NEWSLETTER
The latest beauty intelligence, culture and industry reporting selected by Asia Beauty.
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Seen on red carpets and runways, purple eyeshadow is a versatile shade that's surprisingly wearable. Read on for expert tips from celebrity makeup artists on mastering the buzzy trend this season and beyond.
ASIA BEAUTYBeauty Tech & Innovation
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Gaétane Baudry as Senior Vice President / Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown, effective October 8, 2026. Based in New York, she will report to Lisa Sequino, Global President, Makeup Brands. In this role, Gaétane will lead Bobbi Brown's global strategy and evolution, with the aim to accelerate the brand's innovation and creativity and deepen consumer engagement around the world. “Gaétane is an inspiring and highly collaborative leader who brings...
ASIA BEAUTYProduct Reviews & Shopping
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2026 are already coming to a close, but there's still time to shop what Bazaar editors consider the best mature beauty deals. Read on for our short list of top brands like U Beauty, NuFace, and more.
ASIA BEAUTYBrands, People & M&A
South Korea's president said on Wednesday, October 7, the country is taking steps to protect its booming cultural cache, launching a new "K-brand" authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal. Led by K-pop acts such as BTS, hit Netflix series "Squid Game" and "KPop Demon Hunters", the so-called "Hallyu", or Korean cultural wave, saw content exports hit a record USD 14.9 billion last year, surpassing overseas sales of computers and home...
ASIA BEAUTYProduct Reviews & Shopping
The viral Medicube PDRN Serum is on sale for Prime Day, but does it really serve consistent glow in a real, long-term skin care routine? We put it to the test.
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ASIA BEAUTYProduct Reviews & Shopping
Finding the best beauty products on Amazon is about knowing where to look. Here, we spent hours combing through its virtual aisles to round up the top skin, hair, makeup, and wellness products to shop.
ASIA BEAUTYMarkets & Trends
Resistant, heavy, and highly malleable, zamak* offers several advantages that make it well suited to the luxury fragrance industry. Its recyclability is well established; the challenge now is to ensure that recycled zamak can meet the sector's demanding technical and aesthetic requirements. Spoiler alert: it can. As the market gains momentum, the recycled zamak sector is maturing and expanding its production capacity. Here's why. As the European Union seeks to accelerate the transition to...
ASIA BEAUTYIngredients & Formulation
The fragrance specialist has announced the launch of Aquascent, a new vegan, water-based carrier for fine fragrance applications. Crafted from a proprietary formula based on biodegradable materials, Aquascent is designed, according to International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), to deliver enhanced olfactive performance and visual clarity while supporting a more sustainable approach to fragrance formulation. Aquascent supports fragrance loads from 10% to up to 25%, compared with up to...
ASIA BEAUTYHair & Scalp
From Raye to Zendaya, everyone is trying the "dolce vita" bob right now. Here’s how to make it work for your hair type.
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Rich, elegant, and endlessly versatile, bordeaux nails are this autumn’s answer to burgundy. Discover the six most sophisticated ideas to try now.
ASIA BEAUTYRetail & E-Commerce
Previously available in Europe exclusively through rhodeskin.com, the brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber and acquired by e.l.f. Beauty last year will now be sold in more than 500 Sephora stores across the region, starting September 30, 2026. Following its launch at Sephora in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom in 2025, rhode is continuing to expand its physical retail presence across a number of key markets. rhode is now available for consumers to shop at Sephora in 19 new...
ASIA BEAUTYSkin Care
From gentle oil cleansers to top sheet masks, we asked professionals for their thoughts on how to build a 10-step Korean skincare routine. Here's everything to know.
ASIA BEAUTYIngredients & Formulation
The 15th edition of MakeUp in New York, held on September 16-17, 2026, at the Javits Center, attracted more than 5,000 visitors, up 9% from 2025, according to the organizers. Bringing together 163 exhibitors from 13 countries across the entire beauty value chain — from ingredients and formulation services to packaging and applicators — the show reinforced its position as a leading B2B event for the U.S. East Coast beauty industry. Among the innovations unveiled this year, five stood out to...
ASIA BEAUTYPackaging & Sustainability
Albéa Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal for the seventh consecutive year. With a score of 82/100, up two points from last year. “Albéa continues to rank among the world's top-performing companies assessed by EcoVadis,” said the packaging manufacturer in a statement. EcoVadis is one of the world's most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies on four key pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Its...
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Nicole Kidman’s 2026 Emmy manicure is the polished nail trend to know this season. Here, we break down how to recreate the star's winning beauty look at home.
ASIA BEAUTYSkin Care
It's a common issue: "Why is my skin so dry even when I moisturize?" "Glamour" asked dermatologists to explain and share their recommended products.
ASIA BEAUTYSalon, Spa & Education
Urban Retreat, which formerly ran the spa in iconic department store Harrods, is returning, with a new space for freelance hair, beauty and wellness professionals to operate from.
ASIA BEAUTYBeauty Tech & Innovation
The US biotech beauty company has launched a new active ingredient designed to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten the skin at a recommended use level of 0.45%, positioning it as an alternative to higher-concentration legacy brightening ingredients. Dubbed DermCeutical PNar, Debut's new biotech active ingredient is designed to target hyperpigmentation through a molecular design approach that combines AI, skin genomics and biotechnology. According to the company, the ingredient works by...
ASIA BEAUTYSalon, Spa & Education
Dermalogica's Candice Gardner explains skin longevity, cellular repair, microneedling, exosome therapy, and how therapists can avoid longevity-washing.
ASIA BEAUTYRegulation & Safety
Judge Stewart Long praised their risk assessment approach to protect against harmful exposure to chemicals, without reliance on animal testing.
ASIA BEAUTYPackaging & Sustainability
The B2B event dedicated to eco-designed packaging and circular economy solutions will return to Paris's Carreau du Temple on May 11-12, 2027, with a new identity. Launched in 2019 as Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack, the trade show is now called Luxe Pack - Édition Spéciale. More than a name change, the event, organized by Infopro Digital, is unveiling a new visual identity and a new tagline: Concevoir l'excellence qui dure (French for: “Designing sustainable excellence”) . "For years,...
ASIA BEAUTYPackaging & Sustainability
Founded in 1827 and revived in 2017 by three graduates of the École Supérieure du Parfum, French fragrance house Maison Violet is embracing what its founders describe as "its second chance." French fragrance packaging specialist Coverpla developed the brand's first collection using a lightweight, refillable glass bottle, dubbed ecoBottle, from the Italian glassmaker Bormioli Luigi's ecoLine range. For its new collection of six new fragrances — Un air d'Apogée, Nuée Bleue, Compliment,...
ASIA BEAUTYHair & Scalp
Mariska Hargitay wore a few different hairstyles at the 2026 Emmy Awards, including easy waves on the red carpet and a long bombshell blowout during the show to pay homage to her mother Jayne Mansfield.
ASIA BEAUTYBeauty Tech & Innovation
Beauty and personal care major Unilever is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to track trends, delve into research and transform innovation entirely. Today, Unilever's Beauty & Wellbeing business – covering hair care, skin care and wellbeing with brands like Dove, Vaseline, Dermalogica and Nutrafol – represents one-quarter of the company's entire annual turnover, generating EUR 12.8 billion in 2025. And it's a business arm the company is future-proofing....
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
The 2026 Emmys red carpet was a feast for those itching to emerge from the summer with a major transformation. From red carpet classics like the updo to rosy and red lipstick hues, these are the best beauty looks of the night.
ASIA BEAUTYBrands, People & M&A
British prestige beauty retailer Space NK has announced the appointment of Emma Simpson Scott as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 13. She succeeds Andy Lightfoot, who is stepping down as CEO after leading the business through a period of significant growth and transformation and its recent acquisition by Ulta Beauty. "We wish Andy Lightfoot all the best in his next chapter and gratitude for his ten years of service and all that he has done for Space NK, including joining forces...
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Hailey Bieber wore a creamy, satiny taupe manicure to celebrate her eighth anniversary with husband Justin Bieber. Her almond-shaped nails were painted with a cool gray-brown shade.
ASIA BEAUTYPackaging & Sustainability
Amcor has expanded its portfolio of refillable and refill packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care sector, combining rigid and flexible packaging options to address growing demand for comprehensive refill formats. The new range includes refillable containers with customizable closures and dispensers, including the Mocha bottle and the mono-material Wave 2cc pump. For refill formats, Amcor offers its AmPrima recycle-ready spouted stand-up pouches, available in capacities ranging...
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ASIA BEAUTYSalon, Spa & Education
Professional Beauty London was proud to empower the next generation at Excel London on October 4–5, 2026
ASIA BEAUTYBeauty Tech & Innovation
The Fragrance Innovation Summit returns to Paris on November 25, 2026, with an edition dedicated to evolving consumer behaviors, new olfactory experiences, and the value of brands and innovation. The event is unveiling its first headline speaker: Jason Ju Chunmao, co-founder of Harmay Hong Kong, CEO of JusTangerine, and CEO of TFx Tmall Fragrance, who will join the Paris edition as Guest of Honor. A visionary behind one of Asia's most influential beauty retailers, Jason Ju helped turn...
ASIA BEAUTYIngredients & Formulation
After introducing Skin Longevity Butter with Italian distributor Faravelli earlier this summer, Core Biogenesis is extending its longevity-driven innovation platform to colour cosmetics with Eye Longevity Shadow, a formulation concept designed to merge makeup performance with skincare benefits. Presented as a technology showcase for beauty brands, the eye shadow combines a line-up of key ingredients: Peauvita™, the company's plant-derived biomimetic growth factor technology based on its...
ASIA BEAUTYIngredients & Formulation
As beauty brands face growing pressure to back up their claims with solid evidence, MakeUp in New York is making science and market intelligence the focus of its 2026 edition on September 16-17 at the Javits Center. The show is expected to welcome around 4,800 industry professionals and will bring together more than 160 exhibitors across formulation, contract manufacturing, packaging, and ingredients. A major draw will be the Beauty Talks program, featuring 14 expert-led sessions on the...
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Dusty pink nails are summer’s most elegant manicure trend. From dusty rose and glossy neutrals to blushed marble designs, these 10 ideas define quiet luxury.
ASIA BEAUTYBeauty Tech & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can help beauty companies accelerate eco-innovation from start to finish, aligning efforts to key United Nation sustainability goals. According to a review published in Cleaner Production Letters, however, use of AI to drive sustainable cosmetic innovation remains underexplored. Up until now, the integration of AI into the cosmetics industry has “predominantly focused on personalisation, marketing, and supply chain optimisation,” the researchers...
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Should concealer be lighter than foundation? Makeup artists explain when to go lighter, when to match your foundation and how to find your perfect shade.
ASIA BEAUTYFragrance
Stetson and Scent Beauty (Allsaints, Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue, Megan Moroney, Sabrina Carpenter, Stetson) are expanding their long-running fragrance partnership with Untamed, a new men's fragrance collection designed to modernize the American heritage brand's appeal and attract younger consumers. Launching on August 31, 2026, the range comprises three Eau de Parfums — Open Sky, Wild Sage and Free Rein — alongside matching body sprays. The fragrances reinterpret the American West through...
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Silk nails are a fresh take on the classic pink manicure. This is how to recreate the look for fall 2026.
ASIA BEAUTYMakeup & Nails
Introducing this season’s most flattering neutral polish, and how to make it work for you.
ASIA BEAUTYBrands, People & M&A
The Air Liquide Healthcare subsidiary has appointed Virginie Cavalli as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Seppic designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of specialty ingredients used in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, and industrial applications. Nearly 900 employees support customers in 100 countries through the company's subsidiaries and distributor network. A graduate of EM Lyon Business School with a degree in financial...
ASIA BEAUTYBeauty Tech & Innovation
Purchased in January 2026 by Frédérique and Arnaud Le Trionnaire, the Brittany-based cosmetics laboratory, a specialist of formulations based on marine ingredients, has been renamed Belle en Mer. Both a private label manufacturer and the owner of brands including Perlucine – products based on oyster shells – Beauty Med, Thalaspa, Dorlokin, and Animarine, the company now has a new management, under which it is launching an industrial investment plan designed to maintain and expand its...