Cocoon was founded in 2013. Thorakao was founded in 1961. That gap – 52 years – is the entire history of K-beauty, the rise and fall of several Western beauty empires, and the complete lifecycle of most cosmetics brands that have ever existed. Thorakao has been making skincare and haircare products in Ho Chi Minh…
The assumption is reasonable: Vietnam is in Asia, Korean skincare comes from Asia, therefore buying Korean skincare in Vietnam must be cheaper than buying it in Europe or the US. I live in Hanoi. The answer is no – and the reasoning is worth understanding before you book a shopping trip or adjust your expectations….
Higher naphtha-linked material costs are pushing Kao to raise prices for selected Biore products in Japan from July.
The appointment gives Vaseline a high-visibility ambassador as Unilever expands its body care positioning around Gluta-Hya and Pro Derma.
Acne in a tropical climate is a specific problem. Heat increases sebum production, humidity slows evaporation, and sweat creates constant moisture on the skin surface – conditions that favor P. acnes growth and pore congestion. Most acne advice is written for temperate climates. Most Vietnamese skincare brands are not. This guide covers the Vietnamese and…
Herbario’s first article on Dewsia covered the brand as a whole – the centella and fish mint line for oily skin, the herbal medicine tradition, and the pharmacy-grade approach to formulation. This article goes deeper on the second pillar: the butterfly pea (hoa đậu biếc) line, which targets a wholly different skin profile. Where the…
The move narrows Albion’s cross-border e-commerce presence in China while leaving its domestic marketplace channels in place.
Vietnam’s botanical diversity is exceptional. The country spans 15 degrees of latitude – from subtropical mountain forests in the north to the tropical Mekong Delta in the south – producing an extraordinary range of plants with distinct phytochemical profiles shaped by altitude, soil, and rainfall. Vietnamese traditional medicine has drawn on this landscape for centuries….
The talks could bring one of K-beauty’s best-known global brands back under Korean control after years inside Estée Lauder’s portfolio.
Tops will open the first standalone LOOKS store on May 20 at Robinson Lifestyle Srisamarn, marking a strategic shift for the Central Retail-owned beauty and wellness brand. The retailer said the move forms part of a longer-term plan to expand LOOKS to 100 locations across all formats by 2028. Dedicated Beauty Format LOOKS has previously…