Chinese makeup brands revolutionize the market
In the multifaceted Chinese cosmetics market, the makeup segment occupies a significant share of the transactions. The landscape is not dominated by any particular brand, in fact, it is a multipolar system with ongoing competition between foreign and Chinese makeup brands. As of 2023, while international brands generally still hold the lead, there is a […]
UNISKIN: the cutting-edge anti-aging brand for Chinese skin
As of 2019 China’s beauty industry is the second largest in the world, with skincare the biggest and fastest growing market segment within the beauty and personal care industry. In 2021 China’s skincare market was worth 9.2 billion RMB (1.34 billion USD), recording a 17% y-o-y increase. Historically, China’s skincare market has been dominated by […]
How Gen-Z and COVID-19 reshaped China’s US$80 billion beauty industry
The beauty industry covers a wide variety of categories such as personal products (cosmetics, skincare, hair care, fragrances), beauty appliances (hair dryers, brushes, combs), and services (salons, day spas, medical aesthetics). On a global stage, China’s beauty industry is a force to be reckoned with. The country ranked second in terms of cosmetics market revenue […]
How C-beauty brand Timage is leveraging social media to grow its consumer base
Timage (彩棠) is a Chinese makeup brand. During 2022 Douyin Double 11, it performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top ten highest-selling makeup companies. Timage has been growing non-stop for the past year and a half. How was it able to increase popularity so drastically? The pandemic caused temporary setback for China’s beauty industry Due […]
Perfect Diary: a once-thriving cosmetics brand’s decline and lessons learned
Perfect Diary, a cosmetic brand originating from China, achieved early success in its global expansion efforts. The brand’s initial popularity in China was fueled by effective marketing strategies, including KOL (Key Opinion Leader) marketing, co-branding, and private traffic pools. However, despite its standing as a leading makeup brand in China, Perfect Diary’s success has waned […]
C-beauty in the West: How Chinese beauty brands like Florasis reach the global market
In recent years, Chinese cosmetics brands have been confidently gaining space in the international market. While “China” isn’t the first country to come to mind when western consumers think of “beauty products”, through social media and influencer marketing, brands like Florasis and Perfect Dairy have successfully penetrated the western market. This is what brands should […]
How Winona became the #1 brand for sensitive skin in China
Winona, founded in 2008, is a Chinese skincare brand that specifically targets sensitive skin. Although faced with many strong incumbents in the industry, Winona was able to appeal to customers and rank number one in the sensitive skincare category in 2020. In June 2020, Winona’s parent company Yunnan Botanee Group, a biotechnology manufacturer, filed for […]
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, […]