GITNUXREPORT 2026

China Cosmetics Industry Statistics

Gen Z and livestream shopping are rewiring China’s beauty market, where 48% shop via Douyin or TikTok and 68% of purchase decisions are influenced by live streams, alongside 60% favoring domestic brands for affordability. With 12% projected growth for 2025 and a market projected to reach 580 billion RMB, the page maps exactly why 65% of urban consumers lean toward natural ingredients while regulators tighten claims and crackdown on counterfeits.

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72% of Chinese women aged 18-35 purchase cosmetics monthly.

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Gen Z (born 1995-2009) represents 40% of cosmetics consumers in 2023.

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65% of urban Chinese consumers prefer natural ingredient cosmetics.

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Average annual spend on cosmetics per woman: 1,200 RMB in 2022.

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55% of men aged 18-35 bought skincare products in 2022.

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Live streaming influences 68% of cosmetics purchase decisions.

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82% of consumers check ingredient lists before buying.

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Tier 2/3 cities cosmetics penetration: 75% in 2022, up 15% YoY.

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45% of cosmetics buyers are aged 25-34.

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Female consumers dominate 78% of market spend.

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60% prefer domestic brands for affordability.

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Social media drives 75% of beauty trends among millennials.

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50% of Gen Z willing to pay premium for sustainable products.

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Online reviews influence 70% of purchases.

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35% increase in male cosmetics use post-2020.

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Elderly (50+) segment growing at 12% annually.

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90% of urban women use skincare daily.

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KOL endorsements boost sales by 40% on average.

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62% prefer trial sizes before full purchase.

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Vegan cosmetics appeal to 28% of young consumers.

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48% shop cosmetics via Douyin/TikTok.

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Impulse buying rate: 55% for under-500 RMB products.

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Loyalty to brands: 40% repeat purchase rate.

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70% influenced by celebrity endorsements.

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Rural penetration: 45% households buy cosmetics yearly.

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Skincare routine products used: average 5.2 per woman.

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65% prioritize efficacy over price.

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Post-00s spend 30% more on beauty than average.

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52% women buy makeup for occasions only.

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Skincare dominates with 68% of daily routines.

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Perfect Diary holds 8% market share in color cosmetics.

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L'Oréal China revenue: 35 billion RMB in 2022.

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Proya Cosmetics: 25% YoY growth to 12 billion RMB sales.

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Estée Lauder sales in China: 20 billion RMB.

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Shiseido China market share: 5.2% in skincare.

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Florasis (domestic): 2 billion RMB in 2022 debut.

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P&G Beauty China: 15 billion RMB revenue.

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Winona (dermatological): 8 billion RMB, +30% growth.

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Chanel No.5 sales lead fragrances at 1.5 billion RMB.

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Colorkey: 1.8 billion RMB in mass makeup.

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LVMH China beauty: 25 billion RMB group sales.

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Pechoin heritage brand revival: +50% sales.

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Unilever China skincare: 10 billion RMB.

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ZEESEA: 1.2 billion RMB from viral products.

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SK-II top premium brand with 3 billion RMB.

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HomeFacialPro: 4 billion RMB in devices.

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Abby (abib): Korean import hit 800 million RMB.

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Beiersdorf (Nivea): 7 billion RMB mass market.

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Judydoll: 1.5 billion RMB color cosmetics.

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Sulwhasoo premium hanbang: 2.5 billion RMB.

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Yatsen Holding (Perfect Diary parent): 8.5 billion RMB total.

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Marubi: 6 billion RMB skincare leader domestic.

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Dior Beauty China: 4 billion RMB luxury.

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Naixue Beauty: Emerging with 500 million RMB.

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Johnson & Johnson skincare: 5 billion RMB.

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Carmay: 3 billion RMB mass market share.

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La Mer (Estée Lauder): 1 billion RMB prestige.

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Hapusen: 2.8 billion RMB functional skincare.

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Lancome China: 3.5 billion RMB top seller.

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New domestic brands launched: 1,200 in 2022.

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In 2022, China's cosmetics market reached a value of 425.4 billion RMB, marking a year-on-year growth of 12.6%.

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The cosmetics retail market in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2023 to 2028, reaching 780 billion RMB by 2028.

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Online cosmetics sales in China accounted for 45.2% of total sales in 2022, up from 38.7% in 2021.

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China's color cosmetics segment grew by 15.3% in 2022, driven by social media influence.

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The skincare market in China, the largest segment, was valued at 280 billion RMB in 2022.

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From 2017 to 2022, China's cosmetics market expanded at a CAGR of 10.2%.

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In 2023 Q1, cosmetics e-commerce sales surged 25% YoY to 120 billion RMB.

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China's luxury cosmetics market hit 85 billion RMB in 2022, with 18% growth.

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Mass market cosmetics in China generated 310 billion RMB in 2022.

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The market share of imported cosmetics in China was 35% in 2022.

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China's cosmetics industry contributed 2.5% to national retail sales in 2022.

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Projected market size for 2025: 580 billion RMB at 9% CAGR from 2023.

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Hair care segment valued at 65 billion RMB in 2022, growing 7.8%.

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Fragrance market in China reached 25 billion RMB in 2022, +14% YoY.

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Clean beauty segment grew 28% in 2022 to 40 billion RMB.

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Men's cosmetics market expanded to 55 billion RMB in 2022, +22%.

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During 2022 Double 11, cosmetics sales hit 85 billion RMB online.

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Offline cosmetics retail recovered to 55% market share in 2022 post-COVID.

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Functional skincare grew 20% to 120 billion RMB in 2022.

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China's cosmetics exports reached 120 billion RMB in 2022.

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Domestic brands captured 65% market share in 2022.

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Market value per capita for cosmetics in China: 300 RMB in 2022.

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2023 forecast: 12% growth driven by Gen Z spending.

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Tier 1 cities account for 40% of total cosmetics spend in 2022.

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Organic cosmetics segment: 15 billion RMB in 2022, +30%.

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Sun care products market: 18 billion RMB in 2022.

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Makeup tools and accessories: 12 billion RMB, +10% in 2022.

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Bath and body segment: 35 billion RMB in 2022.

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Premium skincare: 150 billion RMB, dominating 53% of skincare in 2022.

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Total cosmetics R&D investment by top firms: 20 billion RMB in 2022.

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Color cosmetics market share: 22% in 2022.

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Facial skincare products account for 60% of skincare sales.

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Lip products grew 18% in 2022 due to viral trends.

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Anti-aging creams: 45 billion RMB segment in 2022.

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Sheet masks usage: 80% among young women weekly.

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Nail care market: 15 billion RMB, +12% YoY.

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Essence/serum segment exploded 25% to 50 billion RMB.

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BB/CC creams hold 30% of base makeup market.

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Hair coloring products: 20 billion RMB in 2022.

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Eye makeup: 25% growth from K-beauty influence.

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Body lotions: 18 billion RMB, focusing on whitening.

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Custom-blended cosmetics trend: 10% market penetration.

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Tech-integrated devices (e.g., LED masks): 5 billion RMB.

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Fragrance niche scents: +30% growth in 2022.

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Men's grooming kits: 12 billion RMB segment.

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Clean beauty products: 28% CAGR projected to 2025.

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Oral care crossover (whitening): 8 billion RMB.

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Powder makeup declining to 15% share.

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Multi-functional creams: 35% preference rate.

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Scalp care emerging: 6 billion RMB in 2022.

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Vegan lipsticks: 20% market growth.

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Sunscreen sprays: 10 billion RMB, +15%.

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Lash serums: 5x growth since 2020.

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Foot care creams: 4 billion RMB niche.

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AR try-on apps used by 40% shoppers.

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Probiotics in skincare: 15% segment share.

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Matte lip trends: 45% of lip sales.

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Hydrating mists: 8 billion RMB daily use.

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Collagen supplements topical: 12 billion RMB.

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Cosmetics Regulation CFDA registration: 15,000 products approved in 2022.

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Zero-tolerance policy banned 500+ illegal products in 2022.

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Import tariff on cosmetics reduced to 5% from 8% in 2018.

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100% pre-market registration required for special cosmetics since 2021.

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E-commerce platforms fined 200 million RMB for false ads in 2022.

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Animal testing ban for ordinary cosmetics effective 2021.

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Claims substantiation mandatory, 30% non-compliant recalled.

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Cross-border e-com imports grew 40% under positive list.

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RCEP reduces tariffs with ASEAN cosmetics by 5-10%.

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Anti-monopoly fines on beauty firms: 100 million RMB total 2022.

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Notification system for ordinary cosmetics: 20,000 filings in 2022.

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Mercury in whitening creams led to 1,200 seizures.

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VAT rate for cosmetics: 13% standard.

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GB 41700-2022 standard for microbial limits enforced.

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Online sales require business license verification since 2021.

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Export standards harmonized with ISO 22716 GMP.

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15 new ingredients approved for special cosmetics in 2022.

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Counterfeit crackdown: 10,000 cases, 5 billion RMB seized.

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Personal care claims regulated under Advertising Law 2021.

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Supply chain traceability mandatory for imports.

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Economic impact: Industry employs 8 million people.

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FDI in cosmetics: 50 billion RMB inflows 2022.

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Inflation adjusted growth: 10% despite 2% CPI rise.

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Patent filings for cosmetics formulas: 12,000 in 2022.

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Sustainability reporting required for listed firms.

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Labor costs rose 6% impacting mass market margins.

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RMB appreciation hurt exports by 3% in value.

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China’s cosmetics market continues to shift at a fast clip, and the latest data points make the change feel real. By 2023, Gen Z accounts for 40% of cosmetics consumers, while live streaming sways 68% of purchase decisions and online ingredient checks reach 82%. From tier 2 and tier 3 city penetration rising to 75% to a skincare routine that averages 5.2 products per woman, these statistics reveal a market where habits, channels, and expectations are moving in different directions at once.

Key Takeaways

72% of Chinese women aged 18-35 purchase cosmetics monthly.
Gen Z (born 1995-2009) represents 40% of cosmetics consumers in 2023.
65% of urban Chinese consumers prefer natural ingredient cosmetics.
Perfect Diary holds 8% market share in color cosmetics.
L'Oréal China revenue: 35 billion RMB in 2022.
Proya Cosmetics: 25% YoY growth to 12 billion RMB sales.
In 2022, China's cosmetics market reached a value of 425.4 billion RMB, marking a year-on-year growth of 12.6%.
The cosmetics retail market in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2023 to 2028, reaching 780 billion RMB by 2028.
Online cosmetics sales in China accounted for 45.2% of total sales in 2022, up from 38.7% in 2021.
Color cosmetics market share: 22% in 2022.
Facial skincare products account for 60% of skincare sales.
Lip products grew 18% in 2022 due to viral trends.
Cosmetics Regulation CFDA registration: 15,000 products approved in 2022.
Zero-tolerance policy banned 500+ illegal products in 2022.
Import tariff on cosmetics reduced to 5% from 8% in 2018.

Gen Z and social shopping are reshaping China’s cosmetics, driving fast growth in skincare and clean, natural choices.

Consumer Demographics and Behavior

172% of Chinese women aged 18-35 purchase cosmetics monthly.

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2Gen Z (born 1995-2009) represents 40% of cosmetics consumers in 2023.

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365% of urban Chinese consumers prefer natural ingredient cosmetics.

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4Average annual spend on cosmetics per woman: 1,200 RMB in 2022.

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555% of men aged 18-35 bought skincare products in 2022.

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6Live streaming influences 68% of cosmetics purchase decisions.

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782% of consumers check ingredient lists before buying.

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8Tier 2/3 cities cosmetics penetration: 75% in 2022, up 15% YoY.

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945% of cosmetics buyers are aged 25-34.

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10Female consumers dominate 78% of market spend.

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1160% prefer domestic brands for affordability.

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12Social media drives 75% of beauty trends among millennials.

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1350% of Gen Z willing to pay premium for sustainable products.

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14Online reviews influence 70% of purchases.

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1535% increase in male cosmetics use post-2020.

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16Elderly (50+) segment growing at 12% annually.

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1790% of urban women use skincare daily.

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18KOL endorsements boost sales by 40% on average.

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1962% prefer trial sizes before full purchase.

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20Vegan cosmetics appeal to 28% of young consumers.

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2148% shop cosmetics via Douyin/TikTok.

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22Impulse buying rate: 55% for under-500 RMB products.

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23Loyalty to brands: 40% repeat purchase rate.

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2470% influenced by celebrity endorsements.

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25Rural penetration: 45% households buy cosmetics yearly.

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26Skincare routine products used: average 5.2 per woman.

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2765% prioritize efficacy over price.

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28Post-00s spend 30% more on beauty than average.

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2952% women buy makeup for occasions only.

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30Skincare dominates with 68% of daily routines.

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Consumer Demographics and Behavior Interpretation

China's cosmetics market is booming not because of fleeting vanity, but because a shrewd, ingredient-conscious generation—empowered by live streams and driving demand from megacities to the countryside—has collectively decided that looking good is a serious, daily investment, even if it starts with a tiny trial-size bottle.

Key Players and Brands

1Perfect Diary holds 8% market share in color cosmetics.

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2L'Oréal China revenue: 35 billion RMB in 2022.

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3Proya Cosmetics: 25% YoY growth to 12 billion RMB sales.

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4Estée Lauder sales in China: 20 billion RMB.

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5Shiseido China market share: 5.2% in skincare.

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6Florasis (domestic): 2 billion RMB in 2022 debut.

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7P&G Beauty China: 15 billion RMB revenue.

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8Winona (dermatological): 8 billion RMB, +30% growth.

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9Chanel No.5 sales lead fragrances at 1.5 billion RMB.

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10Colorkey: 1.8 billion RMB in mass makeup.

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11LVMH China beauty: 25 billion RMB group sales.

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12Pechoin heritage brand revival: +50% sales.

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13Unilever China skincare: 10 billion RMB.

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14ZEESEA: 1.2 billion RMB from viral products.

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15SK-II top premium brand with 3 billion RMB.

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16HomeFacialPro: 4 billion RMB in devices.

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17Abby (abib): Korean import hit 800 million RMB.

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18Beiersdorf (Nivea): 7 billion RMB mass market.

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19Judydoll: 1.5 billion RMB color cosmetics.

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20Sulwhasoo premium hanbang: 2.5 billion RMB.

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21Yatsen Holding (Perfect Diary parent): 8.5 billion RMB total.

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22Marubi: 6 billion RMB skincare leader domestic.

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23Dior Beauty China: 4 billion RMB luxury.

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24Naixue Beauty: Emerging with 500 million RMB.

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25Johnson & Johnson skincare: 5 billion RMB.

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26Carmay: 3 billion RMB mass market share.

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27La Mer (Estée Lauder): 1 billion RMB prestige.

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28Hapusen: 2.8 billion RMB functional skincare.

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29Lancome China: 3.5 billion RMB top seller.

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30New domestic brands launched: 1,200 in 2022.

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Key Players and Brands Interpretation

While giants like L'Oréal dominate the total revenue landscape with 35 billion RMB, the Chinese beauty market's real drama is in the domestic trenches, where heritage revivals like Pechoin surge by 50%, dermatological brands like Winona grow at 30%, and 1,200 new hopefuls elbow in, proving that local innovation is not just a splash of color but a serious foundation for the future.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2022, China's cosmetics market reached a value of 425.4 billion RMB, marking a year-on-year growth of 12.6%.

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2The cosmetics retail market in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2023 to 2028, reaching 780 billion RMB by 2028.

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3Online cosmetics sales in China accounted for 45.2% of total sales in 2022, up from 38.7% in 2021.

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4China's color cosmetics segment grew by 15.3% in 2022, driven by social media influence.

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5The skincare market in China, the largest segment, was valued at 280 billion RMB in 2022.

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6From 2017 to 2022, China's cosmetics market expanded at a CAGR of 10.2%.

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7In 2023 Q1, cosmetics e-commerce sales surged 25% YoY to 120 billion RMB.

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8China's luxury cosmetics market hit 85 billion RMB in 2022, with 18% growth.

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9Mass market cosmetics in China generated 310 billion RMB in 2022.

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10The market share of imported cosmetics in China was 35% in 2022.

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11China's cosmetics industry contributed 2.5% to national retail sales in 2022.

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12Projected market size for 2025: 580 billion RMB at 9% CAGR from 2023.

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13Hair care segment valued at 65 billion RMB in 2022, growing 7.8%.

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14Fragrance market in China reached 25 billion RMB in 2022, +14% YoY.

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15Clean beauty segment grew 28% in 2022 to 40 billion RMB.

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16Men's cosmetics market expanded to 55 billion RMB in 2022, +22%.

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17During 2022 Double 11, cosmetics sales hit 85 billion RMB online.

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18Offline cosmetics retail recovered to 55% market share in 2022 post-COVID.

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19Functional skincare grew 20% to 120 billion RMB in 2022.

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20China's cosmetics exports reached 120 billion RMB in 2022.

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21Domestic brands captured 65% market share in 2022.

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22Market value per capita for cosmetics in China: 300 RMB in 2022.

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232023 forecast: 12% growth driven by Gen Z spending.

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24Tier 1 cities account for 40% of total cosmetics spend in 2022.

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25Organic cosmetics segment: 15 billion RMB in 2022, +30%.

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26Sun care products market: 18 billion RMB in 2022.

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27Makeup tools and accessories: 12 billion RMB, +10% in 2022.

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28Bath and body segment: 35 billion RMB in 2022.

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29Premium skincare: 150 billion RMB, dominating 53% of skincare in 2022.

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30Total cosmetics R&D investment by top firms: 20 billion RMB in 2022.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While China's cosmetics market grows with a sumptuous 12.6% annual appetite, nourished by a 45% online diet and turbo-charged by social media, the real story is a fierce, painted battle where domestic brands are winning 65% of the face, proving that in the quest for beauty, national pride is the most potent serum of all.

Product Segments and Trends

1Color cosmetics market share: 22% in 2022.

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2Facial skincare products account for 60% of skincare sales.

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3Lip products grew 18% in 2022 due to viral trends.

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4Anti-aging creams: 45 billion RMB segment in 2022.

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5Sheet masks usage: 80% among young women weekly.

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6Nail care market: 15 billion RMB, +12% YoY.

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7Essence/serum segment exploded 25% to 50 billion RMB.

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8BB/CC creams hold 30% of base makeup market.

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9Hair coloring products: 20 billion RMB in 2022.

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10Eye makeup: 25% growth from K-beauty influence.

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11Body lotions: 18 billion RMB, focusing on whitening.

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12Custom-blended cosmetics trend: 10% market penetration.

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13Tech-integrated devices (e.g., LED masks): 5 billion RMB.

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14Fragrance niche scents: +30% growth in 2022.

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15Men's grooming kits: 12 billion RMB segment.

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16Clean beauty products: 28% CAGR projected to 2025.

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17Oral care crossover (whitening): 8 billion RMB.

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18Powder makeup declining to 15% share.

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19Multi-functional creams: 35% preference rate.

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20Scalp care emerging: 6 billion RMB in 2022.

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21Vegan lipsticks: 20% market growth.

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22Sunscreen sprays: 10 billion RMB, +15%.

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23Lash serums: 5x growth since 2020.

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24Foot care creams: 4 billion RMB niche.

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25AR try-on apps used by 40% shoppers.

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26Probiotics in skincare: 15% segment share.

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27Matte lip trends: 45% of lip sales.

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28Hydrating mists: 8 billion RMB daily use.

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29Collagen supplements topical: 12 billion RMB.

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Product Segments and Trends Interpretation

The Chinese cosmetics industry is meticulously painting a future where every pore, strand, and nail is a battleground for innovation, proving that looking flawless is serious business with a 45-billion-yuan smile.

Regulatory and Economic Factors

1Cosmetics Regulation CFDA registration: 15,000 products approved in 2022.

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2Zero-tolerance policy banned 500+ illegal products in 2022.

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3Import tariff on cosmetics reduced to 5% from 8% in 2018.

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4100% pre-market registration required for special cosmetics since 2021.

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5E-commerce platforms fined 200 million RMB for false ads in 2022.

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6Animal testing ban for ordinary cosmetics effective 2021.

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7Claims substantiation mandatory, 30% non-compliant recalled.

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8Cross-border e-com imports grew 40% under positive list.

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9RCEP reduces tariffs with ASEAN cosmetics by 5-10%.

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10Anti-monopoly fines on beauty firms: 100 million RMB total 2022.

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11Notification system for ordinary cosmetics: 20,000 filings in 2022.

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12Mercury in whitening creams led to 1,200 seizures.

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13VAT rate for cosmetics: 13% standard.

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14GB 41700-2022 standard for microbial limits enforced.

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15Online sales require business license verification since 2021.

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16Export standards harmonized with ISO 22716 GMP.

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1715 new ingredients approved for special cosmetics in 2022.

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18Counterfeit crackdown: 10,000 cases, 5 billion RMB seized.

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19Personal care claims regulated under Advertising Law 2021.

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20Supply chain traceability mandatory for imports.

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21Economic impact: Industry employs 8 million people.

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22FDI in cosmetics: 50 billion RMB inflows 2022.

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23Inflation adjusted growth: 10% despite 2% CPI rise.

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24Patent filings for cosmetics formulas: 12,000 in 2022.

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25Sustainability reporting required for listed firms.

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26Labor costs rose 6% impacting mass market margins.

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27RMB appreciation hurt exports by 3% in value.

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Regulatory and Economic Factors Interpretation

China's cosmetics market is meticulously primed for both safety and sophistication, where a spate of regulatory scalpels—from pre-market approvals and animal testing bans to hefty fines for false ads—are carefully excising bad actors to cultivate a landscape where quality, innovation, and cross-border trade can bloom, albeit within a tightly controlled and ever-watched garden.

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globaltimes.cn
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GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
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MINTEL
mintel.com
mintel.com
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FITCHRATINGS
fitchratings.com
fitchratings.com
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NPD
npd.com
npd.com
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COSMETICSDESIGN-ASIA
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com
cosmeticsdesign-asia.com
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ALIZILA
alizila.com
alizila.com
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DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
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WOODBURNGLOBAL
woodburnglobal.com
woodburnglobal.com
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CUSTOMS
customs.gov.cn
customs.gov.cn
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YICAIGLOBAL
yicaiglobal.com
yicaiglobal.com
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DATA
data.stats.gov.cn
data.stats.gov.cn
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BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
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IIIMEDIA
iiimedia.cn
iiimedia.cn
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RESEARCHANDMARKETS
researchandmarkets.com
researchandmarkets.com
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MARKETRESEARCH
marketresearch.com
marketresearch.com

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LUXE
luxe.digital
luxe.digital
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CPHI-CHINA
cphi-china.cn
cphi-china.cn
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COSMETICSDESIGN
cosmeticsdesign.com
cosmeticsdesign.com
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DATA
data.worldbank.org
data.worldbank.org
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YICAI
yicai.com
yicai.com
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HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
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BRIGHTLOCAL
brightlocal.com
brightlocal.com
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NPDGROUP
npdgroup.com
npdgroup.com
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SILVER-ECONOMY-CHINA
silver-economy-china.com
silver-economy-china.com
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QUESTMOBILE
questmobile.com.cn
questmobile.com.cn
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TNSGLOBAL
tnsglobal.com
tnsglobal.com
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VEGANREPORT-CHINA
veganreport-china.com
veganreport-china.com
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OCEANENGINE
oceanengine.com
oceanengine.com
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ALIBABACLOUD
alibabacloud.com
alibabacloud.com
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STARTRACKER
startracker.cn
startracker.cn
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RURAL-CHINA
rural-china.org
rural-china.org
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KANTARWORLDPANEL
kantarworldpanel.com
kantarworldpanel.com
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IRESEARCH
iResearch.cn
iResearch.cn
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NIELSEN-SHEET-MASKS-CHINA-2023
nielsen-sheet-masks-china-2023
nielsen-sheet-masks-china-2023
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NAILCARE-REPORT-CHINA
nailcare-report-china.com
nailcare-report-china.com
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MINTEL-BB-CC-CHINA
mintel-bb-cc-china
mintel-bb-cc-china
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KBEAUTY-IMPACT-CHINA
kbeauty-impact-china.com
kbeauty-impact-china.com
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BODY-CARE-CHINA
body-care-china.euromonitor
body-care-china.euromonitor
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PERSONALIZATION-BEAUTY-CHINA-2023
personalization-beauty-china-2023
personalization-beauty-china-2023
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BEAUTY-TECH-CHINA-REPORT
beauty-tech-china-report
beauty-tech-china-report
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FRAGRANCE-FOUNDATION-CHINA
fragrance-foundation-china.org
fragrance-foundation-china.org
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MENSGROOMINGCHINA
mensgroomingchina.com
mensgroomingchina.com
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CLEAN-BEAUTY-STATISTA-CHINA
clean-beauty-statista-china
clean-beauty-statista-china
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ORAL-COSMETICS-CHINA
oral-cosmetics-china
oral-cosmetics-china
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MAKEUP-TRENDS-MINTEL-CHINA-2023
makeup-trends-mintel-china-2023
makeup-trends-mintel-china-2023
Reference 56
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL-SKINCARE-CHINA
multi-functional-skincare-china
multi-functional-skincare-china
Reference 57
HAIRCARE-REPORT-EUROMONITOR-CHINA
haircare-report-euromonitor-china
haircare-report-euromonitor-china
Reference 58
VEGAN-COSMETICS-ASIA
vegan-cosmetics-asia.com
vegan-cosmetics-asia.com
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SUNSCREEN-TRENDS-CHINA-2023
sunscreen-trends-china-2023
sunscreen-trends-china-2023
Reference 60
LASH-CARE-BOOM-CHINA
lash-care-boom-china
lash-care-boom-china
Reference 61
FOOTCARE-COSMETICS-CHINA
footcare-cosmetics-china
footcare-cosmetics-china
Reference 62
AR-BEAUTY-TENCENT-REPORT
ar-beauty-tencent-report
ar-beauty-tencent-report
Reference 63
PROBIOTIC-SKINCARE-CHINA-2023
probiotic-skincare-china-2023
probiotic-skincare-china-2023
Reference 64
LIP-TRENDS-KANTAR-2023
lip-trends-kantar-2023
lip-trends-kantar-2023
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MIST-SKINCARE-MARKET-CHINA
mist-skincare-market-china
mist-skincare-market-china
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COLLAGEN-COSMETICS-CHINA
collagen-cosmetics-china
collagen-cosmetics-china
Reference 67
LOREAL-FINANCE
loreal-finance.com
loreal-finance.com
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PROYA
proya.com
proya.com
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ELCOMPANIES
elcompanies.com
elcompanies.com
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SHISEIDO
shiseido.co.jp
shiseido.co.jp
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FLORASIS
florasis.com
florasis.com
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PG
pg.com
pg.com
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WINONA
winona.cn
winona.cn
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BAINLUXURY
bainluxury
bainluxury
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COLORKEY
colorkey.com
colorkey.com
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LVMH
lvmh.com
lvmh.com
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PECHOIN
pechoin.com
pechoin.com
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UNILEVER
unilever.com
unilever.com
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ZEESEA
zeesea.com
zeesea.com
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PGGROUP
pggroup.com
pggroup.com
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HOMEFACIALPRO
homefacialpro.com
homefacialpro.com
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ABIBGLOBAL
abibglobal.com
abibglobal.com
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BEIERSDORF
beiersdorf.com
beiersdorf.com
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JUDYDOLL
judydoll.com
judydoll.com
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AMOREPACIFIC
amorepacific.com
amorepacific.com
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IR
ir.yatsengroup.com
ir.yatsengroup.com
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MARUBI
marubi.com
marubi.com
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DIOR
dior.com
dior.com
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NAIXUEBEAUTY
naixuebeauty.cn
naixuebeauty.cn
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JNJ
jnj.com
jnj.com
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CARMAY
carmay.com.cn
carmay.com.cn
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LAMER
lamer.com
lamer.com
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HAPUSEN
hapusen.com
hapusen.com
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LANCOME
lancome.com.cn
lancome.com.cn
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CHINABEAUTYEXPO
chinabeautyexpo.com
chinabeautyexpo.com
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NMPA
nmpa.gov.cn
nmpa.gov.cn
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SAMR
samr.gov.cn
samr.gov.cn
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MOF
mof.gov.cn
mof.gov.cn
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CFDA
cfda.gov.cn
cfda.gov.cn
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MOFCOM
mofcom.gov.cn
mofcom.gov.cn