Beauty retail group Sa Sa International’s pivot towards e-commerce appears to be paying off as it recorded a year-on-year sales increase of 108.8% during the April to June quarter.
Beauty retail major Sephora has confirmed its acquisition of prestige beauty e-commerce player Feelunique, with the deal expected to close between March and July next year.
New Zealand brand Te Wai has received a government-endorsed trade accreditation, which it believes will aid its efforts to expand overseas by boosting distributor confidence.
In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight L’Occitane’s full-year results, Unilever’s acquisition of Paula’s Choice and more.
Kao Corporation has revealed that cleansing sheets have been the star product for its Men’s Bioré range across the last decade, with sales soaring by 743%.
Kao is investing $136m on its digital transformation to enhance the competitiveness of its cosmetics division, which has experienced a sales slump during the pandemic.
South Korean male beauty brand Tieso is turning to live commerce to help it make headway into the difficult Singapore market as the retail environment remains uncertain in the face of COVID-19.
Singapore-headquartered luxury fragrance house Maison 21G is rapidly expanding its international footprint in markets in Asia and the Middle East, and has its sights set on entering China in 2022.
Pola Orbis Holdings is aiming to capitalise on the growing popularity of the POLA brand in China by launching up to five additional doors on Hainan Island this year.
Sephora’s partnership with e-commerce fashion major Zalando will capitalise on the online momentum built up by the German player over the past 18 months and may inspire other cross-sector collaborations, but is there a risk it could compromise the beauty...
India’s Juicy Chemistry has secured a strategic investment that will help it to step up its marketing game as it sets sights on scaling its business globally.
Hong Kong-based beauty retail group Sa Sa International will begin piloting experiential in-store concepts this year in Hong Kong and Macau to salvage declining business.
India-based St. Botanica believes it is on its way to achieving its goal of surpassing U$13m in sales this year as it is set to launch a slew of skin care products that tap into the consumer demand for transparency.
DRSQ Skincare is gearing up to launch in India, where the brand believes it can make waves in the untapped cosmeceutical segment, after being best by pandemic-related delays.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International has credited the growth of its online sales in part to its successful social selling initiatives in markets including South Korea, Europe and the US.
South Korea’s cosmetics trade surplus exceeded U$6bn for the first time in 2020, advancing its position on the global stage as the third-largest cosmetics exporter behind only France and the US.
Valentino Beauty will be among the new brands that L’Oréal’s will debut in Hainan, China, as it continues to invest into the lucrative holiday destination.
South Korean marine beauty brand TARA has recently made its official South East Asian debut in Singapore and plans to tackle Thailand and Vietnam next to expand its SEA footprint.
L’Oréal has partnered with TikTok on its pilot commerce feature, enabling consumers in the UK to purchase Garnier and NYX Professional Make-Up products directly via the app – a partnership the beauty major plans to expand over time.
In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight the first-quarter results from Shiseido, Kao Corp, L’Occitane and more.
Personal care major Unilever will acquire US-headquartered direct-to-consumer (D2C) premium skin care brand Paula’s Choice, bringing it under its growing prestige portfolio.
istyle inc’s live commerce company Over The Border is channelling its resources into Chinese social media platform Douyin with hopes to develop it into a ‘core business' in China.
A South Korean beauty brand that specialises in products with red ginseng extract has expanded its brand in the US to capitalise on the growing male skin care market.
A deep dive into Kantar Worldpanel 2021 Brand Footprint
Colgate, Lifebuoy and Dove are the most chosen beauty and personal care brands in the world, with a hygiene focus driving growth in an otherwise flat market, according to Kantar Worldpanel’s 2021 Brand Footprint.
In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight news of Kao’s travel retail expansion, Liht Organic’s royal partnership, MyGlamm’s Series C funding and more.
Swisse is ramping up new product development for its revamped beauty range as part of its focus into the ‘beauty in and out’ market in Australia and worldwide.
Japanese conglomerate Kao Corporation is working to put its cosmetics division back on a path of high growth with a series of moves including ‘structural reform’ and ramping up marketing spend.
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido Group has reported an operating profit increase of 67.6% year-on-year to surpass US$100m after pivoting towards a focus on skin care following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kao Corporation is working to reinforce the online presence of its high-end beauty brand SENSAI in key markets such as Japan, China and Europe, in order to strengthen its position in the prestige skin care market.
Japanese beauty major Shiseido has announced that it will partially terminate the exclusive global license with Dolce & Gabbana regarding the product development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of its beauty products.
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L’Oréal Paris has unveiled its environmental goals for the next decade, pledging to reduce carbon emissions by 50% and lightweight or sustainably convert its entire packaging portfolio by 2030.
Health and beauty retailer Watsons will be launching a virtual foundation try-on tool in the second quarter this year beginning with Malaysia and Hong Kong to solve what it believes is a huge consumer ‘pain point’.
Singapore-based Liht Organics has struck a royal partnership that it believes will help accelerate plans to reach its goal of becoming a billion-dollar brand in five years.
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal sees a bright future for its brands in the Asia Pacific travel retail market, which it believes will become a major driver of its future growth, spurred on by demand from China.
Australian hemp beauty brand Dope Skin Co is gearing up for its first major international expansion into the US market, where it believes it can thrive on the back of the strong awareness of hemp-based products.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for its third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2021, with beauty leading the charge in growth terms.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a global sales rise for the first quarter of 2021, fuelled by pharmaceuticals and medical devices, but its consumer health division saw overall sales decline despite strength in oral and...
Unilever, which owns brands such as Lifebuoy, Lux, Dove, Vaseline and Sunsilk have committed to eliminate the word ‘normal’ from its packaging and advertising, as well as drive campaigns for gender inclusivity in line with its Positive Beauty vision.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a surge in global sales for the first quarter of 2021, though activity in Western Europe remains in decline because of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 crisis, its CEO says.
Japanese beauty MNC Shiseido says it is aiming to reduce its reliance on inbound tourists in Japan as it works on restoring growth in its home market by reinforcing its relationship with local consumers and business partners.
Kao has unveiled plans for a full-scale entry into China’s travel retail space – at both airports and downtown stores – on the back of booming offshore duty-free sales in the past year thanks to government efforts to boost domestic tourism.
Lotus Herbals has launched a new premium clean beauty brand that it believes can surpass $10m this year on the back of the strong market demand for clean beauty products.
Japanese health foods and skin care manufacturer Q’sai has launched a skin health supplement, along with new skin care products, and has plans to venture into the healthy ageing segment following its recent acquisition.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from March 2021 shows interest in Colgate-Palmolive’s design-led innovation strategy, Garnier’s Leaping Bunny certification and L’Oréal and Typology’s green beauty objectives.
Taiwanese beauty company CHLITINA is focusing on strengthening its network in the Vietnam market for the next three years to capitalise on its advancing beauty scene.
![Sa sa online sales record year-on-year sales increase of 108.8% during the April to June quarter. [Sa Sa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-finds-respite-in-e-commerce-progress-as-it-endures-sales-dive/12673500-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-finds-respite-in-e-commerce-progress-as-it-endures-sales-dive.jpg)
![Sephora will gain access to the UK market via the acquisition to tap into the 'strong appetite' for curated prestige beauty amongst consumers [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/23/sephora-confirms-acquisition-of-feelunique-stating-uk-prestige-beauty-promise-a-key-driver/12673810-1-eng-GB/Sephora-confirms-acquisition-of-Feelunique-stating-UK-prestige-beauty-promise-a-key-driver.jpg)
![Te Wai has received a government-endorsed trade accreditation. [Te Wai]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/te-wai-attains-nz-government-s-fernmark-to-further-international-ambitions/12656033-1-eng-GB/Te-Wai-attains-NZ-government-s-FernMark-to-further-international-ambitions.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/financial-focus-l-occitane-unilever-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/12656280-1-eng-GB/Financial-focus-L-Occitane-Unilever-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update.jpg)
![Cleansing sheets have been the star product for its Men’s Bioré range across the last decade. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/07/15/men-s-biore-how-cleansing-sheets-have-driven-the-brand-s-consecutive-sales-growth-for-a-decade/12618385-1-eng-GB/Men-s-Biore-How-cleansing-sheets-have-driven-the-brand-s-consecutive-sales-growth-for-a-decade.jpg)
![Kao is in its digital transformation to enhance the competitiveness of its cosmetics division. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-corp-pumps-136m-into-digital-as-it-seeks-to-offset-cosmetics-sales-slump/12636224-1-eng-GB/Kao-Corp-pumps-136m-into-digital-as-it-seeks-to-offset-cosmetics-sales-slump.jpg)
![Tieso is turning to live commerce to help it make headway into the difficult Singapore market. [Tieso]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/07/14/men-s-k-beauty-brand-tieso-betting-on-live-commerce-to-help-penetrate-tough-singapore-market/12606214-1-eng-GB/Men-s-K-beauty-brand-Tieso-betting-on-live-commerce-to-help-penetrate-tough-Singapore-market.png)
![Maison 21G is rapidly expanding its international footprint. [Maison 21G]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/maison-21g-accelerates-global-expansion-targets-china-in-2022/12606054-1-eng-GB/Maison-21G-accelerates-global-expansion-targets-China-in-2022.jpg)
![POLA aiming to capitalise on the growing popularity in China [POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-set-to-rapidly-expand-its-duty-free-footprint-in-china-following-launch/12606263-1-eng-GB/POLA-set-to-rapidly-expand-its-duty-free-footprint-in-China-following-launch.jpg)
![The two companies have partnered in a deal that will see Sephora's high-end beauty products sold across Zalando's retail platform, significantly increasing outreach in Germany and wider Europe [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/01/sephora-zalando-partnership-could-inspire-more-beauty-fashion-tie-ups-say-experts/12613706-1-eng-GB/Sephora-Zalando-partnership-could-inspire-more-beauty-fashion-tie-ups-say-experts.jpg)
![Juicy Chemistry has secured a strategic investment that will help it to step up its marketing game. [Juicy Chemistry]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/juicy-chemistry-secures-strategic-marketing-partnership-as-it-gears-up-to-expand-its-global-footprint/12596596-1-eng-GB/Juicy-Chemistry-secures-strategic-marketing-partnership-as-it-gears-up-to-expand-its-global-footprint.jpg)
![Sa Sa International will be begin piloting experiential in-store concepts this year in Hong Kong and Macau. [Sa Sa Intl]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sa-sa-to-pilot-experiential-retail-zones-as-brick-and-mortar-business-continues-to-decline/12618138-1-eng-GB/Sa-Sa-to-pilot-experiential-retail-zones-as-brick-and-mortar-business-continues-to-decline.jpg)
![St. Botanica believes it is on its way to achieving its goal of surpassing U$13m in sales this year. [St. Botanica]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/india-s-st.-botanica-aiming-to-achieve-sales-of-13m-this-year-by-bringing-global-trends-to-the-domestic-market/12566102-1-eng-GB/India-s-St.-Botanica-aiming-to-achieve-sales-of-13m-this-year-by-bringing-global-trends-to-the-domestic-market.jpg)
![DRSQ Skincare is gearing up to launch in India. [DRSQ Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/drsq-skincare-set-to-launch-in-india-in-2022-after-covid-19-setbacks/12560356-1-eng-GB/DRSQ-Skincare-set-to-launch-in-India-in-2022-after-COVID-19-setbacks.jpg)
![L’Occitane credited the growth of its online sales in part to its successful social selling initiatives. [L’Occitane International]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-online-sales-grow-69-thanks-to-social-selling-initiatives/12600820-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-online-sales-grow-69-thanks-to-social-selling-initiatives.jpg)
![South Korea advances its position on the global stage as the third-largest cosmetics exporter. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/south-korea-s-cosmetics-exports-soar-to-make-it-the-world-s-third-largest-cosmetics-exporter/12596498-1-eng-GB/South-Korea-s-cosmetics-exports-soar-to-make-it-the-world-s-third-largest-cosmetics-exporter.jpg)
![Valentino Beauty will be among the new brands that L’Oréal’s will debut in Hainan, China, [Valentino Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/valentino-beauty-among-new-brands-l-oreal-will-be-launching-in-hainan-to-drive-growth/12546585-1-eng-GB/Valentino-Beauty-among-new-brands-L-Oreal-will-be-launching-in-Hainan-to-drive-growth.jpg)
![TARA has recently made its official South East Asian debut in Singapore. [TARA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/k-beauty-brand-tara-debuts-in-singapore-eyes-thailand-and-vietnam-next/12559787-1-eng-GB/K-beauty-brand-TARA-debuts-in-Singapore-eyes-Thailand-and-Vietnam-next.jpg)
![L'Oréal's Garnier and NYX Professional Make-Up products were now available for purchase in the UK directly via the TikTok app [Image: L'Oréal UK & Ireland]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/17/l-oreal-uk-ireland-partners-with-tiktok-on-pilot-commerce-feature-with-garnier-and-nyx-professional-make-up/12574082-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-UK-Ireland-partners-with-TikTok-on-pilot-commerce-feature-with-Garnier-and-NYX-Professional-Make-Up.jpg)
![Our updates on financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-kao-l-occitane-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/12569556-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Kao-L-Occitane-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update.jpg)
![US-headquartered Paula's Choice has a large range of skin care products, including face cleansers, exfoliants, serums and retinol treatments, available across its global D2C network and select prestige retail outlets [Image: Unilever/Paula's Choice]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/15/unilever-to-acquire-paula-s-choice-from-ta-associates-under-prestige-beauty-division/12566251-1-eng-GB/Unilever-to-acquire-Paula-s-Choice-from-TA-Associates-under-prestige-beauty-division.jpg)
![Rainforest is looking to acquire online direct-to-consumer personal care brands from Asia Pacific. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/rainforest-eyes-opportunities-in-acquiring-apac-e-commerce-personal-care-brands/12504067-1-eng-GB/Rainforest-eyes-opportunities-in-acquiring-APAC-e-commerce-personal-care-brands.jpg)
![istyle Inc's Over The Border is channelling its resources into Chinese social media platform Douyin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/douyin-the-next-major-battleground-in-china-s-e-commerce-space-istyle-inc/12371182-1-eng-GB/Douyin-the-next-major-battleground-in-China-s-e-commerce-space-istyle-Inc.jpg)
![Donginbi extends US reach to capitalise on the growing male skin care market. [Donginbi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/ginseng-beauty-cheong-kwan-jang-s-donginbi-extends-us-reach-to-offer-quality-effective-products-in-men-s-market/12481897-1-eng-GB/Ginseng-beauty-Cheong-Kwan-Jang-s-Donginbi-extends-US-reach-to-offer-quality-effective-products-in-men-s-market.jpg)
![Lifebuoy and Dettol - two personal care brands heavily focused on hygiene - were the fastest-growing in the world during the period [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/05/24/top-50-beauty-brands-2021-from-kantar-worldpanel-brand-footprint-show-colgate-lifebuoy-and-dove-most-chosen/12505282-1-eng-GB/Top-50-beauty-brands-2021-from-Kantar-Worldpanel-Brand-Footprint-show-Colgate-Lifebuoy-and-Dove-most-chosen.jpg)
![We highlight news of Kao’s travel retail expansion, Liht Organic’s royal partnership, MyGlamm’s Series C funding and more. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/5-most-read-stories-on-business-and-financial-news-in-the-beauty-industry/12481797-1-eng-GB/5-Most-read-stories-on-business-and-financial-news-in-the-beauty-industry.jpg)
![Kao Corporation is working to put its cosmetics division back on a path of high growth with a series of moves. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-outlines-plans-to-raise-cosmetics-business-back-up-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2023/12481847-1-eng-GB/Kao-outlines-plans-to-raise-cosmetics-business-back-up-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2023.jpg)
![Shiseido Group has reported an operating profit increase in the first quarter of FY2021. [Shiseido Group]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-s-focus-on-skin-beauty-pays-off-as-q1-2021-operating-profits-increase/12461553-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-focus-on-skin-beauty-pays-off-as-Q1-2021-operating-profits-increase.jpg)
![Estée Lauder on how the rapid recovery of colour cosmetics in China has informed its global make-up strategy. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/how-estee-lauder-expects-colour-to-trend-based-on-china-s-covid-19-recovery/12459535-1-eng-GB/How-Estee-Lauder-expects-colour-to-trend-based-on-China-s-COVID-19-recovery.jpg)
![China now L’Occitane’s largest market in FY2021. [L'Occitane Intl]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-q4-results-china-now-firm-s-largest-market-after-sales-surge-by-60/12419211-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-Q4-results-China-now-firm-s-largest-market-after-sales-surge-by-60.jpg)
![SENSAI working to reinforce its online presence in key markets. [SENSAI]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-corp-aiming-to-strengthen-super-prestige-brand-sensai-in-key-markets/12391279-1-eng-GB/Kao-Corp-aiming-to-strengthen-super-prestige-brand-SENSAI-in-key-markets.jpg)
![Shiseido will partially terminate the exclusive global license with Dolce & Gabbana. [Dolce & Gabbana]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-partially-terminates-global-license-with-d-g-to-focus-on-2023-targets/12407092-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-partially-terminates-global-license-with-D-G-to-focus-on-2023-targets.jpg)
![Liht Organics strikes lucrative royal partnership with the Royal Family of Bahrain. [Liht Organics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/04/28/royal-partnership-brings-singapore-s-liht-organics-closer-towards-goal-of-becoming-a-billion-dollar-brand/12371133-1-eng-GB/Royal-partnership-brings-Singapore-s-Liht-Organics-closer-towards-goal-of-becoming-a-billion-dollar-brand.png)
![L’Oréal sees a bright future for its brands in the Asia Pacific travel retail market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-banking-on-apac-travel-retail-opportunities-to-drive-big-growth-for-the-group/12391379-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-banking-on-APAC-travel-retail-opportunities-to-drive-big-growth-for-the-group.jpg)
![Dope Skin Co is gearing up for its first major international expansion into the US market. [Dope Skin Co.]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dope-skin-co-set-to-expand-into-the-us-by-second-half-of-2021/12371232-1-eng-GB/Dope-Skin-Co-set-to-expand-into-the-US-by-second-half-of-2021.jpg)
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