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Core Viewpoint - In 2023, Proya surpassed L'Oreal on Tmall's Double 11 list, but after achieving over 10 billion in revenue, it faced significant declines in performance, with Q3 revenue down 11.63% and net profit down 23.64%, marking the largest quarterly drop in recent years [1][41] Company Performance - Proya's revenue for the first half of the year was 39.79 billion yuan, a slight decline of 0.08% year-on-year [1] - The company aims to enter the top ten global cosmetics brands within the next decade under the "Double 10 Strategy" initiated by the new general manager, Hou Yameng [1][41] - Proya's sales expenses reached 35.25 billion yuan in Q3 2025, accounting for 49.66% of revenue, a significant increase from the previous year [17][57] Market Positioning - Proya has been labeled as a "big brand alternative," often compared to L'Oreal, which has helped it penetrate the market but now poses challenges as it seeks to break through its brand ceiling [2][42] - The brand's product matrix follows a pyramid structure similar to L'Oreal, with a focus on mid-to-high-end efficacy skincare [5][45] Consumer Trends - The rise of domestic brands has been supported by a shift in consumer preferences towards value for money, with Proya's products priced between 200-500 yuan appealing to cost-conscious consumers [7][47] - Consumers are increasingly prioritizing product efficacy and ingredient safety over brand prestige, creating opportunities for Proya and other domestic brands [8][48] Challenges Faced - Proya is experiencing a decline in the effectiveness of its core products, with the market becoming saturated and competition intensifying [11][57] - The company's heavy reliance on marketing over research and development has led to a situation where marketing efforts are not translating into sustained product innovation [18][58] - Proya's online sales channel dependency exceeds 95%, limiting its ability to engage with consumers through offline experiences, which are increasingly valued by younger consumers [21][62] Global Expansion Efforts - Proya aims to expand internationally, focusing on markets in Japan and Southeast Asia, but its overseas revenue remains low at only 1.6% of total revenue [35][68] - The brand's high-end product lines and overseas operations are still in the early stages, lacking the scale and maturity of its mainstream offerings [28][68]