Cocoon Mid - Term
Cocoon Mid - Term
COCOON VIETNAM
1.2. Mission.....................................................................................................3
1.3. Vision........................................................................................................3
1.5. Objectives.................................................................................................4
1.5.3. Policies...............................................................................................4
3. Brand positioning.......................................................................................10
3.4. Improve..................................................................................................14
4. Brand Elements...........................................................................................15
4.3. Slogan.....................................................................................................16
4.4. URL........................................................................................................17
4.5. Package..................................................................................................18
5.1.1. Advertise:.........................................................................................27
5.1.3. Promotions.......................................................................................28
5.2. Campaign...............................................................................................29
5.2.3. Program "Recall old batteries to protect the green earth" in 2024...30
Cocoon has made its presence known in the cosmetics retail industry. Watsons is a
milestone marking the introduction of Vietnamese products to the international market.
Among the domestic brands distributed by Watsons, Cocoon stands out as the "Best-
selling Vietnamese Brand 2021 at Watsons".
1.2. Mission
With the mission: "Cocoon was born to bring people healthy, youthful, and vibrant skin
and hair from the simple, familiar ingredients you eat daily, combined with scientific
knowledge to create safe and effective cosmetics for everyone. The difficult journey to
true beauty is not your mission alone, Cocoon will accompany you on that journey."
1.3. Vision
Cocoon's vision is to create vegan products free from animal derivatives to meet the
needs of Vietnamese people safely and effectively. Familiar ingredients in the daily
lives of Vietnamese people such as Dak Lak coffee, Ben Tre coconut oil, Tien Giang
cocoa butter, Cao Bang rose, etc. are all applied by Cocoon with the most advanced
technology to retain the maximum number of vitamins, and minerals and antioxidants in
the formulation.
With passion and dedication, Cocoon Vietnam constantly develops to bring customers
high-quality 100% natural products. In addition, their products are always based on core
values from nature, humanity, and science, because what Cocoon cares about most is
community health and environmental protection.
1.5. Objectives
1.5.3. Policies
Sales Policy:
Other Policies
Cocoon was founded by three young people Nguyen Ngoc Bao, Nguyen Bao Tin
and Pham Minh Dung and was launched in 2013.
During the epidemic period, when online business activities became more popular,
Cocoon's products exploded on social networking sites, attracting many customers,
from which the company's revenue also increased. According to Vietdata, in just 2
years from a revenue of nearly VND 13 billion in 2020, Cocoon has raised this
figure to VND 184 billion in 2022. Cocoon's profit after tax accordingly also
increased many times compared to previous years and reached VND 46.6 billion in
2022.
II.
2. Brand product category
2.1. Cocoon’s product
In addition to a variety of products, Cocoon also has a variety of prices with different
volumes to meet all the needs of most customers.
Figure 3: The price is suitable for each different volume, besides there are refill
products of the same volume but at a cheaper price
2.2. Reviews and comments:
Cocoon is a brand that diversifies its product lines from skincare, hair care, body
and lip care. This has shown that Cocoon's products are aimed at all types of
customers and capture the psychology of customers. However, Cocoon has
brought a new breeze to Vietnamese users with products using completely pure
Vietnamese ingredients such as pennywort, winter melon or specialties of each
region such as Dak Lak Coffee, Cao Bang's roses or Ben Tre's coconut oil. ...
In addition to selling products at mid-range prices, Cocoon also creates value for
customers not only in retailing products but also provides a variety of services to
support and bring value to customers optimally by creating product combos.
This creates customers who want to experience many diverse products at the
same time without having to worry about prices, helping to save money and time
and be able to experience more products.
Figure 4: Some product combos of Cocoon
In general, Cocoon's products have met the vision, mission, and core values that
Cocoon has set, which is 100% vegan products that do not contain animal origin but
raw materials from coffee, roses, turmeric, winter melon, are all applied by Cocoon with
the most advanced technology to retain maximum vitamins, and minerals and
antioxidants in the formula. This further proves that Cocoon really cares about the
health of the community and environmental protection.
In addition, the target customer segment that Cocoon wants to target is men and women
aged 18-35 years old who love nature and freshness, from people who do not have a
stable income to people who already have an income, with the unique prices that
Cocoon brings are completely in line with the target customer segment that Cocoon
wants to target.
3. Brand positioning
3.1. Cocoon’s brand positioning
- Launched in 2013, once known by many consumers for its benign natural
products, in the past 3 years, the name Cocoon has suddenly attracted attention
again in the domestic beauty market, not only because the packaging is very
beautifully renewed, meticulously, but also because the humanistic messages are
portrayed more and more clearly. Cocoon is a pioneering cosmetic brand for
veganism in Vietnam, with a commitment to not using ingredients of animal
origin and not testing on animals.
- Cocoon positions itself as a vegan cosmetics brand "Made in Vietnam".
Vietnamese elements are clearly imprinted in each product of Cocoon. Looking
at the product portfolio of this brand, you will see that it is no different from
looking at a map of the typical products of each region of the country. From Dak
Lak coffee to Ben Tre coconut, from Tien Giang cocoa butter to Cao Bang
roses, grapefruit, Sachi, pennywort, winter melon..., creating closeness and
familiarity for customers.
Figure 5: Cocoon's product raw materials come from all regions of Vietnam
As a result, Cocoon's products are effective for users from Vietnamese skin to hair.
This has helped the brand become different from the existing cosmetic products on the
market.
Cocoon has succeeded in positioning its brand as a natural, vegan, and eco-friendly
cosmetics manufacturer for the Vietnamese market.
Product:
Ingredients: Using natural, vegan, sustainably grown and harvested ingredients.
Providing effective, safe skincare solutions for sensitive skin.
Packaging: All are designed and manufactured from paper to make it more
environmentally friendly, recyclable, or reusable, conveying the message of
environmental protection to customers. Today's customers prefer recycled
products and Cocoon's bottle products are recyclable, saying no to microplastics.
For example, PE, PP, PET, PS, PVC...
Most of Cocoon's target audience is young Vietnamese, so researching the right
product for the skin is a necessity. With the hot and humid climate in Vietnam,
Cocoon has launched products with good ventilation and good hydration for the
skin.
Price:
The price is reasonable, suitable for the pockets of Vietnamese consumers. With
a reasonable price from 115,000 VND / 200ml jar, it is enough for users for
about 2-3 months.
Regular promotions help the product reach a wider range of customers.
Distribution System
Cocoon distributes products widely so that customers can easily access them.
Currently, the Cocoon brand has many branches and agents across the country,
in 9 provinces and major cities: Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh, Hue, Binh
Duong, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Thai Nguyen and has been
present at more than 300 points of sale at cosmetic distribution systems such as:
Watsons, SammiShop, Hasaki... and many other systems nationwide.
Figure 7: Cocoon's sales systems
3.4. Improve
Overall, Cocoon has had a successful brand positioning strategy. With the
existing strengths and efforts to improve, Cocoon can continue to grow even
stronger in the future.
4. Brand Elements
Short & Clear: "Cocoon" is a short, six-letter name, easy to remember, spell, and
pronounce, making it easy to communicate. This creates a positive first
impression and promotes customer remembrance of the brand.
=> Potential limitations: For non-English speakers, the meaning may not be noticeable.
Simple and easy-to-read typeface: The Cocoon logo uses a clear and easy-to-
read typeface. This simplicity is in line with the overall aesthetic of the brand,
emphasizing purity and natural ingredients.
Color: The main colors of Cocoon cosmetic logo are brown and black
- Brown: Symbolizes naturalness, simplicity, and connection with nature,
in line with Cocoon's use of natural ingredients.
- Black: Black brings sophistication, elegance, and sophistication to the
logo.
=> This combination creates a balanced, visually appealing, and memorable logo. It
reflects Cocoon's commitment to providing natural, safe, and high-quality cosmetic
products.
In addition to brown and black as the main colors, Cocoon also uses white -
Symbolizes purity, grace, and lightness, bringing simplicity and cleanliness.
This additional color creates variety and highlights specific products in the
Cocoon brand.
4.3. Slogan
Figure 11: Cocoon’s slogan
Design Slogan - Product-related message: "Mỹ phẩm thuần chay - cho nét
đẹp thuần Việt"
This slogan is still used by Cocoon since 2019 and has become part of the brand
identity.
This slogan is highly appreciated for its brevity, easy to remember and convey
the message clearly. It has helped Cocoon attract a lot of attention from
Vietnamese consumers
4.4. URL:
- Hiện tại COCOON chỉ có một trang web chính thống đó là: cocoonvietnam.com/
Figure 12: Cocoon’s website
Consumers can recognize the brand's genuine website through the vietnam.com
ending, but there is also a limitation that it will be confused with 1 or 2 "o"
letters when typing, and Vietnamese people using the Telex keyboard will easily
press "ô".
4.5. Package
Cocoon's packaging always emphasizes simplicity but still retains beauty and elegance.
Use images of natural ingredients on product packaging. Information about the product
such as ingredients, uses, and usage are clearly printed on the product. The Cocoon logo
is placed in a prominent, recognizable position, brand name, guarantee stamp, batch
number, production date, barcode... are printed on the packaging and the box.
Most of them will be made of plastic with tones such as brown, dark blue,
compact, not taking up much space, convenient to carry.
Cocoon also cleverly puts the culture of Vietnamese wood carvings into the
logos of materials such as winter melon, coffee, Sachi, grapefruit...
Figure 13: Cocoon’s package
Cocoon's products all have the "sunflower" symbol on the packaging. This symbol is
licensed for use by The Vegan Society - a long-established educational charity in the
world that provides information and guidance on various aspects of vegan life. The
Vegan Society is also one of the organizations with authentic certification for vegan
products, based on 2 mandatory criteria:
Each new product of Cocoon complies with regulations and complies with vegan testing
criteria from The Vegan Society before officially launching to consumers - lovers of
Cocoon vegan cosmetics.
Figure 14: Cocoon product packaging with the "sunflower" symbol
Winter melon serum: With a simple round cylinder design, earthy brown color
to focus attention on product information.
Dak Lak coffee face polish: With a typical coffee-colored packaging design,
customers can easily feel the ingredients and flavors of the product even when
not in use
Figure 16: Design of Dak Lak coffee face polish
Rose cleansing oil: COCOON chooses clear plastic bottles so that customers can
Cocoon launched the tote bag with the desire to bring customers useful gifts in daily life
and accompany them in activities to reduce plastic waste. This is a gift when customers
buy Cocoon products.
Memorability
With a clear and unique logo design, slogan, and a separate slogan - "COCOON -
Vegan cosmetics - for pure Vietnamese beauty" helps the brand stand out and make a
strong impression on customers.
Meaningfulness
The brand name "Cocoon" reflects the core values and benefits that Cocoon provides to
customers. The meaning of Cocoon is that the cocoon is like a "house" to cherish and
nurture small worms so that one day it will turn into a beautiful and splendid butterfly,
and a "home" to take care of the skin and hair of Vietnamese people.
Likability
The overall design aesthetic of Cocoon, from the logo and packaging to the marketing
content, is visually appealing, dynamic, and aesthetically pleasing.
Elements such as colors, images, and language create a positive, memorable emotional
impression of the brand in the minds of customers.
Adaptability
Cocoon's brand design is flexible and allows for easy updates and changes to elements
such as logos, slogans, colors, and more as needed.
For example, this month is "Pride Month", so Cocoon's logo has been changed to a
rainbow color representing the LGBTQ+ community in response to "Pride Month"
COCOON logo at normal COCOON logo on Pride Month
=> This will help Cocoon adjust its brand to keep up with changing market conditions
and customer trends.
Protectability
Cocoon has registered intellectual property rights to prevent copying and comply with
decrees and laws for its brand elements.
At the same time, brand elements are also unique and highly competitive, making it
difficult for competitors to copy.
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5. Marketing communication program
5.1. Media marketing activities
5.1.1. Advertise:
Cocoon has used online advertising channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and
Youtube to promote new products and campaigns.
They also have offline advertising campaigns such as roadshows, displaying at
large shopping malls.
On the Facebook channel, Cocoon regularly posts advertising videos introducing
new products, sharing skin care secrets. These videos reach hundreds of
thousands of views and interactions.
On Youtube, Cocoon has its own channel with hundreds of tutorial videos,
product reviews, attracting more than 150,000 subscribers.
Cocoon has also cooperated with large online shops such as Shopee and Lazada
to place ads and increase brand coverage.
Cocoon focuses on creating useful, quality skincare and beauty content on blogs
and social media channels.
They also regularly collaborate with KOLs and beauty bloggers to increase
brand coverage and credibility.
Cocoon's blog page is regularly updated with articles on beauty trends, skin and
hair care, attracting thousands of visits every month.
On Instagram, Cocoon shares beautiful images of its products, lifestyle, and
skincare, which have more than 300,000 followers.
Cocoon also regularly collaborates with famous KOLs and beauty bloggers to
increase their credibility and reach new customers.
5.1.3. Promotions
Cocoon regularly has promotions and gifts when customers buy products.
They also organize contests and giveaways on social media to increase
engagement and attract new customers.
Cocoon implements many promotions such as discounts and gifts when buying
products, especially on holidays and major events.
They also organize contests and giveaways on Facebook, Instagram with
attractive prizes such as full-size product sets, purchase vouchers, etc.
Thanks to these diverse marketing activities, Cocoon has achieved positive results
such as:
Annual sales growth of over 30%
The number of followers on social media reaches more than 500,000
Many "best-seller" products and received high praise from customers
Cocoon opens stores to display products in large shopping centers, helping customers
experience products directly.
They regularly organize skin care events, workshops to guide beauty secrets at the store,
attracting many customers.
=> These are Cocoon's continuous efforts in building and developing Vietnamese
cosmetic brands.
These diverse marketing activities have contributed to helping Cocoon build a reputable
Vietnamese cosmetics brand, loved, and trusted by customers.
Marketing activities:
Social media: Use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to spread
the message through articles, videos, and images.
Collaborate with celebrities: Invite KOLs and influencers to join to share the
message and encourage the community to stop participating in elephant rides.
Events and workshops: Organize events and workshops on animal protection
and sustainable tourism to increase public awareness.
Online advertising: Use Google Ads, Facebook Ads to reach a wider audience.
Campaign results:
Marketing activities:
Multimedia campaigns: Use videos, images, and articles on social media
platforms.
Community and collaboration: Work with animal protection organizations to
protect bears and other wildlife.
Donations and Fundraisers: Organize donation and fundraising events to
support bear protection activities.
Campaign results:
Successfully raised funds and contributed to the protection and care of dozens of
bears in rescue centers.
Raise public awareness about the issue of protecting bears.
5.2.3. Program "Recall old batteries to protect the green earth" in 2024
Marketing activities:
Program Results:
Marketing activities:
Social media campaigns: Use inspiring videos and articles about cat and dog
rescue stories.
Donation and Adoption Events: Host events to encourage people to donate and
adopt stray animals.
Partnering with animal rescues: Work with nonprofits to support relief
activities.
Campaign results:
Hundreds of dogs and cats have been rescued and found new homes.
Create a large movement in the community about the protection and care of
stray dogs and cats.
Cocoon's campaigns and programs not only focus on the goal of protecting animals and
the environment, but also create a great positive impact in the community. Cocoon has
succeeded in combining marketing activities with social goals, creating a responsible
and environmentally friendly brand image.