
Proya Opens 450 Square Metre Research Lab in Paris Suburb
Staffed by seven researchers and fitted with 76 scientific instruments, the French facility anchors the Chinese beauty group’s push into skincare longevity.
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Staffed by seven researchers and fitted with 76 scientific instruments, the French facility anchors the Chinese beauty group’s push into skincare longevity.

The appointment marks the first time an Asia-Pacific leader will guide the 48-year-old World Federation of Direct Selling Associations.

Parent company Goodai Global secures dedicated brand displays in 100 outlets across the British health and beauty chain.

Younger consumers in India pushed K-Beauty sales up 200 per cent and men’s skincare up 78 per cent on the Flipkart-owned marketplace.

CEO and founder Roz Samimi aims to differentiate the acne-focused brand through community storytelling and a distinctive aesthetic.

The cosmetics group cut product development timelines by half across five global research hubs while localising supply chains to protect margins from trade friction.

The UK retailer has achieved turnaround times as fast as eight weeks since launching the initiative in December 2024.

South Korean derma skincare label COSRX is slashing prices across core snail mucin and new peptide formulas for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

Research across China, Korea and Indonesia shows 66 per cent of Chinese women feel underserved by existing wellness products, while 87 per cent seek life-stage solutions.

Amorepacific’s flagship ginseng skincare label is testing Tokyo’s premier luxury department store ahead of a multi-platform digital rollout across Amazon Japan, Qoo10, and Cosme.

The consumer goods group has compressed product development cycles across its EUR 12.8 billion beauty division and rolled out AI-formulated ranges across regional retail shelves.

The Spanish skincare house plans to double its hotel and spa channel revenue over five years following an extended luxury hospitality partnership.

South Korean fashion platform Musinsa has opened a four-storey beauty store in Seoul, while discount chain Daiso posted a 30 per cent rise in cosmetic sales.

The legal action follows last year’s recall of Lean Screen SPF50+, which shared a base formula with nearly 20 other sunscreen brands.

The upgraded lineup incorporates pro-ceramide serum and hyaluronic acid, including a scent exclusive to IGA.

Conventional oils will account for 76.4 percent of beauty formulation demand this year as coconut oil holds the largest category share.
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