cosmetics

The ability of more agile C-beauty brands to connect with Chinese consumers during the pandemic has increased their stickiness, which is great news for China’s domestic beauty and skincare industry. Moreover, this comes at a time when China’s consumers are re-accessing their beauty ideals. But how worried should western cosmetics brands be, and what should ... Read More

The new Douyin Beauty Industry Report 2020 shows the platform is increasingly becoming a good marketing channel for beauty and cosmetics brands. Read More

Bain & Co's latest report predicts that by 2025, the disparity between luxury shopping abroad and in China will even out. Read More

Here's what three cosmetics industry executives see in the slowing Chinese economy and how they are adapting strategies for the challenging market. Read More

On December 9, an announcement “Palace Museum Lipsticks are finally here!” went viral on social media platform WeChat, attracting more than 100,000 pageviews. Read More

In 2016, Japan began exporting more makeup than it imports. Masahiko Uotani explains how China and travel retail factor into Shiseido’s success. Read More

Western luxury brands are eager to join China’s e-commerce platforms. For example, Giorgio Armani will launch a flagship e-tail store on Tmall soon. Read More

Cosmetics are a key market for luxury brands trying to reach new, younger customers. Which brands are doing the category best? Read More

From Cartier to Moleskine, many luxury brands in China take advantage of Valentine's Day to woo Chinese consumers with discounts, special designs, O2O marketing, and more. Read More

Airport improvements and social media engagement are expected to buoy duty-free spending among Chinese travelers. Read More