C-beauty gone global: Behind Perfect Diary’s western market entry strategy
If you are looking for a brand that best represents the craze of C-beauty consumption in 2020, Perfect Diary has no rivals. Founded in 2017, the Chinese makeup brand Perfect Diary gained widespread support on social media, with its unique brand positioning “high-end quality at a lower price point”. Its products mainly range from lipsticks, […]
Ingredient-based skin care market in China reaching Chinese “Skintellectuals”
A new term on the Chinese internet is 成分党， pronounced “cheng fen dang”, which points to the tribe of skincare consumers in China known as “Skintellectuals”. This consumer tribe are ingredients-oriented and thoroughly research skincare products before purchasing. The ingredient-based skincare market in China precisely targets this knowledgeable consumer group. Like makeup, skincare, selfies, topics […]
The sudden success of Florasis abroad: searches for the Chinese beauty brand spike, but can distribution keep up?
Founded in 2017, Florasis is a Chinese makeup brand affiliated to Hangzhou Yige Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. In Chinese language the brand name is pronounced Hua Xizi (花西子), which means “make up with flowers”. Florasis is among some of the rising domestic beauty brands in China, but in January 2021, the Chinese brand started hinting […]
China Paradigm 123: Representing niche beauty brands in China
We interview Jean-Philippe Benoist, Founder and CEO at GED. GED helps establish cosmetics and niche beauty brands in China on eCommerce platforms and helps them drive sales in the Chinese market. Their services include both distribution and marketing. So what is GED’s winning formula for niche beauty brands integration on the Chinese market, which products […]
Florasis is conquering the Chinese beauty market with elegantly oriental products
The Florasis brand was founded on March 8, 2017 in Hangzhou, China. In Chinese language the brand name is pronounced Hua Xizi (花西子), which means “make up with flowers”. It refers to the use of floral ingredients in their cosmetics. Xizi is also the honorary name for one of the ancient Chinese beauties. This Chinese cosmetics brand hopes to […]
China Paradigm Transcript #107: Spa industry in China
Find here China Paradigm episode 107. In this interview, Johnny Chang tells us about the spa industry in China and his business Spa Solutions. Full transcript below: Today I am joined by Johnny Chang, founder and CEO of Spa Solutions since 2003. That’s over 17 years of providing solutions in the hotel and regular spa industry in China. […]
China Paradigm Transcript #104: Tackling an expansive market: From food delivery business to teeth straightening products in China
Find here China Paradigm episode 104. In this interview, Lucas Englehardt tells us about his two contrasting businesses in China: the food delivery platform Waimaichaoren and the oral care business xixilab, which offers teeth straightening products in China. Full transcript below: Welcome to China Paradigm, a show powered by Daxue Consulting, where we interview season entrepreneurs […]
Market Tidbits transcript #5: Male beauty market in China 2020
Allison Malmsten: Hello everyone, welcome to this weeks Market Tidbits on the Male Beauty market in China. I am here today Steffi Noel, one of the project leaders at Daxue Consulting and I am Allison Malmsten, the media manager at Daxue Consulting. This week we are focusing on the male beauty market because its growing […]
Children’s skincare market in China: driven by acne and eczema treatment
The children’s skincare market in China is still in the early stages of development. Forecasts show that the market will enter a period of development in the next few years. In 2019 the market share of children’s skin care products has exceeded 13 billion yuan. It showed 20% YoY growth, comparing to 2018, increasing from 10 billion […]
TCM in marketing: meeting the demand for natural ingredients in beauty and personal care
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a healing approach that originated in China thousands of years ago. Chinese herbal medicine has a long historical tradition. Ancient herbology in China focused on potions whose function was part medicinal and part magical. In China today, traditional Chinese herbal medicine is used alongside conventional pharmaceutical treatment. Many brands have […]
The secret to how CHIOTURE grew by 500 million RMB, nearly three-fold, in one year
CHIOTURE (稚优泉) is a Chinese cosmetics brand that focuses on becoming a “Global Cosmetic Fashion Catcher”. It is committed to customizing exclusive makeup for every individual. CHIOTURE integrates trendy colors and eyes-catching elements to create a creative cosmetic brand full of vitality “Lifestyle”. Source: CHIOTURE, Brand logo The transformation of CHIOTURE From 2017 to 2018: […]
Comparing foreign vs. domestic brand approaches to cosmetics marketing in China
Foreign cosmetics brands have historically taken a larger market share in China; in 2018 they took 70% of the cosmetics market. However in 2020, Chinese domestic cosmetic brands are giving foreign brands a run for their money. In fact, when it comes to amount of attention received from cosmetics fans, seven of the ten top […]