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E-POP Care: the new phygital distribution channel for cosmetics

In a cosmetics landscape saturated by mass distribution and e-commerce, an innovative model is quietly emerging: E-POP Care , a French solution that is rethinking the distribution of beauty products through a phygital approach, relying on a network of institutes and professional salons. Neither a marketplace nor a traditional distributor, E-POP Care occupies a unique position: an intelligent link between brands, care locations and consumers , combining physical presence and mobile purchasing. A hybrid distribution, designed for the field The principle of E-POP Care is based on a simple and powerful logic: presenting the products physically via samples , while allowing their immediate purchase by smartphone thanks to a QR code. Partner institutes receive a kit each month containing a selection of natural or organic treatments. These samples are tested in the salon, recommended by professionals, and then purchased directly by clients via their phone, without having to go through the checkout or stock in-store. The model is based on the dematerialization of sales , while retaining the sensory experience and personalized advice . It thus combines the strength of digital with the credibility of professional gestures. A direct, cost-effective, and frictionless channel for brands E-POP Care offers brands simplified and optimized access to a qualified distribution network. Key benefits include: No stock management at the point of sale , only actual sales are shipped. A controlled distribution cost , with a single, clear commission. Direct visibility with clients in care situations , conducive to listening and recommendations. A professional prescription relay , which replaces impersonal sales pitches. This model allows manufacturers to maintain their margin , reduce their logistics costs and strengthen their reputation in trusted locations . A demanding selection, guaranteeing consistency Access to E-POP Care is reserved for brands that meet three strict criteria, guaranteeing quality and consistency with the network's philosophy: Be a French brand , controlled and registered with French organizations. Offer natural or organic products with clean and transparent formulations. Guarantee proven effectiveness , through tests, user feedback or clinical studies. Towards a more responsible model of cosmetic distribution E-POP Care is part of an underlying trend: that of more fluid, more ethical distribution, and more connected to reality . By promoting the role of care professionals, by reestablishing direct contact between brands and consumers, while limiting logistical waste, this solution embodies a return to meaning in the sale of cosmetics . It responds to several major challenges in the sector: the saturation of traditional circuits, the loss of proximity with consumers, the search for sustainable alternatives to the intensive promotional model. An innovation to follow At the crossroads of technology, local commerce and professional cosmetics, E-POP Care offers an agile, structured and already operational approach , which appeals to both young, committed brands and established players looking for renewal. In a sector seeking new benchmarks, E-POP Care clearly illustrates that it is possible to reconcile economic efficiency, product requirements and respect for the human connection .