Beauty industry

The industry is capitalising on feelings of insecurity, but regulators may be stepping in

The US beauty group has seen its shares tumble since confirming talks with Spain’s Puig Brands last month over a possible combination

When the band went on hiatus in 2022, K-pop lost an anchor and a catfish – a player that puts pressure on its peers, spurring them to compete and improve. Now they’re back

Puig has also been undergoing big changes, recently announcing a new CEO

The Skinetiq deal with Marico marks a rare startup exit in Vietnam

The home-grown beauty salon chain will bring its eyelash extension treatment to clients’ homes or even their offices

The push coincides with a shift in consumer behaviour

Lower prices, rapid launches and a strong social media game support growth of Chinese cosmetic and skincare brands in S-E Asia

The sale comes a few months after FineToday’s second attempt to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange failed in October