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The story behind Ikkari, the new beauty brand from Aje CEO Adrian Norris

Inside Retail

I am an absolute health fanatic, and I’m one of those people that is always researching ways to reduce using chemicals on my skin or in my body or in my household,” Norris told Inside Retail. I’m pretty good at building brands, and I’m pretty good at retail, so I thought I would pull them all together,” he said. It’s like Aje.

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Q&A: How Rationale is taking Australian luxury beauty to the world

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Last month, Australian luxury skincare brand Rationale launched its first two international boutiques in Singapore, under the wing of South Korean beauty giant Amorepacific, which invested in the company in 2020. The complete focus from Richard has always been on optimal skin health.

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How fashionista Trinny Woodall created her own beauty empire

Inside Retail

Now the entrepreneur is at the helm of her own beauty brand, Trinny London, focused on making cosmetics easy to wear and accessible to everyone. We chat with Woodall about how her brand fills a gap in the beauty sector and connecting with customers through content.

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London’s back, baby: Exploring three of the city’s retail hotspots

Inside Retail

It all comes down to smart planning and execution. Instead, they like to spend their disposable income on fashion, beauty, health and wellness. The team has done a wonderful job, incorporating surprising textures, shapes and lighting throughout. That’s pretty extraordinary.

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Better than Botox? How The Skin Bar is tapping into a niche skincare trend

Inside Retail

Despite its first clinic opening only in 2020, it has plans to expand to 10 clinics across Australia by the end of 2024. Skin Needling is our biggest treatment that transformed my skin from having such bad texture and scarring to having almost a very clear complexion where I don’t have to wear makeup anymore.

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In conversation with Aesop general manager, Preet Bains

Inside Retail

With serenity and domesticity in mind, it fits the Aesop aesthetic of “monochromatic, multi-textural”, with warm brass and copper, and is elegantly divided into two areas. IRW: How would you describe the luxury beauty and skincare space and what are some of the challenges in that sector? Another example is Aesop Parnas Mall.

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Just scratching the surface

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With health and wellbeing still high on the agenda, Carson said materials that provide an authentic natural look will appeal to the senses and create a comforting and relaxing environment for retailers. The loose lay format means that should any damage occur repairs are conveniently simple and cost effective.”. Make an impact.

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