News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Indian skin care brand Chengavi explains the role of Dravyaguna in its formulations, and weighs in on how Ayurvedic beauty has evolved from a niche to premium category.
A new scientific review has mapped how plant-based ingredients are reshaping cosmetic science, and where evidence and safety still fall short.
Pomegranate peel extract enables zinc oxide nanoparticles’ green synthesis with high SPF and antioxidant, anti-pigmentation and antibacterial effects, according to new research in India.
Lotus Professional is capitalising on the increasing hybridisation of beauty as a “profit multiplier” by doubling down on in-salon technologies alongside at-home care products.
Prestige cosmetics brand Chantecaille is collaborating with Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury beauty distributor LUXASIA to set foot into the Indian market.
India-headquartered ingredients firm Mane Kancor looks to expand its footprint in the personal care sector, with its latest anti-dandruff ingredient poised to spur growth.
Indian beauty company Lotus Herbals recently unveiled its new dermaceutical skin care brand, whose products are co-developed with dermatologists, as it takes up a multi-pronged retail and marketing strategy.
French luxury fashion house CHANEL’s fragrance and beauty business is expanding its footprint in India via a recent launch on Nykaa’s online and offline channels.
The booming sun care category in India is driven by factors including increased awareness of sun protection, shifting consumer demands, and growth of e-commerce, which brands can capitalise on to differentiate themselves.
Indian omnichannel retailer Nykaa is focusing on building up its beauty and fashion brand portfolio as it aims to expand its business beyond retail.
L’Oréal BOLD dubbed the skin care and hair care brands “rising stars” in India’s lucrative beauty market…
Lotus Herbals’ latest lip balm innovations reflect brand strategy to develop multi-functional products that combine cosmetic with skin care benefits.
The acquisition of Minimalist will strengthen Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) premium beauty offerings, which is “under-indexed”, says its CFO.
Kosé Corporation has made a minority investment in Indian skin care brand Foxtale, marking a significant step in its efforts to accelerate expansion in the fast-growing market.
Kosé Corporation has underscored the importance of ASEAN and India as growth engines in its new medium- to long-term strategy.
Nykaa has underscored the significance of physical retail in its strategy to expand India’s beauty market and attract more brands into the country.
L’Oréal is embracing open innovation to fuel consumer-driven beauty tech with the first Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program held in the region.
Neurocosmetic brand Justhuman has launched its first skin care product on its way to develop a full suite of holistic beauty and personal care products.
Insights from Nykaa, Potion Inc, and Invest India highlight strategies to win over its price-sensitive consumers and navigate diverse distribution challenges within India’s tier two and three cities.
Indian omnichannel beauty firm Nykaa has raised its stake in Dot & Key and acquired a majority stake in Earth Rhythm in order to strengthen position in skin care and sustainable beauty.
Indian omnichannel beauty retailer Nykaa will increase its focus on the prestige fragrance segment after observing high growth over its last quarter.
German beauty and personal care company Beiersdorf is set to launch NIVEA Face and Eucerin in India, where it sees tremendous potential in the facial care category.
Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Stratos technology reduces palm oil in soap by 25% and claims to have superior functional benefits to the skin barrier, fragrance delivery, and more.
Unilever’s India subsidiary, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is pushing skinification innovations across brands and categories as the trend sweeps across the market.
Organic cosmetics company Indus Valley is working to corner 30% of India's online premium boxed hair colour market as part of its ambitious growth plans.
The heightened awareness of hair health and cosmetic ingredients among Indian consumers is influencing their choice for hair repair treatments and clean formulas, observes German brand Schwarzkopf Professional.
American beauty multinational Coty has pushed its marketing efforts for brands such as Burberry Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics as it nurtures its prestige beauty business in India.
India’s Lotus Herbals is set to expand it range of sun protection products as part of goals to expand its dominance in the country.
India’s beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry.
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary will invest in six key areas including sun care, masstige, and weatherproof body care to further its goal of becoming “a world-class beauty company”.
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New Middle Eastern beauty retailer Nyssa is aiming to unveil 100 stores across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in five years.
Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa believes its future growth will come from the under-tapped prestige beauty segment.
India-based SoulTree hopes its integration of Ayurvedic principles into body care will help meet consumer demand for products that can meet wellness, luxury, natural, and eco-friendly expectations.
Men who smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day are more likely to suffer hair loss than those who do not smoke, new data reveals.
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary anticipates exponential growth in beauty touting its robust portfolio of brands that will include mass, premium, and prestige brands.
Hair fall and bald patches are becoming an increasing concern for Indian consumers, claims beauty brand Conscious Chemist, with the company set to launch a new scalp care line on the back of a recent funding boost.
A surge in consumer interest for Korean sunscreen and glass skin has prompted Indian retailer Nykaa to curate products, content, and events to cater to the growing demand for K-beauty in India.
L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division has made its first foray into India with the launch of skin care brand CeraVe, in a bid to meet the growing demand for science-backed derma beauty in the country.
Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.
We round up the most recent developments in India featuring news from L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL and more.
The Indian retail group has acquired Arvind Beauty Brands Retail, which includes Sephora rights, and is now eyeing expansion in the growing market.
India-based cosmetics brand Botnal is making its debut in brick-and-mortar stores via a partnership with a local pharmacy retail chain, following the recent launch of its functional skin care range.
Shiseido is aiming to harness interest in skin care and self-care as a gateway to substantial growth opportunities in India’s beauty market.
India-based brand AVEIL is gearing up for expansion into South East Asia and Middle East, on the back of strong growth in the skin care and beauty-from-within supplement categories.
India’s Lotus Herbals has debuted a new professional skin care range to tap into the potential of the local derma beauty market.
UK-based Kohl Kreatives is confident that its premium makeup tools will appeal to environmentally conscious consumers in India.
French beauty giant L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region (SAPMENA) is a major opportunity for growth, with the firm livestreaming for up to 21 hours a day across several key brands.
We round up the most recent developments in India featuring news from Estée Lauder, L’Oreal, Nykaa, SUGAR Cosmetics and more.
An extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores will be crucial in attracting global brands to India, says Nykaa’s beauty chief.