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Analysis: The Face of Cosmetics in China

Analysis: The Face of Cosmetics in China
The Chinese cosmetics market is a dominating industry. Market estimates place the industry anywhere between $5 and $10 billion USD. Consumers of this industry also vary dramatically. Young and old, male and female: most Chinese consumers play in active role in placing the cosmetics industry where it...
October 19th, 2009 | Cosmetics, Trends and Insights | Read More

Growing Up In China : A Cosmetics Story…

Growing up, I was taught a Chinese phrase: “一百遮百丑” which means “having white skin makes your imperfections less noticeable”. In old times, Chinese people with white skin were regarded as wealthy people who don’t need to do farm work or outside work. Luckily, I inherited my...
October 16th, 2009 | Cosmetics, Trends and Insights | Read More

Beauty Foods Headed to China Soon?

Beauty Foods Headed to China Soon?
When discussing cosmetics in China, French enoVate design intern Clarisse Simonneau mentioned that snacking on “beauty foods”, or foods or beverages that enhance skin, eyes, etc. are beginning to take France by storm. There is good reason to believe this will be filtering into China in the...
October 16th, 2009 | Cosmetics, Trends and Insights | Read More

Natural and Organic Chinese Cosmetics: The Next Cosmetic Wave?

Natural and Organic Chinese Cosmetics: The Next Cosmetic Wave?
Ever since 2006’s SK-II affair to 2009’s Johnson & Johnson incident, the quality and safety of cosmetics in China is a large issue for Chinese youth consumers. According to a recent survey from Sina.com, 80.4% of female cosmetic consumers worry about the safety of cosmetic products, especially...
October 15th, 2009 | Cosmetics, L'Oreal, Sisley, The Body Shop, Trends and Insights | Read More

Herborist: A Successful Chinese [Cosmetics] Brand

Herborist: A Successful Chinese [Cosmetics] Brand
As we have already mentioned this week the cosmetics industry in China is highly lucrative but crowded, particularly the skin care industry. The market is filled with overseas giants from America, Europe and Japan but where do the locals fit in? Enter 佰草集. 佰草集 aka Herborist’s parent...
October 14th, 2009 | Cosmetics, L'Oreal, MAC, Shisedo | Read More

The Chinese Consumers’ Favorite Cosmetics Brands

The Chinese Consumers’ Favorite Cosmetics Brands
Let’s take a look at the Chinese Consumers’ Favorite Cosmetics Awards held by Kimiss, one of the biggest Chinese cosmetic consumer online community sites, which attracted 1.8 million people to participate in voting for their favorite brands and products. Most favorite skin care brands: Avene,...
October 14th, 2009 | Cosmetics | Read More

大S Says, “Buy This…!” – Cosmetic Views from a Chinese University Student

大S Says, "Buy This...!" - Cosmetic Views from a Chinese University Student
The following article was written by enoVate team member and Shanghai Ocean University student, Sunnie Qin. People are always curious about the lives of celebrities. How do they live? What do they eat? What products are they using? Because of their reputation, people are always watching their every move....
October 14th, 2009 | Cosmetics, L'Oreal, MAC, Maybelline, Shisedo, Trends and Insights | Read More

The Top 100 Consumer Brands in China : Where Do Cosmetic Brands Stand?

The Top 100 Consumer Brands in China : Where Do Cosmetic Brands Stand?
It’s easy to stare at CLSA’s chart of top 100 brands in China and analyze every angle. Domestic vs. Foreign brands, brand sectors, or most fun, how many of these brands do I use in my daily life? But this week, we are looking at cosmetics in China. Coming in the top 100 are the four familiar...
October 13th, 2009 | Amway, Cosmetics, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Olay, Trends and Insights | Read More

Chinese Cosmetics Market: An Overview For The Unfamiliar

Chinese Cosmetics Market: An Overview For The Unfamiliar
Where would you look if wanted to know more about cosmetics and the Chinese youth? Why the mall of course! We popped down to our local Parkson and had a nose around to see what was on offer. Here’s what we found… One floor of the mall presents a wealth of brands, European, American, Korean,...
October 12th, 2009 | Celebrities in China, Cosmetics | Read More

Cosmetics and the Chinese Youth Market : We’re Applying the Facts.

Cosmetics and the Chinese Youth Market : We
We’re back from the extended Chinese holiday and ready to examine cosmetics and the Chinese youth market this week. The cosmetics market in China is one of massive proportions and the potential for youth consumers to build brand loyalty and drive future growth has both international and domestic...
October 12th, 2009 | Cosmetics, Trends and Insights | Read More