Ge Long Hui·2025-05-20 06:36Core Viewpoint - The beauty and personal care sector is a representative segment of domestic demand growth, with significant structural opportunities. Companies that demonstrate product innovation and benefit from industry trends are recommended for investment [1]. Group 1: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The demand side shows that after a long period of high economic growth in China, basic material needs have largely been met, leading to an increased demand for personalized and emotional attributes [1]. - On the supply side, some early brands and products are becoming outdated, while Chinese companies are enhancing their capabilities in applying new technologies and cultural aesthetics, resulting in accelerated product innovation in beauty and personal care categories [1][2]. - New media channels such as social media and content e-commerce are facilitating the rapid dissemination of new products, allowing them to quickly reach target audiences and drive growth [1]. Group 2: Market Trends and Brand Performance - The beauty and personal care sector is characterized by strong self-care attributes and high sensitivity to changes in consumer demand, making it a leading segment in new consumption [2]. - Domestic brands are becoming more flexible and efficient in product innovation and channel development compared to foreign brands, leading to a continuous increase in market share [2]. - According to Euromonitor data, from 2021 to 2024, the market shares of various categories such as skincare, color cosmetics, baby care, oral care, and sanitary products are projected to increase by 6.1 percentage points, 4.9 percentage points, 21.6 percentage points, 5.7 percentage points, and 2.2 percentage points, respectively [2]. Group 3: New Consumption Directions - New consumption can be categorized into product renewal and product innovation, with beauty gradually extending into personal care categories [3]. - Product renewal focuses on new efficacy and emotional value demands, primarily occurring in traditional categories like laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, and sanitary products [3]. - Product innovation is driven by technological advancements, particularly in beauty and medical aesthetics, emphasizing ingredient technology [3].