Voice of the Industry

From Asia to the world: Why the next wave of niche fine fragrance brands will come from Asia

06-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

The unwavering appetite for niche perfumes and brand mastery of digital communication are some of the reasons why we can expect more niche fine fragrance brands from Asia vying for the international spotlight.

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'Collaboration’ and ‘openness’ will be key to future-proofing industry, says Beauty Kitchen founder

29-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Working in a collaborative and open way will be pivotal in industry’s push to mainstream circular beauty and future-proof business for years to come, says the founder of UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen.

China CBD ban: Asia Horizon CEO suggests how China can better regulate CBD cosmetics market

29-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

China-based CBD company Asia Horizon has suggested a few ‘straightforward’ ways China can go about regulating CBD cosmetics instead of implementing a blanket ban over the category.

‘Global flavour’: China’s Maison Dixsept set on scaling brand up to compete with international fine fragrance players

29-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

Fledgeling niche China fragrance label Maison Dixsept has pinpointed how it aims to tap into massive opportunities domestically but has also underlined how it ultimately hopes to grow into an internationally recognised brand.

‘Real global appeal’: US brand RéVive Skincare eyes EMEA expansion post-COVID

21-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

US luxury brand RéVive Skincare wants to expand its international footprint further and continue fast-paced product launches beyond North America, notably Eastern and Western Europe and the Middle East, its CEO says.

TIGI revamps Bed Head range: ‘Staying relevant’ is the biggest challenge in hair care, says founder

20-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Unilever-owned professional hair care brand TIGI has revamped its flagship Bed Head brand to plug consumer and hairdresser needs and expectations, including a sharper focus on texture and volume.

Domino effect: Proposed China CBD ban leads US-based BOTA to ‘shut down’ APAC expansion plans

19-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

The firm behind US-based CBD skin care brand BOTA, Balanced Health Botanicals, says it will no longer invest in the APAC after China announced its proposal to ban the use of cannabis and cannabis extracts in cosmetics.

E-beauty lows: Hair care saw ‘steep decline’ in customer review sentiment during 2020

13-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Online beauty customer reviews in 2020 showed a sharp decline in sentiment across hair care, largely fuelled by product dissatisfaction around DIY hair colour kits and shipping issues, according to AI data specialist Revuze.

Too complex: Chinese team questions ‘quality and value’ of Asian herb research on skin whitening

08-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

A team of researchers from two Chinese institutes have questioned the validity of the existing research undertaken on Asian herbs for skin whitening applications, concluding that the ingredients were “too complex to obtain reliable results”.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Naomi Whittel, CEO Naomi Whittel Brands

07-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

CEO and mother of four Naomi Whittel was born on an organic biodynamic farm in Switzerland and raised in Europe. She said she was destined to work in health and wellness and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

‘Second nature’: UK-based, Beijing-born twins taking on major brands in China’s male beauty category

25-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

UK-based male beauty brand Shakeup Cosmetics sees ‘huge potential’ for the brand in China where it is going toe-to-toe with heavyweight brands like Chanel and Tom Ford.

House of Asia: Maison de L’Asie poised to take on global players with luxury Asian-crafted perfumes

22-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Luxury perfumery Maison de L’Asie from Singapore is setting its sights on a bold ambition to cultivate its brand to become the “next great Asian fragrance house”.

PODCAST: A global beauty view on COVID-19 – hottest acquisitions, flashy innovations and biggest challenges

15-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign editors break down the beauty and personal care acquisitions, product innovations and challenges that have arisen under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beauty for all: Getting inclusivity right is ‘difficult’ but ‘vital’ for big brands, says GlobalData

11-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty inclusivity has soared into the spotlight in recent years and whilst many brands have changed advertising, upgraded product formulations and shifted social messaging, it remains a complex area to navigate, says a consumer analyst at GlobalData.

Colgate-Palmolive on 2021 design-led innovation: ‘This is a huge change in our approach’, says tech chief

10-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive is shifting away from traditional line extensions, taking a design-led innovation approach that considers user experience and trends from start-to-finish, with teams focused on opportunities in active oral care, the...