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EU Moves to Tax Low-Value Parcels as China E-Commerce Floods Market
THE WHAT? The European Union has agreed to introduce a temporary €3 levy on small e-commerce parcels in response to the surge in low-value imports, primarily from China. THE DETAILS From July next year, parcels valued under €150 will face the interim charge, ahead of permanent customs duties planned for 2028 once a new…
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Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Files for Hong Kong IPO
THE WHAT? Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group, known as Lin Qingxuan, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong as competition intensifies in China’s premium skincare market. THE DETAILS The company’s growth is anchored by its Camellia Essential Oil, which contributes nearly 40% of annual revenue and more than 45% in its…
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Seoul Beauty Club Raises US$2m Pre-Seed to Expand U.S. K-Beauty Platform
THE WHAT? U.S.-focused K-beauty subscription platform Seoul Beauty Club has raised US$2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its personalised skincare offering. THE DETAILS The round included investors from Korea and the U.S., including Sazze VC, Hustle Fund, Collaborative Fund Asia and Mashup Ventures. Operated by Faiston Corporation, the platform targets U.S. women aged…
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TPG Exits Most of Anastasia Beverly Hills Stake, Taking Major Loss
THE WHAT? TPG has largely exited its investment in Anastasia Beverly Hills through a debt restructuring, significantly eroding its approximately US$600 million stake in the cosmetics company. THE DETAILS The private equity firm acquired around 38% of the brand in a leveraged deal and now holds an estimated 6% following the restructuring. The move…
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Yves Rocher partners with Nykaa to expand in India
The French beauty brand has forged a strategic partnership with Nykaa, an Indian specialist in the distribution of cosmetics and lifestyle products. With online sales platforms and a network of 265 stores across the country, Nykaa boasts over 49 million customers. Yves Rocher has set its sights on India as a key driver of…
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Yves Rocher s’associe à Nykaa pour déployer son offre en Inde
La marque française de produits de beauté a noué un partenariat stratégique avec Nykaa, spécialiste indien de la distribution de produits cosmétiques et lifestyle. Avec des plateformes de vente en ligne et un réseau de 265 magasins à travers le pays, Nykaa compte plus de 49 millions de clients. Pour Yves Rocher, la conquête…
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Street Talk: Make-Up –Episode Ten Skin Type: Combination with Large Pores
In this episode of Street Talk: Make-Up, we meet Sid, a skincare-savvy consumer with combination skin and visible pores — a concern shared by millions, particularly as they age. Sid’s routine is built around balancing hydration and oil control, with clear distinctions between everyday wear and night-out glam. Her candid approach offers insights into…
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Julia Roberts’s Colorist Breaks Down the 5 Rules for Healthier Hair
What actually matters for long-term hair health—from the source.
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Nail Contouring Is the Easy Trick for Longer-Looking Nails
“Nail contouring is architecture. It doesn’t add millimeters; it reshapes perception.”