Personalised fragrance house Maison 21G has developed a new concept for its travel retail debut based on the data it has captured on scent preferences across Asia.
American sun care brand Supergoop! is targeting a stronger foothold in Australia and the Middle East, following recent successes in South East Asia (SEA) and Europe.
Hair care consumers are more likely to pay more for products that feature potent and multifunctional ingredients, which have proven to be effective, says KERASILK.
E-commerce company Shopee adopts a multi-pronged strategy to enhance brand protection and tackle proliferation of counterfeit products on the online marketplace in partnership with FMCG majors P&G and Beiersdorf.
A Malaysian derma beauty brand is investing in clinical trials to strengthen its product claims and brand position in an increasingly demanding skin care market.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) plans to intensify its market diversification strategies and tap into promising growth in South East Asia and Europe, as China exports dip.
Unilever-owned Pond’s Skin Institute has debuted two skin care product ranges tackling skin ageing and brightening based on the autophagy process at the 25th World Dermatology Congress (WCD 2023) in Singapore.
South East Asian beauty distributor and retailer Aura Prestige is aiming to further expand its footprint in markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, as demand for luxury niche fragrances intensifies in the region.
Singapore-based skin care brand Heure has engineered its proprietary encapsulation tech to interact with the skin microbiome to deliver actives that can inhibit melanin-producing tyrosinase.
K-beauty brand Dr. G is continuing to expand in South East Asia with a new store in Malaysia, where its sunscreen range is enjoying significant success.
Gold nanoparticles extracted using unripe banana extract show biofilm inhibition, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-tyrosinase activities, among other cosmetic benefits.
South Korean delivery app Baemin has taken a leap into the Vietnamese beauty market by launching a skin care and makeup brand, and is capitalising on K-beauty trends to customise products for the needs of local consumers.
The cosmetic potential of durian extracts has been highlighted by Thai researchers, who say its benefits span moisturising, whitening and antioxidant effects.
Pandemic-born beauty start-ups Mira and Oupus Organics tackle the next level of business advancement with support from consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G).
Korean skin care brand Melixir has embarked on a vigorous expansion campaign across Asia via Sephora, while also working on its sustainability initiatives and new products targeting the skin microbiome.
The concept of upcycled ingredients has yet to be fully appreciated in some parts of Asia, particularly in South East Asian countries like Thailand, where consumers tend to link it with lower prices and quality, says one supplier.
Italian cosmetics company Pupa Milano is gearing up to take on the ‘huge potential’ of Asia’s beauty market with a new skin care line and new makeup innovations.
Exclusive insights from Thailand’s beauty players, including Karmart, Dr. Barbara Sturm and G&M Cosmetics, shed light on the unique perspectives of the Thai beauty consumer and reveal the drivers behind one of South East Asia’s most exciting markets.
Singapore-based skin care brand Re:erth has debuted a new serum targeted at men which CEO Shinji Yamasaki believes lowers the barrier for them to start taking care of their skin.
Singapore start-up A Tapir’s Tale says there is a need for ‘more sophisticated formulations’ beyond organic products to address the underserved sensitive baby skin care market.
Singapore-based skin care brand, Kyssva is set to expand its product range with a moisturiser and a serum in the third quarter (Q3) of this year after the success of its maiden launch.
Taiwan-based firm Jerôsse is aiming to grow the share of beauty sales to at least 30% this year on the back of new product developments and its expansion into Singapore and Malaysia.
Modules, a new skin care brand from Singapore, is aiming to make personalised skin care with prescription-level active ingredients accessible for the masses.
The South Korea consumer goods company LG Household & Health Care is aiming to strengthen its luxury beauty brands as well as boost its overseas business as part of plans to drive growth.
Hong Kong cosmetics retailer Sa Sa could leverage its pricing strategies to attract price-sensitive consumers in South East Asia, who are increasingly prudent about spending on cosmetics, says an analyst.
A Japanese skin care brand specialising in developing products with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is gearing up to expand overseas for the first time, beginning with Singapore.
Singapore solid beauty JOMO Studio says it is determined to change the ‘good product, bad design’ mindset when it comes to sustainable products in APAC.
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has responded to growing concerns on the use of “harmful chemicals” in cosmetics by drafting a proposal to ban 13 types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The Body Shop’s Edelweiss skin care range is moving away from anti-ageing language and instead focuses on the message of building skin resilience to help consumers in their quest to ‘age gracefully’.
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has updated its signature microbiome complex with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics and plans to steadily expand it to other products in its range
Japan-based KINS plans to make Singapore its global headquarters as it ventures regionally while building its R&D capabilities and skin data to develop products targeting Asian consumers.
Bali-based Fields of Yarrow doubled down on physical retail experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and was rewarded with its best-performing years, says its founder.
Indian beauty brand Saba Personal Care is hoping that its combination of halal and vegan products will broaden its appeal beyond Muslim consumers and steal a march on the MNCs that are yet to truly exploit such categories.
South East Asian cosmetics brands continue to be influential in the halal beauty space, despite attempts by international firms to gain a bigger slice of the pie, says a leading analyst.
NUME-Lab is seeing a market gap for skin care combining Swiss quality and halal certification, and has detailed expansion plans for Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Singaporean fragrance brand Scent by SIX has lauded the customer-centric business model of US multi-brand retailer Showfields in helping tackle challenges such as rising manpower costs to the emergence of the Metaverse.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons is seeking to ease consumer concern over the hygiene of testers by piloting a ‘first of its kind’ makeup exchange programme that it hopes will encourage more purchases.
Singapore indie brand Slow Rituals has detailed plans to expand its self-care product range into hair care, and is targeting local partnerships for more sustainable sourcing, packaging, and distribution.
Indonesia’s Mad for Makeup has detailed how it is in benefiting from its 1,000 plus members’ social club for to aid new product development for its acne-friendly cosmetics, and to deliver additional marketing clout.
Singapore-based Nail Deck has developed a range of breathable halal nail polishes that have found appeal with non-Muslim consumers that seek out clean beauty values.
Singapore start-up Mykílio is hopeful its mushroom-based packaging can find a niche in the luxury beauty space, where it believes it can appeal to the sustainable values of younger consumers especially.
Kosé’s Singapore subsidiary believes the company’s global commitment to develop products and serve consumers regardless of gender, age, and ethnicity will be a boon for the diverse SEA region and countries such as Singapore.
A Philippines-based environmental pressure group is taking its fights against adulterated and potentially harmful cosmetics across the region, after securing a number of notable victories in South East Asia.