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Sunny outlook: Korea’s cosmetics industry poised for growth in Q2 – trade report

05-Apr-2022 By Amanda Lim

The Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year despite the economic uncertainty, according to a new report by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).

Quick commerce: Sa Sa HK can now fulfil delivery orders in as little as 10 minutes

04-Apr-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty retailer Sa Sa International has begun on-demand delivery services in partnership with foodpanda in Hong Kong.

The ‘holy grail’: Hemp a ‘must-have’ ingredient for beauty brands – Lotus Herbals MD

30-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

India-based cosmetics group Lotus Herbals believes hemp’s multitude of topical benefits, versatility, and sustainability will make it a “must-have” ingredient in every beauty company’s portfolio.

Nutraceutical brand lands stamp of approval from American Hair Loss Association

29-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Amid the heightened discussion surrounding alopecia, Advanced Trichology says it is the first consumer brand to get the green light from the hair loss group.

Labelling inaccuracies: Discrepancies and mislabelling of preservatives found in cosmetic products in the Philippines

29-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

A study found that a majority of beauty and personal care products in the Philippines were not labelled in accordance with local cosmetic regulations.

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L’Oréal exec: Beauty tech can solve the ‘big data challenge’

28-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty has plenty of opportunities to employ cutting-edge technologies to improve consumer services and supply chains, but these innovations can also simplify very large data sets and manage complexities across businesses, says the marketing head of L’Oréal...

Europe takes the strain for A.S. Watson as China sales slow due to COVID-19 woes

28-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

A.S. Watson's health and beauty division grew up by 17% on the back of growth in Europe which helped to offset declines in China brought about by COVID-19

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How to win over… beauty consumers in a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape

28-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

The beauty sector might be one of the hottest arenas in e-commerce, but there looks set to be boundless new opportunities on the horizon for digital-savvy brands, from social commerce advances to the metaverse.

Brand story: Kao, Watsons and Kosé feature in our latest big brand update

24-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from Kao, Watson and Kosé and more.

Product profiles: Top stories on the product innovations in the APAC beauty space

22-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight Amorepacific’s new personalised skin care brand, The Face Shop’s new vegan line and more.

Hassle-free beauty: Sanfe expands into skin and hair care to serve women at all life stages

21-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

Indian personal care brand Sanfe has recently launched beauty brand with skin and hair care products as part of its latest effort to become a 'one-stop shop' for beauty and personal care solutions.

Not a stamp of approval: China's Little Golden Shield not an endorsement of kids’ cosmetics - regulator

16-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

China’s food and drug regulator has clarified that its newly introduced children’s cosmetics mark, the Little Golden Shield, is not meant to be an assurance of product quality and safety.

Endocrine disruptors? SCCS closes comment period on phytoestrogens cosmetics safety

14-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) has closed the comment period for its preliminary safety opinion on the two phytoestrogen isoflavone substances, genistein and daidzein.

More than skin deep: Redefinition of beauty driving women to focus on sustainability and health – Watsons CEO

07-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

The changing perception of beauty is leading women to focus on sustainable beauty products and beauty supplements, says the CEO of health and beauty retailer Watsons

‘Maintaining the microbiome’: Biotech startup Sequential Skin debuts in vivo B2B testing service

03-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has taken a solid stride into B2B microbiome testing with the debut of its end-to-end in vivo service for consumer care companies.

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L’Oréal exec: The future of beauty packaging is ‘eco-desirability’

03-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The future of beauty packaging will centre on blending sustainability with desirability and rely on innovative industry partnerships and advances in material science, lifecycle analysis and smart product design, says L’Oréal’s global director of sustainable...

‘Great resilience’: Beiersdorf sales and net profit rise in FY 2021

02-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.

GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of February 2022

02-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

Our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of February, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

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How to win over… the eco-conscious consumer while avoiding the pitfalls of greenwashing

28-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in beauty today, but how can the sector move beyond packaging to innovate with new concepts, product formats and materials to win over the eco-conscious consumer, while avoiding the trap of greenwashing? We...

Product profiles: Top stories on the product innovations in the APAC beauty space

24-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight POLA’s new White Shot products, Garnier’s no-rinse conditioner and more.

Brand story: L’Oréal, LG H&H and Shiseido feature in our latest big brand update

24-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from L’Oréal, LG Household and Health Care, Shiseido and more.

What’s trending? The most-read stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

24-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the mum and baby care market in China, the potential of postbiotics in skin ageing products and more.

China focus: Latest developments from L’Oréal, Coty, Estée Lauder and more.

24-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in China’s booming beauty market, featuring insights from L’Oréal, Coty, Estée Lauder and more.

Beauty boomers: How cosmetics brands are tapping into APAC’s post-Covid growth potential – WATCH

21-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we are focusing on post-Covid growth potential, and shine the spotlight on how industry heavyweights L’Oréal and LG H&H and Urban Decay are shaping up for APAC business success.

Prill power: P&G files patent for dissolvable hair care pouches

18-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Procter & Gamble (P&G) has developed water-soluble pouches containing dissolvable hair care pellets for a user-friendly, sustainable alternative to existing bottled and solid formats.

Expanding coverage: Estée Lauder preparing to increase presence across all China retail channels

16-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year to capitalise on the growth potential of its beauty market.

Unilever focused on countering ‘dramatic’ input inflation amidst 9% 2021 net profit rise

15-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever has reported growth in full-year 2021 net sales and net profit, with a strong performance in beauty and personal care, but has said a dramatic rise in input costs remains a considerable challenge.

End of the line: Kao to discontinue or divest another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024 as pandemic impact persists

15-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Kao is mulling over the decision to discontinue or divest another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024 to focus on its core G11 and R8 products, amid warnings that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt across the 12 months.

EU green and digital agenda: Bridging ‘gap’ between pan-European policy and action key for fragrances - IFRA

14-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Establishing and encouraging EU-local partnerships as the European Commission pushes ahead with its green and digital agendas will be critical in ensuring the fragrance industry remains resilient and continues to thrive, says the president of the International...

L’Oréal reports ‘historic’ full year for 2021: Net profit soars 29%

10-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a significant rise in full-year 2021 sales and net profit globally, with Latin America and North Asia performing particularly well and business in its Luxe and Active Cosmetics divisions leading the surge.

‘Growth remains our top priority’: Unilever divides up beauty and personal care mega division

08-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has split out its operations into five distinct business units to create a more category-focused company, breaking up its largest division beauty and personal care.

‘From a lens of strategy’: Hindustan Unilever chairman explains the FMCG giant’s measured approach to beauty M&As

08-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Indian consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever says it is taking a cautious approach to any possible beauty acquisitions that could potentially put its position as the beauty and personal care market leader at risk.

L’Oréal exclusive: Why beauty’s online boom is far from plateauing

07-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty multinational L’Oréal says there is huge room for growth across its SAPMENA region with emerging demographics and online selling channels poised to take off.

GALLERY: Top 10 APAC cosmetic stories of January 2022

04-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Our recap of the most read cosmetics stories of January, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

All-time highs: LG H&H 2021 annual sales and operating profit figures break record highs

02-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

South Korean consumer goods giant LG Household and Health Care announces record-breaking sales and operating profit numbers for its 2021 fiscal year, marking the company’s 17th consecutive year of growth.

‘Endless opportunities’: India’s Organic Harvest aims to become $100m brand in three years

02-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

India-based Organic Harvest is aiming to become a $100m brand in three years following its acquisition by DTC beauty conglomerate, Good Glamm Group.

Skin science: Top stories on cosmetic science, formulation and R&D in the APAC beauty space

01-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D, featuring research on premature ageing, skin meditation, and hair loss.

China focus: Top 10 most-read stories on China’s booming beauty industry 2021

27-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Here we reveal the biggest cosmetic stories in 2021 from China, featuring the hottest trends, the biggest regulations developments and more.

Holiday high: L’Occitane Q3 sales beat pre-pandemic levels by 14.6% despite Omicron fears

27-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane’s third quarter sales results have risen by 14.6% like-for-like compared to its pre-pandemic 2020 numbers, and by 9.5% year-on-year, thanks to a strong holiday season

Prioritizes soil as much as skin: B corp coalition aiming to collaborate on improving industry

26-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

While B corps are generally working towards improved social and environmental impacts in their industry, the newly formed B Beauty Coalition believes open collaboration could mean real progress.

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How to win over… The informed consumer in India’s booming beauty market

26-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

In the debut instalment of our How to win over series, we explore the thriving Indian beauty market to reveal the product development, sourcing, marketing and business strategies for success with expert insights from the biggest brands, thriving start-ups...

Zero-waste hero: Four LG H&H brands launch solid personal care products to boost eco-credentials

25-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

South Korean conglomerate LG Household and Health Care has launched zero-waste beauty options from four of its brands – Dr. Groot, Elastine, Veilment, and Himalayan Pink Salt.

Lots of moisture, a bit of cleansing: 5 formats of CBD and hemp seed oil products on the market

20-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

While many multinationals in the United States don’t produce CBD products on a mass-market scale today, there are many types of CBD beauty products for sale in many formats.

Online phenomenon: Why beauty brands can expect e-commerce boom to continue in 2022 – Shopee

18-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Premiumisation, improved augmented reality services, greater sampling opportunities and the growing popularity of e-commerce outside of Asia’s major cities can propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022, says Singapore-based site Shopee.

Future forward: Amorepacific highlights three strategies to drive growth in 2022

17-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Amorepacific is taking a three-pronged approach for growth in 2022, including strengthening its branding and digital efforts, while also restructuring the business.

Garnier unveils 'no rinse' conditioner: We want to help change 'day-to-day beauty routines’, says president

14-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal’s Garnier brand has launched a no rinse conditioner line across Europe this week, in a move set to challenge consumers into re-thinking beauty routines and slashing water use at mass scale.

Male-centric: Australia’s MADE FOR MAN launching botanical skin care products internationally

12-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Australia’s skin care firm MADE FOR MAN has outlined in its three-year strategic plan to launch its botanical skin care products in UK, Europe, US and Asia.

Taking the leap: North American expansion on the cards for LG H&H in 2022 – CEO

12-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

South Korean multinational LG Household & Health Care is set to expand and strengthen its position in the North American beauty market in 2022.

Innovation 2022: Three exciting areas of research set to shape beauty and personal care

11-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

We breakdown three exciting areas of research that are set to have a major impact on cosmetic product development this year, with expert analysis from industry insiders.

Predicting hair loss: L’Oréal files patent on alopecia prognosis, diagnosis and treatment

10-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a method to identify the molecular signature of a person’s scalp in a common alopecic state, enabling prognosis and diagnosis, along with the development of efficacious cosmetic treatments for such hair...