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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese skin care brand Sansho Kanken attributes slow recovery in China to lingering impact from Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release and intensifying competition from domestic brands.
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is accelerating its North American expansion with a new Los Angeles flagship store, boosting brand awareness for its key global brands.
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.
Japanese skin care brand CAMYU has released a new anti-ageing serum formulated with cannabidiol (CBD) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs known for their hydrating, anti-inflammatory and firming effects.
Japanese firm Saticine Medical is looking to widely apply butterbur bud phytocannabinoids in cosmetics, after discovering its CBD-like properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing effects.
Recent law amendments have opened doors for accelerating growth of the cannabidiol (CBD) market in Japan, but companies need to first overcome challenges in quality control and consumer education, says an analyst.
A Japanese ingredient firm has enzymatically modified resveratrol to make it water-soluble and more bioavailable to expand its use in various cosmetic formulas amidst rising interest in longevity.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan, driving the brand’s lip gloss sales to levels not seen since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Japanese confectionery maker Shinkinedo’s hair care line, which are made from upcycled chestnut skin, have recently began sales to 14 countries around the world via Amazon.
Japanese beauty conglomerate Kosé Corporation has outlined new products and plans to intensify its presence in the domestic luxury beauty market after recent Decorté successes.
Japanese beauty brand Bioliss is set to release a new jelly-like hair oil that boasts both hair care and styling capabilities, to meet growing consumer demand for leave-in products with multiple functions.
Luxury brand Molton Brown has bolstered its omnichannel capabilities and is targeting untapped markets in Asia as it moves to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Shiseido-owned prestige beauty brand Clé de Peau Beauté says it is tapping into quiet beauty trends as it moves to secure a leading position in its regional Asian markets.
Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology it claims can automatically repair gaps that weaken ultraviolet protection.
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
Nivea-Kao’s latest innovation, containing a functional ingredient that releases a fresh scent each time a user breaks into a sweat, capitalises on the lack of products that address “sticky neck” issues.
Pola Orbis claims to have successfully developed sunscreen technology that utilises the beneficial effects of red and blue light, which it says can lead to firmer and more beautiful skin.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement of Japanese skin care brand Cosme Decorté’s Liposome series has garnered the brand more interest from men, according to new consumer insights.
Japanese cosmeceutical brand Carte HD is expanding its line-up with its first aerosol spray product that can be used to moisturise a wide area, including hard-to-reach parts such as the back.
Beauty giant L’Oréal is aiming to nurture the strengths of the China-Japan-Korea ‘beauty triangle’ through its North Asia Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation program.
South Korean major LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) is seizing opportunities to expand makeup brands Glint, Freshian, and VDL on the back of Japan’s growing interest in K-beauty.
Japanese cosmetic companies Shiseido, Kosé, and Pola Orbis have reported negative growth in China due to the impact of Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima.
South Korean cosmetics brands can tap into the opportunities presented by the lack of products catered for younger consumers in Japan, where the mature population is often the prioritised target group, says an industry expert.
Japanese personal care major Mandom has uncovered the mechanism that acts directly on sweat glands to reduce sweating, which has significant potential for the development of next-generation antiperspirants.
K-beauty brand freemay has officially entered the Japanese market following domestic success and on the back of increasing popularity of its mineral ions-infused masks.
South Korean cosmetics brand HERA is stepping up on its global expansion starting from a recent debut in Japan, where it has launched several exclusive products catered to local consumers’ preferences.
Japanese brand TWANY is set to launch a new product series seeking to meet consumer demand in the feminine care category, which it says has been experiencing “significant growth” since 2020.
Japanese luxury skin care brand SENSAI is set to unveil a flagship store in Shanghai in the fourth quarter as it gears up to target China’s "affluent consumers" for future growth.
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation aims to lead the global sun care category by leveraging the strength of the Bioré brand and its ‘unique’ technology.
Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.
![Clé de Peau Beauté aims to elevate customer engagement. [Clé de Peau Beauté]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/cle-de-peau-beaute-rolls-out-plans-to-elevate-customer-experiences-amid-global-expansion/17594878-1-eng-GB/Cle-de-Peau-Beaute-rolls-out-plans-to-elevate-customer-experiences-amid-global-expansion.jpg)
![Missha will launch its Vita C Plus skin care range into 33 Costco locations in Japan. [Missha]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/missha-set-for-costco-japan-launch-to-tap-into-skin-care-opportunities/17641618-1-eng-GB/Missha-set-for-Costco-Japan-launch-to-tap-into-skin-care-opportunities.jpg)
![KATE’s first global flagships store merges digital and physical realms together. [KATE]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/30/kate-s-first-ever-flagship-entices-digital-natives-with-multi-sensory-experience/17600239-1-eng-GB/KATE-s-first-ever-flagship-entices-digital-natives-with-multi-sensory-experience.jpg)
![Kosé has launched makeup brand Visée in Singapore as part of plans to reinforce its position in SEA. [Visée]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/visee-singapore-kose-aims-to-enhance-brand-visibility-in-sea-with-new-launch/17587264-1-eng-GB/Visee-Singapore-Kose-aims-to-enhance-brand-visibility-in-SEA-with-new-launch.jpg)
![SK-II highlights the importance of unique consumer experiences with the launch of new concept store in Malaysia. [SK-II]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sk-ii-s-new-retail-concept-marks-beginning-of-a-new-era-in-elevating-consumer-experience/17577223-1-eng-GB/SK-II-s-new-retail-concept-marks-beginning-of-a-new-era-in-elevating-consumer-experience.jpg)
![Estée Lauder is set to launch a Japan-developed quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September. [Estée Lauder]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/estee-lauder-will-launch-japan-produced-quasi-drug-skin-range-in-september/17572417-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-will-launch-Japan-produced-quasi-drug-skin-range-in-September.jpg)
![Maquillage will launch a cushion version of the Dramatic Essence Liquid in August. [Maquillage]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-s-maquillage-set-to-expand-on-successful-serum-foundation-with-cushion-format/17544364-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-Maquillage-set-to-expand-on-successful-serum-foundation-with-cushion-format.jpg)
![Sansho Kanken attributes slow recovery in China to lingering impact from Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release and intensifying competition from domestic brands. [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/sansho-kanken-challenged-in-china-by-nuclear-water-fallout-fierce-local-competition/17557240-3-eng-GB/Sansho-Kanken-challenged-in-China-by-nuclear-water-fallout-fierce-local-competition.jpg)
![Kao will roll out its RNA analysis service to Curél and Sofina IP next year. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-will-scale-up-rna-skin-analysis-with-curel-sofina-ip-in-2025/17567920-1-eng-GB/Kao-will-scale-up-RNA-skin-analysis-with-Curel-Sofina-IP-in-2025.jpg)
![Kosé Corporation accelerates North American expansion with a new Los Angeles flagship store. [Kosé]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/01/kose-us-amplifies-awareness-of-key-global-brands-with-new-experience-led-flagship-store/17496871-1-eng-GB/Kose-US-amplifies-awareness-of-key-global-brands-with-new-experience-led-flagship-store.jpg)
![Oral care is gaining attention as an essential aspect of beauty in Japan. [Nadeshiko]](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/oral-hygiene-embraced-as-essential-part-of-beauty-regime-in-japan/17487775-1-eng-GB/Oral-hygiene-embraced-as-essential-part-of-beauty-regime-in-Japan.png)
![New data shows rising prices and weakened yen have influenced consumers to seek out products in the mid-price range. [Attenir]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/japan-consumers-seek-mid-priced-cosmetics-amid-price-hikes-weakened-yen-new-data/17484757-1-eng-GB/Japan-consumers-seek-mid-priced-cosmetics-amid-price-hikes-weakened-yen-new-data.jpg)
![Kao strengthens hold on the men’s hair care segment with more premium products. [Kao]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-reinforces-men-s-hair-care-with-new-launches-inspired-by-skinification-trend/17480890-1-eng-GB/Kao-reinforces-men-s-hair-care-with-new-launches-inspired-by-skinification-trend.jpg)
![Clio Cosmetics has more than double its existing offline footprint in Japan by launching a makeup brand into 7-Eleven. [Twinkle Pop by Clio]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/06/10/clio-more-than-doubles-japan-offline-footprint-with-7-eleven-expansion/17462827-1-eng-GB/Clio-more-than-doubles-Japan-offline-footprint-with-7-Eleven-expansion.jpg)
![Shiseido’s serum foundation innovation is drawing in new consumers and boosting sales in its home market. [SHISEIDO]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/22/shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-q1-sales/17442433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-Q1-sales.jpg)
![Toyo Sugar enzymatically modified resveratrol to make it water-soluble and more bioavailable. [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/toyo-sugar-produces-water-soluble-resveratrol-for-cosmetics/17378607-1-eng-GB/Toyo-Sugar-produces-water-soluble-resveratrol-for-cosmetics.jpg)
![YSL's LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan. [YSL]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/24/ysl-loveshine-launch-propels-lip-gloss-sales-to-record-highs-in-japan-since-2020/17372064-1-eng-GB/YSL-LoveShine-launch-propels-lip-gloss-sales-to-record-highs-in-Japan-since-2020.jpg)
![Shopee says Vietnam has become a key market for K-beauty brands. [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/shopee-k-beauty-orders-to-vietnam-increase-more-than-five-fold-in-the-last-three-years/17319014-1-eng-GB/Shopee-K-beauty-orders-to-Vietnam-increase-more-than-five-fold-in-the-last-three-years.jpg)
![CNP Laboratory aims to strengthen its position in Japan’s derma beauty market with launch of exclusive products. [CNP Laboratory]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-s-cnp-laboratory-targets-japan-with-launch-of-exclusive-products/17257094-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-s-CNP-Laboratory-targets-Japan-with-launch-of-exclusive-products.jpg)
![The Ordinary will launch in Japan this May in partnership with beauty retailer @cosme. [The Ordinary]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/the-ordinary-set-for-japan-launch-in-may-in-partnership-with-cosme/17244797-1-eng-GB/The-Ordinary-set-for-Japan-launch-in-May-in-partnership-with-cosme.jpg)
![Kosé has outlined new products and plans to intensify its presence in the domestic luxury beauty market after recent Decorté successes. [Decorté]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-ramps-up-high-end-offerings-to-reinforce-its-foothold-in-japan-s-luxury-sector/17191163-1-eng-GB/Kose-ramps-up-high-end-offerings-to-reinforce-its-foothold-in-Japan-s-luxury-sector.jpg)
![Kao has outlined plans to strengthen its entire hair care portfolio. [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/kao-set-to-overhaul-hair-care-with-new-brands-and-rebrands-in-2024/17220035-1-eng-GB/Kao-set-to-overhaul-hair-care-with-new-brands-and-rebrands-in-2024.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Holdings will venture into South East Asia in the next three years to tap into its burgeoning growth prospects. [POLA]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-sets-sights-on-sea-expansion-in-the-next-three-years/17191217-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-sets-sights-on-SEA-expansion-in-the-next-three-years.png)
![Molton Brown has bolstered its omnichannel capabilities and is targeting untapped markets in Asia. [Molton Brown]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/02/27/molton-brown-strengthens-omnichannel-capabilities-as-it-moves-to-capture-whitespaces-in-asia/17141108-3-eng-GB/Molton-Brown-strengthens-omnichannel-capabilities-as-it-moves-to-capture-whitespaces-in-Asia.png)
![Clé de Peau Beauté says it is tapping into quiet beauty trends as it moves to secure a leading position in its regional Asian markets. [Clé de Peau Beauté]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/cle-de-peau-beaute-position-itself-at-the-forefront-of-burgeoning-quiet-beauty-movement/17107742-4-eng-GB/Cle-de-Peau-Beaute-position-itself-at-the-forefront-of-burgeoning-quiet-beauty-movement.jpg)
![Amorepacific slump in China leaves its overseas business unit in the red. [Laneige]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-fy2023-growth-japan-americas-emea-not-enough-to-offset-china-decline/17140595-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-FY2023-Growth-Japan-Americas-EMEA-not-enough-to-offset-China-decline.jpg)
![Shiseido is set to relaunch its popular Anessa sunscreens in February with new technology. [Anessa]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-to-debut-anessa-sunscreens-with-new-self-repairing-tech/17076791-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-to-debut-Anessa-sunscreens-with-new-self-repairing-tech.jpg)
![Shiseido’s decision to add Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by medi beauty trend. [Dr. Dennis Gross]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-acquisition-of-dr.-dennis-gross-enables-it-tap-into-medicalisation-of-beauty/17084543-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-acquisition-of-Dr.-Dennis-Gross-enables-it-tap-into-medicalisation-of-beauty.jpg)
![Pola Orbis announces sunscreen technology that utilises the positive effects of red and blue light. [POLA]](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/pola-orbis-new-sunscreen-tech-harnesses-sunlight-to-boost-collagen-and-skin-clarity/17031504-3-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-new-sunscreen-tech-harnesses-sunlight-to-boost-collagen-and-skin-clarity.jpg)
![Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement of Japanese skin care brand Cosme Decorté’s Liposome series has garnered the brand more interest from men, according to new consumer insights. [Decorté]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/01/10/shohei-ohtani-s-decorte-endorsement-stirs-interest-among-male-consumers/17040968-1-eng-GB/Shohei-Ohtani-s-Decorte-endorsement-stirs-interest-among-male-consumers.jpg)
![The quiet luxury fashion trend is set to influence makeup in 2024, according to new insights from Japan. [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/how-quiet-luxury-will-influence-makeup-in-2024-cosme/17021544-1-eng-GB/How-quiet-luxury-will-influence-makeup-in-2024-cosme.jpg)
![L’Oréal is aiming to nurture the strengths of the China-Japan-Korea ‘beauty triangle’ through its North Asia Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation program. [L'Oréal]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/18/asia-s-beauty-triangle-and-why-l-oreal-wants-to-harness-it-to-uncover-the-future/17021316-1-eng-GB/Asia-s-beauty-triangle-and-why-L-Oreal-wants-to-harness-it-to-uncover-the-future.jpg)
![LG H&H is seizing opportunities to expand makeup on the back of Japan’s growing interest in K-beauty. [Freshian]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lg-h-h-rides-on-japan-s-k-beauty-interest-to-advance-glint-freshain-vdl-expansion/16997100-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-rides-on-Japan-s-K-beauty-interest-to-advance-Glint-Freshain-VDL-expansion.png)
![Shiseido, Kosé, and Pola Orbis have reported negative growth in China due to the impact of Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water. [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/11/27/j-beauty-firms-feel-sales-impact-in-china-over-nuclear-wastewater-release/16959015-1-eng-GB/J-beauty-firms-feel-sales-impact-in-China-over-nuclear-wastewater-release.jpg)
![SENSAI is set to unveil a flagship store in Shanghai in Q4. [SENSAI]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/10/sensai-outlines-asia-expansion-plans-starting-shanghai-flagship-in-q4/16792511-1-eng-GB/SENSAI-outlines-Asia-expansion-plans-starting-Shanghai-flagship-in-Q4.jpg)
![Kao aims to lead the global sun care category by leveraging the strength of the Bioré brand and its ‘unique’ technology. [Bioré]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/10/kao-corp-hedges-bets-on-biore-to-dominate-sun-care-globally/16792565-1-eng-GB/Kao-Corp-hedges-bets-on-Biore-to-dominate-sun-care-globally.jpg)
![istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores. [@cosme]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/10/04/fun-factor-prioritising-fun-key-to-drawing-beauty-shoppers-back-to-stores-istyle/16744634-1-eng-GB/Fun-factor-Prioritising-fun-key-to-drawing-beauty-shoppers-back-to-stores-istyle.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)
![Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market. [CosmeticsDesign-Asia]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/trending-news-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/17619583-1-eng-GB/Trending-news-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
