Skin care

Beauty brands can ‘definitely galvanise’ rising consumer engagement in sustainability: WWF

08-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers continue to show increased interest in sustainability and are placing more importance on individual responsibility – an aspect brands can shift into real action with the right business approach, says a senior partnership manager at the World...

China animal testing: Exemptions for testing on ‘ordinary’ cosmetics start in May - officials

08-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Imported ‘ordinary’ cosmetics will not be required to undergo animal testing from May 1 this year, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has confirmed in its finalised regulations.

‘Consumers expect full transparency from brands and companies’, says incoming L'Oréal CEO

05-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty consumers worldwide are demanding open and honest brand communication on product formulations and ingredients in a digital world strained by unreliable and biased information, says the deputy CEO of L’Oréal.

Indie Pioneers Podcast – Episode 17

PODCAST – Education against misinformation: Founder of Fawn & Co on the challenges beauty educators face against fearmongering

05-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of Indie Pioneers we discuss the importance of consumer education to tackle misinformation and confusion, including the debate around natural versus synthetic ingredients, with the founder of Fawn & Co.

Plum opportunities: Filipino brand Native Biologique aims to capitalise on domestic skin care surge

03-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Manila-based skin care brand Native Biologique is eyeing huge opportunities in the Philippines skin care market, which it believes is poised for rapid growth.

Beauty buzz: TikTok expands Shopify partnership in Europe to help brands boost social reach

02-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

TikTok has expanded its partnership with Shopify across Europe, giving beauty brands direct access to run and manage social media ad campaigns via the e-commerce platform – a move that will create buzz amongst a highly engaged and diverse mass of beauty...

Investment Strategy: Ming Zhao to raise capital for PROVEN Skincare from streaming viewers

02-Mar-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This summer, a new series called Going Public will stream on Entrepreneur.com and across that publication’s social channels. Both accredited and non-accredited investors will have the opportunity to invest in companies appearing on the series.

Just swipe: Chinese team develops easy-to-remove hemp-based foundation to minimise skin damage

02-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

A team of Chinese researchers from Sichuan University have developed a liquid foundation made from hemp cellulose nanocrystals to tackle skin barrier damage caused by excessive cleaning.

Japan focus: Retailer Welcia-BHG sees more J-beauty offerings in Singapore as key for growth

02-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese health and beauty retailer Welcia-BHG Singapore is focusing on increasing its percentage of Japan-made offerings to differentiate itself from competitors and drive growth of its business.

Winner takes all: NZ’s Organic Bioactives aiming to grow exposure in Asia after bagging top L’Oréal innovation prize

01-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Māori-owned ingredient maker Organic Bioactives is focusing on expanding its reach in Asia with the establishment of a Singapore office and a new product pipeline after winning the top prize in L'Oréal’s start-up competition.

Layer of defence: Kao confirms fine fibre tech’s protective abilities against pollution and mask irritation

01-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao has conducted new research into its fine fibre technology and confirmed its ability to protect the skin against pollution and mask irritation.

‘A personal touch’: New Singapore beauty retailer identifies curation and personalisation as key trends in e-commerce

01-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

A newly launched skin care retailer based in Singapore is placing emphasis on curation and personalisation to help it stand out in the crowded e-commerce space.

Face care for you: Beiersdorf launches AI-powered D2C personalised face care brand O.W.N

26-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered personalised vegan face care range that blends formulas based on individual skin needs using a proprietary algorithm and scientific questionnaire.

Right intentions: Why alcohol use in halal beauty and personal care products is permitted

25-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances, according to industry experts.

Make-up losing shine in Japan but interest in skin, hair and body care products booms amid pandemic

24-Feb-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Demand for skin, hair and body care products continued to increase throughout 2020, but interest in make-up continued to fall, according to Japanese beauty retail company iStyle Inc.

Masstige move? Estée Lauder to acquire Deciem in two-part deal

23-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Prestige beauty major The Estée Lauder Companies will up its investment in mass functional beauty player Deciem, establishing terms for full ownership in three years – a move that will diversify it into the increasingly important masstige market, an expert...

Inner beauty: Recherché plans to expand edible skin care line-up to tap into interest in category

23-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based skin care brand Recherché has launched its first range of edible skin care and plans to expand the line further to tap into the growing consumer interest in ingestible beauty products.

Critical state: Kao must make ‘bold upfront investments’ in digital to secure growth of cosmetics division – CEO

23-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation is prioritising investments in digital technology as part of its plans to radically reform its cosmetics unit which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBD startup raises €1.15m to kickstart goal of creating ‘The Hut Group of cannabis’

22-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

London-based startup South West Brands is primed to launch its first two cannabidiol (CBD) beauty brands after raising enough capital to kickstart business, a move its CEO says is the start of plans to develop a house of compelling brands that can democratise...

‘Flywheel’ effect: Philips expects boom in at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 to lead to higher penetration in APAC

22-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Philips Electronics has seen a boom in demand for at-home IPL hair removal systems in 2020 and believes this will lead to higher adoption rates across Asia-Pacific.

‘No limit to the growth potential of China’: L’Oréal’s next CEO eyes major opportunities for skin care and hair care

22-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal continues to see more growth potential in China, especially in its skin care and hair care categories.

Special Edition: Active skin care - protection and healing in a post-COVID world

L’Oréal Active Cosmetics president: COVID-19 has turned skin health into a ‘core expectation’ for skin care

19-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has propelled skin health to the top of the beauty agenda, as consumers seek out brands that plug new needs around skin barrier protection, hydration and cleansing, says the president of L’Oréal Active Cosmetics.

Sniffing out opportunities: Aman turns attention to fragrance, skin care and supplement range amid COVID-19 travel restrictions

18-Feb-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Luxury hotel and resort group Aman has shifted focus to further develop its fragrance, skin care and dietary supplement range amid prolonged travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.

Priority travel: Pola Orbis aims to gain foothold in China travel retail to further overall growth

17-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics maker Pola Orbis Holdings is doubling down on travel retail to gain share in the Chinese market, which believes is crucial to future growth.

Skin food: Kumuya to launch ‘wellness’ meal plan to work holistically with skin care

17-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Nutrition-driven skin care brand Kumuya is set to launch a skin care meal plan as part of vision to become a holistic skin wellness company.

Game of Two Halves: Singapore skin brand seeks to bounce back from pandemic with new product and strategy

17-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based sensitive skin brand Two Halves is ready to shake off the COVID-19 impact with new products and a renewed focus on building brand awareness and online distribution in the new year.

Special Edition: Active Skin Care - protection and healing in a post-COVID world

Active beauty peptides: The ‘most relevant’ problems are bioavailability and stability, finds review

16-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Peptides are increasingly used as active beauty ingredients which has brought the bioavailability and stability of these amino acid chains under increased scrutiny, with many novel chemical and physical methods now being tested to improve these aspects,...

Skin beauty revival: Shiseido outlines plans for key brands as it seeks to recover from COVID-19 slump

16-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands like SHISEIDO and ELIXIR as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty.

‘Class of its own’: Singapore’s RE:ERTH launches hand treatment powered by Lamellar tech for long-lasting moisturisation

16-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based skin care brand RE:ERTH has launched a hand treatment using its Lamellar technology to retaining moisture in hands for longer periods of time.

Neck neglect? Dermalogica targets ‘tech neck’ and premature ageing signs with latest serum launch

16-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Cosmeceutical brand Dermalogica has launched Neck Fit Contour Serum to tackle premature ageing in the neck area, which has been exacerbated with the rise of the tech neck phenomenon.

Bridging the gap: SK-II turns to personalisation to forge closer consumer connections via e-commerce

15-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Procter & Gamble-owned skin care brand SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives to deepen its bond with consumers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving with demand: G&M Cosmetics to launch more vegan beauty and baby care products in 2021

15-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian manufacturer G&M Cosmetics will be launching more vegan beauty and baby care products this year to tap into the growing vegan lifestyle choice among millennial consumers.

L’Oréal reports 5% net profit drop for 2020 despite strong Q4 and ‘record year’ in actives

12-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported an overall loss in net profit for the full year of 2020, despite a spike in sales for the fourth quarter, most notably in active cosmetics and across China.

Flower power: Femmue narrows focus on core markets to drive growth after more than doubling sales in 2020

11-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

South Korea-based beauty brand Femmue is aiming to reinforce its position in Korea, Japan, the US and UK to maintain 2020’s momentum where it saw sales grow by two and a half times.

Mental wellbeing, digital discovery and eco-ethical key global beauty trends in 2021: Mintel

10-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Total wellness is now integral to beauty routines and COVID-19 has driven many consumers to prioritise more ethical brands, add in rising expectations around digital experiences and product quality and 2021 has plenty of important movements to watch,...

Long-term goals: Bondi Sands committed to forging more sustainable path in the next three years

10-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian self-tanning and skin care brand Bondi Sands has outlined how it aims to become a leader in the sustainable beauty arena by focusing on packaging, ingredients and CSR.

Shiseido’s struggles: Japanese giant reports net sales declines in Q4 and 2020 against tough COVID-19 conditions

10-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 18.6% decrease in net sales and an 86.9% loss in operating profits for the full year of 2020.

‘The key is authenticity’: Picky aspires to become go-to beauty app to help consumers make best product choices

09-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

South Korea-based start-up Picky Inc is aiming to help consumers discover the best beauty brands and products for themselves by providing authentic information that will cut through the noise in a saturated market.

Youth potion: CHLITINA’s nanostructured lipid carrier encapsulation tech claims to reduce wrinkles by 31% in six weeks

09-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Taiwanese cosmetics firm CHLITINA’s latest anti-ageing serum was found to reduce wrinkles by 31% and increase skin firmness by 40% in six weeks, according to an independent clinical test.

Beauty boost? Revlon eyes global brand extensions ‘for significant long-term revenue’ via MDR Brand Management

08-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major Revlon has partnered with MDR Brand Management to create a global brand extension strategy that takes it into new spaces and drives deeper consumer engagement across the EMEA, APAC and Americas.

Indie Pioneers Podcast – Episode 16

PODCAST – Shining a light on ‘skinclusivity’: Founder of Kansoskin on its mission to destigmatise skin conditions

05-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Joanne Ang, the co-founder of sensitive skin care firm Kansoskin on how she is using the brand as a platform to promote a healthier outlook on conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

COVID-19 Consumer Shifts Close-Up - Part I

COVID-19 has triggered an ‘enduring focus on the home’, says expert

04-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers worldwide are increasingly focused on the space they call home during the COVID-19 crisis, as professional and personal lines blur with work-from-home models. And this has created an important shift in how consumers integrate beauty into their...

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