South Asia

Beauty disruptor: India’s MyGlamm to invest in NPD, data and offline after funding boost - CEO

29-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

The CEO of Indian beauty brand MyGlamm has laid out plans to invest in product and offline expansion as well as data science research after closing Series C funding round.

‘Expand our horizons’: India’s Juicy Chemistry targets US, European and domestic expansion following funding boost

24-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based organic beauty brand Juicy Chemistry has its sights set on the US, Europe and domestic expansion, while at the same time exploring a raft of organic NPD opportunities after securing $6.3m in Series A funding.

‘Ayurveda advancing’: Indian brand SoulTree poised for nation-wide retail expansion focusing on sustainability

16-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Indian Ayurvedic beauty and wellness brand SoulTree is branching out to launch more physical stores in the country, following the unveiling of its inaugural flagship in Gurugram.

Sweet deal: SUGAR Cosmetics revs up online and offline expansion as it plans to double revenue this year.

24-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based beauty brand SUGAR Cosmetics is aiming to double its revenue by expanding online and offline distribution after closing $21m Series C funding.

'Take it to the next level': Juicy Chemistry gears up for Series A as it preps to widen global footprint

26-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

India-based organic beauty brand Juicy Chemistry is closing in on its Series A funding which it intends to use to further its global ambitions.

Beneficial bug: AI predicts how molecules will react with skin microbes to ensure product safety

19-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

A research team from India has developed SkinBug, an artificial intelligence tool which can predict how specific molecules in cosmetics will react to skin microbes and potentially harm the user.

‘Managing the non-homogeneity’: Shiseido APAC CEO on why diverse region holds huge cosmetics opportunities

12-Jan-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company aims to tap into opportunities offered by the diversity of the Asia Pacific region, which it believes holds huge potential particularly in South East Asia and India.

‘Clearly the future’: MyGlamm expects 50% of new products to be developed through co-creation in next 12 months

14-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

India-based beauty brand MyGlamm is envisioning a future where the consumer will play a more important role in its product development with its co-creation platform.

‘We want to be everywhere’: India’s Greyon targets brick-and-mortar expansion nationwide within six months

08-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

India-based Greyon Cosmetics is aiming to extend its domestic business into local brick-and-mortar stores, while simultaneously working to develop the business abroad through online channels, within the next six months.

‘Beauty is back’: MyGlamm goes all out for growth by launching India’s largest experience-driven beauty store

30-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

MyGlamm has unveiled a 3,000sqft experiential flagship store in Mumbai to further the company’s growth ambitions in India’s fast recovering beauty market.

Clean beauty in India: New beauty brand Minimalist says education a 'key strategic pillar' to drive growth

17-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

India-based brand Minimalist is aiming to drive the growth of its brand by focusing efforts on educating the nation’s consumers about clean beauty skin care.

Eco champion: Organic Riot aiming to capture international market with strong sustainability and traceability angle

24-Sep-2020 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand-based Organic Riot is eyeing huge opportunities in mature beauty markets such as the US, where it believes its emphasis on sustainability and traceability has helped it to stand out in a saturated natural and organic skin care market.

Natural to holistic: India’s Lotus Herbals eyes opportunities in Ayurveda space

15-Sep-2020 By Amanda Lim

Natural and organic beauty and personal care brand Lotus Herbals aiming to tap into Ayurveda beauty trend as its consumers turn towards a more holistic approach to beauty.

‘Luxury Ayurveda beauty’: Forest Essentials sets sight on becoming ‘global leader’ as interest rockets

12-Aug-2020 By Amanda Lim

India-based Forest Essentials is furthering its global expansion plans on the back of increased interest in its Ayurvedic beauty products amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.

‘Ahead of the curve’: Colorbar targets international ambitions on the back of clean beauty trend

11-Aug-2020 By Amanda Lim

Indian beauty brand Colorbar is pushing the development of clean beauty products as it strives to become one of the top three beauty firms in the world.