L’Oréal Group CEO Nicolas Hieronimus is aiming to grow the firm’s business in the booming Indian beauty market on the back of the acceleration of e-commerce in the country.
The CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies has underlined his strong conviction in China’s beauty market despite a recent dip in performance and fears related to an economic recession.
The retail spin-off of Singapore beauty start-up Fawn & Co is set to expand in 2022 with new products and a whole new range in response to positive consumer demand which spurred sales of its debut product up by 300% year-on-year.
The beauty category is set to be one of the major growth drivers of Asia Pacific’s travel retail industry as people once again undertake cross-border trips.
Chinese cosmetics company Florasis is assessing opportunities in the US, Japan and South East Asia as it embarks on its mission to become a global beauty brand.
Local beauty brands in Singapore are optimistic about the gradual return of face-to-face events and believe the opportunity to meet its consumers in person will help to drive growth this year.
The South Korean arm of South East Asian e-commerce platform Shopee has inked a deal with the Korean SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) to form a logistics service to facilitate the entry of Korean products to Poland.
Hong Kong beauty retailer Sa Sa International says it lost approximately 480 business days over the fifth wave of the pandemic as COVID-19 infections among staff members forced it to shutter its stores.
Estonian beauty technology firm Haut.AI is aiming to expand its AI skin analysis tool in the Asian region, particularly in China, South Korea and Indonesia.
In this round-up of financial results and business trends in the cosmetics industry, we highlight Cosmax’s 2022 ambitions, the opportunity for halal oral care exports and more.
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Vegan beauty brand Plum is aiming to unlock the potential it sees in India’s hair care, make-up and body care and sectors to fuel its growth this year.
Shiseido is aiming to accelerate the growth of its skin care business in the western markets with marquee brands such as SHISEIDO, Clé de Peau Beauté and Drunk Elephant.
Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.
A new report by the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has highlighted untapped opportunities for K-beauty in Laos, particularly for skin care.
French cosmetics company L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Australian clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist.
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is developing a digital beauty platform to cater to the online lifestyle habits that are likely to continue long after the pandemic, revealed the firm’s CEO.
Singaporean beauty brand Ange Gardien Paris says its sales has grown 50% in the six months since it started to take a social commerce approach to selling.
Japanese skin care brand Orbis is aiming to tap into interest in skin care by expanding into emerging skin care segments such as acne care and men’s skin care after its disappointing 2021 results.
The Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year despite the economic uncertainty, according to a new report by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
Singapore-based cosmeceutical brand Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year on the back of its overseas expansion and a new distribution strategy.
A.S. Watson's health and beauty division grew up by 17% on the back of growth in Europe which helped to offset declines in China brought about by COVID-19
We round up the most recent developments in China’s booming beauty market, featuring regulation news as well as business updates from Beiersdorf, Yatsen and more.
South Korean cosmetics giant Cosmax Inc is tapping into opportunities in personalised cosmetics and pet grooming to achieve its target of U$2.5bn in sales in 2022.
Walmart launched BEAUTYSPACENK with Space NK to bring prestige personal care to the retail giant's online and instore sales spaces . CosmeticsDesign spoke with Laurie Tessier, merchandising director for prestige beauty at Walmart, about the launch.
A trio of Japanese cosmetics companies – Shiseido, Kao and Lion – have stepped up to aid relief efforts in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Japanese personal care major Kao is partnering with beauty media and retail firm istyle to build a skin RNA database by 2023 with the sebum RNA testing technology it developed.
Indian personal care brand Sanfe has recently launched beauty brand with skin and hair care products as part of its latest effort to become a 'one-stop shop' for beauty and personal care solutions.
The DTC personal care market has evolved rapidly and the recent layoffs by Glossier can teach the industry how a brand can misstep and what to know going forward, says One Rockwell.
South Korean ODM company Cosmax has achieved record-high sales and operating profit figures due to strong performance in China and South East Asia, which helped to offset a decline in the US.
German consumer goods major Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin, which it believes have the potential to have as much success as its luxury brand La Prairie.
Japanese personal care conglomerate Pola Orbis Holdings has set a target for its cosmetics business to achieve at least JPY280bn (U$2.4bn) in sales by 2029, the year it celebrates its centennial.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
Japan’s Kosé Corporation is focusing investments into China’s travel retail market, namely in Hainan Island, where it hopes to boost its high-end skin care brand Decorté.
French beauty giant L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers and expects it to continue growing by double-digits in the years to come.
UK-headquartered Revolution Beauty Group has completed its acquisition of BH Cosmetics assets in a €3.4m deal set to re-energise the US brand after its bankruptcy filing in January.
The company behind India’s SUGAR Cosmetics says it will target growth in the country’s tier two and three cities for skin care brand ENN Beauty, after taking a majority stake.
Beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals has “ambitious” growth plans in place for China’s travel retail market, which it believes will be key to its business in the APAC region.
Beauty and fragrance manufacturer Coty reports that the growth of its prestige beauty business in China is outstripping the market, with the firm predicting that the luxury sector, in particular, is ripe for future growth.
Indian direct-to-consumers clean beauty brand Conscious Chemist is ramping up its product expansion plans following Lotus Herbals’ investment in its company.
US sun care brand Supergoop! is ramping up efforts to advocate the benefits of sunscreen and release competitive products in the “super important” South East Asian market.
Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year to capitalise on the growth potential of its beauty market.
![L'Oréal aiming to grow business in the booming Indian beauty market. [L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-ceo-expresses-resolve-to-grow-india-on-the-back-of-e-commerce-acceleration/15433348-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-CEO-expresses-resolve-to-grow-India-on-the-back-of-e-commerce-acceleration.jpg)
![Estée Lauder has underlined his strong conviction in China’s beauty market [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-ceo-remains-enthusiastic-about-china-despite-growing-concerns/15424813-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-CEO-remains-enthusiastic-about-China-despite-growing-concerns.jpg)
![Fawn & Co is set to expand in 2022 with new products. [Fawn & Co]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fawn-co-set-to-expand-retail-arm-with-new-products-and-range/15370947-1-eng-GB/Fawn-Co-set-to-expand-retail-arm-with-new-products-and-range.jpg)
![Beauty category is set to be one of the major growth drivers of APAC's travel retail industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/16/beauty-travel-retail-category-will-play-key-role-in-driving-apac-s-travel-retail-recovery/15407575-1-eng-GB/Beauty-travel-retail-Category-will-play-key-role-in-driving-APAC-s-travel-retail-recovery.jpg)
![Florasis is assessing opportunities in the US, Japan and South East Asia. [Florasis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/florasis-on-a-quest-to-rival-international-titans/15371262-1-eng-GB/Florasis-on-a-quest-to-rival-international-titans.jpg)
![Singapore beauty brands are optimistic about the gradual return of face-to-face events. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/singapore-s-beauty-players-say-return-of-in-person-events-will-drive-business-growth/15371001-1-eng-GB/Singapore-s-beauty-players-say-return-of-in-person-events-will-drive-business-growth.jpg)
![Shopee has inked a deal with KOSME to facilitate the entry of Korean products to Poland. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shopee-korea-scores-3m-government-project-to-bring-k-beauty-to-poland/15371109-1-eng-GB/Shopee-Korea-scores-3m-government-project-to-bring-K-beauty-to-Poland.jpg)
![Sa Sa says it lost approximately 480 business days over the fifth wave of the pandemic. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-covid-19-outbreak-in-hk-forces-sa-sa-to-lose-480-business-days-in-q4/15353778-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-COVID-19-Outbreak-in-HK-forces-Sa-Sa-to-lose-480-business-days-in-Q4.jpg)
![Haut.AI is aiming to expand its AI skin analysis tool in the Asian region. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/27/ai-skin-analysis-firm-haut.ai-aiming-to-tap-into-tech-savvy-asian-market/15362115-1-eng-GB/AI-skin-analysis-firm-Haut.AI-aiming-to-tap-into-tech-savvy-Asian-market.jpg)
![G&M Cosmetics is eyeing opportunities for its brands in the ‘massive’ wedding industry in India. [G&M Cosmetics / Australia Creams]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/25/g-m-cosmetics-eyeing-huge-opportunities-in-india-s-wedding-industry/15331581-4-eng-GB/G-M-Cosmetics-eyeing-huge-opportunities-in-India-s-wedding-industry.png)
![A round-up of financial results and business trends in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/financial-focus-most-read-stories-on-business-and-financial-news-in-the-beauty-industry2/15327888-1-eng-GB/Financial-focus-Most-read-stories-on-business-and-financial-news-in-the-beauty-industry.jpg)
![Plum is aiming to unlock the potential it sees in India’s hair care, make-up and body care. [Plum]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/plum-eyeing-untapped-vegan-demand-in-hair-body-care-and-make-up/15293044-1-eng-GB/Plum-eyeing-untapped-vegan-demand-in-hair-body-care-and-make-up.jpg)
![Shiseido is aiming to accelerate the growth of its skin care business in the western markets. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-gearing-up-to-accelerate-skin-care-growth-in-the-west/15315451-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-gearing-up-to-accelerate-skin-care-growth-in-the-West.jpg)
![Terrakai Skin is eyeing what it believes is a great opportunity for A-beauty in the US clean beauty market. [Terrakai Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/terrakai-skin-aims-to-bring-a-beauty-flavour-into-the-us-clean-beauty-market/15292882-1-eng-GB/Terrakai-Skin-aims-to-bring-A-beauty-flavour-into-the-US-clean-beauty-market.jpg)
![Gotha Cosmetics aims to tap into the post-COVID growth potential of China. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/gotha-cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-china-as-it-sets-sights-on-asian-expansion/15292990-1-eng-GB/Gotha-Cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-China-as-it-sets-sights-on-Asian-expansion.jpg)
![KOTRA highlights untapped opportunities for K-beauty in Laos. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kotra-highlights-untapped-opportunities-in-laos-for-korean-skin-care-in-2022/15292828-1-eng-GB/KOTRA-highlights-untapped-opportunities-in-Laos-for-Korean-skin-care-in-2022.jpg)
![L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Grown Alchemist. [Grown Alchemist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition/15293260-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition.jpg)
![Shiseido is developing a digital beauty platform to cater to the online lifestyle habits. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-developing-personalised-beauty-platform-to-cater-to-new-lifestyles/15292936-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-developing-personalised-beauty-platform-to-cater-to-new-lifestyles.jpg)
![Ange Gardien Paris finds success in social selling. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ange-gardien-says-sales-have-risen-50-in-6-months-with-social-commerce-approach/15302242-1-eng-GB/Ange-Gardien-says-sales-have-risen-50-in-6-months-with-social-commerce-approach.jpg)
![Orbis expanding into emerging skin care segments such as acne care and men’s skin care. [POLA ORBIS / Orbis Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/orbis-aiming-to-strengthen-skin-care-by-tapping-into-acne-and-men-s-care/15302188-1-eng-GB/Orbis-aiming-to-strengthen-skin-care-by-tapping-into-acne-and-men-s-care.png)
![Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/korea-s-cosmetics-industry-poised-for-growth-in-q2-trade-report/15292774-1-eng-GB/Korea-s-cosmetics-industry-poised-for-growth-in-Q2-trade-report.jpg)
![Sa Sa has begun on-demand delivery services in partnership with foodpanda in Hong Kong. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-hk-can-now-fulfil-delivery-orders-in-as-little-as-10-minutes/15292666-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-HK-can-now-fulfil-delivery-orders-in-as-little-as-10-minutes.jpg)
![Aspurely is targeting revenue highs of U$5.9m, an approximate growth of 35%, this year. [Aspurely]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/aspurely-aims-for-u-5.9m-revenues-on-back-of-international-expansion/13294081-1-eng-GB/Aspurely-aims-for-U-5.9m-revenues-on-back-of-international-expansion.jpg)
![ASW's performance in Europe offsets declines in China brought about by COVID-19. [ASW]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/a.s.-watson-fy2021-europe-takes-the-strain-as-china-sales-slow-due-to-covid-19-woes/15263566-1-eng-GB/A.S.-Watson-FY2021-Europe-takes-the-strain-as-China-sales-slow-due-to-COVID-19-woes.jpg)
![The most recent developments in China’s booming beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/03/24/china-focus-latest-developments-from-beiersdorf-yatsen-and-more/15267661-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-from-Beiersdorf-Yatsen-and-more.jpg)
![Cosmax Inc is tapping into opportunities in personalised cosmetics and pet grooming. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/03/23/cosmax-tapping-into-personalised-beauty-and-pet-care-to-achieve-u-2.5bn-in-2022/13325380-1-eng-GB/Cosmax-tapping-into-personalised-beauty-and-pet-care-to-achieve-U-2.5bn-in-2022.jpg)
![Updates on financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-watsons-and-yatsen-and-more-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/15263359-1-eng-GB/Kose-Watsons-and-Yatsen-and-more-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update.jpg)
![A trio of Japanese cosmetics companies have stepped up to aid relief efforts in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-kao-and-lion-show-solidarity-with-ukraine-amid-intensifying-conflict-with-russia/13325584-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Kao-and-Lion-show-solidarity-with-Ukraine-amid-intensifying-conflict-with-Russia.jpg)
![Kao is partnering with istyle to build a skin RNA database by 2023. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/03/22/kao-and-istyle-to-collaborate-on-skin-rna-database-by-2023/13325431-1-eng-GB/Kao-and-istyle-to-collaborate-on-skin-RNA-database-by-2023.jpg)
![Sanfe has recently launched beauty brand with skin and hair care products. [Sanfe Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sanfe-expands-into-skin-and-hair-care-to-serve-women-at-all-life-stages/13337068-1-eng-GB/Sanfe-expands-into-skin-and-hair-care-to-serve-women-at-all-life-stages.jpg)
![atsen Holdings has managed to achieve growth in 2021 thanks to investments in skin care. [Yatsen / Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/yatsen-fy21-skin-care-investments-offset-make-up-decline/13320733-1-eng-GB/Yatsen-FY21-Skin-care-investments-offset-make-up-decline.jpg)
![Cosmax has achieved record-high sales and operating profit figures due to strong performance in China and South East Asia. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/cosmax-q4-stellar-china-and-sea-growth-helps-firm-achieve-record-high-numbers/13308166-1-eng-GB/Cosmax-Q4-Stellar-China-and-SEA-growth-helps-firm-achieve-record-high-numbers.jpg)
![Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin. [Beiersdorf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-china-skin-care-market/13288729-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-China-skin-care-market.jpg)
![Pola Orbis Holdings has set a target for its cosmetics business to achieve by its centennial in 2029. [Pola Orbis / POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-orbis-aims-to-achieve-at-least-2.4bn-in-beauty-sales-for-100th-anniversary/13288780-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-aims-to-achieve-at-least-2.4bn-in-beauty-sales-for-100th-anniversary.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea/13287349-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-Americas-and-Nivea.jpg)
![Kosé aiming to boost its high-end skin care brand Decorté on Hainan Island. [Kosé/Decorté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-aiming-to-capture-china-s-travel-retail-market-with-skin-care-brand-decorte/13286215-1-eng-GB/Kose-aiming-to-capture-China-s-travel-retail-market-with-skin-care-brand-Decorte.jpg)
![L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-on-how-luxury-fragrance-growth-is-being-driven-by-explosion-of-interest-in-china/13248289-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-on-how-luxury-fragrance-growth-is-being-driven-by-explosion-of-interest-in-China.jpg)
![Watsons says positioning itself as a ‘skin care expert’ is key to achieving success in the Middle East market. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/watsons-reveals-strategy-for-success-in-vibrant-middle-east-skin-care-category/13248238-1-eng-GB/Watsons-reveals-strategy-for-success-in-vibrant-Middle-East-skin-care-category.jpg)
![BH Cosmetics offers a range of affordable, vegan makeup products and brushes via its D2C site and select retail listings [Image: Revolution Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/25/revolution-beauty-acquires-bh-cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion/13274404-1-eng-GB/Revolution-Beauty-acquires-BH-Cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion.jpg)
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![ENN Beauty targeting growth in tier two and three cities. [ENN Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sugar-aims-to-help-enn-beauty-capture-india-s-tier-two-and-three-cities/13221035-1-eng-GB/SUGAR-aims-to-help-ENN-Beauty-capture-India-s-tier-two-and-three-cities.jpg)
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