To provide small and medium indie beauty brands with the digital support needed to better connect consumers with best match products, Perfect Corp.’s new beauty accelerator program makes its digital tools accessible for free use.
In our round up of the most popular articles from the recent business quarter, we’ve focused on news and trend developments in the North and South American beauty and personal care markets, including the FDA’s suspension of VCRP submissions, the launch...
BASF is expanding its production capacity for alkyl polyglucosides (APGs), surfactant ingredients for use in a range of personal care products including shampoos, bubble baths, mouthwashes and more.
Specialty chemical and ingredients distributor LBB Specialties will ‘exclusively represent Verdant’s Personal Care portfolio’ in the mutually beneficial principal partnership.
The mutually beneficial commercial partnership will allow Sampler to utilize Arcade Beauty founded abeo’s digital sampling and branding solutions as Sampler, whose services are currently available in twenty-three counties, eyes further expansion into...
Multinational fragrance house Eurofragance has made promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) a priority business objective and says this move has helped it retain talented staff, improve client relationships and solve problems more easily.
L’Occitane Group says its Brazilian-inspired beauty brand Sol de Janeiro has got off to a flying start in the global travel-retail industry with Millennial and Gen Z audiences driving sales with impulse purchases.
Estée Lauder’s chief has emphasised the importance of travel retail to its global beauty business despite the rebound lag in Asia that has forced it to lower its full-year sales forecast.
Shakeup Cosmetics has revealed its major expansion hopes after launching in 170 Boots brick-and-mortar stores with its hybrid skincare-colour cosmetics range.
Job changes and board appointments are an inevitable part of the shifting tides of the cosmetic and personal beauty care industry. In this recurring segment, CosmeticsDesign looks at recent and notable employment changes within these business areas.
Europe’s hairstyling products market is expected to grow by €1.22 billion (US$1.34 billion) to 2026, but the sector is increasingly at risk from the growing trend of counterfeit products.
L’Oréal’s CEO has expressed excitement over the prospect of acquiring Australian luxury brand Aesop, which he believes holds tremendous potential in Asia, and in particular, China.
Markets like India, China, Africa and the Middle East offer a wealth of opportunities for growth in health and beauty, says the commercial director of GlobalData.
Michael Malul London will now serve consumers in twenty-four countries through collaboration with international DTC eCommerce company ESW, who solves multiple pain points for the company’s global brand expansion.
K-beauty company Clio Cosmetics is priming itself for entry into the European, Middle Eastern and South American markets, following record-breaking sales on US e-commerce platforms.
As in-store purchasing of hair removal and bath and shower product categories fell in Q4 2022, the design collaboration between Gillette and Rifle Paper Co. in its latest razor release is an innovative approach to reinvigorate product sales in these categories.
Having gained a celebrity following and strong social media traction, award-winning cosmetics brand Velour Beauty continues to better reach targeted consumers by growing its retail product offerings in Ulta and Sephora stores around the world.
As consumer demand for sustainable cosmetics and personal care products continues to soar, L’Oreal’s investment into US-based biotech company Genomatica further demonstrates the crucial industry commitment to renewable resource development and formulation.
French beauty major L’Oréal has signed a deal to acquire Natura &Co-owned Australian luxury skin care brand Aesop in a deal set to propel global growth for the cult, clean aesthetic brand.
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...
K-beauty retailer Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region with its in-house colour cosmetics brand and plans to launch more of its own brands this year.
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.
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.
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.
An Australian fragrance start-up offering designer-inspired fragrance oils believes its business can scale and succeed in overseas markets in Asia, Europe, and North America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022 due to challenges related to COVID-19 in China and Japan.
K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a net profit dip for the full year and last quarter of 2022 amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges, though its CEO remains focused on heavy R&D investment.
French competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed a partnership with Parisian region Île-de-France that aims to promote perfumery and cosmetics on a global stage.
British-born beauty brand Dr. PAWPAW has grown exponentially over the past year and saw success in the US, despite the inflationary economy. We chatted with co-founder Johnny Paterson to discover how they’ve done it and what’s coming next for the brand....
A 128-year-old Turkish fragrance house is set to expand offline in China in 2023 and is planning to offer its signature bespoke services to cater to the heightened appreciation for “personalisation and craftsmanship”.
Following many milestones and achievements in 2022, the British beauty sector is bracing for a turbulent trading period ahead that it plans to tackle collaboratively, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.
Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has acquired a majority stake in Belgian biomedical research firm S-Biomedic, opening doors to advance work in skin care actives to manage and balance the microbiome.
Products that instantly impress and brand communication that helps shape beauty and personal care usage will be key to driving superiority growth for Procter & Gamble, says its chief financial officer (CFO).
Estée Lauder Companies’ acquisition of Tom Ford is a shrewd move that will allow the world’s second largest beauty company to better compete with its rival L’Oréal, says a GlobalData analyst.
International beauty major L’Oréal has announced a tie-up with French biotech specialist Microphyt, in a move set to accelerate its green sciences push, according to an exec.
L’Occitane International has reported that Asia Pacific grew by 1.9% at constant rates in the first half (H1), led by Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia, helping to offset the second consecutive quarter of double-digit declines for China.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a worldwide surge in sales for the third quarter (Q3) of 2022, capturing growth across all divisions but especially active cosmetics, despite inflationary pressures in many countries.
Skin care brand Meeth is furthering its global ambitions by making entry into Spain, where it believes it can excite beauty consumers with its novel Japanese products.
![Estée Lauder’s chief has emphasised the importance of travel retail to its global beauty business. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-highlights-significance-of-travel-retail-despite-gloomy-results-in-asia/16401056-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-highlights-significance-of-travel-retail-despite-gloomy-results-in-Asia.jpg)
![L'Oréal says Aēsop holds tremendous potential in Asia. [Aēsop]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-on-aesop-beauty-giant-eyes-huge-prospective-growth-for-brand-in-asia-led-by-china/16358795-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-on-Aesop-Beauty-giant-eyes-huge-prospective-growth-for-brand-in-Asia-led-by-China.jpg)
![A market like India offers great growth promise in health and wellness, for example, as per capita income continues to surge [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beauty-health-and-wellness-growth-promise-in-emerging-markets-like-india-china-middle-east-and-africa-says-globaldata/16347586-1-eng-GB/Beauty-health-and-wellness-growth-promise-in-emerging-markets-like-India-China-Middle-East-and-Africa-says-GlobalData.jpg)
![Clio Cosmetics is priming itself for entry into the European, Middle Eastern and South American markets. [Clio Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/04/17/clio-cosmetics-debuts-on-target.com-as-part-of-bigger-expansion-plans/16228225-3-eng-GB/Clio-Cosmetics-debuts-on-Target.com-as-part-of-bigger-expansion-plans.jpg)
![Aēsop is today present in 29 markets, has 395 stores and increased its gross sales between 2012 and 2022 by €465m (US$509m) [Image: Aesop Facebook]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/04/04/l-oreal-to-acquire-natura-co-owned-aesop-for-us-2.5bn-and-grow-brand-globally/16305295-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-to-acquire-Natura-Co-owned-Aesop-for-US-2.5bn-and-grow-brand-globally.jpg)
![Ouai say opportunities abound in scalp care as interest and awareness of scalp health grows in South East Asia. [Ouai]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ouai-hair-care-observes-rising-interest-in-scalp-care-in-sea/16257670-1-eng-GB/Ouai-hair-care-observes-rising-interest-in-scalp-care-in-SEA.jpg)
![Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region. [Wakemake]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/olive-young-testing-the-waters-in-middle-east-with-makeup-brand-wakemake/16177478-1-eng-GB/Olive-Young-testing-the-waters-in-Middle-East-with-makeup-brand-Wakemake.jpg)
![The perceived value of a beauty product is now more important than ever for consumers, but it's not just about price [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/03/09/mintel-says-value-key-in-beauty-during-cost-of-living-crisis-with-premiumisation-shopping-experiences-and-mood-key-trends/16238065-1-eng-GB/Mintel-says-value-key-in-beauty-during-cost-of-living-crisis-with-premiumisation-shopping-experiences-and-mood-key-trends.jpg)
![A round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/24/l-occitane-hourglass-hul-in-our-beauty-business-update/16185398-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-Hourglass-HUL-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![Perfume Oil Expressions believes its business can scale and succeed in overseas markets in Asia, Europe, and North America. [Perfume Oil Expressions]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/perfume-oil-expressions-eyes-international-expansion-plans/16155572-1-eng-GB/Perfume-Oil-Expressions-eyes-international-expansion-plans.jpg)
![Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/21/shiseido-will-make-proactive-investments-for-revenue-growth-from-2023-ceo/16170182-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-will-make-proactive-investments-for-revenue-growth-from-2023-CEO.jpg)
![Consumers are increasingly invested in the health of their hair and are investing in the premium end of the market to achieve desired looks and outcomes [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/14/l-oreal-ceo-says-hair-care-is-booming-as-consumers-show-interest-in-premium-luxury-products/16169579-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-CEO-says-hair-care-is-booming-as-consumers-show-interest-in-premium-luxury-products.jpg)
![Estée Lauder CEO says skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-china-skin-fragrance-luxury-hair-categories-set-to-lead-growth-in-reopening/16155770-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-China-Skin-fragrance-luxury-hair-categories-set-to-lead-growth-in-reopening.jpg)
![L'Oréal's active cosmetics division, featuring its 'billionaire brands' La Roche-Posay and CeraVe, reported the strongest growth for the full year [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-full-year-2022-net-profit-up-22.6-with-strongest-growth-in-active-cosmetics-division/16161158-2-eng-GB/L-Oreal-full-year-2022-net-profit-up-22.6-with-strongest-growth-in-active-cosmetics-division.jpg)
![Unilever's freshly carved-out beauty and wellbeing division, with Dove, Vaseline and Sunsilk key brands, reported strongest full-year growth [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/10/unilever-full-year-2022-net-profit-soars-24.9-with-beauty-and-wellbeing-growing-strongest/16159340-1-eng-GB/Unilever-full-year-2022-net-profit-soars-24.9-with-beauty-and-wellbeing-growing-strongest.jpg)
![’Occitane International’s flagship brand recorded a sales dip of 0.9% in the nine months ending December 2022. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occtiane-en-provence-sales-dip-attributed-to-covid-19-challenges-in-china-japan/16140692-1-eng-GB/L-Occtiane-en-Provence-sales-dip-attributed-to-COVID-19-challenges-in-China-Japan.jpg)
![Amorepacific records stellar revenue growth in North America and Europe as China and South Korea markets report declines. [Amorepacific]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-n.-america-and-europe-as-asia-slumps/16140746-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-2022-revenues-soar-in-N.-America-and-Europe-as-Asia-slumps.jpg)
![Johnson & Johnson remains on track to spin-off its consumer health division, featuring the Neutrogena brand among others [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/johnson-johnson-2022-net-profit-dips-14-but-2023-guidance-remains-solid-albeit-prudent/16138406-1-eng-GB/Johnson-Johnson-2022-net-profit-dips-14-but-2023-guidance-remains-solid-albeit-prudent.jpg)
![BIOEFFECT is aiming to accelerate its business in Asia after taking a “massive hit” during COVID-19. [Bioeffect]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/bioeffect-aims-to-bring-asia-business-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels/16112330-1-eng-GB/BIOEFFECT-aims-to-bring-Asia-business-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels.jpg)
![Part of the partnership includes the launch of a 'Cosmetics Week' - an international event set to follow closely in the footsteps of the renowned worldwide Paris Fashion Week [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/cosmetic-valley-partners-with-ile-de-france-region-to-boost-international-image-of-french-beauty/16109735-1-eng-GB/Cosmetic-Valley-partners-with-Ile-de-France-region-to-boost-international-image-of-French-beauty.jpg)
![Atelier Rebul planning to offer its signature bespoke services in China. [Atelier Rebul]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/atelier-rebul-aims-to-bring-bespoke-services-to-china-when-it-expands-offline/16073141-1-eng-GB/Atelier-Rebul-aims-to-bring-bespoke-services-to-China-when-it-expands-offline.jpg)
![The British Beauty Council will be supporting industry members in 2023 amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis, political uncertainties and continued need to drive sustainable change [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/british-beauty-council-2022-report-outlines-challenges-ahead-for-beauty-industry-and-2023-goals/16052048-1-eng-GB/British-Beauty-Council-2022-report-outlines-challenges-ahead-for-beauty-industry-and-2023-goals.jpg)
![Leading beauty and personal care brands on three emerging markets it is keeping an eye on. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/all-eyes-on-three-emerging-markets-to-watch-for-beauty-and-personal-care-growth-in-2023/16025315-1-eng-GB/All-eyes-on-Three-emerging-markets-to-watch-for-beauty-and-personal-care-growth-in-2023.jpg)
![Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing indie brands like Shakeup Cosmetics. [Shakeup Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/indie-beauty-brands-weighed-down-by-increasing-costs-and-logistical-issues/15954104-1-eng-GB/Indie-beauty-brands-weighed-down-by-increasing-costs-and-logistical-issues.jpg)
![S-Biomedic is specialised in skin microbiome research and the development of active cosmetic ingredients able to influence host-microbiome symbiosis and microbiota population stability [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/16/beiersdorf-s-biomedic-acquisition-to-advance-skin-microbiome-research-active-ingredient-development-for-acne/16031225-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-S-Biomedic-acquisition-to-advance-skin-microbiome-research-active-ingredient-development-for-acne.jpg)
![Procter & Gamble is focused on creating instant impact with its beauty, personal care and home care products, aiming to create the 'first-use wow' impression [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/procter-gamble-cfo-talks-superior-innovation-at-morgan-stanley-global-consumer-and-retail-conference/16026779-1-eng-GB/Procter-Gamble-CFO-talks-superior-innovation-at-Morgan-Stanley-Global-Consumer-and-Retail-Conference.jpg)
![Estée Lauder Companies is due to close its acquisition of fashion major Tom Ford early next year [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-companies-tom-ford-acquisition-for-2.3bn-to-increase-competition-in-beauty-says-globaldata/16000961-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-Companies-Tom-Ford-acquisition-for-2.3bn-to-increase-competition-in-beauty-says-GlobalData.jpg)
![Microphyt works with a patented process to create a range of microalgae varieties in a low-carbon, controlled environment [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-acquires-minority-stake-in-microphyt-microalgae-biotech-specialist-for-green-sciences/15983927-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-acquires-minority-stake-in-Microphyt-microalgae-biotech-specialist-for-green-sciences.jpg)
![L'Occitane Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia, help to offset double-digit decline for China. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-h1-hong-kong-australia-and-malaysia-lead-apac-growth-as-china-continues-to-slump/15889292-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-H1-Hong-Kong-Australia-and-Malaysia-lead-APAC-growth-as-China-continues-to-slump.jpg)
![L'Oréal's active cosmetics division performed especially well in skin care, with its SkinCeuticals and L'Oréal Paris brands especially strong [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-q3-2022-sales-rise-with-active-cosmetics-skin-care-and-fragrances-strong-despite-inflation/15881930-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-Q3-2022-sales-rise-with-active-cosmetics-skin-care-and-fragrances-strong-despite-inflation.jpg)
![Meeth is furthering its global ambitions by making entry into Spain. [Meeth]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/japan-s-meeth-advances-global-expansion-plans-with-spain-debut/15864275-1-eng-GB/Japan-s-Meeth-advances-global-expansion-plans-with-Spain-debut.jpg)
