Cosmetics & Beauty

Shade & Size Variants: How Cosmetic Retailers in Malaysia Use a POS System

Malaysian cosmetic shops can track makeup shades, skincare sizes, and expiry dates while managing testers and samples with KiraPOS.

The Beauty of Organized Inventory

Cosmetics retail combines fashion, skincare, and personal care — each with unique inventory challenges. Malaysian beauty shops need systems that handle shade variants, expiry tracking, and sample management.

Cosmetics Inventory Complexity

  • Foundations come in 20+ shades
  • Skincare has multiple sizes
  • Products have expiry dates
  • Testers need separate tracking
  • Gift sets and bundles are common
  • Shade Variant Management

    Track every color option:

    Makeup Variants:

  • Product: MAC Lipstick
  • Finish: Matte, Satin, Gloss
  • Shade: Ruby Woo, Velvet Teddy, Diva
  • Each combination tracked separately
  • Visual Shade Grid:

    See stock levels for all shades at once. Spot missing shades immediately before customers ask.

    Size Variant Tracking

    Handle different product sizes:

  • Travel size (10ml, 30ml)
  • Regular (50ml, 100ml)
  • Value size (200ml, 500ml)
  • Each with own pricing and stock
  • Expiry Date Management

    Cosmetics expire — track them properly:

  • Record expiry during stock-in
  • Automatic alerts before expiry
  • FIFO enforcement for freshness
  • Clearance pricing for short-dated
  • Tester & Sample Management

    Track non-sellable inventory:

  • Mark products as testers
  • Monitor tester usage/replacement
  • Track sample giveaways
  • Separate from sellable stock
  • Gift Set Bundling

    Create and manage gift sets:

  • Bundle products together
  • Set bundle pricing
  • Track bundle components
  • Seasonal gift set creation
  • Customer Profiles

    Build beauty customer relationships:

  • Skin type and concerns
  • Shade preferences
  • Purchase history
  • Product recommendations
  • Loyalty Programs

    Reward repeat customers:

  • Points per purchase
  • Birthday rewards
  • Tier-based benefits
  • Redemption tracking
  • Brand Corners

    If you have brand-specific sections:

  • Track sales by brand
  • Monitor brand performance
  • Manage brand promotions
  • Report to brand partners
  • Beautify Your Business Operations

    Cosmetics retail requires attention to detail. KiraPOS gives Malaysian beauty shops the tools to manage shades, sizes, and expiry professionally.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can KiraPOS track all makeup shade variants?

    Yes, KiraPOS handles multi-level variants including product type, finish, and shade. A visual grid shows stock levels for all shade combinations.

    How does KiraPOS manage cosmetics expiry dates?

    KiraPOS records expiry dates during stock-in, sends automatic alerts, enforces FIFO for freshness, and supports clearance pricing for short-dated products.

    Can KiraPOS track testers and samples separately?

    Yes, KiraPOS lets you mark products as testers, monitor tester replacement, track sample giveaways, and keep them separate from sellable inventory.

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