The founders of Myanmar-based Gabar have revealed how they overcame the physical challenges of being separated from each other – and their team of perfumers – to create fragrances that could authentically represent their country and culture.
India’s personal care brand Singh Styled, which features a myriad of products such as beard nourishers, serums and shampoos, aims to enter the UK, US and Middle East markets as part of its expansion plans to serve 30 million Sikh men worldwide.
French clean beauty brand Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam on the back of what it belives is growing demand for effective and clean skin care.
Global seafood giant Thai Union says it is placing a significant focus on microalgae omega-3, besides its usual marine sources, as it seeks to diversify its ingredients business.
Indonesian consumers are increasingly using TikTok to make beauty purchasing decisions, providing significant business opportunities for digitally-savvy brands.
Genderless make-up brand FIVEISM x THREE is embarking on an overseas expansion as the COVID-19 situation abates, with new markets including Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan on its cards.
The addition of grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin, improving the overall youthful appearance of skin.
American multinational Coty Inc says e-commerce will be crucial in the South East Asian market as it aims to deliver “high double-digit growth” for its portfolio of fragrance brands.
The CEO of an Asian-led make-up brand is questioning the ‘performative inclusivity’ she sees in the beauty industry, claiming it can hurt smaller, less well-funded brands that are trying to solve the frustrations of specific target consumers.
South East Asian retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has added UK brand MZ Skin to its beauty portfolio as part of its new focus on health and wellness.
Australian healthcare company EZZ Life Science Holdings has entered the beauty and personal care space with a new hair care range which it hopes can help double its business in the next couple of years.
Singapore-based beauty brand Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs as it gears up to chase new opportunities in the international market.
Malaysian micro brand Analogue Apotik is one of the pioneers of solid cologne in the Asian market, and now founder Adrian Cheong has revealed how innovation, flexibility and convenience has helped the brand compete with traditional ethanol and water-based...
A Singapore skin care brand targeted at mothers is counting on events, pop-ups, and offline retail opportunities to increase its brand awareness after being hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Microbiome beauty brand Sage & Ylang is aiming to carve a name for itself in the niche beauty market, beginning with a partnership with the COMO Group to develop an exclusive facial treatment for one of its wellness centres.
Singapore-based body care brand Omno is aiming to fill the whitespaces it sees in the body care market, with products that are specifically developed for the Asian climate and with typical ‘skin care ingredients’ such as niacinamide.
A Singapore firm that has created wet wipes from durian husks hopes its product differentiation can propel it to success in the Middle East and China, as well as in South East Asia.
Singapore-based livestreaming outfit, MyBKKShop, believes live commerce holds abundant potential for South East Asia’s (SEA) beauty sector, but says the region is hindered by factors such as archaic technology and a fragmented market.
Singapore-based skin care brand Sigi Skin has launched its first-ever serum with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to follow up on the success it had with its probiotic sheet mask.
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.
Malaysian cosmetics firm SimplySiti, fronted by songstress and Voice of Asia Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, is gearing up for major rebranding this year.
French skin care brand Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region, where it believes it can broaden discussions about eco-consciousness.
A Thai-based firm set up by former Lazada execs that has worked on e-commerce strategy with the likes of Lancôme, Kiehl’s, The Body Shop, and Clarins says the region is ripe for further online beauty sales success, providing firms can align their digital...
The success of e-commerce mega sales days like Double 11 and 6.18 have created even more demand for such campaigns, creating more opportune moments for beauty brands to acquire new customers and increase baseline sales, says a Singapore-based expert.
Singapore’s thriving cosmetics industry has been hailed as ‘one to watch’ with several domestic brands finding success in international markets thanks to groundbreaking research and extensive product innovation.
A new report by the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has highlighted untapped opportunities for K-beauty in Laos, particularly for skin care.
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A newly launched waterless personal care brand from Singapore is eyeing opportunities in the travel and hospitality sector in anticipation of the return of international air travel.
South East Asian e-commerce platform Lazada is partnering with beauty tech firm Perfect Corp to enhance its ability to provide beauty consumers with “immersive real-world experiences”.
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.
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.
Halal oral care has been touted as one of the top 10 most attractive export opportunities for Indonesia as it works towards its goal of becoming a top halal exporter, says a new report.
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.
Malaysian skin care brand Natugee has drawn up an “aggressive” plan to expand in 2022 after spending the last two years of the pandemic on the back foot.
Beauty multinational L’Oréal says there is huge room for growth across its SAPMENA region with emerging demographics and online selling channels poised to take off.
Premiumisation, improved augmented reality services, greater sampling opportunities and the growing popularity of e-commerce outside of Asia’s major cities can propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022, says Singapore-based site Shopee.
Kao Corporation is relaunching its sun care brand, Allie, with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products that align with recent sunscreen regulations implemented to preserve the marine ecosystem.
Myanmar-born beauty brand Gabar is targeting Gen Z consumers by appealing to them with sensorial products that promote its brand of ‘mindful resistance’.
Singapore-based acne care brand Skinlycious has recently launched in the US market and is seeking an international retail partner that can help the brand achieve its goal of becoming the ‘top’ acne care brand in the world.
The encouraging prospect of luxury beauty in South East Asia is pushing retailer escentials to embark on a regional expansion despite the impact of COVID-19.
Active beauty brand Solyph is aiming to tap into what it believes are greater opportunities for the brand following the increase in personal health and wellness concerns that have accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Dan Terry, the founder and creative director of Oo La Lab to discuss the potential of niche Asian fragrance brands in the global market and talk about the importance of scent to heritage and culture.
Zero-waste personal care brand Bhuman has launched a new water-activated powdered unisex hair wash, a move the brand believes will enable it to make a bigger positive environmental impact given the high penetration of shampoo.
![Ayurvedic ingredients are key to Singh Styled products. [Singh Styled]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/07/11/india-personal-care-brand-singh-styled-targets-uk-us-and-middle-east-markets/15558353-1-eng-GB/India-personal-care-brand-Singh-Styled-targets-UK-US-and-Middle-East-markets.jpg)
![Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/caudalie-prioritising-apac-expansion-plans-in-india-and-vietnam/15521768-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-prioritising-APAC-expansion-plans-in-India-and-Vietnam.jpg)
![Indonesia’s Lune Skin finds new life as a fragrance brand after COVID-19. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/indonesia-s-lune-skin-tapping-into-potential-for-local-niched-fragrances/15544328-1-eng-GB/Indonesia-s-Lune-Skin-tapping-into-potential-for-local-niched-fragrances.jpg)
![FIVEISM x THREE is embarking on an overseas expansion as the COVID-19 situation abates. [FIVEISM x THREE]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fiveism-x-three-outlines-post-covid-market-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-growing-men-s-beauty-market/15490187-1-eng-GB/FIVEISM-x-THREE-outlines-post-COVID-market-expansion-plans-to-tap-into-growing-men-s-beauty-market.jpg)
![Grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/grapeseed-sunscreen-extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-asians-thai-study/15503138-1-eng-GB/Grapeseed-sunscreen-Extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-Asians-Thai-study.jpg)
![Coty Inc says e-commerce will be crucial in the South East Asian market. [Coty / Chloé Fragrances]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-touts-e-commerce-as-strategic-growth-pillar-for-sea-fragrance-ambitions/15518165-1-eng-GB/Coty-touts-e-commerce-as-strategic-growth-pillar-for-SEA-fragrance-ambitions.jpg)
![FJB has added UK brand MZ Skin to its beauty portfolio as part of its new focus on health and wellness. [MZ Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fjb-inks-deal-to-distribute-luxury-brand-mz-skin-as-it-continues-to-expand-beauty-portfolio/15470710-1-eng-GB/FJB-inks-deal-to-distribute-luxury-brand-MZ-Skin-as-it-continues-to-expand-beauty-portfolio.jpg)
![Olive Young says make-up is flying off the shelves after authorities lifted COVID-19 social distancing measures. [Olive Young]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/olive-young-reports-make-up-sales-boom-as-korea-lifts-social-distancing-measures/15447673-1-eng-GB/Olive-Young-reports-make-up-sales-boom-as-Korea-lifts-social-distancing-measures.png)
![EZZ Life Science Holdings has entered the beauty and personal care space with a new hair care range. [EZZ Life Science]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/ezz-life-eyes-opportunity-to-grow-business-two-fold-on-the-back-of-new-beauty-business/15433402-1-eng-GB/EZZ-Life-eyes-opportunity-to-grow-business-two-fold-on-the-back-of-new-beauty-business.png)
![Kew Organics is set to establish an in-house laboratory to bring down rising costs. [Kew Organics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kew-organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion/15447565-2-eng-GB/Kew-Organics-to-establish-cosmetics-lab-as-it-eyes-overseas-expansion.jpg)
![How innovation, flexibility and convenience has helped Analogue Apotik compete with traditional ethanol and water-based products. [Analogue Apotik]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/02/solid-perfumes-how-analogue-apotik-has-gone-from-10-to-2000-units-a-month/15467692-1-eng-GB/Solid-perfumes-How-Analogue-Apotik-has-gone-from-10-to-2000-units-a-month.jpg)
![Glow is counting on events, pop-ups, and offline retail opportunities to increase its brand awareness after being hampered by COVID-19. [Glow]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/glow-banking-on-post-covid-offline-opportunities-to-raise-brand-awareness/15462688-1-eng-GB/Glow-banking-on-post-COVID-offline-opportunities-to-raise-brand-awareness.png)
![Sage & Ylang is aiming to carve a name for itself in the niche beauty market. [Sage & Ylang]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/01/microbiome-beauty-brand-sage-ylang-shifts-strategy-to-target-niche-beauty-market/15331416-1-eng-GB/Microbiome-beauty-brand-Sage-Ylang-shifts-strategy-to-target-niche-beauty-market.jpg)
![Omno is aiming to fill the whitespaces it sees in the body care market. [Omno]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/omno-aims-to-fill-whitespaces-in-apac-body-care-market/15397513-1-eng-GB/Omno-aims-to-fill-whitespaces-in-APAC-body-care-market.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/17/going-live-why-live-commerce-is-still-sluggish-in-sea-s-beauty-market-kol/15413581-1-eng-GB/Going-live-Why-live-commerce-is-still-sluggish-in-SEA-s-beauty-market-KOL.jpg)
![Sigi Skin has launched its first-ever serum with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. [Sigi Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sigi-skin-launches-first-serum-packed-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics/15370893-1-eng-GB/Sigi-Skin-launches-first-serum-packed-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics.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)
![Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-sea/15315217-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-SEA.jpg)
![Why the SEA region is ripe for further online beauty sales success. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/26/sea-ripe-for-further-online-beauty-boom-if-brands-can-join-the-dots-crea/15315397-1-eng-GB/SEA-ripe-for-further-online-beauty-boom-if-brands-can-join-the-dots-CREA.jpg)
![The success of e-commerce mega sales have created even more demand for such campaigns. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/25/more-mega-sales-events-can-help-beauty-brands-get-new-customers-and-drive-sales/15331527-1-eng-GB/More-mega-sales-events-can-help-beauty-brands-get-new-customers-and-drive-sales.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/singapore-beauty-can-strength-in-innovation-enable-singapore-s-beauty-sector-to-rival-asian-giants/15331470-1-eng-GB/Singapore-beauty-Can-strength-in-innovation-enable-Singapore-s-beauty-sector-to-rival-Asian-giants.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)
![Quinn & Oliver eyeing opportunities in the travel and hospitality sector. [Quinn & Oliver]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/07/waterless-beauty-start-up-quinn-oliver-gearing-up-for-return-of-international-travel/15310660-1-eng-GB/Waterless-beauty-start-up-Quinn-Oliver-gearing-up-for-return-of-international-travel.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)
![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)
![A study found that a majority of beauty and personal care products in the Philippines were not labelled in accordance with local cosmetic regulations. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/discrepancies-and-mislabelling-of-preservatives-found-in-cosmetic-products-in-the-philippines/15280474-1-eng-GB/Discrepancies-and-mislabelling-of-preservatives-found-in-cosmetic-products-in-the-Philippines.jpg)
![Halal oral care has been touted as one of the top 10 most attractive export opportunities for Indonesia. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/halal-oral-care-among-top-cosmetic-export-opportunities-for-indonesia/13288882-1-eng-GB/Halal-oral-care-among-top-cosmetic-export-opportunities-for-Indonesia.jpg)
![Supergoop! is ramping up efforts to advocate the benefits of sunscreen in SEA. [Supergoop!]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/supergoop!-aiming-to-reinforce-position-in-sea-sun-care-market-with-education-and-innovation/13168582-1-eng-GB/Supergoop!-aiming-to-reinforce-position-in-SEA-sun-care-market-with-education-and-innovation.jpg)
![A firm is exploring the use of local rainforest herbs as cosmetic ingredients. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/malaysian-rainforest-herbs-vni-scientific-eyes-huge-cosmetic-potential-in-the-rainforests-of-malaysia/13150171-1-eng-GB/Malaysian-rainforest-herbs-VNI-Scientific-eyes-huge-cosmetic-potential-in-the-rainforests-of-Malaysia.jpg)
![Natugee has drawn up an “aggressive” plan to expand in 2022. [Natugee]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/natugee-gearing-up-for-aggressive-2022-expansion/13175753-1-eng-GB/Natugee-gearing-up-for-aggressive-2022-expansion.jpg)
![L’Oréal says there is huge room for growth across South Asia Pacific with emerging demographics and online selling channels poised to take off. [L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/l-oreal-on-why-beauty-s-online-boom-is-far-from-plateauing-in-south-asia-pacific/13168631-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-on-why-beauty-s-online-boom-is-far-from-plateauing-in-South-Asia-Pacific.jpg)
![Orcé Cosmetics is aiming to at least double its revenue this year. [Orcé Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/02/03/orce-cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-asia-expansion/13175651-1-eng-GB/Orce-Cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-Asia-expansion.jpg)
![A combination of several factors are set to propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/shopee-on-why-beauty-brands-can-expect-e-commerce-boom-to-continue-in-2022/13162239-1-eng-GB/Shopee-on-why-beauty-brands-can-expect-e-commerce-boom-to-continue-in-2022.jpg)
![Allie is relaunching with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products. [Kao Corp / Allie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/12/21/kao-to-relaunch-allie-sun-care-brand-with-ocean-safety-focus-in-2022/13090900-1-eng-GB/Kao-to-relaunch-Allie-sun-care-brand-with-ocean-safety-focus-in-2022.jpg)
![Gabar is targeting Gen Z consumers by appealing to them with sensorial products. [Gabar]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/myanmar-born-beauty-brand-gabar-is-targeting-gen-z-consumers-with-mindful-beauty-products/13034776-1-eng-GB/Myanmar-born-beauty-brand-Gabar-is-targeting-Gen-Z-consumers-with-mindful-beauty-products.jpg)
![Skinlycious has recently launched in the US market and is seeking an international retail partner. [Skinlycious]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/singapore-s-skinlycious-launches-in-us-as-it-seeks-to-become-top-acne-care-brand/12995943-1-eng-GB/Singapore-s-Skinlycious-launches-in-US-as-it-seeks-to-become-top-acne-care-brand.jpg)
![The encouraging prospect of luxury beauty in South East Asia is pushing retailer escentials to embark on a regional expansion despite the impact of COVID-19. [LUXASIA / escentials]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/escentials-ramping-up-sea-expansion-despite-difficult-times/13027491-1-eng-GB/escentials-ramping-up-SEA-expansion-despite-difficult-times.jpg)
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