Beyond Skincare
- BY Primož Artač
- August 2025
The future of beauty-from-within does not lie in new ingredients. It is in the format that delivers them. While Western brands remain locked into dry formats due to outdated infrastructure, Asia has already proven that liquid nutricosmetics, daily collagen drinks and beauty shots, drive higher retention, premium pricing, and stronger margins. This shift is creating a structural transformation, creating an emerging oligopoly for those who master liquid formulation, flavor masking, and shelf-stable delivery. With consumer demand rising fast in North America and Europe, and over €3.7 billion in ex-factory turnover at stake, the brands and manufacturers that scale liquid correctly will own the next generation of wellness rituals. TOSLA was built to serve this shift not with product, but with the infrastructure behind the ritual.
Research Updates
- BY Uroš Gotar
- July 2025
A recent meta-analysis by Myung & Park (2025) claims there is “no clinical evidence” that oral collagen supplements help aging skin. This bold conclusion is based on subgroup analyses suggesting that collagen only works in industry-funded or lower-quality trials, disappearing in independent or high-quality studies. However, a closer examination reveals several methodological issues in that review, including a very small number of truly independent trials (many of which used suboptimal doses and durations) and the dismissal of positive findings from rigorous studies.
Beyond Skincare
- BY Primož Artač
- September 2024
As the global beauty industry shifts toward wellness-driven solutions, nutricosmetics are emerging as a key growth area, with Shiseido leading the charge. This memorandum explores Shiseido’s quiet but influential role in shaping the nutricosmetics market, drawing on decades of expertise and its Collagen line, a hallmark of its beauty-from-within philosophy. Shiseido’s long-term commitment to nutricosmetics, often overlooked by Western markets, has allowed the company to build consumer loyalty and trust while aligning with the growing demand for holistic beauty solutions.
Rather than positioning itself with flashy new launches, Shiseido has focused on slow, consistent growth through scientific research and consumer satisfaction. The company’s strategic mastery in this space has positioned it well to capitalize on the rising global interest in nutricosmetics. As the Western beauty market acknowledges the potential of ingestible beauty supplements, Shiseido’s patient leadership provides a valuable roadmap for others looking to tap into this lucrative and growing sector.