CosmeticsDesign-Asia Podcast

Singaporean fragrance brand Scent by SX has lauded the customer-centric business model of US multi-brand retailer Showfields in helping tackle challenges such as rising manpower costs to the emergence of the Metaverse.

Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.

An emphasis on tech and data is crucial for indie fragrance brands to become trendsetters in the increasingly saturated niche market, claims a Singapore start-up that is tapping AI and social media research.

A skin care brand from Australia has made a goal to be as beneficial and accessible to as many people as possible, recognising that skin issues can exact a heavy toll on mental and emotional wellbeing, said its founder.

A skin care brand from Australia has made a goal to be as beneficial and accessible to as many people as possible, recognising that skin issues can exact a heavy toll on mental and emotional wellbeing, said its founder.

Beauty brands are too quick to jump onto the hype train when they should be investing time and money on education and research, says the co-founder of skin care brand Aminu.

The overreliance on recycling is the chief piece of green misinformation in the beauty industry, which has to move faster towards a circular model, says the founder and CEO of Emma Lewisham.

Ayurvedic brands can make a mark on the global stage providing they emphasise the efficacy of traditional ingredients, the founder of Indian beauty firm Tvachamrit believes.

The founders of Myanmar-based Gabar have revealed how they overcame the physical challenges of being separated from each other – and their team of perfumers – to create fragrances that could authentically represent their country and culture.

The CEO of an Asian-led make-up brand is questioning the ‘performative inclusivity' she sees in the beauty industry, claiming it can hurt smaller, less well-funded brands that are trying to solve the frustrations of specific target consumers.

Innovations such as ‘try before you buy' perfume samples mean that online retail can provide a better customer experience and sales channel than brick and mortar stores, according to the founder of Indian direct-to-consumer (DTC) fragrance house All Good Scents.

The beauty industry and consumers alike should place more emphasis on reducing and reusing resources, instead of prioritising recycling, claims an Australian start-up that has pioneered using unwanted sheep's milk in its products.

In our exclusive podcast, a pioneer of the content-to-commerce business model that is fuelling significant beauty industry growth in India has revealed how it ‘cracked the code' of this new approach.

The husband-and-wife team behind the 'radically different' clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi have revealed how their potent plant serums overcame the sceptics to become an indie beauty success story and the importance of their roles as skin care educators.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Shamika Haldipurkar, the founder and CEO of D'you, about the information overload in the skin care industry and how her company is aiming to combat it.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Mele Olivetti, the founder of Tongan beauty brand Feniu who is on a mission to use her brand as a platform to share the heritage and culture of a tiny island nation with the world.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Dan Terry, the founder and creative director of Oo La Lab to discuss the potential of niche Asian fragrance brands in the global market and talk about the importance of scent to heritage and culture.

The CEO of New Delhi-based beauty brand Earth Rhythm joins the Indie Pioneers Podcasts to discuss her passion for NPD, the brand's innovation process and talks about why she takes an active role in the creation of products.

The founders of 5 to 5 Skincare drop by the Indie Pioneers Podcast to give their two cents and more on the controversy stirring up between clean beauty brands and the cosmetic science community.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with the founder of low-waste beauty brand MONO Skincare to talk about its innovative waterless tablet format and how the industry can be more inclusive in the sustainability race.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we're chatting with Jake Xu, the co-founder of male beauty brand Shakeup Cosmetics about the intricacies of the men's cosmetics category, and how it has been influenced in recent years by social media, pop culture and the pandemic.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we're speaking to Catherine Zhou, the founder of China's Maison Dixsept, a niche fine fragrance brand that is trying to reclaim Chinese culture and how it is represented around the world.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with the founder of Bescher about the brand’s hero ingredient, sea cucumber collagen, its amazing benefits and why she believes it is set to explode in the beauty world.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with the founder of New Zealand brand Organic Riot about his valiant efforts in furthering the sustainable beauty movement and discuss some hard truths about what it means to be a sustainable and ethical beauty brand.

CosmeticsDesign editors break down the beauty and personal care acquisitions, product innovations and challenges that have arisen under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers we discuss the importance of consumer education to tackle misinformation and confusion, including the debate around natural versus synthetic ingredients, with the founder of Fawn & Co.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Joanne Ang, the co-founder of sensitive skin care firm Kansoskin on how she is using the brand as a platform to promote a healthier outlook on conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with the co-founder of Inna Organic about the brand’s challenging journey towards pioneering the concept of an organic-certified facial sheet mask.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sat down with the founders of halal beauty brand Shade M Beauty to discuss the growing significance of the halal beauty segment and how it will continue to evolve in the years to come.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.

In this episode, we speak to Seasun Society founder Madi Ross about how irresponsible marketing and media coverage are setting consumers up to fail in their pursuit of beauty.

In the latest episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with Jasmine Kang, founder of anti-acne skin care brand Skinlycious as she prepares to pitch her brand to a panel of industry experts on Sephora Accelerate’s Final Demo Day.

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with Petronille Houdart from Sequential Skin to discuss the importance of microbiome testing when it comes to skin care personalisation.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Nerissa Low, the founder of Liht Organics about the obstacles she had to overcome to bring her organic make-up brand to market.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Mugdha Hedaoo, the founder of Go Play, a Singapore-based company that is putting colours back in the hands of consumers.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Antoinette Barnardo, founder and CEO of YORA, an Australian skin care brand that is taking on beauty with a multifaceted wellness approach.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Antoinette Barnardo, founder and CEO of YORA, an Australian skin care brand that is taking on beauty with a multifaceted wellness approach.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Navneet Kaur, the founder of personalised skin care start-up, Yours, about the blazing potential she sees in the personalised beauty space.

The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gripped markets worldwide, and with no concrete end in sight, CosmeticsDesign’s editors discuss market impacts, industry response and what might still be to come.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Christina Su, founder of Australian brand Bayeco Skincare, about how her pharmaceutical training influenced the development of her evidence-based natural skin care line.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Christina Su, founder of Australian brand Bayeco Skincare, about how her pharmaceutical training influenced the development of her evidence-based natural skin care line.

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Jason Lee, the founder of Singaporean fragrance firm Scent by SIX, about the power of fragrance as a storytelling medium beyond just perfumes and colognes.