November 2023

CosmeticsDesign USA

In the first of a two part-series, we take a look at skin inflammation, an area of skincare that is gaining in popularity, but one that can also be confusing to consumers.

CosmeticsDesign USA

One patent attorney shared more about notable intellectual property filings and what potential innovators should do next.

The Malay Mail Online

The increasing number of young people in Malaysia who are diagnosed with diabetes will be a heavy strain on the country’s public healthcare system in the near future, Channel News Asia (CNA) has reported. That’s because diabetes could lead to further health problems like kidney and heart diseases, stroke, blindness, and nerve damage. In worse cases, limbs may be amputated or a person might have to undergo dialysis for life.

Shanghai Daily

The launch ceremony of “Brands Bring Better Future for the World — Global Forum for Brand Equity Strategists” was held in Shanghai yesterday. The event brought together over a hundred exceptional brands from domestic and international markets, as well as professionals from government, industry, academia, and media to discuss ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices.

The Jakarta Post

After reaping profits at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia’s pharmaceutical industry is now facing a weakening economy. State-owned pharmaceutical companies have been hit hardest, with problems that include significant debt, expired vaccines and a high risk of bankruptcy. Private pharma companies, meanwhile, have booked positive performances.

Daily Tribune

As the country lacks Halal certifiers, the government is now gearing up to produce more certifiers for the Halal industry, a sector expected to generate P230 billion in trade and investments, creating over 120,000 job opportunities for Filipinos in the next five years, according to the country’s Trade Department.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Toothpaste products in China will be regulated under a new set of measures starting from December 1, which a regulatory analyst says is a more rigorous approach that has raised entry thresholds and brought about various challenges for companies.

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Prestige beauty player Estée Lauder has revealed the extent of its current challenges after posting fourth-quarter results showing that net sales declined by 10%, sending stock prices to a six-year low.

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L’Oréal is turning to emerging markets such as India and South East Asia to drive growth in the wake of China’s slow market recovery.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including SENSAI’s new Shanghai flagship, Perfect Diary’s latest lip innovation, and more.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Asia Pacific’s beauty supplement market is undergoing notable shift with increasing diversification of product offerings including for hair growth and weight management, says an industry expert.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

French pharmacy brand Caudalie’s new non-aerosol spray format seeks to satisfy the South East Asian consumers’ demand for new, innovative sun care formats, says the brand’s co-founder.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we’re featuring Caudalie’s non-aerosol sunscreen spray, istyle’s insights into beauty retail, and more.