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K-Beauty Gets an Expensive Makeover
While affordable K-beauty is losing Chinese consumer affection, its counterpart — premium Korean skincare — is riding high in the market. Read More
Aesop Gets Green Light to Open in China. Who’s Next?
Cruelty-free brands Aesop and The Body Shop are opening stores in China, as the country drops its animal testing requirement from imported cosmetic brands. Read More
Are Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Brands Ready For China?
New exemptions for cruelty-free cosmetics companies entering the China market are good news, but China’s local beauty leaders offer stiff competition. Read More
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Officially Lands in China
Starting from September 3, Fenty Beauty will officially land in Hong Kong and Macau, without compromising its commitment to cruelty-free products. Read More
Will Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Take Off in China?
Two winning weapons of Fenty — star power and its message of diversity — have appeared to gain little traction in China’s vast mainland beauty market. Read More
The Thorny Branding Dilemma That’s Giving The Body Shop A Major China Headache
For brands with socially conscious identities, complying with Chinese laws often means harming their images elsewhere. Read More
