
Good skin equals a good impression, Shiseido research reveals
Shiseido has revealed the results of a joint research project with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology that sought to verify scientifically whether facial radiance influences facial attractiveness and gives a good impression to others. Spoiler alert, it does.

Tmall leaps into intellectual property domain with IPmart launch
Alibaba-owned Tmall has launched an intellectual property trading property, dubbed IPmart, designed to help China’s emerging creators find business opportunities, according to a report published by WWD.

Shiseido calls time on Waso brand in Japan
Shiseido has announced it is to pull the youth-focussed Waso brand from the Japanese market, according to a report by the Business of Fashion.

Share prices of Thai cosmetic firms jump as cannabis market ramps up
Share prices of Thai consumer firms have jumped following the government decision to allow the use of most parts of cannabis and hemp in cosmetics and food, according to a report by Reuters.

Molton Brown launches new signature dispenser to reduce waste
Kao-owned Molton Brown has launched a new signature dispenser that will help reduce waste and excess spending.

Lancôme Travel Retail Asia Pacific partners with China Duty Free Group to launch sustainable pop-up
Lancôme Travel Retail Asia Pacific has teamed up with China Duty Free Group to launch a new sustainability initiative in Sanya, Hainan, named Let’s Grow Happiness.

Chinese beauty start up Yatsen acquires Eve Lom
Chinese cosmetics start up company Yatsen has acquired Eve Lom from Manzanita Capital.

AirAsia Food launches into Singapore; eyes beauty collaborations
AirAsia’s delivery service AirAsia Food is set to start operations in Singapore as of next month, with the primarily food-based operation reportedly eyeing collaborations in other markets, such as cosmetics.

AmorePacific furthers sustainable mission with planet-friendly gift set
AmorePacific has launched an eco-friendly gift set under its Earth & Us brand, according to a report published by The Korea Herald.

Poshmark expands into Australia following IPO
U.S. fashion and beauty e-tailer Poshmark is expanding its presence into Australia, a move that follows its January IPO, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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