News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Lotus Professional is capitalising on the increasing hybridisation of beauty as a “profit multiplier” by doubling down on in-salon technologies alongside at-home care products.
A two-dimensional (2D) form of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has the potential to keep skin looking natural while blocking ultraviolet light as effectively as existing mineral filters, according to a Chinese study.
Australian brand AyurScience aims to raise awareness and uptake of Ayurvedic skin care in the market through various marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships.
Australian brand SKINGRAPHICA has a launched a range of products that covers care for the entire cycle of tattooed skin, from pre-ink to colour restoration.
China’s CHANDO Group recently completed a round of financing, with private equity firm Harvest Capital investing RMB300m (USD40m) and L’Oréal participating as a partner, to fuel its R&D efforts and growth.
Researchers in South Korea have reported that ε-viniferin — a compound formed when two resveratrol units join — and an ε-viniferin-enriched extract from grape flower cell cultures can help human skin cells repair themselves.
We highlight the top 10 stories of Sep 2025, including brands like For Beloved One, EVERSOFT and 3CE, trend and investment news, latest research findings, and more.
Japanese cosmetics giant Kao looks to bolster profitability and long-term growth by focusing resources on six brands, while building a more resilient business structure.
New research from Japan has identified peony root extract as a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient that can inhibit the interaction between advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and their receptor (RAGE), and reduce AGE formation and alleviate skin...
Shiseido Travel Retail looks to build on its strategic cross-industry partnerships, on the back of a well-received campaign centred around sun care brand ANESSA in Thailand.
A new study in Thailand has named a specific ethanolic plum leaf extract as a potentially stable, safe antioxidant for use in topical creams to soothe skin irritation.
A multifunctional ingredient, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 23 glyceryl distearate (GDS-23), has been shown to enhance skin barrier function, moisture retention, and antioxidant activity, according to a new study by researchers at Showa Medical University.
There is an increasing shift in the perception of beauty in Asia, where good skin is no longer just about visual appearances, but also a marker of an individual’s health and level of self-care.
A novel moisturising cream has demonstrated superior efficacy in alleviating pruritus, erythema, and neurovascular hyper-reactivity in people with sensitive skin, according to a new study in China.
This round-up highlights the latest developments in beauty relating to the topic of sustainability, spanning ingredient and packaging innovations to misconceptions and research findings.
Taiwanese skin care brand For Beloved One says that its probiotic-containing range is developed with prestige-level ingredients but remains affordably priced so that consumers can experience visible improvements without overspending.
Yatsen Holding’s latest quarterly results show increases in both total net revenues and gross profit, which is said to be fuelled by colour cosmetics’ return to growth and skin care’s maintenance of strong performance.
This round-up features recent launches from Biossance, Paula’s Choice, JUNGSAEMMOOL, and Sephora leveraging two major trends in the cosmetics industry.
A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it “signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science,” which also brings many complexities for future NPD.
A study in South Korea found that the two-week application of a formula containing CICA-derived exosomes produced significant improvements in pore characteristics, hydration, dermal density, and wrinkle depth.
Chinese biotech company ImmVira’s engineered exosomes for hair growth and localised fat reduction have recently secured INCI designation, which it says would enable it to seize opportunities in the ageing market.
Our round-up of recent trend developments in the Asia-Pacific beauty market, featuring fragrance innovation, post-treatment care, and beauty’s crossover into other segments.
A new cosmetics ingredients study has shown potential for lavender as a natural preservative in oil-in-water cosmetics formulations.
What’s happening in beauty-from-within ingredients designed to target cellulite?
We highlight the top 10 stories of July 2025, including a copying lawsuit involving Olive Young, sun care launches, research and product innovation breakthroughs, and more.
From exosomes to urolithin A: the beauty potential of the jewel-like fruit continues to grow. Here’s why pomegranate is the next longevity hero in cosmetics...
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
We round up the latest developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including COSRX, Face Dunk, Neopharm, Shiseido, and CUTISÉ.
Singapore brand Allies of Skin has unveiled its first-ever “founder’s drop”, an essence containing 56 active ingredients aimed at refining pores and helping skin reflect light better.
Peptides, or short chains of amino acids, may have the potential to bridge the gap between pharmaceuticals and skin care, according to researchers in China.
Elemis is among various beauty brands that are tapping into an emerging pool of female motorsport fans, and it looks to extend its “pit-stop treatments” to other retail channels.
This round-up features the latest product launches from brands like SK-II, Avène, Tatcha and dearcloud that are revitalising the sun care category.
A Korean court recently ruled in favour of an indie K-beauty brand in a product-copying lawsuit against retail giant Olive Young.
A new study conducted by researchers at Burapha University in Thailand has found that an extract from mangosteen peel may offer significant protection against skin ageing caused by UVA radiation.
Brands from South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Neopharm are targeting the body care needs of consumers during the summer season through various launches.
Clarins looks to boost its travel retail line-up and presence through the relaunch of its Extra-Firming range, which it says is a breakthrough innovation built on the brand’s expertise in firming skin care.
This round-up highlights the latest news and developments from the South Korean beauty market, featuring the cost-effective cosmetics trend, APR Corp’s guidelines on counterfeit products, and more.
A new clinical study has confirmed that 2-aza-8-oxohypoxanthine (AOH) can lessen wrinkles by enhancing skin hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, offering cosmetics manufacturers a novel bioactive with measurable anti-ageing effects.
Indian beauty company Lotus Herbals recently unveiled its new dermaceutical skin care brand, whose products are co-developed with dermatologists, as it takes up a multi-pronged retail and marketing strategy.
Garnier has tapped into the e-sports and gaming space to capture the male beauty market, with products and activations specifically targeting this consumer group.
These ingredient trends stood out at this year’s show, reflecting a shift towards preventative and functional beauty.
Sol de Janeiro has released its first body lotion specifically targeting the body care needs of Gen Z consumers, which have evolved beyond basic hydration to encompass self-love and confidence.
South Korean beauty companies are actively pushing out new brands with products distributed via budget retailers to ride on the burgeoning “cost-effective cosmetics” trend.
Glow Recipe has released a new product reformulated from its first sunscreen launched in 2022 based on consumer feedback on its pilling issues.
We dive into our latest stories on formulation and science, featuring LG H&H’s ingredient modified from a traditional herbal medicine, Amorepacific’s joint research with Johns Hopkins, hair health benefits of Asian plantain, and more.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido aims to lead the anti-ageing market through an upgraded version of its ULTIMUNE serum, which it says can slow the skin ageing cycle.
South Korean convenience store chain GS25 has pushed out a new makeup line, as consumer demand and competition for “cost-effective cosmetics” intensify.
The researchers’ findings may inform new formulation strategies for proactive skin care and sun care product R&D.
Japanese brand WOLG seeks to ignite a new trend of “masculine makeup” to dispel stereotypes and boost the growth of men’s cosmetics globally, starting from its local market.
Australian brand Aēsop has launched an exfoliating mask formulated with both a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) and a polyhydroxy acid (PHA), providing an alternative to products containing physical exfoliants.