Molton Brown Indonesia debut strengthens foothold in luxe fragrance
Kao-owned beauty brand Molton Brown has opened its first flagship store in Indonesia as part of its strategy to expand presence in the Asian luxury fragrance market.
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K-beauty brand ASNO doubles down on global expansion on the back of recent gains
Korean vegan skin care brand ASNO is focusing on expanding in the Japanese, UAE and European markets, while eyeing penetration into the US and Canada by 2025.
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.
‘A philosophical reset’: Facetheory targets APAC's eco-conscious consumers with accessibility, sustainability
British brand Facetheory is aiming to capture Asia Pacific consumers with effective products, accessible price points, and strong focus on sustainability to appeal to the growing segment of eco-conscious consumers in the region.
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.
‘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.
Vytle for all: Suu Balm makers aim to broaden consumer base with new menthol-less brand
Good Pharma Dermatology is seeking to attract a broader consumer base seeking effective, dermatologist-backed skin care with a new launch called Vytle.
APR Corp thriving in Japan and Chinese-speaking markets, to expand overseas sales channels for new products
South Korean beauty tech firm APR Corp aims to build on its promising sales performances in Japan and China, while broadening overseas sales channels for new products.
Minting new possibilities : Anua set to unveil ceramide product backed by Cosmax’s new Coincelle delivery tech
South Korean skin care brand Anua will introduce a new ceramide product empowered by Cosmax’s new Coincelle delivery system.
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'.
‘Early read is encouraging’: Unilever India reports positive feedback on palm-reduced soap formulations
Unilever's India subsidiary is receiving encouraging initial feedback on its new palm-reduced soap formulations under brands LUX and Lifebuoy.
‘Temporary is the future’: MUVO launches Balayage shampoo for fashionable, time-poor consumers
Australian salon hair care brand MUVO has developed Balayage shampoo to meet consumer demand for colour with minimal time and effort.
NatureLab Tokyo launches in Singapore to meet demand for modern demands for scalp care
Japanese personal care major Mandom is rolling out NatureLab Tokyo in Singapore as it seeks the opportunity to meet the demands for clean, natural and ingredient-led scalp care solutions.
Herbal hero: C-beauty brand Inoherb eyes overseas growth potential in SEA
Chinese herbal skin care brand Inoherb is exploring expansion into South East Asia as it anticipates a C-beauty skin care boom.
Valanolia targets Asia hair care market with upcycled antioxidant rich olive oil-infused formulas
Australian olive farm Valanolia has ventured into beauty with antioxidant rich olive oil hair care made from upcycled materials to meet booming demand for advanced hair care solutions in Asia.
Flower power: Amorepacific launches Mamonde's Daiso-exclusive skin care brand targeting Gen Zalpha
K-beauty firm Amorepacific has launched Mimo by Mamonde, a Daiso-exclusive clean beauty brand that caters to Generation Zalpha consumers.
‘Flying off the shelves’: LG H&H aims to expand Glint, Code with Guardian Singapore as sales take off
LG Household & Health Care is aiming to expand makeup brands Glint and Code with retail partner Guardian Singapore as sales double in four months.
Guardian Singapore to debut 12 more beauty brands as it aims to grow younger consumer base
Health and beauty retailer Guardian Singapore says it will debut 12 more beauty brands in stores as it works to grow its base of younger consumers.
Powder conditioner: The Powder Shampoo developing waterless conditioner on the back of consumer demand
Singapore brand The Powder Shampoo says a waterless conditioner is currently in development to meet growing consumer demand for more plastic-free, water-saving products.
Early bird: Gyudon giant Yoshinoya makes beauty entry to tap into cosmetic potential of ostrich oil
Japanese Fast-food company Yoshinoya Holdings is venturing into the beauty sector with the launch of Speedia, a skin care line featuring ostrich oil.
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 Essentials, Justhuman, Camino Rose, matsukiyo and more.
Japanese brand Eternam taps regenerative medicine to develop lip and skin care from umbilical cord-derived stem cell
Japanese brand Eternam recently debuted lip and skin care products made using umbilical cord-derived stem cells via regenerative medicine technology, as such materials increasingly gain interest in the cosmetics sector.
‘Holistic head-to-toe solutions’: Justhuman expands neurocosmetic portfolio with first skin care launch
Neurocosmetic brand Justhuman has launched its first skin care product on its way to develop a full suite of holistic beauty and personal care products.
‘Our next key market’: Able C&C furthers global acceleration with Middle East expansion
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is strengthening its international presence by expanding its footprint in the Middle East.
Amorepacific’s Hera outlines Thailand expansion plans with Sephora, EVEANDBOY, Shopee, TikTok
Amorepacific’s luxury beauty brand Hera is accelerating its expansion in Thailand with Sephora, EVEANDBOY, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Essential rebrand: Kao launches new ‘basic’ lineup as part of wider hair care overhaul
Kao flagship hair care brand Essential is relaunching its basic series which will feature new formulations containing honey and collagen.
The doctor is back: Dr Jart+ re-launches in Japan as K-beauty interest grows
Estee Lauder-owned K-beauty skin care brand Dr Jart+ has re-launched in Japan, as its latest earnings reveal declining sales in Asia.
Kosé reinforces mass offerings with new upcoming launches from Sekkisei, Fasio and more
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is set to strengthen mass market portfolio with new launches in the second half of 2024 targeting sensitive skin, hair care, and makeup.
Major store expansion: G&M Cosmetics reports Vietnam offline sales growth surpassing online
Offline sales in Vietnam are growing faster than online sales for G&M Cosmetics, prompting it to make a major expansion into 500 stores.
Dyson expands its hair care offering
The British small-appliance manufacturer has launched a new heated hair styling tool and wet styling product range that's designed to be used with its heated hair tools.
Prepare for launch: Beiersdorf outlines plans for NIVEA, Eucerin debuts in India
German beauty and personal care company Beiersdorf is set to launch NIVEA Face and Eucerin in India, where it sees tremendous potential in the facial care category.
Chantecaille boosts China expansion plans with Tmall deal
Can the naturals brand thrive in the market where La Prairie has lost footing? CEO is confident on consumers' “appetite for luxuriously clean beauty”.
Vietnam looks to formalise regulations for halal products and drive industry growth
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) drafts a document proposing the development of regulations and standards for halal products and services.
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 Garnier, Hindustan Unilever, Estée Lauder and more.
‘Gone are the days of high coverage’: Consumer base makeup preferences shift towards with skin-enhancing natural finish – IT Cosmetics
Consumers are moving away from a heavily made-up appearance, choosing foundations that enhance their natural skin over high-coverage formulas, says IT Cosmetics.
GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of July 2024
Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of July 2024 including Estée Lauder exclusive Japan quasi-drug line, our in-depth analysis into Asia's skin care market, a look into psychodermatology and more.
Garnier brand renewal: Asia’s skin care ideals are ‘aspirational for the rest of the world’
Skin care brand Garnier unveils a new and improved product line-up led by Asian innovation and green beauty mission.
Skintellectual generation, live commerce, K-wave open up halal cosmetics opportunities – report
The rebound in makeup demand, live commerce influence, and popularity of K-beauty in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) represent key growth opportunities for halal beauty, says a recent report.
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Halal imports into Indonesia primed for acceleration with the launch of foreign halal certificate registration platform
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) is launching a Foreign Halal Certificate Registration (RSHLN) platform, which is set to facilitate import and trade of halal products, including cosmetics, in...
Phygital retail: KATE’s first-ever flagship aims to entice digital natives with multi-sensory experience
KATE says its first global flagship store in Japan merges digital and physical realms to create a whole new shopping experience for young digitally native consumers.
Visée Singapore debut: Kosé aims to enhance brand visibility in SEA with new launch
Japanese beauty major Kosé Corporation has launched makeup brand Visée in Singapore as part of plans to reinforce its position in South East Asia.
Easing entry: Korea to strengthen support for local cosmetics companies in obtaining halal certification
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will enhance its halal certification support project to facilitate local companies’ entry into the “continuously growing” halal cosmetics market.
Skin sanctuary: SK-II’s new retail concept marks ‘beginning of a new era’ in elevating consumer experience
Prestige skin care brand SK-II has highlighted the importance of 'unique consumer experiences' with the launch of new concept store in Malaysia.
Shiseido’s Maquillage set to expand on successful serum foundation with cushion format
Shiseido-owned Maquillage will launch a cushion version of the Dramatic Essence Liquid in August to meet the demand for serum foundations.
Go bold or go home: Younger consumers drawn to lip, cheek makeup for self-expression - Chioture
C-beauty brand Chioture is seeing growing demand for lip and cheek makeup which it believes is driving by the younger consumers’ desire for experimentation and self-expression.
Neutrogena aims to capture ‘substantial opportunities’ in Thailand’s anti-ageing market
Skin care major Neutrogena believes it can lead the anti-ageing skin care segment in Thailand on the back of its latest retinol-based launch.
‘An exciting time’: Totem Eco eyes opportunity in conscious consumerism, targets SEA in expansion plans
Australian personal care brand Totem Eco aims to tap into the growing trend of conscious consumerism as it embarks on its international expansion, with South East Asia as a major focus.
Nanyang flavour: Scent Journer’s localised fragrance opens door to China expansion
Singapore-based Scent Journer’s pandan-infused fragrance has gained traction among Chinese consumers seeking unique scents, propelling the brand’s first venture into the market.
Premiumisation trend: Can luxury niche beauty brands crack brick-and-mortar retail Vietnam?
Luxury niche beauty brands have significant potential in physical retail in Vietnam as incomes steadily rise, and despite the strength of e-commerce.