1 – ‘Sleep is so close to but up to now’: Scent by SIX unveils new assortment to advertise higher sleepIndependent perfume label Scent by SIX – arrange by an ex-Givaudan exec – has launched a brand new scent assortment to advertise higher sleep that comprises scent know-how developed by Takasago.Scent by SIX is a (*5*) perfume home based by Jason Lee. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, SIX had redefined itself by making psychological well being a core focus for the model. In late 2020, it launched the Hikaru assortment which was designed to uplift and evoke happiness.“[The Hikaru launch] was past our expectations. In truth, it has come near the efficiency of our finest vendor 27F Biei… What’s necessary to notice is that we see a very good variety of return clients for Hikaru. They declare that the scent had certainly uplifted them. One buyer even prompt we prepare for a long-term subscription program for him,” Lee advised CosmeticsDesign-Asia.This September, the corporate shall be following up with a brand new assortment designed to assist individuals get a very good night time’s sleep and fulfil the model’s mission to “to champion psychological wellness”.2 – Activated apples: Biotech agency Renovatio claims new APSKIN merchandise have retinol-like results ‘with out the downsides’Australian agency Renovatio Bioscience has launched two new beauty merchandise with an enhanced method that it believes can rival retinol merchandise when it comes to efficacy with out the tough uncomfortable side effects.Renovatio was based in 2016 and has a spread of well being, wellness and beauty beauty merchandise that comprise activated phenolics extracted from apples.This ingredient is extracted utilizing a method developed by Renovatio founder and technical director Dr Vincent Candrawinata, which extracts the phenolic antioxidants with water. The result’s an antioxidant that’s water-based and not chemically synthesised.The firm presents beauty merchandise beneath the APSKIN model which beforehand consisted of a single pores and skin cream. The newest merchandise to hitch this August are the APSKIN Face Ultra Antioxidant Cream and Body Ultra Antioxidant Cream.3 – Strength in skincare: China’s media crackdown on ‘sissy idols’ unlikely to have giant impact on sturdy males’s categoryAwareness on the significance of skincare amongst males is prone to shield the male beauty class from the latest media crackdown China has mandated towards those that don’t match into the masculine stereotype.On September 2, Chinese authorities revealed new pointers for radio, tv, and Internet platforms, calling for broadcasters and Internet platforms to “strictly management the choice of programme actors and visitors, by ensuring they’ve an accurate political stance, good conduct, excessive creative degree and sturdy social credit score.”The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) successfully referred to as a boycott of effeminate males – or ‘sissy idols’ as a part of ongoing plans to “clear up” the leisure trade.The assertion stated broadcasters should “resolutely put an finish to [effeminate men] and different irregular aesthetics” as they don’t match what Beijing has deemed to be historically masculine.4 – Mask-proof lip gloss? Maquillage launches new transfer-resistant product that includes Shiseido’s newest techShiseido-owned make-up model Maquillage has launched a brand new lip product that includes new know-how that makes it switch resistant regardless of its shiny end.Maquillage Dramatic Lip Tint is scheduled to debut on October 21 with 5 shades that retail for JPY2,300 (U$21).The latest product was developed in response to the elevated use of protecting face masks, which precipitated a devastating blow to lipstick gross sales previously 18 months or so.“Due to COVID-19, shoppers’ values and behaviours around the globe are altering dramatically. Reflecting such adjustments, there may be elevated consciousness of well being and skincare, whereas on the identical time frequencies to make use of make-up like lipstick are reducing as individuals exit much less and put on masks,” remarked Masahiko Uotani, CEO of Shiseido, final 12 months.5 – ‘A brand new philosophy’: Microbiome-friendly options key to filling gaps in Asia’s grownup zits care marketMicrobiome-friendly skincare could also be what’s lacking from Asia’s grownup zits care market the place mild options for acne-prone delicate pores and skin is missing.Acne usually happens amongst youngsters throughout puberty, however it will probably additionally happen in maturity.“When it involves zits, it’s necessary to notice that it doesn’t simply have an effect on the youthful era, {the teenager}, however it additionally impacts adults of their 20s or 30s. For them, zits will be totally different from teenagers. It will be within the type of non-inflammatory lesions, equivalent to blackheads and whiteheads,” stated Federica Lam, regional advertising and marketing supervisor of Lucas Meyers Cosmetics.Despite the rising variety of grownup zits circumstances, that are pushed by life-style and surroundings adjustments, there seems to be an absence of options to take care of this persistent downside.