Skin care

From The Editor's Desk

Here is why the skin microbiome trend is here to stay

15-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

Skin microbiome continues to be one of the hottest trends in the industry right now, which is why Cosmetics Design has devoted its inaugural Summit entirely around this topic. But is it a flash in the pan trend?

Million dollar idea: LG H&H partners with K-Pop dance instructors for exclusive online beauty brand for millennials

14-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

South Korean beauty conglomerate LG Household & Healthcare has collaborated with top Korean dance studio 1Million to launch an online exclusive beauty brand for the millennial generation.

Green is the new black: Where does the green beauty movement stand in APAC?

14-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

Green is in, or is it? A lack of awareness and understanding, as well as a premium price tag, may be some of the reasons why the green beauty movement has yet to properly take off in APAC.

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Is it still too soon for waterless personal care products?

14-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

Waterless has been on the radar of industry observers for many years now, so why is that there are still relatively few products offerings on store shelves?

L’Oréal pushes forward with sustainable development

14-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal’s recently released annual report into its sustainability programme’s progress reveals it is pushing forward with meeting goals for ‘Sharing Beauty with All’.

Amorepacific debuts Etude House in ‘fast growing’ Indian market through beauty retailer Nykaa

14-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

South Korean beauty giant Amorepacific Group has launched Etude House in India through beauty retailer Nykaa - its third brand to hit the market in the country after Innisfree and Laneige.

How a K-beauty start-up grew its business by 80% with the help of video commerce

14-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

South Korean male beauty brand Grafen is expanding its presence in SEA after successfully growing its presences in Korea with the help of video commerce.

WATCH: Three ways China’s young consumers are changing the beauty landscape

14-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

The ever-changing demands and expectations of China’s younger consumers are changing the way international beauty brands cater to its demanding beauty market.

Natural and organic beauty one of the key drivers of Indonesia’s personal care market

13-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

The Indonesian consumers’ demand for natural or organic beauty products will continue to be a significant driver of the country’s personal care industry.

Skin Science: Our top stories on cosmetic formulation and science

10-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring vegan collagen, anti-pollution research and microbiome beauty stories.

Cannabis Beauty without the Cannabis: A big ingredient trend at Suppliers’ Day

09-May-2019 By Deanna Utroske

CBD, hemp seed oil, and other hemp-derived ingredients are showing up everywhere in beauty right now. At this year’s NYSCC Suppliers’ Day tradeshow in New York City, industry suppliers and at least one testing lab were very much in on the cannabis trend,...

China Focus: Our top stories featuring China’s cosmetics industry

09-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

We round up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring animal testing, the consumption upgrade and colour trends.

K-wave takeover in Switzerland creating new opportunities for Korean beauty companies

09-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

The rising popularity of K-beauty in Switzerland is creating opportunities for South Korean cosmetic companies in the country, with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) believing now is the optimal time for brands to enter the market.

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When is it a good time to jump on a new market trend?

08-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

The beauty and personal care market is without doubt one of the fastest paced consumer goods categories, which means that staying on top of the ever-changing market trends is crucial to remaining competitive.

Wipro CFO reveals how its ‘SEA footprint’ is complete following Splash Corporation acquisition

08-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

India’s Wipro Consumer Care has acquired Philippine personal care company Splash Corporation, with its CFO telling us the deal will fulfil its goal of becoming one of the top three personal care players in Asia.

Special Edition Newsletter: FCE Cosmetique

FCE Cosmetique show director highlights future innovation

07-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

This year’s FCE Cosmetique will have a distinct focus on the industry innovations of the future when it opens its doors in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from May 21st to 23rd, at the Sao Paulo Expo.

Special Edition Newsletter: FCE Cosmetique

What's new at FCE Cosmetique 2019

07-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

FCE Cosmetique is one of the biggest events for the LATAM beauty and personal care industry and has continued to evolve rapidly to keep apace of this fast-paced sector. In this article we highlight what new additions have been made for the 2019 show....

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International Beauty Innovation: consultant Kim-Davy Hoeu talks product development strategy

07-May-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Professionals from every possible cosmetics and personal care industry niche flock to in-cosmetics Global each year to discover what’s new in beauty ingredients, in formulation technologies, in marketing strategy, and more. To find out what one expert...

China, Hong Kong and Malaysia shine for L’Occitane as net sales soar by 8.7%

07-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetics manufacturer and retailer L’Occitane saw net sales grow 8.7% to €1.4bn ($1.6bn) for the last financial year, with the rise in China outstripping the global growth rate.

Rapid growth of prestige beauty leads LG H&H to record quarter

07-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

The growth of its prestige beauty brands have propelled South Korean beauty conglomerate LG Household and Healthcare to deliver another record quarter.

Delivering via data: Croda launches new lab in Singapore dedicated to sensory enhancers

07-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

Croda has opened a new lab in Singapore dedicated to the research and development of sensory enhancers for personal care.

Editor's Spotlight

4 indie beauty brands standout at The Makeup Show NYC

06-May-2019 By Deanna Utroske

This year’s New York City edition of The Makeup Show includes numerous indie exhibitors across categories, from skin care to color cosmetics, from lash makers to nail brands, and from accessories to brushes. Following this weekend’s press preview of the...

Estée Lauder Co. continues sales streak in Asia-Pacific with 25% growth

06-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

The Estée Lauder Companies delivered another quarter of strong double-digit sales increases as Asia-Pacific sales continue to boom.

Minimalism momentum: South Korean consumers turning their back on complex beauty routines

06-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

The rise of minimalism is creating opportunities for beauty companies to create simple products to cater to South Korean consumers that are looking for more straightforward beauty routines.

Laws & Regulation: Top news on cosmetics regulation across the APAC region

03-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

We round up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring halal blockchain, animal testing in China and more.

Brand story: Top news on the big name beauty brands across APAC

02-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

We round up of our most-read brand-related stories of the region, featuring AmorePacific, A.S. Watson, Shiseido and more.

Meitu marks first foray into cosmetics market with launch of AI-powered skin care device

02-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

Chinese app developer Meitu has launched MeituSpa, an AI-powered skin cleansing device, as part of its ‘beauty and social media strategy’.

Biodiversity boom: Clariant highlights South East Asia's rich natural ingredients potential

01-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

South East Asia holds huge opportunities for natural cosmetic ingredients due to its unique ecosystem and rich biodiversity, according to Clariant, which believes it is only 'scratching the surface' of the region's vast untapped potential.

India’s Lotus Herbals looking to acquire brands in the natural or organic beauty space

30-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Leading Indian cosmetics company Lotus Herbal is seeking to acquire natural or organic beauty brands as part of its ‘rapid’ growth strategy.

Malaysian certification essential for halal expansion, manufacturer finds

30-Apr-2019 By Richard Whitehead

Despite its deep Chinese roots and close links with Chinese manufacturing, Malaysia-based Vee Man Holding has placed its focus on Asia's Muslim markets.

J&J India rejects government tests results that found formaldehyde in its baby shampoo

30-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Johnson & Johnson has defended its No More Tears baby shampoo after tests conducted by the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan concluded that it found formaldehyde in its products.

Suppliers’ Day Trend Watch: biodegradable cosmetic and personal care ingredients

29-Apr-2019 By Deanna Utroske

At next week’s tradeshow in New York City, the NYSCC will host hundreds of beauty ingredient suppliers and welcome even more industry insiders working in formulation, product development, research and innovation, market research, consulting, and beyond....

Why not to miss the inaugural Cosmetics Design Summit on Skin Microbiome Innovation

29-Apr-2019 By Simon Pitman

L'Oréal and L'Occitane are among the huge name speakers set to reveal exclusive insight into the skin's mircobiome and its potential for beauty and personal care at the Cosmetics Design Summit 2019.

Japan’s Ci:Z Holdings aims to take flight in APAC travel retail market

29-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Ci:z Holdings has identified travel retail as a strategic channel to help drive the sales of its two brands – Dr. Ci:Labo and Labo Labo.

Skin Microbiome Innovation: Esse brand profile

26-Apr-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The skin’s natural bacteria landscape, otherwise known as its microbiome, has potential for testing and for inspiring new product development within the beauty and personal care industry. In this brand profile series, we take a look at the companies leading...

Hot Topics: Top 5 trending beauty and cosmetics news stories on social media

25-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight microalgae potential in cosmetics, @cosme’s expansion in Asia, Geltor’s new vegan human collagen and more.

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Get sustainability right or you may regret it!

24-Apr-2019 By Simon Pitman

One of the buzz words at this month’s in-cosmetics Global event in Paris was undoubtedly sustainability. It’s been on the radar for years, but it’s not going away. In fact it is only gaining momentum.

Sale of Carver to Unilever made Korean PE history, analysts reveal

24-Apr-2019 By Richard Whitehead

A KRW300bn investment in a South Korean cosmetics firm in 2016 has proved to be the most profitable private equity acquisition in the country’s history, a new analysis of data has shown.

Something old, something new: Why new ingredients from traditional plants will continue to drive natural beauty market

24-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

The use of new ingredients from traditional and indigenous plants and herbs will continue to be a ‘key driver’ in the natural beauty market, with consumers’ appetites for new innovation in the sector showing no signs of dimming.

Keeping it simple: Japan’s DHC expands men’s skin care range as interest in male grooming rises

24-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

The rising interest in skin care among Japanese men has prompted cosmetics manufacturer DHC Corporation to expand its product offerings.

Avon backs campaign to stop LATAM animal testing

23-Apr-2019 By Simon Pitman

Avon is one of the biggest cosmetic and personal care players to back a Humane Society International campaign to ban the testing of animals on ingredients and products in the LATAM region.

‘We cannot miss it’: Indonesia targets 9% growth in cosmetics industry to compete with other Asian countries

23-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry is confident that its cosmetics industry will grow 9% this year as demand for domestically-made products continue to increase at home and abroad.

Vegan collagen: Korea’s AHC adds Geltor’s human variant to best-selling eye cream

23-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Geltor’s vegan human collagen is now being used in Ageless Real Eye Cream for Face, the latest version of AHC’s best-selling eye cream range.

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MMXV Infinitude: a luxury indie beauty brand built on ingenuity and industry relationships

22-Apr-2019 By Deanna Utroske

After over a decade formulating for legacy beauty brands, biochemist Mirela Mitan when back to university to study luxury marketing. In 2014 she earned an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business; and in 2015 launched the luxury, indie skin care brand...

Popularity of J-beauty products fuelling @cosme expansion in APAC market

22-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Japanese company istyle Inc. is capitalising on the popularity of Japanese cosmetic products by expanding its @cosme stores across Asia Pacific and targeting greater online sales in China

AmorePacific opens centre dedicated to the research and development of anti-pollution products

22-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

AmorePacific has launched an anti-pollution research centre at its Technology Research Institute in Korea in an effort to research the negative effects of pollution on the skin.

Symrise launches probiotics-based ingredient

18-Apr-2019 By Simon Pitman

Symrise has launched a probiotics-based ingredient expressly with the aim of providing additional protection to sensitive skin.

Sabah essential oils extractor on the hunt for new cosmetics and fragrance collaborators

18-Apr-2019 By Richard Whitehead

An essential oils firm that grows lemongrass, cinnamon, torch ginger and vetiver in one thousand acres of lush countryside in Malaysia's Borneo state of Sabah is seeking new cosmetics and fragrance opportunities.

Caring for sensitive skin: Rising interests in aesthetic treatments prompts Singapore brand to accelerate expansion

17-Apr-2019 By Amanda Lim

Singaporean beauty brand Caring Skin is advancing its expansion to capitalise on the popularity of aesthetic treatments in Asia and the rise of sensitive skin issues among consumers.

Malaysian cosmetics firm among first to join global halal blockchain registry

17-Apr-2019 By Richard Whitehead

A blockchain system that ensures the veracity of halal-certified products across the world has been praised by Malaysian firm Miss Elwani - one of the first cosmetics companies that has signed up to the system.