Sharon Kwek

The beauty industry can expect micro-categories of colour cosmetics such as eyeshadow, eyeliners, mascara, and concealers to gradually rise during COVID-19, as consumers lean into the habit of ...

During my recent visit to Seoul, I had the opportunity to present at in-cosmetics Korea, a platform for some of the most exciting ingredients to launch in Korea. ...

South Korea has long been leading the pack when it comes to innovative beauty launches—and Seoul is the best place to explore K-beauty at its heart. During my ...

At in-cosmetics Korea 2019, Mintel will decode the issue of skin sensitivity in Asia and its impact on the beauty and personal care industry. As Asian skin is more ...

Thailand’s beauty retail landscape is undergoing rapid evolution, attracting a wide array of local and foreign players. Strong economic growth has driven expansion and brought new trends to ...

Within the beauty and personal care industry, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) refers to private label brands. A manufacturer owns and creates the formulations and a brand puts its ...

Consumers, today, are travelling overseas, particularly in Asia, for specialist beauty treatments. Dubbed ‘beauty tourism’, this concept follows a similar set-up to the more widely known trend of ...

The Philippines is evolving into a flourishing consumer market with a modern retail landscape that’s a mix of local and international brands, sold both at local community stores ...

At in-cosmetics Asia this year, Mintel will discuss how self-care is becoming a critical concept in consumer lifestyles today. Consumers all over the world are looking for ways ...

In the last decade, K-beauty has successfully cracked the international beauty market which was previously led by an established few J-beauty companies and brands. K-beauty has achieved its ...

New perceptions around male grooming in Asia are constantly reshaping the industry, which, in turn, creates more space for innovation. The different cultures within the region are the ...

Many Asian beauty consumers have a deep understanding of skin health, and how it can be affected by internal and external factors including the environment, physical/mental wellness and ...