Skin care

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.

Sweet deal: Vellvette Lifestyle aims to help ENN Beauty capture India’s tier two and three cities

23-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

The company behind India’s SUGAR Cosmetics says it will target growth in the country’s tier two and three cities for skin care brand ENN Beauty, after taking a majority stake.

Hainan debut: Rituals lays down ‘ambitious’ growth plans for China travel retail market

23-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals has “ambitious” growth plans in place for China’s travel retail market, which it believes will be key to its business in the APAC region.

Fashion forward: Next and Boohoo ‘wise’ to launch own-brand online beauty ranges

22-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK clothing majors Next and Boohoo have made a wise decision edging into online beauty with own-brand ranges given tightening consumer budgets and the unstoppable e-commerce boom, says GlobalData.

‘Strong progress’: Coty China prestige beauty grows ‘six times faster’ than the market

22-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty and fragrance manufacturer Coty reports that the growth of its prestige beauty business in China is outstripping the market, with the firm predicting that the luxury sector, in particular, is ripe for future growth.

Coral relief: Kose says seven sunscreen UV protection agents don't harm coral growth

22-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Kose says it has established a method that can evaluate the effects of cosmetic ingredients on corals with high reliability, and has shown that seven UV protection components do not pose a threat.

Zeolites show potential as an anti-heavy metal cosmetics ingredient

22-Feb-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Zeolites, a nanoporous material being tested in various other fields at this time, may absorb heavy metals in a creamy cosmetic and offer potential to formulators seeking to remove such environmental compounds, suggests preliminary data from Italy and...

Diversification goals: Conscious Chemist gears up for product expansion following Lotus Herbals investment

21-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Indian direct-to-consumers clean beauty brand Conscious Chemist is ramping up its product expansion plans following Lotus Herbals’ investment in its company.

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.

Skin care shift: Newly launched Lisén on India’s vast cosmeceuticals potential

17-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

A newly launched skin care brand from India is eyeing opportunities in the cosmeceuticals segment, which has experienced a boom in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Sunny outlook: Supergoop! aiming to reinforce position in SEA sun care market with education and innovation

16-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

US sun care brand Supergoop! is ramping up efforts to advocate the benefits of sunscreen and release competitive products in the “super important” South East Asian market.

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.

Resveratrol rising: Why polyphenol could be a promising candidate for new skin care treatments - study

15-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Resveratrol is a promising candidate for further skin care new product development to aid ageing, scars and wounds, but scientists have stressed there is room for improvement when it comes to research knowledge.

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...

Plant power: Duo behind Biologi on their trailblazing journey to change the skin care industry - PODCAST

14-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

The husband-and-wife team behind the 'radically different' clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi have revealed how their potent plant serums overcame the sceptics to become an indie beauty success story and the importance of their roles as skin...

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.

Acne and the skin microbiome: Scientists detail how treatments alter bacterial diversity

10-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Acne treatments that are not considered to have antimicrobial properties can still significantly alter the skin microbiome, new research suggests.

Minimising risk: Scientists say Chinese should not wear facial sheet masks for more than 20 minutes

09-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Scientists say people in China should not wear facial sheet masks for more than 20 minutes at a time, claiming that their insights provide the first ‘realistic risk assessment’ of such products among the local population.

‘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.

Rainforest herb advocate: VNI Scientific eyes huge cosmetic potential in the rainforests of Malaysia

08-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

A Malaysian cosmetics manufacturer believes there is huge potential in exploring the use of local rainforest herbs as cosmetic ingredients.

‘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.

Sleeping tiger: Malaysia’s Natugee gearing up for ‘aggressive’ 2022 expansion

07-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Malaysian skin care brand Natugee has drawn up an “aggressive” plan to expand in 2022 after spending the last two years of the pandemic on the back foot.

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.

Breaking taboos: India’s Sirona ready to start ‘much-needed’ conversations about feminine hygiene

01-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Indian feminine hygiene brand Sirona Hygiene says its recent funding boost from Good Glamm Group will help drive conversations and break taboos surrounding the category.

New year, new me: Aromababy to refresh brand in 2022 as it works to take brand to ‘the next level’

31-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Australian baby care brand Aromababy is set for a major branding update in 2022 as it gears up to strengthen its overseas business and diversify its product offering.

Everyday care: Anessa set to introduce sunscreen serum in response to changing lifestyles

31-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese sun care brand Anessa is set to introduce a sunscreen serum to its existing line-up this February in response to the changing lifestyles and habits of consumers.

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.

Clean label for kids: China’s Pula launches kids’ skin care range on Tmall and Douyin

27-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Pula, a new cosmetic brand from China, has launched a range of clean label skin care for children on two of the largest e-commerce sales channels, Tmall and Douyin.

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...

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CBD law: Unsubstantiated health claims, non-uniform regulations state to state pose roadblocks

25-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Many CBD products are not actually legal under FDA regulation, but they are sweeping the US market anyways. CosmeticsDesign spoke with lawyer Tommy Tobin, associate at Perkins Coie LLP, about where CBD stands legally in the US.

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.

WATCH – China’s baby boom: Aromababy and Lovekins on the opportunities and challenges baby care market

25-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, Aromababy and Lovekins, two brands that have established themselves as the forerunners of baby care in China, discuss the trends, opportunities and regulatory issues facing this segment.

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.

Amorepacific confirms the effects of ceramide moisturiser in treating chemotherapy-induced skin dryness

19-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

A joint research effort by Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser with high ceramide content in treating skin dryness in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

New hot shots: POLA to expand bestselling White Shot range with skin care essence and supplements

19-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Luxury J-beauty brand POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January with a skin care essence and beauty supplement which are based on the company’s new research and development.

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.

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