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2 weeks ago | 
agtechnavigator.com | Amanda Lim
The co-founder of rice decarbonization firm Mitti Labs explains why consumer awareness could be even more important than corporate stakeholder engagement in making the sector more sustainable.
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1 month ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
The Australian ingredients maker recently unveiled Red Velvet Oil, tomato seed oil sourced from surplus tomato seed waste. The company has dubbed it an ‘active carrier oil’ packed with lycopene, phytosterols, and essential fatty acids. It has been billed by the company as a next-generation alternative to ingredients such as bakuchiol and rose hip oilIt also meets the demand of today’s consumer for high-end, eco-conscious products.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
The cosmetics giant identified a tendency for people experiencing seborrheic dermatitis to also experience hair loss. Cosmax researchers investigated the relationship between scalp microbiota and these conditions. The study compared groups of individuals with male and female pattern hair loss to a control group with healthy scalps. It analysed microbial distribution, diversity, function, and metabolic pathways.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
Headquartered in Shanghai, L’Oréal China has one Research & Innovation (R&I) centre and five offices across the country, and currently houses 32 brands. The company recently held its 2024/2025 Annual Results Press Meeting, where its strategies for strengthening growth in the Chinese market were highlighted. “L’Oréal’s purpose of creating beauty aligns with Chinese consumers’ growing aspiration of a better life. We firmly believe that investing in China is investing in the future.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
Owned by Henkel Consumer Brands, Syoss is set to release the product, called Syoss Clay Cream, on April 14. The hair dye leverages the rich minerals and adhesiveness of natural clay, which “cannot be produced artificially”, and is specially targeted at concealing grey hair. “The number one hair concern for adult women is grey hair. In an era where we are expected to live to 100 years old, dealing with grey hair is a major issue for many women.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
The brand is owned by Tokyo-based start-up SPARTY Inc, which has established a D2C business model grounded in personalisation, spanning skin care and hair care to dietary supplements. MEDULLA customises hair care formulas, products, and usage method recommendations based on an individual’s hair and scalp condition, concerns and preferences, which are submitted through a questionnaire on its website.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | CM Tay |Amanda Lim
The compound is a patented blend of thymol, a monoterpene from thyme, and Curcuma turmerones, aromatic compounds from turmeric. According to the study’s researchers, it provided rapid and long-lasting bactericidal action against Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) — a key driver of acne — and significantly reduces inflammation in lab models.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
The recently launched series, said to be the first of its kind among Korean cosmetic brands, sold out within three days of release, according to the brand. It consists of three products, namely Kill Cover Founwear Cushion The Original, Pro Eye Palette Air, and Crystal Glam Tint. In particular, the cushion foundation has received positive responses from consumers for its “moisturising yet excellent adhesion”, and is one of the top-selling products at Olive Young.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
The company established its Eastern Beauty R&D System to drive innovation. To date, it has extracted and prepared 50 types of flower-derived raw materials. It has established a database of over 100 floral formulations. While innovation and scientific progress are crucial, incorporating cultural heritage and storytelling helps the brand connect with consumers on a deeper level.
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2 months ago | 
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim
In addition to daily skin care, athletia’s product line-up aims to support both moments of activity and relaxation. Its latest release, called Restyling Hair Serum, is part of the “active and go” series, which caters to people who are constantly on the move. The product is made with a combination of plant-derived ingredients and hair care technologies that are said to help users easily reset their hairstyles in “a variety of situations where hairstyling is inconvenient”.
