Consumers have wide and varied perceptions around skin glow that differ according to country, spurring promise for industry to consider market positioning and claims more carefully, according to Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame.
While custom beauty might be a fun new product type, Mintel says consumers are also using it to address needs that may not be easily addressed by traditional products.
The rise of self-care and the body positive movement are boosting interest in the body care category, but there is still a need for more research, ingredients, and even devices to drive future growth.
Japanese cosmetics company Kosé Corporation intends to strengthen its line-up of make-up in the high-prestige beauty segment to capitalise on the post-pandemic make-up recovery.
Mio Skincare has developed its first underarm balm using a blend of natural plant-based ingredients it says tap into rising consumer needs and expectations in the deodorant space.
Hainan Island’s reputation as the “go-to beauty destination” makes it the ideal place to introduce Takami, the newest “jewel” in L’Oréal’s high-end skin care portfolio, claims the firm.
German personal care major Beiersdorf has plans to expand La Prairie’s offline presence in China with 10 more touchpoints as the brand rebounds strongly in the pandemic-plagued market.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.
Ayurvedic brands can make a mark on the global stage providing they emphasise the efficacy of traditional ingredients, the founder of Indian beauty firm Tvachamrit believes.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane’s business in China dropped by double digits due to COVID-19 troubles, hindering the performance of the Asia Pacific region in the three months ending June 30.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from July 2022 shows interest in Unilever’s take on the skin microbiome, WGSN’s trend predictions for skinimalism, L’Oréal’s AR makeup app and the future of the beauty metaverse.
Women globally now prioritise looking healthy over looking young and the majority say their confidence is improving with age, highlighting the need to shift beauty narratives around ageing, say Avon execs.
India-based cosmetics conglomerate The Good Glamm Group is set to make its first foray internationally into the Middle East in August, and has plans to tackle the South East Asian market next year.
Exclusive insights from a host of thriving beauty brands have revealed how firms can understand the purchasing behaviours of Gen Zs and better connect with them, while also exploring how this radical generation could fundamentally change the industry...
British direct-to-consumer skin care brand Facetheory has launched into the new wellness section of French department store Galeries Lafayette, its first move into brick and mortar and part of a wider shift in expansion strategy, its founder says.
With the online beauty boom after COVID-19, it has become harder for skin care brands to stand out and engage with shoppers who still enjoy and rely on traditional tactile engagement ahead of purchase, says Mintel.
French clean beauty brand Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam on the back of what it belives is growing demand for effective and clean skin care.
Active hair care and skin care startup Wild Science Lab is expanding its retail footprint into the Middle East, opting for a shop in shop model that enables consumer consultation on its preventative and targeted products.
The skinimalism trend continues to gain traction in beauty with fresh opportunities to develop all-in-one hybrid colour cosmetic and hair care products targeting this space, says WGSN.
Australian medical cannabis expert Cann Global has forayed into skin care with a natural CBD and hemp skin care brand Fuss Pot, launching in France this month.
Unilever says it is heavily committed to deepening understanding and advancing product development in the fast-moving skin microbiome space, particularly around opportunities in prebiotics and mass accessibility.
Many active components of natural plant extracts can be used to develop topical cosmetics suitable for consumers with sensitive skin, ultimately targeting the anti-allergic space, say researchers.
Personal care major Unilever has filed a patent on a method to induce the natural secretion of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on the human body – enforcing immunity of the skin, scalp and oral cavity it claims.
Italian and French researchers have identified that short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) in sugar beet have a positive impact on skin microbiota by restricting the opportunity for pathogen development and encouraging beneficial bacteria growth.
The addition of grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin, improving the overall youthful appearance of skin.
South East Asian retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has added UK brand MZ Skin to its beauty portfolio as part of its new focus on health and wellness.
Singapore-based beauty brand Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs as it gears up to chase new opportunities in the international market.
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month winds to a close, check up on the latest in UV protection research, customer desires and expert perspective in the SPF space.
The beauty industry is filled with products to counteract signs of skin aging and a research team out of Portugal wanted to know how self-esteem plays into the billion-dollar segment.
Brands should consider ingredients that have both beautifying and protective properties as consumers seek out multifunctional beauty and personal care products, say market analysts.
Special Edition: PROTECTIVE BEAUTY – SUNCARE, ENVIRONMENT AND STRESS
Herbal ingredients show promise in the treatment of skin disorders induced by UV exposure, offering opportunity for sunscreen formulators to integrate ingredients from a preventative viewpoint, finds a review.
The scientific community has had its eyes on the microbiome for years, but for the beauty industry and its consumers, 2022 will be the year the concept really gains important ground, says the founder of Gallinée.
Coriander oil has the potential to become an effective and natural anti-ageing ingredient, claim researchers, who found it displays significant anti-wrinkle potential.
Upcycled banana beauty brand Kadalys is expanding its business deeper into research, development and bioactives production – a move its founder says will create jobs, counter the climate crisis and inspire wider change amongst industry.
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![Givaudan says there is gap in the men’s segment for cosmetics that can reduce large pores. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/givaudan-eyes-gap-in-the-men-s-cosmetics-market-for-pore-reducing-products/15739236-1-eng-GB/Givaudan-eyes-gap-in-the-men-s-cosmetics-market-for-pore-reducing-products.jpg)
![Kosé intends to strengthen its line-up of make-up in the high-prestige beauty segment to capitalise on the post-pandemic make-up recovery. [Kosé / Jill Stuart]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/09/06/kose-corp-aims-to-tap-into-make-up-recovery-with-high-prestige-brands/15714261-1-eng-GB/Kose-Corp-aims-to-tap-into-make-up-recovery-with-high-prestige-brands.jpg)
![Mio Skincare's Pit Proof deodorant is 100% natural, made using a blend of plant oils, extracts and minerals [Image: Mio Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/25/mio-skincare-launches-pit-proof-deodorant-to-plug-natural-beauty-consumer-demands/15711171-1-eng-GB/Mio-Skincare-launches-Pit-Proof-deodorant-to-plug-natural-beauty-consumer-demands.jpg)
![L’Oréal to introduce Takami to Hainan in 2023. [Takami]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-touts-hainan-as-the-perfect-venue-to-introduce-j-beauty-brand-takami/15671346-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-touts-Hainan-as-the-perfect-venue-to-introduce-J-beauty-brand-Takami.png)
![Beiersdorf has plans to expand La Prairie’s offline presence in China with 10 more touchpoints. [Beiersdorf / La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-china-to-open-10-more-doors-by-end-of-2022/15677091-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-China-to-open-10-more-doors-by-end-of-2022.jpg)
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![L'Occitane’s business in China dropped by double digits due to COVID-19 troubles. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-q1-double-digit-decline-in-china-hinders-group-s-apac-performance/15642588-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-Q1-Double-digit-decline-in-China-hinders-group-s-APAC-performance.jpg)
![Almost three-quarters (72%) of women worldwide are now focused on looking healthy rather than young after the pandemic [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/avon-power-in-ageing-report-finds-women-want-to-look-healthy-not-young/15637269-1-eng-GB/Avon-Power-In-Ageing-report-finds-women-want-to-look-healthy-not-young.jpg)
![The Good Glamm Group is set to make its first foray internationally into the Middle East in August. [The Mom's Co.]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/the-good-glamm-group-s-international-venture-targets-middle-east-sea/15625353-1-eng-GB/The-Good-Glamm-Group-s-international-venture-targets-Middle-East-SEA.jpg)
![Facetheory has launched into two Paris Galeries Lafayette stores to expand reach in Europe [Image: Facetheory]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/20/uk-indie-brand-facetheory-expands-into-galeries-lafayette-eyes-further-retail-expansion/15614667-1-eng-GB/UK-indie-brand-Facetheory-expands-into-Galeries-Lafayette-eyes-further-retail-expansion.jpg)
![Minimalist is eyeing opportunities in new markets including the US, the UK, the Middle East, and South East Asia. [Minimalist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/india-s-minimalist-outlines-ambitions-to-enter-us-middle-east-and-sea/15593309-1-eng-GB/India-s-Minimalist-outlines-ambitions-to-enter-US-Middle-East-and-SEA.png)
![Many skin care consumers still value in-store sampling and testing, so brands need to work hard to balance out online and brick and mortar retail strategies [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/skin-care-retail-needs-balance-between-online-and-offline-says-mintel/15607541-1-eng-GB/Skin-care-retail-needs-balance-between-online-and-offline-says-Mintel.jpg)
![Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/caudalie-prioritising-apac-expansion-plans-in-india-and-vietnam/15521768-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-prioritising-APAC-expansion-plans-in-India-and-Vietnam.jpg)
![Wild Science Lab is also firmly invested in travel sizes and sampling to help expansion efforts and new consumer uptake [Image: Travel-size Hair Care by Wild Science Lab Facebook]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/08/active-beauty-startup-wild-science-lab-eyes-middle-east-expansion-and-ingredient-innovation/15584300-1-eng-GB/Active-beauty-startup-Wild-Science-Lab-eyes-Middle-East-expansion-and-ingredient-innovation.jpg)
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![Unilever has been working on the skin microbiome since 2003 and has more than 100 patents and peer-reviewed publications on the topic [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/05/unilever-talks-skin-microbiome-innovation-investment-and-opportunities-in-beauty/15562634-8-eng-GB/Unilever-talks-skin-microbiome-innovation-investment-and-opportunities-in-beauty.jpg)
![Many plant extracts offer anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and skin barrier protection properties for the anti-allergic space [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/natural-plant-extracts-offer-anti-allergic-cosmetics-promise-finds-review/15556472-1-eng-GB/Natural-plant-extracts-offer-anti-allergic-cosmetics-promise-finds-review.jpg)
![Unilever says a topical blend containing hydroxystearic acid can stimulate antimicrobial peptide production and offer skin, scalp and oral protection against microorganisms [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/06/28/unilever-patents-antimicrobial-peptides-topical-for-skin-scalp-and-oral-immunity/15552299-1-eng-GB/Unilever-patents-antimicrobial-peptides-topical-for-skin-scalp-and-oral-immunity.jpg)
![Grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/grapeseed-sunscreen-extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-asians-thai-study/15503138-1-eng-GB/Grapeseed-sunscreen-Extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-Asians-Thai-study.jpg)
![FJB has added UK brand MZ Skin to its beauty portfolio as part of its new focus on health and wellness. [MZ Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fjb-inks-deal-to-distribute-luxury-brand-mz-skin-as-it-continues-to-expand-beauty-portfolio/15470710-1-eng-GB/FJB-inks-deal-to-distribute-luxury-brand-MZ-Skin-as-it-continues-to-expand-beauty-portfolio.jpg)
![Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs. [Kew Organics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kew-organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion/15447565-2-eng-GB/Kew-Organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion.jpg)
![Cetaphil says future product development will focus on facial skin care and wherever it can “make the most difference”. [Cetaphil]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/06/cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care/15473284-1-eng-GB/Cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care.png)
![The most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market2/15447421-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
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![Meeth says the core of its global expansion plans is to ‘fascinate people first’ instead of pushing them to buy products. [meeth]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/16/japan-s-meeth-international-adopts-fascinate-first-approach-to-international-expansion/15370659-4-eng-GB/Japan-s-Meeth-international-adopts-fascinate-first-approach-to-international-expansion.jpg)
![The protective beauty space holds an array of opportunities to tap into, from environmental and digital pollution through to stress management and wellbeing [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/05/13/protective-beauty-promise-in-multifunctionals-across-blue-light-pollution-and-stress-say-mintel-globaldata/15411040-1-eng-GB/Protective-beauty-promise-in-multifunctionals-across-blue-light-pollution-and-stress-say-Mintel-GlobalData.jpg)
![Several herbal extracts are documented as offering protective or healing properties around UV exposure, including rosemary, lemon balm and grapefruit [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/herbal-extracts-sunscreen-and-uv-skin-damage-promise-finds-review/15406249-1-eng-GB/Herbal-extracts-sunscreen-and-UV-skin-damage-promise-finds-review.jpg)
![Kadalys works with banana farmers in Martinique to source fruit waste that it makes into a range of bioactive ingredients for beauty [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/upcycled-banana-beauty-brand-kadalys-expanding-into-supply-research-to-tackle-climate-crisis/15365676-1-eng-GB/Upcycled-banana-beauty-brand-Kadalys-expanding-into-supply-research-to-tackle-climate-crisis.jpg)
