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Aveeno Baby Expands Sensitive Skin Portfolio with Launch of Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar in India

Tanisha Cardozo

Aveeno Baby has expanded its science-backed sensitive skin portfolio in India with the launch of the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar, a premium soap-free cleansing bar enriched with the power of colloidal oatmeal. Designed specifically for the Indian market, the new product aims to provide parents with a superior and gentle cleansing solution for babies with sensitive skin conditions.

Developed in collaboration with pediatricians and dermatologists, the Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar offers mild and gentle cleansing with a balanced pH of 5.5, helping preserve the skin’s natural moisture barrier while soothing and strengthening delicate infant skin. Suitable for newborns from birth, the formulation is crafted using sulfate-free, coconut-derived surfactants that create a mild, rich, creamy lather without irritating or drying the skin.

The launch comes amid rising concerns over sensitive skin conditions in infants and young children. According to the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), the incidence of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) among Indian children has increased significantly over the past decade. Conditions such as eczema and diaper dermatitis are also becoming more prevalent, often aggravated by extreme weather and environmental factors. Parents are increasingly seeking clinically proven and safe solutions to help prevent and manage these conditions.

Backed by a robust safety and efficacy study conducted among newborns, babies, and toddlers with sensitive skin, the non-soap cleansing bar has been clinically tested to provide gentle cleansing, reduce dryness, and enhance skin barrier function. Unlike conventional soaps that are often alkaline and may disrupt the skin’s acid mantle, Aveeno Baby’s soap-free formulation is designed to be milder and supportive of the natural skin barrier.

Sharing the rationale behind the launch, Manoj Gadgil, Business Unit Head – Essential Health & Skin Health and VP Marketing at Kenvue, highlighted the increasing prevalence of sensitive skin conditions and the need for diverse, science-backed solutions. He noted that the new cleansing bar brings the proven goodness of colloidal oat into a new format, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to clinically tested skincare innovation tailored to Indian consumers.

The product was unveiled at the 63rd Annual Conference of IAP Pedicon 2026 by Dr. Alok Bhandari, Treasurer of IAP, alongside leading dignitaries from the pediatric community. More than 2,000 healthcare professionals from across India attended the event, where Aveeno Baby showcased its research-driven portfolio and commitment to advancing infant skin health through scientific collaboration.

Dr. Dilip Tripathi, Regional Head of Baby & Women’s Health Research & Development at Kenvue, emphasized the clinical advantages of non-soap-based bars in pediatric practice. He noted that not all cleansers are equally suitable for sensitive skin conditions and that premium soap-free bars are increasingly preferred due to their ability to cleanse effectively while preserving the skin’s natural protective barrier.

Priced at INR 200, the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar is available across major e-commerce platforms and modern trade outlets in India. To support the launch, the brand will roll out a digital campaign across Meta and YouTube, along with collaborations with parenting influencers to educate mothers about sensitive skin conditions and the importance of science-backed skincare solutions.

With this launch, Aveeno Baby continues to reinforce its positioning as a pediatrician-recommended brand that combines scientific research with the power of naturally derived ingredients, delivering gentle and effective skincare solutions for babies with sensitive skin.

TechPulse

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab A11 Plus in India with AI Features and Massive Battery

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus in India, bringing a new mid-range tablet option that combines AI-driven tools, powerful performance, and a sleek metal design. With a massive 7,040mAh battery and 25W fast charging support, the Tab A11 Plus promises all-day battery life, catering to the needs of students, creators, and families alike. The tablet features an 11-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth visuals for both work and entertainment.

Powered by the 4nm MediaTek MT8775 processor, the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus comes in two configurations: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. Users can expand storage up to 2TB via MicroSD, ensuring ample space for apps, media, and documents. The tablet also boasts a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support for immersive audio experiences.

Samsung has integrated AI features designed to enhance productivity and learning. The tablet supports Google Gemini integration and Circle to Search, while the Samsung Notes app now includes Solve Math, which provides step-by-step solutions to equations, supporting both handwritten and typed inputs. This feature handles a wide variety of math problems, from basic arithmetic to scientific calculations and unit conversions.

The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is priced starting at ₹22,999 for the base 6GB/128GB WiFi variant, while the top-end 8GB/256GB 5G model is available for ₹32,999. Customers can also avail bank offers worth up to ₹3,000. The tablet comes in Grey and Silver finishes, delivering a premium look and feel at an affordable price.

Business

Lenskart Launches Meller in India, Announces Creative Eyewear Partnership with Popmart

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Business Desk

Lenskart has announced a significant expansion of its global House of Eyewear Brands with the launch of Barcelona-born Meller in India and a new creative collaboration with international pop-culture leader Popmart. The move highlights Lenskart’s commitment to shaping a contemporary design ecosystem that resonates deeply with the next generation of trend-driven, culturally aware customers.

Meller, one of Europe’s fastest-growing youth-centric eyewear brands, is known for its bold silhouettes, street-style influences, and expressive aesthetic that has captured the attention of a large global community. With strong traction across Europe and the U.S., and more than 700,000 followers, the brand’s entry into India through Lenskart marks a meaningful moment in the evolution of youth-focused fashion eyewear. The brand will initially roll out across approximately 500 carefully selected Lenskart stores identified through GeoIQ intelligence to match high fashion-affinity neighbourhoods, ensuring customers experience the brand where it fits best culturally and stylistically.

Alongside this launch, Lenskart has revealed its creative partnership with Popmart, the global phenomenon behind collectible characters and the beloved Labubu universe. The Pop Mart x Lenskart eyewear collection debuts in the first week of December in Singapore through both online channels and select retail locations. With character-inspired, collectible-ready designs, the collaboration brings playful, expressive, and culturally resonant eyewear to consumers who increasingly see accessories as a form of identity and self-expression. This partnership extends Lenskart’s growing range of collaborations that includes Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, Superman, and Batman—alliances that allow the brand to tap into powerful fandoms and emerging subcultures.

Through its premium portfolio, which includes brands like John Jacobs, Owndays, and now Meller, and through cultural collaborations with Popmart and others, Lenskart continues to build a thoughtful and future-forward multi-brand platform. Each brand represents a distinct design philosophy and serves a unique consumer segment, enabling Lenskart to offer individuality, high-quality craftsmanship, and elevated aesthetics to a global audience. CEO and Co-founder Peyush Bansal emphasized that customers seeking global design, authenticity, and self-expression inspire Lenskart’s choices, and the addition of Meller along with creative partnerships such as Popmart aligns perfectly with that vision. Supported by Lenskart’s strong distribution, full-stack supply chain, design ecosystem, and advanced technology infrastructure, partner brands gain the ability to reach wider audiences and scale internationally. As the eyewear industry evolves with strong multi-brand platforms shaping its future, Lenskart aims to play a defining role in empowering expressive, design-led eyewear brands and cultural collaborations around the world.

Fit & Fabulous

H&M to Launch Fashion and Beauty Collections on Nykaa and Nykaa Fashion This November

Tanisha Cardozo

H&M is set to debut its fashion and beauty collections on India’s leading e-commerce platforms, Nykaa and Nykaa Fashion, this November, marking a major expansion of the Swedish brand’s digital presence in India.

The launch will see H&M’s fashion collections available through Nykaa Fashion, featuring the brand’s upcoming Festive 2025 Collection — a line designed with metallic accents, silky textures, and dramatic silhouettes ideal for the holiday season. Simultaneously, H&M Beauty will make its entry on Nykaa, bringing more than 200 vegan make-up and beauty tools to Indian consumers.

According to Adwaita Nayar, Co-founder and Executive Director of Nykaa, this collaboration “provides millions of consumers enhanced access to world-class style and beauty.” For H&M, the partnership represents a step toward engaging India’s digitally savvy audience. Helena Kuylenstierna, Director of H&M India, highlighted the move as a way to “connect with a nationwide audience through one of India’s most trusted beauty and fashion platforms.”

The collaboration will be showcased through a special Spotlight Stage takeover at Nykaaland 3.0, Nykaa’s flagship beauty and lifestyle festival, scheduled for November 7–9 in New Delhi.

For Nykaa, which currently serves over 45 million consumers, this alliance strengthens its position as a gateway for international fashion and beauty brands in India’s rapidly growing online retail sector. For H&M, it represents an evolution of its omnichannel strategy—offering customers seamless access to its collections both online and offline.

The partnership between H&M and Nykaa underscores the growing intersection between fashion, beauty, and e-commerce, as global brands increasingly seek to connect with India’s vibrant and tech-forward consumer base.