COVID-19

Online phenomenon: Why beauty brands can expect e-commerce boom to continue in 2022 – Shopee

18-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

Premiumisation, improved augmented reality services, greater sampling opportunities and the growing popularity of e-commerce outside of Asia’s major cities can propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022, says Singapore-based site Shopee.

Avon: Beauty as therapy, skin health and return of colour the ‘biggest’ industry trends to watch

15-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.

Skin care future? Underarm NPD, pre-bed rituals and hero concentrates

08-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on beauty, but skin care came out stronger than ever with some key sub-categories offering plenty of innovation and growth promise in the years ahead, says WGSN.

Retail expert: Unified commerce, data connectivity and the metaverse to be future for beauty

06-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Unified commerce where online and offline are intrinsically linked, a sharper and smarter focus on data, and investment in the metaverse must be the future focus for beauty brands and retailers, says a retail expert.

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Back to basics? Clinical claims substantiation rising for ‘mainstream’ beauty benefits like moisturising

30-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty manufacturers are increasingly looking to substantiate more traditional and mainstream claims like moisturising with clinical data as consumer expectations shift and competition hots up, says an executive from Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care.

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Supply and transport disruptions ‘biggest’ 2021 challenge for UK beauty

23-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Supply and transport disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and compounded by Brexit have been the most difficult hurdle for UK beauty and personal care businesses this year.

Maximising recovery: Shiseido will increase marketing investments by $132m after ‘holding back’ in previous year

22-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty and personal giant Shiseido will be making “aggressive marketing investments” in the fourth quarter to capitalise on what it believes is the beginning of market recovery from this year’s COVID-19 resurgence.

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Post-pandemic protective beauty has fresh opportunities amidst ‘changed’ consumer needs: Mintel

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has carved out very specific and different protective beauty opportunities as consumer lifestyles and mindsets have evolved, says Mintel.

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Physical appearance ‘no longer the defining factor of beauty’ – Euromonitor International

04-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers worldwide now believe a healthy appearance, hygiene and cleanliness and feeling comfortable in yourself is what defines beauty, opening plenty of opportunities for functional, efficacious and authentic innovations, according to Euromonitor International.

Blurred lines: Post-COVID consumer concerns shift spotlight onto make-up that works beyond the surface

13-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care as consumers seek out colour cosmetics that provide more than just superficial benefits.

How beauty coped with moving digital ‘overnight’ and why NPD needs to 'work that consumer journey': Expert

06-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

COVID-19 forced huge swathes of beauty brands and retailers online overnight, changing long-established market models and shifting shopper mindsets. Industry must now plan and deliver on innovations that cater to this new environment and fresh opportunities...

Strengthening the core: Shiseido CEO on why skin care set to become ‘even bigger’ post-pandemic

05-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty major Shiseido is throwing its full weight behind skin care with its CEO believing there are “emerging segments” that it can capitalise on in the next few years.

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Zero-waste nanoparticle innovation offers green beauty promise: Review

30-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Nanoparticles made using natural polymers and ingredients from waste materials offer the cosmetics industry great promise in developing active beauty products for skin health that align with green economy goals, say researchers.

Mask-proof lip gloss? Maquillage launches new transfer-resistant product featuring Shiseido’s latest tech

22-Sep-2021 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido-owned make-up brand Maquillage has launched a new lip product featuring new technology that makes it transfer resistant despite its glossy finish.

Instant gratification: Sephora, Amorepacific and Watsons among retailers stepping up on-demand delivery services in China

26-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Beauty majors like Sephora, Amorepacific and Watsons are stepping up its on-demand retail services in China as consumer preferences for speedy deliveries show no sign of waning post-COVID.