China's Sun Care Market Shifts as Consumers Ditch Heavy Sunscreen Lotions
Chinese consumers are trading heavy sunscreen creams for lightweight sprays, forcing beauty brands to prioritize texture, daily usability, and compliance.
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Nearly 10,000 Beauty Brands Exit Southeast Asia as E-Commerce Competition Shifts
Nearly 10,000 beauty brands exited Shopee in Southeast Asia over one year as tighter compliance and rising ad costs push companies toward localized retail.
Key Beauty Supply Chain and Formulation Trends From Cosmoprof North America
Observations from Cosmoprof North America reveal shifts in overseas contract manufacturing, formula IP ownership, compliance risks, and scalp care technology.
China's Beauty OEM Market Reshuffles as Brands Move Production In-House
As Chinese cosmetics brands build proprietary factories, top contract manufacturers are thriving by shifting to high-value R&D and turnkey services.
Pearlosophy Founder Sentenced to 10 Years Over Pyramid Scheme Case
Pearlosophy founder Sun Yuting was sentenced to 10 years in prison for organizing a multi-level pyramid scheme that drew $30.8 million in asset freezes.
China Issues First Mandatory National Safety Standard for Cosmetics
China has released GB 7916-2026, its first mandatory national safety standard for cosmetics, setting strict limits for heavy metals, microbes, and...
China Revokes Cosmetic Filing for Anti-Aging Ingredient Conotoxin Peptide
China is revoking the cosmetic filing for anti-aging ingredient conotoxin peptide after regulators ruled its neuromuscular mechanism exceeds cosmetic scope.
China's New Cosmetic Rules Cut Red Tape and Accelerate Global Innovation
China's NMPA has introduced eight major reforms to streamline cosmetic filing, reduce testing costs, and spur innovation while shifting to post-market...
Three Heritage Chinese Beauty Brands Face Bankruptcy and Liquidation
Three legacy Chinese beauty brands—Longrich, Shanghai Meilan, and Tongrentang Cosmetics—face liquidation and insolvency amid heavy debt and missed innovation.