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Space for more: Kao seizes opportunity in ‘underdeveloped sector’ with astronaut-approved dry shampoo sheets

18-Apr-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Kao Corporation has developed a new type of no-rinse shampoo sheet that aims to fulfil different needs, including consumers with active lifestyles, caregivers, and those working in disaster relief.

Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care

Silky textures, delightful scents and satisfying sounds: How beauty is brightening its post-pandemic offering

14-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.

Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care

Colours and textures: Tapping into the 2023 beauty theme of ‘peace’

13-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Colours and materials that offer serenity alongside energy and fun will align well with consumer inspirations and behaviours this year, says French forecasting firm NellyRodi.

The emergence of Industry 5.0: Beauty set to take a ‘sharp turn’

12-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty will soon transition into industry 5.0 where mixed reality and interconnected drones and exoskeletons will favour the human element, enabling brands to integrate societal values and wellbeing in a smart and efficient way, says an executive from...

Post-pandemic hair: Ageing, damage and scalp health key consumer concerns

05-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Global consumer trends in hair care have morphed post-pandemic, with products offering efficacy, multifunctionality and skin health benefits gaining important traction, according to Euromonitor International.

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L’Oreal files duo of patents for ‘compact’ and ‘safe’ steam treatment hair brush

29-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a steam treatment hair device that it says is more compact, lightweight and energy efficient, enabling long-lasting styling safely.

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign anticipates next-gen beauty trends with new digital summit

29-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign will kick off 2024 with a brand-new event exploring how the latest innovations and market trends will shape the future of the beauty and personal care industry and its next generation of consumers.

Shifting priorities: Ouai hair care observes rising interest in scalp care in SEA

28-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

Luxury hair care brand Ouai say opportunities abound in scalp care as interest and awareness of scalp health grows in South East Asia.

‘Multi-roots’ beauty is the new 2023 standard: Beautystreams

22-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The number of poly-origin citizens continues to rise worldwide, and beauty has a duty to shift discourse and improve product development to cater to subsequent evolving needs, say experts.

Blue biotech in beauty: ‘We have a big task in terms of storytelling’

22-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Use of blue biotechnology in beauty continues to gain ground, but the concept remains complex for consumers and needs to be better defined before it reaches its true potential, say scientific and innovation specialists.

How to win over… Beauty consumers in China’s ultra-competitive e-commerce market

22-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

We reveal what it takes to achieve success in China’s cutthroat e-commerce space - from building a solid foundation to maintaining longevity - with exclusive insights from brands that have thrived in it, including Atelier Rebul, Evenswiss and G&M...

The future of ‘ageing’? Beauty needs to be more ‘holistic’ and ‘inclusive’ – Experts

21-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

It is time for beauty to ditch the ‘anti-ageing’ discourse and instead opt for positive and holistic messaging and innovation that takes a preventative and celebratory approach to ageing, say executives from L’Oréal, Unilever and Beautystreams.

‘The era of intentional beauty’: Beautystreams highlights top trends of 2023

21-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Next-generation sun care, thinking local, the value of waste, menopause wellness and the importance of clinical proof-points are the top five beauty trends this year, being driven by an era of intentional consumption, says trend forecaster Beautystreams.

Frizz not! Kao galvanised by latest research to develop UV-protection hair products

14-Mar-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Kao has identified ultraviolet (UV) damage as the main cause of hair frizz on the outer layer of the head, and in doing so underscored a gap in its existing personal care portfolio.

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Cost-of-living beauty: Brands must earn a ‘deserved place’ in shopping baskets, says Mintel

09-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Long-lasting products, mood-boosting offerings and engaging experiences are more important than ever as consumers navigate the ongoing cost-of-living crisis globally, says the head of beauty and personal care research at Mintel.

French authority cracks down on social media influencers with hefty fines and prison time

09-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The French consumer affairs and fraud control watchdog is clamping down on online influencers with fines of up to €300,000 and prison-sentences of up to two years, after discovering the majority do not comply with regulations.

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Greenwashing, transparency and costs top of green beauty agenda in 2023: Expert

08-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Ongoing concerns around greenwashing, rising supply chain costs and a growing need for transparency are the top issues facing the green beauty industry this year, according to an expert consultant.

Big Brand Talks – In Conversation with Today’s Beauty Leaders

Unilever science & tech VP: 'We are at the birthplace of where integrated AI and consumers meet'

08-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry is at the start of a truly exciting era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into consumer lives, presenting huge scientific and product innovation opportunities ahead, says the global VP of science and tech and Unilever.

NIQ trends report: Consumers want brand ‘solutions they can feel good about’

08-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers, and companies should be working to meet consumer demand, advises report.

'Converting uncertainty into an order’ easier than ever via 1:1 texting model, says Wizard CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Cosmetics and personal beauty care product companies can directly engage with consumers requiring more information before making a purchase – and 1:1 texting provides an opportunity to establish that relationship quickly.

‘Relationship commerce’ the future of beauty – Revieve CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands and retailers must invest in continuous relationship building with consumers via personalised, algorithmically orchestrated digital experiences across every step of the shopper journey, says the CEO of Finnish tech firm Revieve.

‘Strong connection between transparency, traceability, and trust’ the key to reaching consumers, says BASF

06-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The investment into tools that empower consumer education regarding ingredient transparency should remain a primary priority for manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care industries looking to maintain competitive in 2023, says BASF.

GARDskin assay offers unprecedented ‘potential way forward’ to test photosensitivity, says RIFM principal scientist

02-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

To ensure product formulations are safe and effective for end users, skin care product manufacturers may soon be able to rely on the GARDskin assay to determine if an active ingredient is a potential photoirritant to consumers’ skin.

Plastic Soup Foundation founder: ‘Microplastics in cosmetics is a design error, so get it out of there’

02-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Far too many beauty and personal care companies still use microplastics and nanoplastics in product formulations, which is unacceptable given the environmental and human health impacts, says the founder of marine conservation NGO Plastic Soup Foundation.

Givaudan establishes strategic partnership with renewable chemical company Amyris, Inc.

01-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The deal brokered between Givaudan and Amyris, Inc. outlines the addition of three key active ingredients for commercialization to extend both companies product offerings and consumer reach.

The industry-consumer gap: Why beauty needs to slow down, let scientists lead and join forces

01-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must acknowledge weaknesses and address them, because the gap between industry and consumers continues to widen, plagued by poorly backed claims and a raft of misinformation online, warns a cosmetic claims consultant.

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Colgate's ‘digital transformation’: Smart factories, clean data rooms and digital shelves

28-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily invested in the digitisation of its business, building out augmented factories, clean data rooms and digital shelf innovation to drive growth globally.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: Postbiotic scientific discoveries boost consumer awareness

28-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Postbiotics are increasingly seen as an ideal focus for innovators in the world of microbiome modulation but hurdles are created by the lack of use of the word, by both consumers and the industry itself, according to industry experts at Probiota.

Blockchain gives beauty ‘secure, immutable and transparent’ way to log green claims: Provenance

27-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

In a landscape of fluctuating consumer trust amidst, blockchain technology provides beauty a means to offer full transparency around sustainable product claims, says the MD of Provenance.

Financial focus: L’Occitane, Hourglass, HUL in our beauty business update

24-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight developments from L’Occitane, Hourglass, HUL and more.

NielsenIQ VP talks ‘medicalization of beauty’, ‘beauty as self-care' and more in 2023

23-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Understanding how consumers source information and techniques to reach targeted demographics is paramount to launching effective branding and marketing strategies in the cosmetics and personal beauty care spaces in 2023, according to Anna Mayo, Vice President...

Beauty has ‘crucial role’ to play in shifting menopause stereotypes

23-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry can contribute to shifting the discourse on menopause, away from a very one-dimensional white and privileged representation of women, says a media expert.

Olive and juniper extracts show hair growth and wound healing promise: Study

22-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Water extracts from wild and cultivar olive and Greek juniper offer promise topically to assist wound healing and promote hair growth, according to preliminary studies.

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Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains

22-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.

Reliable and verified: Cosmetics Europe launches COSMILE Europe cosmetic ingredient database

21-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Trade association Cosmetics Europe has launched a cosmetic ingredient database tool in 14 different languages to provide reliable and verified information for consumers across Europe.

‘From defence to offence’: Shiseido will make ‘proactive investments’ for revenue growth from 2023 – CEO

21-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.

15+ beauty brands call for swifter EU microplastics ban in open letter

20-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Several beauty brands and associations have signed an open letter to the European Commission (EC) calling for a faster and more complete ban on intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics.

Cosmetic dermatology: Metaverse a ‘highly effective environment'

15-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The metaverse will provide an advanced means to engage and educate consumers, offer diagnosis and virtual interventions, and build data to drive stronger research in the cosmetic dermatology field, say researchers.

Beauty 4.0 - Decoding the Business of Beauty

Inclusive and conscious: Leading cosmetic chemist weighs in on key beauty trends in 2023

15-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.

L’Oréal CEO: ‘Hair care has become the new skin care’

14-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The strength of L’Oréal’s hair care business in 2022 came as a positive post-COVID surprise as consumers aspired to healthier, more diversified looks and shopped at the premium end of this category, its CEO says.

Halal over haute: Certification as key motivating factor for cosmetics purchases, not ingredients

14-Feb-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.

Animal-free safety testing collective: This is an ‘unparalleled’ initiative, says ICCS head

13-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level and breadth of expertise and experience across the global membership of the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) is something very unique in the field of animal-free safety testing and should fuel serious, true change, its...

‘Accelerate on all fronts’: Skin, fragrance, luxury hair categories set to lead growth in China reopening – Estée Lauder CEO

13-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.

L’Oréal FY22 net profits surge 23% with active cosmetics booming

10-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a net profit surge for the full year of 2022, with active cosmetics leading growth with strong business in Latin America.

Unilever FY22 net profit soars 25% with beauty and wellbeing leading charge

10-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever has reported a net profit surge for the full year of 2022, led by strong growth in its recently carved out beauty and wellbeing division and good business in the Americas.

ICCS: Global beauty majors and NGOs launch animal-free science collective

08-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.

How AI-driven, hyper-personalised experiences give beauty brands and physical stores the edge – Shiseido supplier

08-Feb-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The firm behind the artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) features adopted by Japan’s Shiseido and a raft of Indian retailers says personalised experiences are key to give brands and physical stores the edge in an ultra-competitive marketplace.

Proposal for blanket EU PFAs ban: ‘If we don’t take action now, there will be adverse effects’

07-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A call from five EU national authorities to ban production, use and placement on the EU market of all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) has been published in full by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) today.

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