BeeBio aims to sweeten travel retail’s skincare offer

1 min readUpdated Jun 20, 2025Jun 20, 20251:30 PM

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Key ingredients within the range include active medical grade Manuka honey – known for its healing properties – natural bee products (bee venom, Royal Jelly) and anti-oxidant botanicals from New Zealand. The products regenerate new skin cells by 80%, according to research conducted by the brand.

BeeBio is performing strongly on the Australian domestic market, and earlier this year entered the inflight travel retail sector, with listings onboard Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The brand is targeting a presence onboard 15 airlines by the end of the year.

The BeeBio portfolio includes cleansing, moisturising and treatment lines. Star products include the Venomenous Bee Venom and Active Manuka Honey Anti-Aging Face Masque, Active Manuka Honey Eye Crème with Bee Venom, Royal Jelly Facial Crème and Active Manuka Honey Day Crème with SPF15. Body and hand care products are also available, while an anti-ageing serum is in the pipeline.

“We believe we have a premium offer and want to go global,” Sales Director Liz Kolovos told The Moodie Report. “We are targeting travel retail expansion, and have already created special travel packs and exclusives for the channel.”

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What this means

BeeBio's targeted expansion into inflight travel retail, using its premium Manuka honey and bee venom ingredients, represents a savvy move. By creating exclusive travel packs, BeeBio directly competes for the wallets of affluent travellers, a channel less impacted by the store closures seen elsewhere in Singapore. Unlike PharmaResearch's simultaneous Sephora entry, BeeBio's focus on airlines allows a direct brand narrative in a captive environment. This strategy puts pressure on established in-flight beauty brands, especially given BeeBio's reported strong Australian domestic performance. The primary risk lies in achieving its ambitious target of 15 airline listings by year-end, which will dictate its immediate impact. Watch for updates on their expanded airline presence.

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Questions & Answers

What are the core ingredients used in BeeBio's skincare range?

The BeeBio range primarily uses active medical grade Manuka honey, known for its healing properties. It also includes other natural bee products such as bee venom and Royal Jelly, alongside anti-oxidant botanicals sourced from New Zealand.

Which airlines have recently started stocking BeeBio products?

BeeBio products recently entered the inflight travel retail sector earlier this year. The brand has secured listings onboard Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, and Cathay Pacific for its skincare offerings.

What is BeeBio's primary goal for its travel retail expansion by year-end?

BeeBio is aiming to significantly expand its presence within the travel retail sector. The brand has set a target to be listed onboard a total of 15 airlines by the end of the current year.

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