Japanese personal care conglomerate Pola Orbis Holdings has set a target for its cosmetics business to achieve at least JPY280bn (U$2.4bn) in sales by 2029, the year it celebrates its centennial.
Shiseido is introducing a new skin care brand to its clean beauty portfolio as part of plans to grow its skin beauty portfolio to account for 75% of total sales in 2022.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
Australian biotechnology company SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples which can be used to inform beauty consumers on the efficacy of their skin care products.
UK clothing majors Next and Boohoo have made a wise decision edging into online beauty with own-brand ranges given tightening consumer budgets and the unstoppable e-commerce boom, says GlobalData.
Zeolites, a nanoporous material being tested in various other fields at this time, may absorb heavy metals in a creamy cosmetic and offer potential to formulators seeking to remove such environmental compounds, suggests preliminary data from Italy and...
Resveratrol is a promising candidate for further skin care new product development to aid ageing, scars and wounds, but scientists have stressed there is room for improvement when it comes to research knowledge.
The husband-and-wife team behind the 'radically different' clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi have revealed how their potent plant serums overcame the sceptics to become an indie beauty success story and the importance of their roles as skin...
Scientists say people in China should not wear facial sheet masks for more than 20 minutes at a time, claiming that their insights provide the first ‘realistic risk assessment’ of such products among the local population.
UK indie brand Faace is on a mission to address real consumer need states through simple, targeted products, and the company is eyeing continued expansion this year, its founder says.
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.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we look into an Ayurveda-inspired nano-gold serum, Kao’s sunscreen update, a cream made from unwanted sheep’s milk and more.
While many multinationals in the United States don’t produce CBD products on a mass-market scale today, there are many types of CBD beauty products for sale in many formats.
A joint research effort by Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser with high ceramide content in treating skin dryness in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Luxury J-beauty brand POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January with a skin care essence and beauty supplement which are based on the company’s new research and development.
There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment, where more consumers are searching for solutions that target the root causes of skin ageing.
Personal care major Beiersdorf will acquire a stake in German-based skin diagnosis startup dermanostic as part of its wider digitalisation strategy, particularly for its derma brand Eucerin.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Shamika Haldipurkar, the founder and CEO of D’you, about the information overload in the skin care industry and how her company is aiming to combat it.
Douyin is becoming an increasingly important channel for Chinese cosmetics firm Yatsen Holdings, which is seeing promising sales growth for brands like Perfect Diary on the video-sharing platform.
Retail major A.S. Watson has grown digital beauty engagement across Superdrug and ICI PARIS XL with an AI-powered skin advisor tool co-developed with Finnish beauty tech firm Revieve – an innovation it plans to rollout across Asia next year.
Beauty major L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire US superfood skin care specialist Youth to the People in a move set to deepen its ethical offering in an increasingly competitive market, say experts.
A newly launched India-based cosmeceutical brand Nano Au Veda has developed a nano-gold serum designed to give consumers a luxurious beauty experience.
Yatsen Holdings, the firm behind popular make-up brand Perfect Diary, is channelling its efforts and resources into skin care, where it believes will be key to the firm's future growth.
Taiwanese cosmetics firm 3dL Inc. launches a new series of skin care products that claim to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin with natural extracts by increasing beta-endorphin release.
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.
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Bioactive compounds extracted from olive oil production waste offer great promise for active cosmetic development, though further research and investment must be made to ensure processing was conducted sustainably, a review says.
Kosé Corporation has entered a partnership with spa group Aman Group to showcase Decorté in a series of exclusive facial and body treatments as it strives to turn the brand into a global prestige beauty powerhouse.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has launched a powdered exfoliant that taps into the ‘skinimalism’ trend and allows consumer to personalise it according to their needs.
The Tongan-Australian founder of a skin care brand that uses Tongan coconut oil and sandalwood is on a mission to introduce T-beauty, or Tongan beauty, to a global audience.
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.
Pola Orbis has reported that its beauty business saw a 45.7% increase in operating profits in its latest quarter as POLA recorded robust growth overseas and on local online channels.
Shakeup Cosmetics has expanded its line-up with two new skin care offerings that were developed to meet the needs and concerns of the busy modern male.
India-based beauty start-up D’you believes the number of single-ingredient skin care products have inadvertently created more confusion among beauty consumers and has developed an 11 active multitasking serum to tackle it.
Indian clean beauty brand Pilgrim has announced a new partnership that will help it to achieve its goal of becoming a company that has a positive net impact on the environment in terms of plastic footprint.
Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care as consumers seek out colour cosmetics that provide more than just superficial benefits.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has secured more funding in its latest seed round that it plans to use for global expansion of its at-home skin diagnostics patch, in both a B2B and D2C capacity, its CEO says.
Knowledge of the Gen Z and millennial consumer combined with a burgeoning global reputation are two of the reasons Korean major Amorepacific has taken a 38.4% stake in cult K-beauty brand COSRX, as it looks to expand its own footprint overseas.
Japanese beauty major Shiseido is throwing its full weight behind skin care with its CEO believing there are “emerging segments” that it can capitalise on in the next few years.
The number of new skin care product launches incorporating oat kernel extracts and oils for their prebiotic properties to make skin health claims is growing year by year, according to Mintel.
Japanese skincare brand POLA has been projected to achieve more than $270m in overseas sales in the next couple of years thanks to the strong demand from China’s luxury beauty market.
Skin microbiome science and innovation is fast-evolving, with a plethora of tools, ingredients and research efforts spotlighting key areas of opportunity. But where exactly is the sector headed? And what might next-generation NPD look like?
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido has launched a new range of skin care products under the AQUALABEL brand that was developed in response to skin care needs and concerns that have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome – Ingredients Innovation and Science
Italian microbiome health startup Lac2Biome has developed a white label skin care blend containing live probiotics and hyaluronic acids, offering brands opportunity to offer an innovative and highly potent product that delivers on promised benefits,...
Australian firm Renovatio Bioscience has launched two new cosmetic products with an enhanced formula that it believes can rival retinol products in terms of efficacy without the tricky side effects.
The founders of a newly launched skin care brand 5 to 5 is expecting the clean beauty trend to decline in the coming years and be replaced by brands that are based on solid science.
Japanese beauty group Shiseido’s decision to sell off three more brands in bid to focus on high-end skin care as its core category is a ‘no-brainer’, with beauty experts saying it is a smart decision to strengthen the company’s position in uncertain times.
Deciem-owned prestige skin care brand NIOD is launching into a dedicated corner at French department store La Samaritaine – a move the company hopes will push it into the spotlight to follow in the footsteps of sister brand The Ordinary.
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![Shiseido is introducing a new skin care brand to its clean beauty portfolio. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/03/07/shiseido-to-launch-new-clean-beauty-brand-ule-as-part-of-skin-beauty-push/13248409-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-to-launch-new-clean-beauty-brand-Ule-as-part-of-skin-beauty-push.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea/13287349-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-Americas-and-Nivea.jpg)
![Watsons says positioning itself as a ‘skin care expert’ is key to achieving success in the Middle East market. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/watsons-reveals-strategy-for-success-in-vibrant-middle-east-skin-care-category/13248238-1-eng-GB/Watsons-reveals-strategy-for-success-in-vibrant-Middle-East-skin-care-category.jpg)
![SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skindna-ceo-on-why-rna-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing/13221251-1-eng-GB/SkinDNA-CEO-on-why-RNA-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing.jpg)
![Own-brand beauty launches from Next and Boohoo are a 'step in the right direction' for the retailers, tapping into plenty of growth promise [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/next-woah-skin-care-and-boohoo-beauty-launches-wise-in-rising-online-beauty-boom-says-globaldata/13261204-1-eng-GB/Next-Woah-skin-care-and-Boohoo-Beauty-launches-wise-in-rising-online-beauty-boom-says-GlobalData.jpg)
![Researchers concluded that resveratrol represents an interesting and promising novel therapy regime. [iStock]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/resveratrol-rising-why-polyphenol-could-be-a-promising-candidate-for-new-skin-care-treatments-study/13222436-1-eng-GB/Resveratrol-rising-Why-polyphenol-could-be-a-promising-candidate-for-new-skin-care-treatments-study.jpg)
![Skin problems including irritancy and allergic contact dermatitis have been reported in China due to misuse of facial sheet masks. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/don-t-wear-facial-sheet-masks-for-more-than-20-minutes-scientists/13222487-1-eng-GB/Don-t-wear-facial-sheet-masks-for-more-than-20-minutes-Scientists.jpg)
![Faace offers face care products for a range of specific need states, including menstruation, menopause and tiredness [Image: Faace]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/07/uk-beauty-brand-faace-launches-on-lookfantastic-planet-organic-and-eyes-expansion/13221887-1-eng-GB/UK-beauty-brand-Faace-launches-on-Lookfantastic-Planet-Organic-and-eyes-expansion.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)
![Top five stories on product development in APAC. [Ewecare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/01/27/product-profiles-top-stories-on-the-product-innovations-in-the-apac-beauty-space/13187397-1-eng-GB/Product-profiles-Top-stories-on-the-product-innovations-in-the-APAC-beauty-space.jpg)
![Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser to treat dry skin among chemotherapy patients. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness/13091215-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness.jpg)
![POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January. [POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pola-to-expand-bestselling-white-shot-range-with-skin-care-essence-and-supplements/13150222-1-eng-GB/POLA-to-expand-bestselling-White-Shot-range-with-skin-care-essence-and-supplements.jpg)
![There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development/13149713-1-eng-GB/Postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development.jpg)
![Düsseldorf-based dermanostic offers online consultations with experienced dermatologists, simplifying and speeding up access to help for specific skin conditions [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-to-acquire-stake-in-dermanostic-digital-diagnosis-startup-to-drive-eucerin-digitalisation/13145304-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-to-acquire-stake-in-dermanostic-digital-diagnosis-startup-to-drive-Eucerin-digitalisation.jpg)
![Douyin is becoming an increasingly important channel for Chinese cosmetics firm Yatsen Holdings. [Yatsen Holdings / Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/01/05/yatsen-sees-douyin-channel-as-very-important-factor-for-brand-growth/13063976-1-eng-GB/Yatsen-sees-Douyin-channel-as-very-important-factor-for-brand-growth.jpg)
![The AI Skin Advisor tool requires consumers to take a selfie and respond to a questionnaire about skin type and concerns [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/a.s.-watson-digital-beauty-skin-advisor-tool-grows-engagement-says-revieve-partner/13116767-1-eng-GB/A.S.-Watson-digital-beauty-skin-advisor-tool-grows-engagement-says-Revieve-partner.jpg)
![A round-up our biggest trends stories from past year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/12/22/top-of-the-trends-top-10-most-read-stories-on-the-biggest-beauty-trends-of-2021/13064529-1-eng-GB/Top-of-the-trends-Top-10-most-read-stories-on-the-biggest-beauty-trends-of-2021.jpg)
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![Nano Au Veda has developed a nano-gold serum designed to give consumers a luxurious beauty experience. [Nano Au Veda]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/nano-au-veda-develops-nano-gold-serum-to-deliver-luxury-skin-care-experience/13034727-1-eng-GB/Nano-Au-Veda-develops-nano-gold-serum-to-deliver-luxury-skin-care-experience.jpg)
![Yatsen channelling its efforts and resources into skin care, where it believes will be key to the firm's future growth. [Yatsen Holdings / Perfect Diary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/yatsen-holdings-refocusing-efforts-on-skin-care-as-make-up-wanes/13064025-1-eng-GB/Yatsen-Holdings-refocusing-efforts-on-skin-care-as-make-up-wanes.jpg)
![A new series of skin care products claims to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin. [Phytoflow]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skin-meditation-phytoflow-claims-to-unlock-benefits-of-meditation-with-natural-extracts/13003944-2-eng-GB/Skin-meditation-Phytoflow-claims-to-unlock-benefits-of-meditation-with-natural-extracts.png)
![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)
![Various bioactive compounds found in olive pomace - the main by-product of olive oil production - offer promise for skin care formulations [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/25/olive-oil-waste-touted-as-promising-for-active-cosmetics-due-to-antioxidant-anti-inflammatory-bioactives/13043722-1-eng-GB/Olive-oil-waste-touted-as-promising-for-active-cosmetics-due-to-antioxidant-anti-inflammatory-bioactives.jpg)
![Kosé partners Aman Group to strengthen Decorté global presence. [Kosé / Decorté]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-partners-aman-group-to-strengthen-decorte-global-presence/13027110-1-eng-GB/Kose-partners-Aman-Group-to-strengthen-Decorte-global-presence.jpg)
![Biologi has launched a powdered exfoliant that taps into the ‘skinimalism’ trend. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/11/16/biologi-s-latest-powdered-exfoliant-geared-towards-helping-consumer-strip-back-on-beauty/13015031-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-latest-powdered-exfoliant-geared-towards-helping-consumer-strip-back-on-beauty.jpg)
![Feniu on a mission to introduce T-beauty to a global audience. [Feniu]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/tongan-beauty-feniu-aiming-to-elevate-t-beauty-rituals-to-the-world-stage/12952355-1-eng-GB/Tongan-beauty-Feniu-aiming-to-elevate-T-beauty-rituals-to-the-world-stage.jpg)
![Solyph eyes growing opportunities in active beauty segment. [Solyph]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/active-beauty-brand-solyph-spurred-to-expand-business-in-light-of-growing-opportunities-in-health-and-wellness/12944447-1-eng-GB/Active-beauty-brand-Solyph-spurred-to-expand-business-in-light-of-growing-opportunities-in-health-and-wellness.png)
![Kao reports Q3 sales decline in skin care as the demand for hand soaps and sanitisers tumbled. [Kao Corp / Curél]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-reports-q3-skin-care-sales-dip-as-hand-hygiene-demand-falls/12995611-1-eng-GB/Kao-reports-Q3-skin-care-sales-dip-as-hand-hygiene-demand-falls.jpg)
![POLA recorded robust growth overseas and on local online channels. [Pola Orbis / POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-overseas-and-online-growth-drives-up-pola-orbis-q3-profits/12979221-1-eng-GB/POLA-overseas-and-online-growth-drives-up-Pola-Orbis-Q3-profits.jpg)
![Shakeup Cosmetics has expanded its line-up with two new skin care offerings. [Shakeup Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shakeup-cosmetics-expands-into-skincare-with-intuitive-multitasking-launches/12924171-1-eng-GB/Shakeup-Cosmetics-expands-into-skincare-with-intuitive-multitasking-launches.jpg)
![D’you believes the number of single-ingredient skin care products have inadvertently created more confusion. [D'you]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/d-you-hustle-contains-11-actives-aim-to-help-consumers-overwhelmed-by-skin-care-choices/12924221-1-eng-GB/D-you-Hustle-contains-11-actives-aim-to-help-consumers-overwhelmed-by-skin-care-choices.jpg)
![Pilgrim has announced a new partnership that will help it to achieve its goal of becoming plastic positive company. [Pilgrim]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/indian-d2c-brand-pilgrim-pledges-to-become-plastic-positive-beauty-brand/12904603-1-eng-GB/Indian-D2C-brand-Pilgrim-pledges-to-become-plastic-positive-beauty-brand.jpg)
![Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care. [UUUNI]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hybrid-make-up-post-covid-consumer-concerns-shift-spotlight-onto-make-up-that-works-beyond-the-surface/12897792-1-eng-GB/Hybrid-make-up-Post-COVID-consumer-concerns-shift-spotlight-onto-make-up-that-works-beyond-the-surface.jpg)
![Sequential Skin offers at-home patch testing kits that use gene sequencing technology to assess overall skin health in real-time, considering genetic predisposition and current skin microbiome condition [Image: Sequential Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/10/11/sequential-skin-closes-1.4m-seed-round-and-talks-global-skin-testing-expansion/12915967-1-eng-GB/Sequential-Skin-closes-1.4m-seed-round-and-talks-global-skin-testing-expansion.jpg)
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