There's just one week left to enter the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
As consumer interest in microbiome-friendly skin care continues to grow, Dr. Oliver Worsley, CEO and Co-Founder of Sequential, discusses the latest research trends and innovations shaping the future of the cosmetics and personal care industry.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons has invested USD250m in store upgrades in Asia to meet the increasing desire for interactive experiences, especially among younger customers.
The founder of a Gen Alpha-centric deodorant brand has her sights set on dominating the market for tween and teen boys, which she believes has been sorely overlooked.
How can beauty and personal care brands leverage and navigate the social selling platform for better results? Global VP for beauty at Nielsen IQ (NIQ) Claire Marty shared her data-backed insights on the topic...
Asian American consumers are rapidly becoming the driving force behind major market trends in the beauty industry, wielding significant influence and remarkable spending power, according to a recent NIQ report.
Kao Corporation is seeking to strengthen its hold on the men’s hair care segment with more premium products inspired by the hair and scalp skinification trend.
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market feature insights on travel retail, hemp beauty, sun care in India, and more.
You now have two more weeks to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
In this edition of Drop Zone, CosmeticsDesign-Asia looks at the new products launched recently that are meeting demands for simplified beauty routines, featuring Amorepacific, Caudalie, and Glow Recipe.
Chinese beauty brand HBN is collaborating with Hallstar to develop a custom active derived from Bordeaux leaves to give it an edge in the increasingly competitive Chinese anti-ageing skin care market.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring L’Oréal’s research on soil microbes, Evonik’s vegan collagen developments, Curie Co’s bioactive bond builder, and more.
L'Oréal Hong Kong says it is aiming to build long-term trust, advocacy, and loyalty with value-conscious Generation Z consumers through impactful social initiatives and inclusive brand values.
A £1bn damages claim has been filed against Amazon by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) on behalf of retailers at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London.
The negative perception of hemp among the South Korean population appears to be the biggest setback to industry development, although efforts are being made by both public and private sectors to overcome the hurdles.
Pharma Hemp is maintaining a positive outlook on opportunities for cannabidiol (CBD) in Asia Pacific’s beauty market despite the regulatory fluctuations and variations in the region.
Find out by signing up for our free ‘New frontiers: niche opportunities in beauty webinar’ and get exclusive insights from leading industry experts from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
Chinese cosmetics major Yatsen Holding’s latest research and development investments target the growing market demand for makeup with skin care benefits.
Insight from travel retail experts at Elizabeth Arden, Kenvue, L’Occitane, L’Oréal and more have highlighted the challenges facing the duty-free sector and reveal what it takes to navigate the evolving habits of the post-pandemic passenger.
Consumer acceptance and take-up rate of hemp-based products in Australia are on an upward trajectory, driven by several factors including health and wellness trends, regulatory support, and product diversity, says Hemp Co Australia.
New independent research shows that online retailers are losing an average of £1.7bn per year just in the UK market because they offer the wrong online search functions.
India’s beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry.
Turkish fragrance house Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in Shanghai, China next year as it reaches 130th anniversary.
We round up our most-read stories on the tiny but mighty beauty brands making waves in the industry, featuring Mixsoon, Evereden, Krave Beauty and more.
Italian luxury brand Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances.
Swiss cosmetics company Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with plans targeting both new and existing markets.
Italian skin care brand Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China as competition through cross-border e-commerce heats up.
There are three weeks left to enter the 2024 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
A dentist-founded luxury oral care brand believes its range of 24K gold oral care products with resonate with consumers in Asia, where consumers have a strong affinity with luxury goods.
South Korean consumer good major LG Household & Healthcare has developed a body care brand with products featuring well-known skin care ingredients like niacinamide, low-molecular weight collagen, peptides, and polyhydroxy acids (PHA).
South Korean skin care brand Mixsoon will launch in around 200 Costco stores in the latter half of the year as it moves to expand its presence in the US.
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to foster inclusivity in the Asian beauty landscape through its ability to hyper personalise and cater to diverse needs and concerns.
As the beauty industry continues to grow, where can it go next? One potential avenue is more crossover with the ‘professional beauty’ salon/spa industry and aesthetics treatments space. We explore what this means for the cosmetics industry as we know...
Beauty membership programmes are increasingly important on e-commerce platforms to help develop long-term connections with beauty consumers as competition heats up.
Asian consumer demand for products that offer visible results without compromising on safety is leading Evonik to focus on skin-identical ingredients, most notably with a new vegan collagen range.
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![Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with strategic plans targeting both new and existing markets. [Mavala]](jpg/mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-apac-presence-ceo-2.jpg)
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![LG H&H launches body care brand with products featuring well-known skin care ingredients. [B.Clinicx]](jpg/lg-h-h-launches-ingredient-led-body-care-products-with-niacinamide-collagen-2.jpg)
![[Mixsoon]](jpg/mixsoon-inks-deal-with-costco-to-expand-us-footprint-2.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](jpg/how-gen-ai-can-accelerate-inclusivity-in-beauty-in-asia-2.jpg)
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