Chantecaille enters India market via partnership with LUXASIA
Prestige cosmetics brand Chantecaille is collaborating with Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury beauty distributor LUXASIA to set foot into the Indian market.
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Mane Kancor places focus on personal care, drives growth with anti-dandruff innovation
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.
Lotus Herbals sets foot in derma skin care space, adopts multi-pronged strategy
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.
CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty expands footprint in India with Nykaa launch
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.
Key drivers of India’s booming sun care category and how brands can stand out
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.
Nykaa aims to become brand powerhouse as it expands ambitions beyond retail
Indian omnichannel retailer Nykaa is focusing on building up its beauty and fashion brand portfolio as it aims to expand its business beyond retail.
Unilever & L’Oréal VC funds invest in Indian beauty brands
L’Oréal BOLD dubbed the skin care and hair care brands “rising stars” in India’s lucrative beauty market…
Lotus Herbals’ new lip balm range marks strategic move into ‘hybrid beauty’
Lotus Herbals’ latest lip balm innovations reflect brand strategy to develop multi-functional products that combine cosmetic with skin care benefits.
Unilever India acquires majority in Minimalist to ‘turbocharge’ premium beauty portfolio
The acquisition of Minimalist will strengthen Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) premium beauty offerings, which is “under-indexed”, says its CFO.
Kosé accelerates India expansion with investment in domestic brand
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.
‘Highest priority’: Kosé places ASEAN, India expansion at the forefront of new strategy
Kosé Corporation has underscored the importance of ASEAN and India as growth engines in its new medium- to long-term strategy.
Nykaa: Physical retail ‘incredibly important’ to overall 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.
Making a bang: L’Oréal champions open innovation to drive consumer-focused solutions
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.
‘Holistic head-to-toe solutions’: Justhuman expands neurocosmetic portfolio with first skin care launch
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.
How to win over… beauty consumers in India’s tier-two and -three cities
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.
Nykaa cements position in key segments with investments in Dot & Key, Earth Rhythm
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.
‘The third pillar of beauty’: Nykaa ‘doubling down’ on prestige fragrance in bid to gain market share
Indian omnichannel beauty retailer Nykaa will increase its focus on the prestige fragrance segment after observing high growth over its last quarter.
Prepare for launch: Beiersdorf outlines plans for NIVEA, Eucerin debuts in India
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.
Less palm, more skin benefits: Hindustan Unilever's new soap technology brings ‘dramatic’ superiority to Lux, Lifebuoy
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.
‘We are at the forefront of this change’: Hindustan Unilever pushes skinification across portfolio to stay ahead of shifting India market
Unilever’s India subsidiary, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is pushing skinification innovations across brands and categories as the trend sweeps across the market.
Indus Valley aims to secure 30% of India’s online premium hair colour market with organic offerings
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.
Clean performance: India hair care consumer prioritise clean formulas, repair treatments – Schwarzkopf Professional
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.
‘Flexibility and creativity’: Behind Coty’s efforts to bolster its prestige beauty portfolio in India
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.
Lotus Herbals aims to ‘dominate’ India’s sun care market on the back of range expansion
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.
‘Bigger and more impactful’: Brick-and-mortar presence vital as more brands seek India entry - Nykka
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.
‘Six big bets’: Unilever identifies six key demand spaces to advance India beauty business
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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How to win over… Asia’s discerning luxury beauty consumers
Insight and data from Clé de Peau Beauté, Elizabeth Arden, LUXASIA, and more reveal that Asia Pacific’s luxury beauty segment faces the challenge of justifying its high prices to more discerning consumers against a backdrop of economic uncertainties and...
100 stores in 5 years: Apparel Group, Nykaa have ‘bold vision’ to expand Nyssa across GCC region
New Middle Eastern beauty retailer Nyssa is aiming to unveil 100 stores across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in five years.
‘India has not even begun that trend’: Nykaa beauty chief eyes huge opportunity in prestige segment
Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa believes its future growth will come from the under-tapped prestige beauty segment.
‘Holistic well-being’: SoulTree puts Ayurvedic spin on body care to meet increasing holistic expectations
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.
Up in smoke: Male smokers face 1.8 times higher risk of hair loss
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.
Hindustan Unilever expects ‘decades of massive growth’ with refocused beauty division – CEO
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary anticipates exponential growth in beauty touting its robust portfolio of brands that will include mass, premium, and prestige brands.
From skin to strands: Conscious Chemist launching scalp care line to tackle rising hair fall issue in India
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.
India embraces K-beauty: Korean sunscreen, glass skin among top searches by consumers
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 looks to capture derma beauty market in India with debut of CeraVe
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.
‘A very exciting space’: HUL will push innovation ‘aggressively’ to maximise opportunities in beauty – CEO
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.
India insights: L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL on trends and developments in India’s beauty market
We round up the most recent developments in India featuring news from L’Oréal, Shiseido, HUL and more.
Reliance Retail acquires rights to Sephora in India
The Indian retail group has acquired Arvind Beauty Brands Retail, which includes Sephora rights, and is now eyeing expansion in the growing market.
India’s Botnal sets foot in physical retail amid rising demand for functional skin care
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 India acceleration: ‘Seismic shift’ towards skin care and self-care represents significant opportunities
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’s AVEIL capitalising on growth in skin care and beauty supplements to embark on global expansion
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.
‘Attractive avenue’: Lotus Herbals sees ‘substantial potential’ in India’s derma beauty market
India’s Lotus Herbals has debuted a new professional skin care range to tap into the potential of the local derma beauty market.
Brushes with purpose: Kohl Kreatives eyes growth potential among India’s eco-conscious beauty consumers
UK-based Kohl Kreatives is confident that its premium makeup tools will appeal to environmentally conscious consumers in India.
Now live: L’Oréal underscores importance of social commerce in SAPMENA region
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.
India insights: Estée Lauder, L’Oréal on trends and developments in India’s beauty market
We round up the most recent developments in India featuring news from Estée Lauder, L’Oreal, Nykaa, SUGAR Cosmetics and more.
On the radar: Extensive physical store network ‘crucial’ in attracting global beauty brands to India
An extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores will be crucial in attracting global brands to India, says Nykaa’s beauty chief.
Mass potential: Dot & Key grows five-fold since 2021 on the back of repricing efforts
Indian skin care brand Dot & Key has grown five times over the past couple of years after repositioning it to attract mass market audiences.
‘The right time’: L’Oréal bets on Redken to satisfy Indian consumers’ need for individualisation and experimentation
L’Oréal Professional has launched Redken in India to fulfil the growing demand for specialised solutions across colour, styling, and care in the hair care market.
‘Incredible response’: SUGAR Cosmetics unlocking untapped potential in India’s developing cities
India-based SUGAR Cosmetics is optimistic of significant growth opportunities in smaller cities due to factors such as a burgeoning consumer base, rising disposable incomes, and demand for accessibility to beauty products.
Chicnutrix taps into K-beauty expertise to develop ‘holistic, end-to-end solutions’
Chicnutrix capitalises on South Korean beauty manufacturing expertise to develop a skin care line that could meet consumer demand for holistic solutions.