beauty
Hainan Island: Luxury Opportunity Or a Trap?
McKinsey & Co.’s latest report states that travelers will return to Hainan even after international travel resumes, projecting tenfold growth by 2025. Read More
Is Kuaishou the Next Big Thing for Luxury Livestreaming in China?
China’s video platforms have become powerful drivers of luxury purchases, piquing the interest of global brands hoping to tap China’s younger consumers. Read More
Luxury Brands Should Not Forget The ‘Silver Yuan’
The luxury market in China skews steeply towards younger demographics. But brands may be vastly underestimating the buying potential of China’s seniors. Read More
Is Shanghai the New Beauty Capital?
This year, a number of initiatives, store openings, and digital innovations located in Shanghai suggest the city’s growing allure to beauty leaders. Read More
China Can’t Buy Enough Beauty Gadgets
The beauty segment has traditionally performed well for luxury houses, but the pandemic has changed the way brands must approach their beauty consumers. Read More
China’s CBD Sweet Spot Has Passed
Just as the stigma around CBD in China was lifting, its use has been banned in cosmetics. But does it really matter to the second biggest beauty market? Read More
Why Sex Doesn’t Always Sell in China
Sexual imagery has been used to create sensory impressions since marketing began. But today, what societies want to see has changed, especially in China. Read More
Estée Lauder’s Earnings Reflect Post-COVID Beauty Trends
Although makeup demand slumped, the pandemic-induced pivot to skin care and fragrance helped Estée Lauder’s Q3 sales soar 16 percent to $3.86 billion. Read More
When Will Beauty Benefit From the Global Gaming Boom?
Throughout the past year of global coronavirus lockdowns, our digital selves are likely to have seen far more public exposure than our physical selves. Read More
Why China Can’t Get Enough Niche Western Beauty
Transparent, eco-friendly, and untainted by suspicious elements that could damage skin, niche Western beauty brands are winning over China’s Gen Zers. Read More
