Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products
Companies offering halal cosmetics in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, are aiming to boost the international appeal of their products in Southeast Asia and beyond as they see potential in attracting more non-Islamic consumers.
Indonesian D2C beauty brands build foundation for regional expansion
In 2020, Indonesian beauty marketplace Sociolla expanded to its first overseas market – Vietnam. Like in its home turf, Sociolla Vietnam offers products from global brands like Maybelline and Neutrogena as well as South Korea’s Laneige. The marketplace also stocks cosmetics from Esqa, Avoskin, and Carasun – all Indonesian brands making their international foray.
Indonesia’s beauty commerce, Sociolla, shows e-commerce can fight plastic pollution
Many cosmetics, skincare, or other beauty products are packaged very attractive to engage buyers. Realize it or not, waste is commonly and inevitably built into the beauty industry's business model. With the rising beauty consumption that leads to the growing impulsive beauty shopping trend in our society, the waste issue in the beauty industry is getting more critical than ever.
Base Secured Seed Funding Led by East Ventures and Skystar Capital
Base is a direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness startup that caters to the diverse beauty needs of Indonesian women, by providing personalized products.
Indonesian Social Bella Secures US$40 Million Series D Investment
Temasek, Pavilion Capital, EDBI and Jungle Ventures join the existing investors to support Social Bella broaden its reach to 100 million users.