Top of 2024: CosmeticDesign-Asia’s 10 most-read stories of the year.
We highlight the most popular articles, from industry innovations to the latest beauty trends, featuring key players shaping the region’s dynamic cosmetics landscape.
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Power players: Top 10 stories from beauty’s biggest names in 2024
Our round-up of our most-read brand stories of 2024, featuring news from L’Oréal, SK-II, Bvlgari, and more.
Top of the chain: Top 10 most-read stories on beauty and personal care suppliers of 2024
We round up our most read stories on the beauty and personal care market in Asia Pacific featuring suppliers in 2024.
Croda eyes major opportunity to develop ceramide solutions for hair and scalp care
Croda wants to expand the potential of ceramides to hair and scalp care as the skinification trend shows no sign of slowing down.
Rewatch party: Every single episode of the Beauty Broadcast in 2024, ICYMI
This year, the Beauty Broadcast shed light on topics such as generative AI, sleep-centric beauty, beauty minis and more. Just in case you missed it, we’ve collated every episode in one place.
ICYMI: Every single How to win over… feature from CosmeticsDesign-Asia in 2024
Check out our series of in-depth cosmetic features on the key markets, categories and consumer segments. Just in case you missed it, we’ve collated the whole series in one place!
Skin deep dive: Top 10 stories on APAC skin care innovation in 2024
Check out this round-up of our biggest stories on skin care this year, featuring product news, market insights, and more.
Regulatory focus: Top 10 stories on cosmetic regulation and safety in 2024
Our most-read stories on beauty and personal care regulation updates in Asia Pacific in 2024.
B Corp Beauty Coalition will establish dedicated APAC working group in 2025
The B Corp Beauty Coalition seeks to enhance collaboration, share expertise, and strengthen connections among its members across the Asia Pacific region.
Fragrance focus: Top 10 stories on fragrance innovation in APAC for 2024
We round up our biggest stories on fragrance this year, featuring news from Shiseido, Nykaa and more.
Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care developments in APAC
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care industry, featuring an LG H&H, Suu Balm, Facetheory, and more.
Made in Asia: Suu Balm, Anua, Florasis and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Suu Balm, Anua, Florasis and more.
How to win over… the fast-paced #BeautyTok scene
Exclusive insights from beauty brands Scent Journer, Modern Molecules, Pretti5, alongside market experts highlight TikTok’s power as a tool for engagement and growth, while also shedding light on the pressures of keeping up with the fast-paced platform.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring our post-event report on in-cosmetics Asia, Florasis, and more.
‘We don’t follow trends’: Pixi founder attributes brand’s success in Asia to its timeless, natural beauty philosophy
Pixi’s Petra Strand credits the brand’s success in Asia to its timeless appeal that favours of simplicity, effectiveness, and accessibility rather than chasing fads.
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Nanotech improves antioxidant delivery, efficacy in skin care products: study
A recent study by researchers identifies pterostilbene nanoliposomes (PT-NLPs) which addresses long-standing challenges with pterostilbene.
Financial focus: LG H&H, Sa Sa, Cosmax in our beauty business update
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments from LG H&H, Sa Sa, Cosmax and more.
Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring Anua’s partnership with Cosmax, Kosé’s study on skin and stress, and more.
Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, from Origins, Suu Balm, Orbis and more.
A-peeling potential: Banana beauty biotech firm eyes Asia as key growth region
Kadalys, a French biotechnology firm specialising in banana-derived active ingredients for cosmetics, is hoping to tap into Asia's demand for high-efficacy natural ingredients.
Quality over quantity: Minimalist beauty trend expected to thrive as consumers adapt to economic pressures
The appeal of minimalist beauty concepts will strengthen as consumers seek out effective yet cost-effective routines in responses to rising financial constraints.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, featuring KraveBeauty, A’kin, Skincalories and more.
‘A philosophical reset’: Facetheory targets APAC's eco-conscious consumers with accessibility, sustainability
British brand Facetheory is aiming to capture Asia Pacific consumers with effective products, accessible price points, and strong focus on sustainability to appeal to the growing segment of eco-conscious consumers in the region.
Made in Asia: Carté HD, HUL, Ya-Man and more news from Asia’s beauty brands
We round up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Carté HD, HUL, Ya-Man and more.
Transparency and evidence-backed efficacy are key to combat negative consumer perception of upcycled products
IMCD says that transparency and efficacy claims backed by scientific data are key to shifting consumer perception about upcycled beauty products.
Vytle for all: Suu Balm makers aim to broaden consumer base with new menthol-less brand
Good Pharma Dermatology is seeking to attract a broader consumer base seeking effective, dermatologist-backed skin care with a new launch called Vytle.
Drop Zone: Hair Rituel by Sisley, Klorane and Ouai new launches embrace ‘glass hair’ trend
CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Hair Rituel by Sisley, Klorane and Ouai addressing dry and damaged hair.
APR Corp thriving in Japan and Chinese-speaking markets, to expand overseas sales channels for new products
South Korean beauty tech firm APR Corp aims to build on its promising sales performances in Japan and China, while broadening overseas sales channels for new products.
The Upcycled Beauty Company banks on high consumer awareness and adoption to seize growth opportunities in Asia
UK-based The Upcycled Beauty Company is banking on the greater consumer awareness and adoption of recycling in Asian countries, especially South Korea, to accelerate its growth in the region.
Brand update: Helena Rubinstein, Perfect Diary, AXIS-Y and more in our brand update
Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific features news and updates from Helena Rubinstein, Perfect Diary, AXIS-Y and more.
Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care industry, featuring an RNA patch that treats scarring, Ya-Man’s 24K gold-covered microneedle products, ANUA’s European expansion and more.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market features Olive Young analysis on purchase preferences, hair colour trends, and Phyto’s new minimalist approach.
Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market from Ya-Man, Perfect Diary, Kao and more.
Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring new research into the skin microbiome, bamboo vinegar, and more.
Made in Asia: Amorepacific, Kao, Inoherb and more news from Asian beauty brands
We round up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Amorepacific, Kao, Inoherb and more.
On-pack sustainability scoring akin to nutrition ratings could push uptake of upcycled beauty – analyst
Cosmetic companies should capitalise on growing interest in on-pack sustainability scoring, akin to nutrition ratings on food packaging, to empower consumers in making confident purchase decisions, says an analyst.
Brand update: Caudalie, Phyto, Amorepacific and more in our brand update
Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific features news and updates from Caudalie, Phyto, Amorepacific and more.
Drop Zone: Kanebo, Laneige, Decorté redefine lip care with new innovative launches
CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Kanebo, Laneige, and Decorté that are redefining the lip care category.
Financial focus: Phyto, LG H&H, Estée Lauder and more in our beauty business update
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments of Phyto, LG H&H, Estée Lauder and more.
Mood-boosting, games- and nature-inspired hues expected to lead hair colour trends – experts
Colours that improve an individual’s mood and confidence, as well as digital games- and nature-inspired hues, are expected to drive the next hair colour trends, says experts.
Beauty 4.0 Podcast
‘Testing would give absolute certainty’: Tremendous potential in neurocosmetics hindered by lack of robust testing methods
The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.
Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring new retinol launches, a study on bamboo vinegar, and the potential of personalised skin care in medical aesthetics.
What’s trending: Top stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market includes Guardian Singapore’s introduction of 12 new beauty brands, a product launch focus on retinol products, and fragrance trends in SEA.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 winners announced at celebration evening in Bangkok
The winners of the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 have been announced in Bangkok, at a ceremony to celebrate the region’s brightest and best ingredients, products, research and initiatives.
Made in Asia: Kao, Dr Jart+, Justhuman and more news from Asian beauty brands
We round-up the latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Kao, Dr Jart+, Justhuman and more.
Drop Zone: Clinique, Glow Recipe, Innisfree, Paula’s Choice tap into the retinol renaissance
CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Clinique, Glow Recipe, Innisfree, and Paula’s Choice that are tapping into the demand for retinol among the skintellectuals.
External-first solutions: Beauty consumers likely to explore devices, treatments before supplements
Beauty consumers are most likely to prioritise devices and treatments as skin solutions over supplements amid growing demand for immediate and visible outcomes.
Product profiles: Latest news on the hottest beauty products in APAC
We round up the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market from Essentials, Justhuman, Camino Rose, matsukiyo and more.
Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring skin care brands Garnier, Dr Dennis Gross, Hindustan Unilever, Missha and more.