Brands
Bioderma teams up with Soha Ali Khan’s podcast to talk skincare & SPF
MUMBAI: Skincare and sunshine? Turns out, they need more than just good vibes to get along.
Bioderma, the French skincare brand trusted by dermatologists worldwide, has joined forces with Soha Ali Khan’s popular podcast All About Her for a special episode dedicated to one of the most essential, yet often skipped, steps in skincare: sunscreen.
In this newly released episode, Soha Ali Khan is joined by celebrated dermatologist Jyoti Aneja to unpack why sun protection is far from just a summer fling. Together, they bring a balance of personal experiences and expert-backed science to the conversation, breaking down the myths and musts of SPF in an easy, relatable way.
Soha shares how Bioderma’s Photoderm Crème has become her go-to: a dermatologist-approved formula that not only protects but also keeps her dry and sensitive skin hydrated and comfortable through the day. “It’s about finding something that works with your skin, not against it,” she notes during the episode, highlighting the difference trusted skincare can make.
Aneja echoes that sentiment, pointing out that Bioderma’s products are backed by years of dermatological research. With broad-spectrum protection and gentle ingredients tailored to various skin types, the Photoderm range reflects the brand’s commitment to skin health and everyday protection — not just cosmetic appeal.
Speaking about the collaboration, NAOS director – marketing, ecommerce & modern trade Roshan Kunder said, “At Bioderma, we believe skincare begins with understanding your skin and trusting dermatological expertise. This podcast episode reflects that philosophy beautifully, merging real stories with scientific credibility to help consumers make informed skincare choices.”
Brands
Godrej clarifies ‘GI’ identifier after logo similarity debate
Says GI is not a logo, will not replace Godrej signature across products.
MUMBAI: In a branding storm where shapes did the talking, Godrej is now spelling things out. Godrej Industries Group (GIG) has issued a clarification on its newly introduced ‘GI’ identifier, addressing questions around its purpose and design following a wave of online criticism. At the centre of the debate were two concerns: whether the new mark replaces the long-standing Godrej logo, and whether its geometric design mirrors other corporate identities.
The company has drawn a clear line. The Godrej signature logo, it said, remains unchanged and continues to be the sole logo across all consumer-facing products and services. The ‘GI’ mark, by contrast, is not a logo but a corporate group identifier intended for use alongside the Godrej signature or company name, and aimed at stakeholders such as investors, media and talent rather than consumers.
The need for such a distinction stems from the 2024 restructuring of the broader Godrej Group into two separate business entities. With both continuing to operate under the same Godrej name and signature, the identifier is positioned as a way to differentiate the Godrej Industries Group at a corporate level.
The rollout, however, triggered a broader conversation on design originality. Critics pointed to similarities between the GI mark’s geometric composition and logos used by companies globally, raising questions about distinctiveness.
Responding to this, GIG said its intellectual property and legal review found that such overlaps are common in minimalist, geometry-led design systems. Basic forms such as circles and rectangles appear across dozens of brand identities worldwide, the company noted.
It added that the identifier emerged from an extensive design process and was chosen for its simplicity, allowing it to sit alongside the Godrej signature without competing visually. While acknowledging that elemental shapes may appear less distinctive in isolation, the group emphasised that the mark is part of a broader identity system that includes a custom typeface, sonic branding and other proprietary elements.
Following legal and ethical assessments, the company said it found no impediment to using the identifier, reiterating that the GI mark is a corporate tool not a consumer-facing symbol.
In short, the logo isn’t changing but the conversation around it certainly has.
