Core Viewpoint - The Chinese cosmetics industry is projected to reach a market size of 1.1 trillion yuan, with domestic brands surpassing international brands in market share and consumer preference [1][2]. Group 1: High-Quality Development and New Productive Forces - The domestic cosmetics market retail sales are expected to reach 470 billion yuan by 2025, indicating a significant growth trajectory for the industry [2]. - New productive forces are essential for the high-quality development of the cosmetics industry, transitioning from traditional manufacturing to intelligent and lean production [4]. - New productive forces enhance production efficiency and product consistency through automation and intelligent equipment, addressing quality control challenges [4]. Group 2: Intelligent Manufacturing Practices of Domestic Brands - The past decade has seen a shift in the cosmetics manufacturing industry from experience-driven to data-driven processes, evolving through three stages: semi-automated, automated, and now data-driven intelligent stages [6]. - Leading brands like Han Shu and Pechoin have made significant investments in intelligent manufacturing, achieving production capacity increases and improved quality control [8][10]. - Domestic brands have made historical advancements in intelligent manufacturing, with automation rates rising from approximately 40% to levels comparable to international brands [10]. Group 3: R&D Innovation and Cost Management - R&D expenditure rates vary across different categories, with skincare products averaging 1.5%-5% and medical beauty products at 2%-5%, reflecting a focus on compliance and clinical data [21][23]. - Domestic brands like Han Shu and Pechoin have R&D personnel ratios comparable to international leaders, indicating strong R&D capabilities [24]. - The production cost rates for various product categories range from 15% to 30%, with domestic brands leveraging self-researched technologies and integrated supply chains to maintain competitive pricing [27][28]. Group 4: International Competitiveness of Domestic Brands - Domestic brands have achieved significant breakthroughs in the cosmetics sector, enhancing core competitiveness through new productive forces [31]. - Intelligent manufacturing has enabled micro-level quality control, establishing trust in product quality [33]. - The integration of AI and 5G technologies in manufacturing processes positions domestic brands at the forefront of global standards, driving high-quality development in the industry [33].