Biore Price Increase in Japan as Kao Raises Prices
Higher naphtha-linked material costs are pushing Kao to raise prices for selected Biore products in Japan from July.
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Vaseline Taps Jennie for Global Body Care Push
The appointment gives Vaseline a high-visibility ambassador as Unilever expands its body care positioning around Gluta-Hya and Pro Derma.
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Vietnamese Skincare for Acne: What Actually Works
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…
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Herbario Vietnam: A Closer Look at the Butterfly Pea Line
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…
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Albion to Close Tmall Global Flagship Store in China
The move narrows Albion’s cross-border e-commerce presence in China while leaving its domestic marketplace channels in place.
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Vietnamese Skincare Ingredients: A Complete Glossary of 20 Key Botanicals
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….
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Dr. Jart+ Could Return to Korean Ownership in Acquisition Talks
The talks could bring one of K-beauty’s best-known global brands back under Korean control after years inside Estée Lauder’s portfolio.
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Tops Launches Standalone LOOKS Beauty Store in Thailand
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…
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Amorepacific Reopens AMORE YONGSAN Flagship in Seoul
The revamped store adds AI diagnostics, bespoke product services and research-led experiences as Amorepacific pushes deeper into personalised beauty retail.
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China’s Cosmetics Trade Tops $24.8 Billion in 2025
China’s beauty market continued to expand in 2025, with stronger trade flows, rising exports and domestic brands holding a majority market share
