Skin care

Bright future: Sol de Janeiro targets millennial, Gen Z travellers with APAC travel retail debut

16-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Sol de Janeiro is setting its sights on Asia Pacific’s thriving travel retail space to capture millennial and Gen Z travellers.

Emma Lewisham utilises live skin probiotic to develop acne serum ‘without compromises’

15-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand’s Emma Lewisham has developed what it claims to be the world-first acne serum with a live probiotic derived from human skin.

Sales slump: LG H&H outlines new strategies for five brands across luxury, premium segments amid disappointing results

15-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty major LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) has outlined plans to enhance its luxury and premium brands after yet another disappointing quarter.

Beauty-from-within Interactive Broadcast

Beauty-from-within space sees higher demand for multi-benefit products spanning gut and mental support – expert panel

15-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within category is seeing rising demand for products that address not only beauty concerns, but also those that provide multiple benefits spanning gut health and mental support, says a panel involving experts from Haleon, Blackmores,...

New active alert: Kosé receives approval for new skin whitening active derived from liquorice

14-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Kosé Corporation has obtained approval from Japan’s health ministry to use its new whitening active ingredient derived from liquorice roots.

‘A very exciting space’: HUL will push innovation ‘aggressively’ to maximise opportunities in beauty – CEO

13-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.

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

10-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring an in-depth analysis of the Australian beauty market, HERA’s ambitions in Japan, kid-friendly makeup, and more!

Singles’ Day showdown: China’s e-commerce platforms set to battle it out during the mega sales festival

08-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.

Scent-sational growth: Singapore start-up Lynk Fragrances opens first retail store, expands product range to body and hair care

08-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Singapore brand Lynk Fragrances has recently made several expansion moves, including renaming and rebranding, diversifying its product line-up to include body and hair care, and opening its first retail store.

India insights: L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL on trends and developments in India’s beauty market

07-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in India featuring news from L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL and more.

‘Clean is not a compromise’: Recreation fragrance founder aims to bring ‘clean’ luxury perfumes to Asia

07-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

An Australia-based fragrance house specialising in luxury vegan and cruelty-free perfumes is setting its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora.

Douyin debutante: La Prairie hopes entry on popular app will improve position in China

07-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Luxury skin care brand La Prairie is set to make its debut on short-form video platform Douyin in November in bid to improve its position in China’s challenging market environment.

Reliance Retail acquires rights to Sephora in India

06-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The Indian retail group has acquired Arvind Beauty Brands Retail, which includes Sephora rights, and is now eyeing expansion in the growing market.

Korean skin care brand freemay pins hope on hype and popularity of ionised ampoule masks for Japan launch

06-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

K-beauty brand freemay has officially entered the Japanese market following domestic success and on the back of increasing popularity of its mineral ions-infused masks.

‘It’s difficult to measure emotions’: How can brands navigate the complexities of wellbeing claims in beauty?

06-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Beauty products are no longer solely focused on achieving flawless complexions but are increasingly incorporating wellbeing claims – but how can these be substantiated in any meaningful way?

Meet us at in-cosmetics Asia! CosmeticsDesign-Asia attending Bangkok event – arrange to meet us

03-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

Come and meet the CosmeticsDesign-Asia team at in-cosmetics Asia 2023 trade show, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 7 to 9.

Natto-derived functional ingredient shows multiple skin care benefits and stability for cosmetic applications – study

02-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.

India’s Botnal sets foot in physical retail amid rising demand for functional skin care

01-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

India-based cosmetics brand Botnal is making its debut in brick-and-mortar stores via a partnership with a local pharmacy retail chain, following the recent launch of its functional skin care range.

Lip service: LG H&H plans to launch Lipcerin lip care across 16 beauty brands by end 2023

01-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty giant LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has revealed that 16 of its brands will launch new lip care products with its latest Lipcerin complex by the end of this year.

The evolution of natural cosmetics: Q&A with NATRUE

31-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

NATRUE’s Director General shared more on the latest trends and innovation in natural cosmetics, as well as the challenges this sector is facing right now.

GALLERY: Top 10 beauty and cosmetic stories of October 2023

31-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of October 2023, featuring news from SK-II, Caudalie, Kao and more.

Brand Story: Updates from Shiseido, Missha, Perfect Diary and more top beauty brands

31-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from Shiseido, Missha, Perfect Diary and more.

Emerging markets shine: India, SEA will drive growth amid China’s slow recovery – L’Oréal

31-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

L’Oréal is turning to emerging markets such as India and South East Asia to drive growth in the wake of China’s slow market recovery.

Scents and sensibility: Singapore’s JOMO Studio rolls out new scents for foaming wash tablets in anticipation of festive shopping peak

31-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Singapore solid beauty start-up JOMO Studio recently introduced four new scents for its body and hand foaming wash tablets, hoping to capitalise on the upcoming festive gifting season.

Shiseido India acceleration: ‘Seismic shift’ towards skin care and self-care represents significant opportunities

30-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido is aiming to harness interest in skin care and self-care as a gateway to substantial growth opportunities in India’s beauty market.

India’s AVEIL capitalising on growth in skin care and beauty supplements to embark on global expansion

27-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

India-based brand AVEIL is gearing up for expansion into South East Asia and Middle East, on the back of strong growth in the skin care and beauty-from-within supplement categories.

Majority of TikTok Shop sales are beauty and personal care

26-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

According to Nielsen IQ, 85% of TikTok Shop sales in September were from the health and beauty category. Within that category, the top selling products were facial skin care, vitamins and supplements, fragrance, whitening kits and lip cosmetics.

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

26-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including SENSAI’s new Shanghai flagship, Perfect Diary’s latest lip innovation, and more.

How to win over… the 'beauty-fatigued' Australian consumer

25-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Here we reveal exclusive insights from local players and insiders like Biologi and Mary Grace Cosmetics on how Australia’s cosmetics industry is evolving under the pressure of economic uncertainties.

A beautiful reality: K-beauty company behind Missha attributes growth to global marketing campaign

25-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

South Korean cosmetics company Able C&C has attributed its sales growth and growing international presence to its global marketing efforts.

“Sol de Janeiro’s stellar growth accelerating”. L’Occitane Group’s CEO on HY financial results

24-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The group also said L’OCCITANE en Provence's sales recovered in China, but ELEMIS' sales declined in US & UK amid its new premiumisation strategy.

‘Attractive avenue’: Lotus Herbals sees ‘substantial potential’ in India’s derma beauty market

24-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

India’s Lotus Herbals has debuted a new professional skin care range to tap into the potential of the local derma beauty market.

Film star? Perfect Diary launches lipstick that can ‘reduce fine lines by over 50%’

24-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary has launched a lipstick that it claims have built-on lip essence and lip mask benefits thanks to its latest patented “biolip” technology.

Derma beauty sales fuel growth for L'Oréal

23-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The French multinational recorded notably strong growth for its derma beauty portfolio, but results in mainland China were disappointing for Q3 2023.

Thai premium beauty brand HARNN lands in Singapore amid accelerated expansion plans

23-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Thai beauty and wellness brand HARNN has embarked on its next phase of expansion through a retail store opening in Singapore, while building presence in the spa and hospitality sectors across Asia.

“We are not an industry that will be forgiven if we are not more ecological”. President of Cosmetic Valley & LVMH exec

20-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Exclusive insights on the cosmetics and perfume sectors from industry leaders, plus award-winning innovations from the Cosmetic 360 show.

TiN5 employs stem cell tech to address skin care concerns arising from humidity and pollution

19-Oct-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Hong Kong-based skin care brand TiN5 is tapping into stem cell tech to address common skin issues faced by consumers living in humid and polluted climates.

Financial focus: Kao, SK-II and more in our beauty business update

18-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight developments from Kao Corporation, SK-II, LUXASIA and more.

Holy wood! Palo Santo holds potential to meet consumer demand for high efficacy and sensorial beauty

18-Oct-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Palo Santo has the potential to satisfy consumer ingredients expectations for both effective and experiential skin care, says Hong Kong-based Akarii.

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

17-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring Caudalie’s non-aerosol sunscreen spray, istyle's insights into beauty retail, and more.

Festive return: Sa Sa aims to reopen retail stores in Singapore by Christmas

17-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong-based beauty retail company Sa Sa International plans to re-establish its brick-and-mortar stores in Singapore by the year-end festive season this year.

Upcoming beauty webinar to highlight buying power of men, Black consumers

16-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty category continues to see growth as consumers seek out ways to give their skin a lift, add some shine to their hair and enhance their nails. But like everything else in health and wellness, there’s no one-size-fits all solution. Not everyone...

Kao-owned TWANY seizes opportunities in Japan’s fast-growing feminine care sector

16-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Japanese brand TWANY is set to launch a new product series seeking to meet consumer demand in the feminine care category, which it says has been experiencing “significant growth” since 2020.

FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC broadcast: Check out our latest speakers and register for free today

16-Oct-2023 By Gary Scattergood

Our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast takes place in just two weeks, and today we can reveal the full line-up of expert speakers.

The secrets behind Marks and Spencer's successful beauty strategy

13-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The UK retailer’s Director of Home, Beauty & Furniture Heidi Woodhouse shared 5 helpful insights...

Made in Asia: Beauty innovation and developments from Asian cosmetic companies

13-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up the latest beauty innovations and developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including Taiwanese beauty brands 1028 Cosmetics and CHLITINA and India’s Dot & Key.

South Korean cosmetics firm to accelerate functional application of antioxidant-rich Jeju green tangerine

12-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Ronas Cosmetics, Jeju Technopark, and Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) have signed an agreement to transfer manufacturing technology for a compound derived from Jeju green tangerine, which is reportedly underutilised compared to its high antioxidant...

Lightweight and invisible: Caudalie aims to meet sun care need for ‘new modern textures’ with non-aerosol spray in SEA

11-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

French pharmacy brand Caudalie’s new non-aerosol spray format seeks to satisfy the South East Asian consumers' demand for new, innovative sun care formats, says the brand’s co-founder.

Brand story: Updates from SK-II, L’Oréal, Sisley and more top beauty brands

11-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from SK-II, L’Oréal, Sisley and more.

Inner beauty beyond whitening and brightening: Soaring opportunities for hair growth, weight management products in APAC - LISTEN

11-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Asia Pacific’s beauty supplement market is undergoing notable shift with increasing diversification of product offerings including for hair growth and weight management, says an industry expert.