2025-03-12 13:42Investment Rating - The report recommends a "buy" rating for the cosmetics and medical beauty sectors, highlighting a favorable outlook for 2025 due to improved consumer expectations and policy support [4][6]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the cosmetics sector will focus on three key elements: domestic brands, segmentation, and cost-effectiveness, with a projected steady growth in demand for 2025 [4][6]. - The medical beauty industry is expected to benefit from improved income expectations, with domestic companies poised to become major competitors in the light medical beauty segment [4][6]. - E-commerce is identified as a growth area, with new consumption models and brands emerging to drive development [4][6]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance Review - The beauty and personal care sector has not achieved excess returns in 2025 due to trading disruptions, but is expected to rebound with policy support [7][8]. - The SW beauty index has seen a growth of 0.6% since the beginning of 2025, underperforming compared to the broader A-share index [8][10]. 2. Cosmetics Sector - The report forecasts a recovery in the cosmetics demand in 2025, with a focus on high cost-performance brands benefiting from consumer preferences [15][18]. - Domestic brands are gaining market share, with significant growth in the skincare market, where domestic brands now occupy four out of the top ten positions [18][19]. - The report highlights the success of domestic brands in e-commerce platforms, particularly during promotional events, indicating a strong competitive position against international brands [21][22]. 3. Medical Beauty Sector - The medical beauty market is transitioning from a blue ocean to a red ocean, with domestic companies expanding their product lines and research pipelines [4][6]. - Key recommendations include focusing on companies with strong product pipelines and high profitability, such as Ai Meike [4][6]. 4. E-commerce Sector - The report suggests that the e-commerce sector will continue to thrive with the rise of new consumption models and brands, particularly benefiting from the growth of domestic brands [4][6]. 5. Key Company Recommendations - The report recommends several companies based on their brand matrix and growth potential, including Shangmei Co., Pulaile, and others in the cosmetics sector [4][6]. - In the medical beauty sector, Ai Meike is highlighted as a key player, with a focus on companies with strong product offerings and research capabilities [4][6].