J-beauty emerges as India's next skincare wave, with Myntra, Nykaa, Tira tripling sales YoY

Japanese skincare brands like Shiseido, Biore, DHC and Hada Labo are following K-beauty's playbook on Indian marketplaces. Myntra, Amazon India, Nykaa and Tira report surging demand led by sunscreens, scalp care and minimalist regimens. J+K beauty is now a ₹2,000-5,000 crore segment within a BPC market projected to hit ₹3.26 trillion by FY31.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 11:51 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 11:56 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Japanese beauty brands are emerging as India's next skincare wave after K-beauty, with Myntra, Amazon India, Nykaa and Tira reporting surging demand for

Key facts

  • 1 in 5 orders beauty on Myntra
  • 40 Japanese brands Amazon chase-list
  • sales tripled YoY
  • BPC market ₹3.26 trillion by FY31
  • ₹1.8 trillion FY25
  • J+K beauty ₹2,000-5,000 crore

Why this matters

Scout bolt-on acquisitions or exclusive India distribution rights for mid-tier Japanese skincare houses (DHC, Biore adjacencies) before Nykaa and Tira lock category-captain deals that close the M&A window.

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