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L'Oréal, Cosmax Form K-Beauty R&D Pact for Global Markets
Ingredients & Actives

L'Oréal, Cosmax Form K-Beauty R&D Pact for Global Markets

The alliance will focus on K-beauty-inspired products, novel ingredients, and sensory formats, aiming to accelerate innovation for international consumers.

Naolys Expands Asia Distribution with The Shine, Behn Meyer Partnerships
Ingredients & Actives

Naolys Expands Asia Distribution with The Shine, Behn Meyer Partnerships

French ingredient supplier Naolys has appointed The Shine as its exclusive distributor in South Korea and partnered with Behn Meyer for distribution across five Southeast Asian markets. This move aims to increase access to Naolys' Plant Cell and ExoCell® active ingredient ranges for regional beauty brands.

Packaging

Aptar Beauty Adapts Dispensing for Asia's Dermocosmetics, India

Aptar Beauty is adjusting its dispensing systems and material science to meet shifts in the global beauty market, including growing dermocosmetics, new regulatory demands, and strong activity in India and South Asia.

Ingredients & Actives

PCHi 2027 Guangzhou: Cosmetic Ingredient Pre-Registration Open

Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions has opened visitor pre-registration for PCHi 2027 in Guangzhou, China. The event focuses on cosmetic ingredient innovation and formulation technologies for the Asia-Pacific beauty market.

Ingredients & Actives

in-cosmetics Asia Expects Record Exhibitor Count in Bangkok

The in-cosmetics Asia trade show will convene in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 3-5. Event organizers state this year's edition will be the largest to date, featuring over 770 global and regional exhibitors. The event targets formulators, R&D specialists, and brand teams across the Asia Pacific beauty sector.

Ingredients & Actives

PCHi China Opens 2027 Fountain Awards for Innovation in Ingredients, Formulations & Sustainability

PCHi China has begun accepting entries for its 2027 Fountain Awards, recognizing innovation in active ingredients, formulations, and sustainable solutions. Exhibitors have until November 23, 2026, to submit their product nominations.

Sustainability

L'Oréal, Unilever, Amorepacific Lead Beauty's Green Shift with Renewable Energy & Recycled Packaging

L'Oréal, Unilever, and Amorepacific are among major beauty firms increasing investment in sustainable practices. Initiatives include renewable energy adoption, advanced refill systems, and new recycled materials for packaging. Companies are moving beyond pledges to integrate environmental improvements across products and supply chains.

Beauty Tech

Hiroshima Uni Tech Detects Invisible Early Collagen Changes for Advanced Skin Ageing Prevention

Researchers at Hiroshima University developed a new method to identify subtle, early-stage changes in skin collagen's internal structure. This approach detects molecular disorganization before visible damage, potentially informing future cosmetic and medical applications.

Packaging

Kanebo Japan Selects Eastman Cristal One for Skincare Lotion Packaging

Japanese cosmetics brand Kanebo chose Eastman's Cristal One IM812 PET resin for its new Generating Essentials Treatment Lotion cap. The material provides specific aesthetic and performance qualities, aligning with Kanebo's brand philosophy and demonstrating a proactive step towards packaging recyclability for products sold primarily in Asia.

Ingredients & Actives

PCHi China 2027 Pre-Registration Opens for Guangzhou Event

Pre-registration is now open for the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, scheduled for February 24–26, 2027, in Guangzhou, China. The event focuses on ingredient and formulation innovation, responding to evolving consumer and regulatory demands in Asia's beauty sector.

Beauty Tech

Amorepacific, South Korea, deploys AI research assistant Lemon for R&D efficiency

South Korean beauty company Amorepacific has introduced Lemon, an AI research assistant developed with KT. The tool centralizes decades of data, aiming to reduce cosmetic product development timelines by automating information retrieval for R&D teams.

Ingredients & Actives

Shiseido Japan Claims Coriander Extract Dual Skin Effect

Japanese beauty firm Shiseido claims its research identified a dual skin effect from cilantro fruit extract, also known as coriander. The company states this extract targets skin aging by eliminating senescent cells and promoting collagen production.