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.
Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of functional...
American beauty multinational Coty has pushed its marketing efforts for brands such as Burberry Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics as it nurtures its prestige beauty business in India.
Singapore-based Scent Journer’s pandan-infused fragrance has gained traction among Chinese consumers seeking unique scents, propelling the brand’s first venture into the market.
Singapore craft fragrance lab Oo La Lab has launched its first Singapore flagship and a new artisanal collection celebrating the human relationship with our sense of smell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive insights from beauty companies Sephora, LUXASIA, Porcelain, and Founder’s Beauty shed light on Singapore’s beauty and personal care market and reveal what it takes to capture its discerning consumers and succeed in its diverse market.
As it prepares to launch onto the Spanish stock exchange, the Barcelona-based company with a 110-year legacy has also rebranded its visual identity. Its CEO explained why...
Malaysia’s Scentses + Co says that it is armed with authorisation letters to provide assurance of product authenticity and quality, as it seeks to regain consumer trust following past scandals involving other perfume subscription firms.
Consumers are prioritising sensorial experiences and choosing products that turn mundane routines into moments of pleasure and wellness, underscoring the important role of fragrances in hair care products, says IFF.
India-based SoulTree hopes its integration of Ayurvedic principles into body care will help meet consumer demand for products that can meet wellness, luxury, natural, and eco-friendly expectations.
Luxury beauty brand Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling, a key factor that has resonated with the modern Chinese woman.
Australian body care brand Sundae Body has seen tremendous demand for its novel whipped shower foams, which it believes signals the need for more innovation in bath and body care.
The French American beauty company Coty saw its sales up 13% on a like-for-like basis (LFL) for the second quarter of its fiscal year, and up by 14% LFL for the first half.
Chinese luxury brand Documents has all the elements in place to stake its position on the international stage but needs a partner that can help them achieve this goal.
With a focus on authenticity and strong social media presence to drive growth, celeb beauty brands are setting the stage for success in the beauty industry in 2024.
It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
Generation Z can be a puzzle for beauty companies, as they don’t appear to have the same levels of brand or product loyalty as their predecessors. What do marketers and R&D experts need to know about this generation?
Aroma seals made with citrus-scented essential oils may be able to relieve the mental stress and breathlessness associated with wearing face masks, according to a Japanese clinical trial.
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Expectations for sustainable, ethical, and innovative products are driving development of new fragrance formats that not only align with these values, but also provide enhanced product experiences.
Singapore-based Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan.
The Dutch/Swiss ingredients company joined forces with colour trends/design company PANTONE to launch new scent: Peach Fuzz Eau de Parfum and a scented candle.
Here we round up of our biggest stories on fragrance this year, featuring news on luxury niche perfume space, upcycled fine fragrance ingredients, and more trends in the burgeoning APAC fragrance space.
Swiss-Dutch multinational DSM-Firmenich believes its latest merger holds the potential to cultivate more impactful and emotionally resonant solutions for consumers in the cosmetic industry.
Trend forecaster WGSN has released its predictions for the cosmetics industry for next year. Scroll through to discover the trends and see the AI-generated images it has used to illustrate them.
UK fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has teamed up with beauty multinational L’Oréal to launch the first multi-brand fragrance refill station in The Perfume Shop store in Nottingham.
Singapore brand Lynk Fragrances has recently made several expansion moves, including renaming and rebranding, diversifying its product line-up to include body and hair care, and opening its first retail store.
Chinese retail brand MINISO has identified fragrances as one of categories that will be pivotal to its global ambitions, with the firm reporting buoyant demand in Indonesia.
An Australia-based fragrance house specialising in luxury vegan and cruelty-free perfumes is setting its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora.
Singapore solid beauty start-up JOMO Studio recently introduced four new scents for its body and hand foaming wash tablets, hoping to capitalise on the upcoming festive gifting season.
Here we reveal exclusive insights from local players and insiders like Biologi and Mary Grace Cosmetics on how Australia’s cosmetics industry is evolving under the pressure of economic uncertainties.
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty is embarking on a major online and offline expansion in South Korea in collaboration with distributor and retailer Shinsegae International.
American beauty multinational Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance, alongside the impending launch of its first refillable perfume bottle.
![Our most-read stories on the tiny but mighty beauty brands making waves in the industry. [Maison de L'Asie]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/maison-de-l-asie-flower-knows-matiere-premiere-and-more-in-our-small-brand-update/17572471-1-eng-GB/Maison-de-L-Asie-Flower-Knows-Matiere-Premiere-and-more-in-our-small-brand-update.jpg)
![Coty has pushed its marketing efforts for brands as it nurtures its prestige beauty business in India. [Kylie Cosmetics]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/flexibility-and-creativity-behind-coty-s-efforts-to-bolster-its-prestige-beauty-portfolio-in-india/17553139-1-eng-GB/Flexibility-and-creativity-Behind-Coty-s-efforts-to-bolster-its-prestige-beauty-portfolio-in-India.jpg)
![Oo La Lab launches first Singapore flagship and a new artisanal collection celebrating the human relationship with our sense of smell. [Oo La Lab]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/oo-la-lab-aims-to-build-singapore-flagship-into-fragrance-destination/17455347-3-eng-GB/Oo-La-Lab-aims-to-build-Singapore-flagship-into-fragrance-destination.jpg)
![Maison de L'Asie is poised to fulfil its ambition of being seen as a global brand. [Maison de L'Asie]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/31/maison-de-l-asie-taking-steps-towards-global-brand-recognition-founder/17468341-1-eng-GB/Maison-de-L-Asie-taking-steps-towards-global-brand-recognition-founder.jpg)
![Founder of Neon Goat has her sights set on dominating the market for tween and teen boys. [Neon Goat]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/06/19/i-stuck-to-my-intuition-why-the-founder-of-a-gen-alpha-centric-deo-brand-avoids-genderless-positioning/17502433-1-eng-GB/I-stuck-to-my-intuition-Why-the-founder-of-a-Gen-Alpha-centric-deo-brand-avoids-genderless-positioning.jpg)
![Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/nykaa-highlights-importance-of-brick-and-mortar-as-more-brands-seek-india-entry/17452369-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-highlights-importance-of-brick-and-mortar-as-more-brands-seek-India-entry.jpg)
![Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in China next year. [Atelier Rebul]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/atelier-rebul-reaches-new-milestones-with-indonesia-debut-china-flagship/17448107-1-eng-GB/Atelier-Rebul-reaches-new-milestones-with-Indonesia-debut-China-flagship.jpg)
![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. [BVLGARI]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/bvlgari-prudent-about-asia-expansion-despite-appetite-for-high-end-fragrances/17445705-1-eng-GB/Bvlgari-prudent-about-Asia-expansion-despite-appetite-for-high-end-fragrances.jpg)
![SoulTree hopes its integration of Ayurvedic principles into body care will help meet consumers' holistic expectations. [SoulTree]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/soultree-puts-ayurvedic-spin-on-body-care-to-meet-increasing-expectations/17191271-1-eng-GB/SoulTree-puts-Ayurvedic-spin-on-body-care-to-meet-increasing-expectations.jpg)
![Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling. [Elizabeth Arden]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/06/elizabeth-arden-s-success-in-china-travel-retail-linked-to-emphasis-on-brand-storytelling/17157113-1-eng-GB/Elizabeth-Arden-s-success-in-China-travel-retail-linked-to-emphasis-on-brand-storytelling.jpg)
![Sundae Body has seen tremendous demand for its novel whipped shower foams. [Sundae Body]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/how-sundae-body-created-a-hit-bath-product-retailers-and-consumers-all-frothed-over/17084597-1-eng-GB/How-Sundae-Body-created-a-hit-bath-product-retailers-and-consumers-all-frothed-over.jpg)
![Estée Lauder is eyeing opportunities in China’s luxury beauty market. [Estée Lauder]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-teases-plans-to-capture-luxury-opportunity-in-china/17157452-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-teases-plans-to-capture-luxury-opportunity-in-China.jpg)
![Documents has all the elements in place to stake its position on the international stage but needs a partner that can help them achieve this goal. [Documents]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/will-documents-be-the-c-beauty-brand-that-finally-achieves-global-success/17095679-1-eng-GB/Will-Documents-be-the-C-beauty-brand-that-finally-achieves-global-success.jpg)
![Aroma seals made with citrus-scented essential oils may be able to relieve the mental stress and breathlessness associated with wearing face masks. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/23/aroma-seals-may-alleviate-mental-stress-breathlessness-in-mask-wearing-japanese-study/17014101-1-eng-GB/Aroma-seals-may-alleviate-mental-stress-breathlessness-in-mask-wearing-Japanese-study.jpg)
![Demand for sustainable, ethical, and innovative products is fueling the creation of new fragrance formats, aligning with values and delivering enhanced product experiences. [Marc Jacobs Beauty]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/new-fragrance-formats-driven-by-sustainability-product-performance/17040914-1-eng-GB/New-fragrance-formats-driven-by-sustainability-product-performance.jpg)
![Scent Journer has emphasised the importance of individuality in the saturated fragrance market with unique ingredients such as Sichuan peppers and pandan. [Scent Journer]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/15/unique-ingredients-with-local-relevance-key-to-developing-hit-fragrance/17021490-1-eng-GB/Unique-ingredients-with-local-relevance-key-to-developing-hit-fragrance.jpg)
![Here we round up of our biggest stories on fragrance this year. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/12/fragrance-focus-top-10-stories-on-fragrance-innovation-and-developments-in-apac/16981149-1-eng-GB/Fragrance-focus-Top-10-stories-on-fragrance-innovation-and-developments-in-APAC.jpg)
![DSM-Firmenich believes its latest merger holds the potential to cultivate more impactful and emotionally resonant solutions for consumers in the cosmetic industry. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/06/dsm-firmenich-on-advancing-wellness-solutions-through-collaborative-breakthroughs/16992135-1-eng-GB/DSM-Firmenich-on-advancing-wellness-solutions-through-collaborative-breakthroughs.jpg)
![Coty’s fragrance portfolio is outpacing the China market twice over, says its CEO. [Burberry]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-fragrance-business-growing-twice-as-fast-as-china-s-market/16925592-1-eng-GB/Coty-fragrance-business-growing-twice-as-fast-as-China-s-market.jpg)
![Sol de Janeiro is setting its sights on Asia Pacific’s thriving travel retail space to capture millennial and Gen Z travellers. [Sol de Janeiro]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sol-de-janeiro-targets-millennial-gen-z-travellers-with-apac-travel-retail-debut/16897755-1-eng-GB/Sol-de-Janeiro-targets-millennial-Gen-Z-travellers-with-APAC-travel-retail-debut.jpg)
![Estée Lauder Companies CEO believes that the fragrance category in Asia-Pacific is poised for extended prosperity. [Jo Malone]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/11/14/estee-lauder-bullish-on-apac-fragrance-anticipates-prolonged-long-term-growth-phase/16923588-3-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-bullish-on-APAC-fragrance-anticipates-prolonged-long-term-growth-phase.jpg)
![[MINISO]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/miniso-sees-fragrances-as-key-to-transforming-into-global-super-brand/16909866-1-eng-GB/MINISO-sees-fragrances-as-key-to-transforming-into-global-super-brand.jpg)
![Aussie fragrance label sets its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora Australian and New Zealand. [Recreation Beauty]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/recreation-fragrance-founder-aims-to-bring-clean-luxury-perfumes-to-asia/16888221-1-eng-GB/Recreation-fragrance-founder-aims-to-bring-clean-luxury-perfumes-to-Asia.jpg)
![D&G Beauty embarking on a major online and offline expansion in South Korea. [Dolce&Gabbana Beauty]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/d-g-beauty-plans-aggressive-expansion-in-korea-in-partnership-with-shinsegae/16792403-1-eng-GB/D-G-Beauty-plans-aggressive-expansion-in-Korea-in-partnership-with-Shinsegae.jpg)
![A group of researchers from South Korea have cultivated calluses from rose petals as an alternative source of rose fragrances. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/researchers-cultivate-rose-petal-calluses-as-alternative-fragrance-source/16728347-1-eng-GB/Researchers-cultivate-rose-petal-calluses-as-alternative-fragrance-source.jpg)
![Coty is targeting further growth for Burberry Beauty in China after recent successes in makeup and fragrance. [Burberry Beauty]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-ceo-optimistic-of-further-growth-for-burberry-beauty-in-china/16691681-1-eng-GB/Coty-CEO-optimistic-of-further-growth-for-Burberry-Beauty-in-China.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/upcycled-fine-fragrance-how-upcycled-ingredients-meet-consumer-demands-for-sustainability-and-naturality/16658462-1-eng-GB/Upcycled-fine-fragrance-How-upcycled-ingredients-meet-consumer-demands-for-sustainability-and-naturality.jpg)
![Pola Orbis has launched a monthly subscription service to help consumers find their signature scent through exploration. [ERAM]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pola-orbis-launches-personalised-perfume-subscription-service/16646546-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-launches-personalised-perfume-subscription-service.jpg)
![Consumers are moving away from a heavily made-up appearance, choosing foundations that enhance their natural skin over high-coverage formulas. [IT Cosmetics]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/it-cosmetics-consumer-base-makeup-preferences-shift-towards-with-skin-enhancing-natural-finish/17584606-1-eng-GB/IT-Cosmetics-Consumer-base-makeup-preferences-shift-towards-with-skin-enhancing-natural-finish.jpg)
![Garnier is leaning into green science to deliver powerful yet sustainable products for its discerning Asian consumer. [Garnier]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/31/garnier-promises-harder-working-brand-as-it-leans-into-green-science-approach-sapmena-gm/17626171-4-eng-GB/Garnier-promises-harder-working-brand-as-it-leans-into-green-science-approach-SAPMENA-GM.jpg)
![HUL is pushing skinification innovations across brands and categories. [HUL]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/hindustan-unilever-pushes-skinification-across-portfolio-to-stay-ahead-of-shifting-india-market/17624113-1-eng-GB/Hindustan-Unilever-pushes-skinification-across-portfolio-to-stay-ahead-of-shifting-India-market.jpg)
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