L’Oréal to Nurture K-Beauty Startups
L’Oréal, in collaboration with the South Korean government, is launching the L’Oréal Big Bang Startup Fostering Program.
Shiseido drafts in athletes to spread sun safety message
Shiseido has unveiled its latest sun care campaign. The J-beauty brand’s Sun on the Run initiative features six athletes, collectively called the ‘Ultimate Sun Pros’, to demonstrate the attributes of its latest sunscreen launch: Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF60+, which is designed to perform better as the wearer sweats.
CMG Pharmaceutical to launch in Vietnam
CMG Pharmaceutical has signed a deal with local distributor An Thinh Phat to launch on the Vietnamese market from May. The South Korean cosmetics firm will collaborate with Home & Mall Shopping to produce a dedicated line of beauty products and nutritional supplements for the market.
Estee Lauder unveils collab with Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee
The Estee Lauder Companies’ signature brand has teamed up with Indian bridalwear designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee to create a limited edition line of lipsticks; a launch that may well tease a full-blown beauty offer for the fashion brand.
Kao launches humidity protection, Biore Zero
Kao has launched a new product designed to protect skin from discomfort caused by humidity and temperature stress. Biore Zero promises to provide a protective veil for skin, keeping it comfortable for an extended period of time.
Ultra Violette Secures US$15M Investment
Ultra Violette, an Australian sunscreen brand, has received a US$15 million investment from Aria Growth Partners.
Amorepacific Rebrands to AP
Amorepacific has rebranded to AP.
China Suspends Imports from Japanese Cosmetics Firm Hoyu Co
China’s medical regulator has suspended imports from Japanese cosmetics company Hoyu Co after conducting an online inspection of its factory in Japan.
Mikimoto signs fragrance license agreement with Lalique Group
Japanese jewelry brand Mikimoto has signed a fragrance license agreement with Lalique Group covering a collection of perfumes and crystal editions, stretching through 2035.
Sephora holds SEPHORiA event in China
Sephora held the first international edition of its SEPHORiA event in China. The LVMH-owned retailer said that the event was also the first certified carbon-neutral event for its Chinese arm.
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