'allow beauty brands to connect with their consumers on a deeper level,' said Pauline Oudin, CEO of Gradient Experience, overcoming challenges like proving ROI need to be mitigated to embrace opportunities...
Made in Asia: Amorepacific, Kao, Inoherb and more news from Asian beauty brands
We round up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Amorepacific, Kao, Inoherb and more.
On-pack sustainability scoring akin to nutrition ratings could push uptake of upcycled beauty – analyst
Cosmetic companies should capitalise on growing interest in on-pack sustainability scoring, akin to nutrition ratings on food packaging, to empower consumers in making confident purchase decisions, says an analyst.
What's happening in the Dubai beauty market?
As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.
Brand update: Caudalie, Phyto, Amorepacific and more in our brand update
Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific features news and updates from Caudalie, Phyto, Amorepacific and more.
Brightening, anti-aging, and beyond: What’s driving professional skin care sales?
The professional-grade skin care market is expanding due to growing consumer demand for anti-aging and brightening products, with Boomers spending an average of $165 per visit in 2024, while brand loyalty and targeted marketing—especially for Gen Z,...