East Asia

Beauty counselling: Kao pilots skin analysis service based on its non-invasive RNA monitoring tech

02-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has piloted a beauty counselling service in Japan based on the ribonucleic acid (RNA) monitoring technology it developed last year.

Second skin: Kao study shows fine fibre tech ability to enhance make-up pigmentation coverage

26-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has conducted new research into fine fibre technology and its ability to tackle the ‘serious’ consumer concern for pigmentation spot coverage.

Expanding visibility: Rituals sees China expansion as key to boosting wider-Asia awareness

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.

‘Skintellectual’ and multi-purpose beauty among four key personal care trends in China – Azelis

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Ingredient innovation and multipurpose products for a minimalist beauty regime are among the top four key trends for success in China’s personal care market.

China ‘super-target’ for Solvay as researchers uncover new solution to protect hair during chemical treatments

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Solvay has discovered that its split-end repair active can protect hair from the damaging effects of chemical treatments – with the firm identifying China as a ‘super target’ for hair repair products.

Eliminate dryness: Japan’s sensitive skin care MediQOL safe and effective for dry skin

19-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Four weeks of using MediQOL, a Japanese skin care line for sensitive skin, was found to alleviate dryness, redness, and itchiness on the face and body in subjects with dry skin, according to a recent study.

Spot of bother: Pola Chemicals research studies why pigmentation most likely to form on cheeks

12-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

New research by Japanese firm Pola Chemicals Industries clarifies why pigmentation spots are most likely to appear on the cheek, compared to other areas on the face.

Circular society: Kao to further research into marine plastic recycling through agreement with Wakayama City

11-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has entered a cooperation agreement with Wakayama City to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and research into the processing and recycling of marine plastic.

K-beauty personalisation laws: MFDS brings into force rules for customised cosmetics retailers

10-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

South Korea’s Ministry of Food & Drug Safety (MFDS) has enforced regulations stipulating the rules and requirements for customised cosmetics.

Just mix it: Pola Chemicals develops new emulsifier to tap into rising DIY beauty trend

10-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese firm Pola Chemicals Industries has developed M-Polymer, a new emulsifier that it claims will make it easier for consumers to enjoy do-it-yourself (DIY) cosmetic products.

Colourless and odourless: Forestwise aims to tap on demand for sustainable ingredients in Japan, South Korea with refined Illipe butter

09-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Dutch supplier Forestwise has developed an odourless and colourless version of Illipe butter that it believes will be in high demand among Asian cosmetic companies seeking out sustainable and ethically sourced natural ingredients.

Fragrances success in Asia for Estée Lauder fails to sweeten global profits slump for category

09-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeing positive signs of recovery in its fragrance division in Asia Pacific, but the gains failed to offset the global profits slump across the division.

J-beauty in China: istyle and Alibaba launch direct export model to boost brands’ expansion

04-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beauty retail and media firm istyle Inc. has partnered with the Alibaba Group to directly export cosmetics into China to support the expansion of Japanese brands in the market.

Skin immunity and vitality: New Shiseido study clarifies crucial role of Langerhans cells in skin

03-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

A new joint research by the Shiseido Company and the Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC) have found a way to prevent the decrease of Langerhans cells to maintain the skin’s immunity and vitality.

‘Recovery lacks vigour’: COVID-19 resurgence in Japan hits Kao’s cosmetics performance

02-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has reported that the resurgence novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has resulted in a JPY7.2bn (USD69m) drop operating profit in its cosmetics division.