Indonesia's beauty commerce scene has a full face on

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When I was younger, I was pretty much only familiar with whatever the local drugstore stocked - names like SilkyGirl, Maybelline, and Revlon made up my early forays into makeup. Now, with the internet at my fingertips, I can explore so many more brands and products. Whether it’s retinol from Canadian brand The Ordinary, eye cream from South Korea’s Some By Mi, or lipsticks and blushes from brands I’ve never heard of before hailing from Thailand or Indonesia, there’s so much more that’s accessible right from my smartphone screen. Today’s premium story reflects this growth in the beauty commerce space, specifically in Indonesia. As the nation’s population becomes more affluent, its purchasing power has also increased. This creates an exciting opportunity for startups in the sector, whether they’re making the products themselves or crafting marketplaces where users can discover new and exciting brands. -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [The key players in Indonesia’s beauty commerce space (update)]( While beauty commerce in Indonesia rode the ecommerce wave amid the pandemic, funding for the sector declined sharply in 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [VinFast starts sale of e-bike in the US]( The VF DrgnFly is retailing at US$2,599. 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