Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Stratos technology reduces palm oil in soap by 25% and claims to have superior functional benefits to the skin barrier, fragrance delivery, and more.
Shiseido’s prestige skin care brand Clé de Peau Beauté aims to elevate customer engagement through innovative retail approaches, reinforcing the brand's commitment to excellence on a global scale.
CosmeticsDesign-Asia looks at the new blushers from Hourglass Cosmetics, Clinique, Hera and Anastasia Beverly Hills that are answering the trend for blushers that enhance natural and healthy skin.
South Korean beauty brand Missha will launch its Vita C Plus skin care range into 33 Costco locations in Japan as it sees greater growth potential in skin care.
French beauty giant L'Oréal sees tremendous opportunity for L'Oréal Paris to recruit new customers in China as market trends favour cost-effective products.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) drafts a document proposing the development of regulations and standards for halal products and services.
Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of July 2024 including Estée Lauder exclusive Japan quasi-drug line, our in-depth analysis into Asia's skin care market, a look into psychodermatology and more.
Consumers are moving away from a heavily made-up appearance, choosing foundations that enhance their natural skin over high-coverage formulas, says IT Cosmetics.
Recent research from the Fashion Institute of Technology, presented at Cosmoprof Las Vegas, reveals the profound economic, social, and inclusivity impacts of the beauty industry, highlighting opportunities for cosmetics and personal care brands to enhance...
Unilever’s India subsidiary, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is pushing skinification innovations across brands and categories as the trend sweeps across the market.
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market includes makeup trends according to C-beauty brand Chioture, Hong Kong’s retail trends, and pyschodermatology.
Japanese hair care brand KIWABI reformulates its grey hair-cover and treatment product to satisfy the needs of a wider audience, including Muslim and vegan consumers.
The brand debuts this week with a product line focuses on clean, sustainable hair care products designed to offer salon-quality results at home and will be exclusively available through target retailers.
Muslim consumers often struggle with finding wudhu-friendly makeup due to the misconception that all halal products meet the requirements for ritual cleansing.
The rebound in makeup demand, live commerce influence, and popularity of K-beauty in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) represent key growth opportunities for halal beauty, says a recent report.
Exclusive insights from China’s leading beauty brands, including Chioture, PRAMY and Spēs, alongside industry experts, reveal the opportunities, strengths and challenges of C-beauty’s global expansion.
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) is launching a Foreign Halal Certificate Registration (RSHLN) platform, which is set to facilitate import and trade of halal products, including cosmetics,...
KATE says its first global flagship store in Japan merges digital and physical realms to create a whole new shopping experience for young digitally native consumers.
The widespread usage of terms such as ‘microbiome-friendly’ are "inaccurately representing the complexity of the microbiome”, says the chief executive of a microbiome testing company.
Organic cosmetics company Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market as part of its ambitious growth plans.
We round up recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including Chioture’s affordable makeup, Sansho Kanken’s slow recovery, Hong Kong beauty sales, Scent Journer’s entry into China, and Flower Knows’s international expansion.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market through strategic online expansion and collaborations with local key opinion leaders (KOLs).
LG Household & Health Care’s genetic study involving over 48,000 East Asians has found that 23 genetic regions affect natural skin tone, which could be crucial in developing effective skin radiance solutions.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will enhance its halal certification support project to facilitate local companies’ entry into the “continuously growing” halal cosmetics market.
According to the latest research from Kantar, as older US Gen Z consumers increasingly carve out financial independence for themselves, this is leading to a greater divergence of personal care habits within the group.
Japanese cosmeceutical brand DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships will gain more public prominence as consumers' interest in skin care grows.
In this round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight the business developments of Neutrogena, Coty, LUXASIA and more.
Building on the momentum gained during the brand's recent Super Bowl ad campaign, Cetaphil has recently launched the "Ceta Six-Pack" and Ceta-Grill marketing strategies to target the burgeoning men's skin care market sector.
We round up our most-read stories on the tiny but mighty beauty brands making waves in the industry, featuring Maison de L'Asie, Flower Knows, Matiere Premiere and more.
American luxury brand Estée Lauder is set to launch a quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September that was researched, developed, and produced in Japan.
The heightened awareness of hair health and cosmetic ingredients among Indian consumers is influencing their choice for hair repair treatments and clean formulas, observes German brand Schwarzkopf Professional.
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![Clé de Peau Beauté aims to elevate customer engagement. [Clé de Peau Beauté]](jpg/cle-de-peau-beaute-rolls-out-plans-to-elevate-customer-experiences-amid-global-expansion-3.jpg)
![Hourglass Cosmetics, Clinique, Hera and Anastasia Beverly Hills are answering the trend for blushers that enhances natural, healthy skin. [Hourglass Cosmetics]](jpg/hourglass-clinique-hera-abh-blush-innovations-mimic-healthy-skin-3.jpg)
![Missha will launch its Vita C Plus skin care range into 33 Costco locations in Japan. [Missha]](jpg/missha-set-for-costco-japan-launch-to-tap-into-skin-care-opportunities-4.jpg)
![L'Oréal sees tremendous opportunity for L'Oréal Paris to recruit new customers in China. [L'Oréal Paris]](jpg/l-oreal-paris-see-huge-opportunity-in-china-as-consumers-seek-value-for-money-4.jpg)
![The recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Lakme]](jpg/product-profiles-latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-apac-3.jpg)
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![HUL is pushing skinification innovations across brands and categories. [HUL]](jpg/hindustan-unilever-pushes-skinification-across-portfolio-to-stay-ahead-of-shifting-india-market-4.jpg)
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![SK-II launches new concept store in Malaysia. [SK-II]](jpg/sk-ii-kose-estee-lauder-and-more-in-our-big-brand-update-2.jpg)
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![Garnier unveils a new and improved product line-up led by Asian innovation and green beauty mission. [Garnier]](jpg/garnier-brand-renewal-asia-s-skin-care-ideals-are-aspirational-for-the-rest-of-the-world-2.jpg)
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![KATE’s first global flagships store merges digital and physical realms together. [KATE]](jpg/kate-s-first-ever-flagship-entices-digital-natives-with-multi-sensory-experience-2.jpg)
![The widespread usage of terms such as ‘microbiome-friendly’ are “inaccurately representing the complexity of the microbiome”. [Getty Images]](jpg/microbiome-friendly-terms-at-risk-of-misleading-consumers-sequential-ceo-2.jpg)
![Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market. [Indus Valley]](jpg/indus-valley-aims-to-secure-30-of-india-s-online-premium-hair-colour-market-with-organic-offerings-2.jpg)
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![ble C&C is set on reinforcing its competitiveness in China’s beauty market. [Missha]](jpg/able-c-c-aims-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-china-through-online-expansion-kol-collabs-2.jpg)
![LG H&H genetic study says 23 genetic regions affect natural skin tone. [Getty Images]](jpg/lg-h-h-discovery-of-genetic-skin-tone-factors-in-east-asians-potentially-key-to-skin-radiance-developments-2.jpg)
![DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships gain more public prominence as consumers interest in skin care grows online. [Dr.Ci:Labo]](png/brand-supplier-partnerships-will-come-to-the-fore-amid-the-online-skin-care-landscape-dr.ci-labo-2.png)
![SK-II highlights the importance of unique consumer experiences with the launch of new concept store in Malaysia. [SK-II]](jpg/sk-ii-s-new-retail-concept-marks-beginning-of-a-new-era-in-elevating-consumer-experience-2.jpg)
![Beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Neutrogena]](jpg/financial-focus-neutrogena-coty-luxasia-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update-2.jpg)
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![Estée Lauder is set to launch a Japan-developed quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September. [Estée Lauder]](jpg/estee-lauder-will-launch-japan-produced-quasi-drug-skin-range-in-september-2.jpg)
![The heightened awareness of hair health and cosmetic ingredients among Indian consumers is influencing their choice for hair repair treatments that prioritise clean formulas. [Schwarzkopf Professional]](jpg/india-hair-care-consumer-prioritise-clean-formulas-repair-treatments-2.jpg)
![HUL's Stratos technology reduces palm oil in soap by 25% and claims to have superior functional benefits to the skin barrier, fragrance delivery, and more. [HUL]](png/hindustan-unilever-s-new-soap-technology-brings-dramatic-superiority-to-lux-lifebuoy-4.png)
![Clé de Peau Beauté aims to elevate customer engagement. [Clé de Peau Beauté]](jpg/cle-de-peau-beaute-rolls-out-plans-to-elevate-customer-experiences-amid-global-expansion-4.jpg)
![Hourglass Cosmetics, Clinique, Hera and Anastasia Beverly Hills are answering the trend for blushers that enhances natural, healthy skin. [Hourglass Cosmetics]](jpg/hourglass-clinique-hera-abh-blush-innovations-mimic-healthy-skin-4.jpg)
![L'Oréal sees tremendous opportunity for L'Oréal Paris to recruit new customers in China. [L'Oréal Paris]](jpg/l-oreal-paris-see-huge-opportunity-in-china-as-consumers-seek-value-for-money-2.jpg)
![Missha will launch its Vita C Plus skin care range into 33 Costco locations in Japan. [Missha]](jpg/missha-set-for-costco-japan-launch-to-tap-into-skin-care-opportunities-2.jpg)
![The recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Lakme]](jpg/product-profiles-latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-apac-4.jpg)
