Mumbai-based online beauty firm Pilgrim plans to execute a two-pronged expansion strategy by tapping the Middle East markets and setting up an offline presence by Q4 2023.
India’s personal care brand Singh Styled, which features a myriad of products such as beard nourishers, serums and shampoos, aims to enter the UK, US and Middle East markets as part of its expansion plans to serve 30 million Sikh men worldwide.
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.
Sequential Skin has been awarded close to half a million euros as part of the Innovate UK SMART Grant to fund an initiative that advances understanding of the skin microbiome.
L’Occitane International saw China emerge as its top driver for sales in FY2022, charting a net sales growth of EUR327.9m (U$347.3m), alongside other significant APAC markets Japan and Hong Kong.
Major brands including Sephora, Lush Cosmetics, Health & Glow and SUGAR Cosmetics have exclusively shared their insights on how they are redefining the in-store consumer experience in the wake of the COVID-pandemic.
Post-Covid, consumers are increasingly engaging in beauty routines involving the use of cosmeceuticals. In a webinar slated for July 21, NutraIngredients-USA and CosmeticsDesign will dig into science, innovations, ingredients as well as product design...
A new study on the business impact the EU Commission’s proposed Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) has suggested a potential negative effect on the industry of up to €2bn per year.
In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight Dear Dahlia’s Middle East expansion, trends within the recovering travel retail market and more.
Genderless make-up brand FIVEISM x THREE is embarking on an overseas expansion as the COVID-19 situation abates, with new markets including Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan on its cards.
Indian direct-to-consumer (DTC) beauty and personal care brand SUGAR Cosmetics has secured U$50m in funding, which will bring it closer to its goal of going public.
American multinational Coty Inc says e-commerce will be crucial in the South East Asian market as it aims to deliver “high double-digit growth” for its portfolio of fragrance brands.
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.
International personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive will continue its focus on premium oral care innovation despite post-pandemic economic strain worldwide, its investor relations chief says.
DSM and Firmenich’s mooted 2023 ‘Merger of Equals’ will create a nutrition, food ingredients and fragrances behemoth with 277 years of collective business experience and a combined annual revenue pushing towards €12 billion (£10.2bn).
Luxury vegan beauty brand Dear Dahlia from South Korea is set on expanding its presence in the Middle East, with new markets including Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain on the cards for this year.
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.
The travel retail channel is probably the ‘world’s best platform’ for brands to engage consumers and showcase their sustainability efforts, according to the head of travel retail for Rituals Cosmetics.
Firmenich and DSM have revealed plans to merge the two companies in a move that they believe will create an ‘unparalleled’ leader in nutrition, beauty and wellbeing.
From pop-ups to new launches, and digital immersion to sustainability, we reveal how major brands and duty-free retail giants are expecting an imminent travel retail beauty boom as travellers once again take to the skies.
A two-pronged strategy of re-branding and product innovation will boost Singapore fish scale collagen firm Dahmeh’s expansion across APAC and into EMEA.
Problems in the nutrition and nutraceutical market supply chains have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and more transparency is now needed, according to organisers of Vitafoods Europe.
A clinical trial commissioned by Quintis has confirmed in vitro findings that sandalwood oil is more protective than vitamin E against blue light damage, giving the Australian sandalwood supplier more leverage for growing its business in Europe.
The South Korean arm of South East Asian e-commerce platform Shopee has inked a deal with the Korean SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) to form a logistics service to facilitate the entry of Korean products to Poland.
French skin care brand Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region, where it believes it can broaden discussions about eco-consciousness.
Estonian beauty technology firm Haut.AI is aiming to expand its AI skin analysis tool in the Asian region, particularly in China, South Korea and Indonesia.
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Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.
Swedish digital startup Skinfo has developed an online tool to simplify the display of beauty ingredients online, driving transparency and helping to build consumer trust, its founder says.
French cosmetics company L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Australian clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist.
To fill gaps in demand for inclusive beauty ingredients, BASF has launched an accelerator to focus on indies hoping to make inclusive and diverse personal care products.
Singapore-based cosmeceutical brand Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year on the back of its overseas expansion and a new distribution strategy.
A.S. Watson's health and beauty division grew up by 17% on the back of growth in Europe which helped to offset declines in China brought about by COVID-19
Several major beauty brands and retailers have suspended operations in Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict – action that aligns with widespread consumer sentiment and the increasing difficulties of doing business in the country, according to one...
A trio of Japanese cosmetics companies – Shiseido, Kao and Lion – have stepped up to aid relief efforts in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks on the country.
German consumer goods major Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin, which it believes have the potential to have as much success as its luxury brand La Prairie.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
French beauty giant L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers and expects it to continue growing by double-digits in the years to come.
UK-headquartered Revolution Beauty Group has completed its acquisition of BH Cosmetics assets in a €3.4m deal set to re-energise the US brand after its bankruptcy filing in January.
A group of beauty majors have kickstarted an EcoBeautyScore Consortium, set to establish a brand-agnostic and transparent global environmental impact scoring system by the end of this year.
Beauty and fragrance manufacturer Coty reports that the growth of its prestige beauty business in China is outstripping the market, with the firm predicting that the luxury sector, in particular, is ripe for future growth.
![Pilgrim's first 24K gold line comprising oil, serum and facial mask was inspired by Korean cosmetics. [Pilgrim]](jpg/indian-beauty-firm-pilgrim-eyes-middle-east-markets-offline-expansion-by-2024.jpg)
![Ayurvedic ingredients are key to Singh Styled products. [Singh Styled]](jpg/india-personal-care-brand-singh-styled-targets-uk-us-and-middle-east-markets-2.jpg)
![Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam. [Caudalie]](jpg/caudalie-prioritising-apac-expansion-plans-in-india-and-vietnam-2.jpg)
![The APAC region, particularly China, Japan and Hong Kong, is driving the growth of L’Occitane International. [L'Occitane]](jpg/china-major-contributor-to-overall-growth-for-l-occitane-fy-results-2.jpg)
![Unilever's prestige hair care brand, Living Proof, makes a C-suite change by appointing Katie Glowski as Chief Sales Officer. [Living Proof]](jpg/living-proof-welcomes-new-chief-sales-officer-katie-glowski-2.jpg)
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![Business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](jpg/financial-focus-most-read-news-on-business-and-financial-updates-in-apac-beauty-2.jpg)
![FIVEISM x THREE is embarking on an overseas expansion as the COVID-19 situation abates. [FIVEISM x THREE]](jpg/fiveism-x-three-outlines-post-covid-market-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-growing-men-s-beauty-market-2.jpg)
![SUGAR Cosmetics has secured U$50m in funding, which will bring it closer to its goal of going public. [SUGAR Cosmetics]](jpg/sugar-cosmetics-edges-closer-to-ambition-of-going-public-with-latest-mega-funding-2.jpg)
![Coty Inc says e-commerce will be crucial in the South East Asian market. [Coty / Chloé Fragrances]](jpg/coty-touts-e-commerce-as-strategic-growth-pillar-for-sea-fragrance-ambitions-2.jpg)
![FJB has added UK brand MZ Skin to its beauty portfolio as part of its new focus on health and wellness. [MZ Skin]](jpg/fjb-inks-deal-to-distribute-luxury-brand-mz-skin-as-it-continues-to-expand-beauty-portfolio-2.jpg)
![In China, Colgate-Palmolive is following an even more 'ultra-premium' innovation plan across e-commerce channels [Getty Images]](jpg/colgate-palmolive-continues-premium-innovation-amidst-global-covid-19-recession-2.jpg)
![Dear Dahlia from South Korea is set on expanding its presence in the Middle East, with new markets including Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain on the cards for this year. [Dear Dahlia]](jpg/dear-dahlia-eyeing-major-expansion-in-the-middle-east-to-capture-luxury-beauty-opportunities-2.jpg)
![Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs. [Kew Organics]](jpg/kew-organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion-2.jpg)
![The travel retail channel is probably the ‘world’s best platform’ for brands to engage consumers and showcase their sustainability efforts, according to the head of travel retail for Rituals Cosmetics. [Rituals]](jpg/travel-retail-is-amazing-platform-to-showcase-sustainability-journey-rituals-2.jpg)
![The most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market. [Getty Images]](jpg/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market-2.jpg)
![Meeth says the core of its global expansion plans is to ‘fascinate people first’ instead of pushing them to buy products. [meeth]](jpg/japan-s-meeth-international-adopts-fascinate-first-approach-to-international-expansion-2.jpg)
![Quintis has confirmed in vitro findings that sandalwood oil is more protective than vitamin E against blue light damage. [Quintis]](jpg/sandalwood-s-blue-light-findings-aid-quintis-european-expansion-drive-2.jpg)
![Shopee has inked a deal with KOSME to facilitate the entry of Korean products to Poland. [Getty Images]](jpg/shopee-korea-scores-3m-government-project-to-bring-k-beauty-to-poland-2.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](jpg/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market-4.jpg)
![Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region. [Caudalie]](jpg/caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-sea-3.jpg)
![Haut.AI is aiming to expand its AI skin analysis tool in the Asian region. [Getty Images]](jpg/ai-skin-analysis-firm-haut.ai-aiming-to-tap-into-tech-savvy-asian-market-2.jpg)
![Gotha Cosmetics aims to tap into the post-COVID growth potential of China. [Getty Images]](jpg/gotha-cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-china-as-it-sets-sights-on-asian-expansion-2.jpg)
![Skinfo's online widget provides a visual overview on beauty ingredient lists that is designed to be simple to read and understand amongst consumers [Image: Skinfo]](png/digital-beauty-tool-skinfo-aiming-to-simplify-ingredient-lists-online-3.png)
![L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Grown Alchemist. [Grown Alchemist]](jpg/l-occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition-2.jpg)
![Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year. [Aspurely]](jpg/aspurely-aims-for-u-5.9m-revenues-on-back-of-international-expansion-2.jpg)
![ASW's performance in Europe offsets declines in China brought about by COVID-19. [ASW]](jpg/a.s.-watson-fy2021-europe-takes-the-strain-as-china-sales-slow-due-to-covid-19-woes-2.jpg)
![Estée Lauder, LVMH and Sephora are among a number of beauty companies cutting ties with Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict [Getty Images]](jpg/russia-ukraine-war-impact-on-beauty-industry-with-brand-ceasing-operations-online-and-in-store-2.jpg)
![A trio of Japanese cosmetics companies have stepped up to aid relief efforts in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks. [Getty Images]](jpg/shiseido-kao-and-lion-show-solidarity-with-ukraine-amid-intensifying-conflict-with-russia-2.jpg)
![Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin. [Beiersdorf]](jpg/beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-china-skin-care-market-2.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](jpg/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea-2.jpg)
![L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers. [Getty Images]](jpg/l-oreal-on-how-luxury-fragrance-growth-is-being-driven-by-explosion-of-interest-in-china-2.jpg)
![Watsons says positioning itself as a ‘skin care expert’ is key to achieving success in the Middle East market. [Watsons]](jpg/watsons-reveals-strategy-for-success-in-vibrant-middle-east-skin-care-category-2.jpg)
![BH Cosmetics offers a range of affordable, vegan makeup products and brushes via its D2C site and select retail listings [Image: Revolution Beauty]](jpg/revolution-beauty-acquires-bh-cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion-2.jpg)
![Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever spearheaded the formation of the beauty consortium back in September 2021 [Getty Images]](jpg/ecobeautyscore-consortium-launched-to-build-global-beauty-environmental-impact-scoring-system-2.jpg)
![Kao, L’Occitane, LG H&H and more feature in this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](jpg/kao-l-occitane-and-more-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update-2.jpg)
![Coty reports that the growth of its prestige beauty business in China is outstripping the market. [Coty / Gucci Beauty]](jpg/coty-china-prestige-beauty-grows-six-times-faster-than-the-market-2.jpg)
![Dr. G is continuing to expand in South East Asia with a new store in Malaysia. [Dr. G]](jpg/dr.-g-doubles-down-on-sea-expansion-on-the-back-of-sunscreen-popularity-2.jpg)
