Indonesia

‘Deforestation-free sourcing’: Beiersdorf and WWF extend joint commitment on sustainable palm oil

25-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Beiersdorf has extended its joint commitment with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in Indonesia, aiming to halt deforestation in Borneo and certify 200 smallholders with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) on the...

‘Personalisation and craftsmanship’: Atelier Rebul aims to bring bespoke services to China when it expands offline

16-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

A 128-year-old Turkish fragrance house is set to expand offline in China in 2023 and is planning to offer its signature bespoke services to cater to the heightened appreciation for “personalisation and craftsmanship”.

Guards up: Kao Corp to expand launch of novel mosquito repellent to Indonesia in 2023

06-Jul-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese consumer good giant Kao Corporation will launch its new mosquito repellent in Indonesia next year after recently embarking on an official launch in Thailand.

New beginnings: Indonesia’s Lune Skin tapping into potential for local niched fragrances

29-Jun-2022 By Amanda Lim

A Jakarta-based company has found new life as a fragrance brand after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its colour cosmetics business.

The TikTok consumer: Indonesian Gen Zs using app to make cosmetics purchase decisions

22-Jun-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Indonesian consumers are increasingly using TikTok to make beauty purchasing decisions, providing significant business opportunities for digitally-savvy brands.

Export potential: Halal oral care among top cosmetic export opportunities for Indonesia

03-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

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.

Green demand: Indonesian interest in Love, Beauty and Planet spurred by changing attitudes and green marketing

28-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

A study claims that changing consumer attitudes towards the environment and a strong green marketing mix have raised purchase interest in Unilever’s Love, Beauty and Planet among Indonesian.

GMP in Indonesia: Regulator BPOM introduces ‘Gradual Fulfilment Certificate’ to enhance cosmetics manufacturing practices

28-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

Indonesian regulator the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has introduced a new Gradual Fulfilment Certificate for cosmetic companies to prove they will obtain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification.

VELY VELY rides K-wave to Indonesia and sets sight on Europe and Middle East

30-Jun-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

VELY VELY, the cosmetic arm of South Korean fashion retailer Bugun FNC, is adding Indonesia to its overseas expansion plans.

‘Desire for beauty is eternal’: L’Oréal continues to be optimistic about Indonesia’s potential despite COVID-19

11-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

L’Oréal Indonesia says it remains ‘bullish’ about the lucrative Indonesian market in spite of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Get-out clause opens doors for Malaysian cosmetics companies as Indonesia goes halal

12-Feb-2020 By Richard Whitehead

Indonesia new halal certification requirements could provide Malaysian cosmetics companies with an open door to its market, while domestic companies scramble to be registered.

French firm Sozio expands into Indonesia to tap into halal fragrance opportunities

09-Jan-2020 By Amanda Lim

Fine fragrance house Sozio is reinforcing its position in South East Asia with a new facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, to manufacture halal fragrances.

Indonesia halal rules: Cosmetics have until 2026 to comply with new law

26-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Consumer halal products such as skin care and cosmetics that are imported, distributed and traded in Indonesia must now be ratified according to the country’s halal product law, which officially kicked in last month.

‘Adding value’: Indonesia president vows to process more palm oil for domestic cosmetics growth

30-Oct-2019 By Richard Whitehead

Indonesian President Joko Widodo wants to process more palm oil at home for goods including cosmetics and personal care items.

Safi reveals ambitious plans to snatch top spot in Indonesia’s halal beauty space

09-Oct-2019 By Amanda Lim

Halal skin care firm Safi is aiming to become the largest halal beauty brand in Indonesia by capitalising on the “significant opportunities” in the market.

Henkel Indonesia launches Southeast Asia Regional Innovation Centre

31-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Beauty and home care provider, Henkel Indonesia, opens its first-of-its-kind adhesives innovation hub in Bintaro, South Tangerang.

Nature Republic opens first store in Indonesia

29-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Natural beauty brand, Nature Republic, pushes forward with its overseas expansion by launching its first brick-and-mortar store to the Indonesian customer base in Jakarta.

Indonesia hosts first-ever hair care exhibition

24-Jul-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The hair care and hairdressing industry is set to flock to the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, for the city’s first ever hair-focused exhibition.

Sun protection: Is it time for a universal measure?

07-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Although self-tanning and skin whitening trends differ in the East and the West, both eastern and western consumers are conscious of the impact of the sun and the importance of wearing sun protection.

Indonesia's raw herbal ingredients a big opportunity for beauty, says minister

06-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Indonesia is a market gathering considerable speed, thanks to the blossoming growth of its domestic beauty industry.

Cosmetics "play a strategic role" in Indonesia

16-Jun-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Saleh Husin, has spoken of the key strategic role played by the beauty industry in the market's future.

Unilever struggling with Indonesia halal certification

17-May-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Unilever, keen to tap into the rising market of halal consumer goods across food and personal care, is up against a challenging situation in Indonesia.

Southeast Asia's on the cusp of an 'e-commerce golden age'

06-Jan-2016

With a population of 600 million, Southeast Asia is brimming with opportunity in the area of e-commerce where beauty players are set to really benefit if they are willing to establish themselves online, outside of the giant e-retail platforms.

E-commerce giants strive to get a piece of beauty sales in Indonesia

17-Nov-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As more and more e-commerce platforms strive to get a piece of beauty sales, Indonesia's 'Sociolla' is the latest to secure funds to boost its tech infrastructure, introduce new features, and grow its team in Jakarta.

'Mini' in-cosmetics event to focus on Indonesia

25-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With Euromonitor forecasting Indonesia as one of the top 10 global skin care markets by 2019, personal care ingredient suppliers are stepping up their efforts to penetrate and consolidate their presence.

Moxy: 'women are key to e-commerce success in Indonesia'

25-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Shopping portal Moxy, recently acquired by 'WhatsNew' has plans to be a female focused e-commerce provider in Southeast Asia, as women's purchasing power is on the up.

Shiseido establishes joint venture in Indonesia

16-Apr-2014 By Katie Nichol

In a move expected to contribute to the further expansion of its business in Indonesia, Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido has signed a joint venture agreement with local firm PT Sinar Mas Tunggal, part of Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group.

Palm oil manufacturer admits ‘regulatory gaps’ in forest clearing

27-Nov-2013 By Chris BARKER

Indonesian palm oil manufacturer Bumitama has denied accusations by a lobby group that they have cleared areas of rainforest without a permit and caused damage to endangered species, but admitted to “regulatory gaps” in their operations which needed to...