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The recent spat between the two brands brings to the fore the stiff competition in the largely unregulated skincare industry.
Last week, Hindustan Unilever Ltd’s (HUL) legacy brand Lakmé and Honasa Consumer’s direct-to-consumer brand The Derma Co went toe-to-toe in a battle that soon escalated to the courts.
Lakmé, in its ad campaign for its sunscreen Lakme Sun Expert with SPF 50 PA++++, also raised awareness around sunscreen lotions making false claims. SPF refers to the sun protection factor against UVB rays that cause sunburn and skin cancer while PA refers to the protection grade of UVA, or the rays that cause long-term skin damage and ageing.
In the process of raising awareness about other brands, the HUL-owned brand questioned …
Store expansion, premiumisation and a growing customer base are driving its beauty business. Fashion, meanwhile, is showing improvement but still lacks a clear differentiator.
After battling rising prices and a slowdown, HUL, Tata Consumer Products and Nestle India are showing signs of recovery. But the threat of inflation still looms.
Elon Musk’s satellite internet promises a new way to get online. How will it coexist with the country's telecom giants?
