Core Insights - The beauty and skincare sales during the 618 shopping festival reached 57.5 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of over 60%, setting a new record [1] - Tmall and Douyin exhibited contrasting strategies in the beauty sector, with Tmall focusing on brand strength and supply chain management, while Douyin emphasized content-driven marketing and rapid product launches [1][9] Tmall Insights - Proya emerged as the standout winner, securing the top position in Tmall's beauty rankings for three consecutive periods [4] - L'Oréal and Lancôme consistently held the second and third positions, indicating a stable top-tier brand concentration [6] - The top 10 brands on Tmall are dominated by Proya and L'Oréal's brands, reflecting a trend towards brand group consolidation [6][8] - Skincare brands dominate the Tmall beauty rankings, with consumers showing a higher preference for essential products like serums and sunscreens over color cosmetics [6] Douyin Insights - Douyin's beauty rankings are characterized by rapid changes, driven by content and marketing strategies rather than traditional brand loyalty [9] - The skincare and makeup categories on Douyin have seen significant shifts, with brands like HBN and Colanri rising rapidly in the rankings [12][14] - The emergence of new brands like Tilo Wei, which topped the Douyin makeup rankings, highlights the importance of content and visual appeal in driving consumer interest [14][16] - The competition among domestic brands is intensifying, with established players like Huaxizi and AKF struggling to maintain their positions [16] Comparative Analysis - The comparison between Tmall and Douyin reveals a dual dynamic in the beauty retail ecosystem, where Tmall emphasizes supply stability and brand accumulation, while Douyin prioritizes rapid content updates and explosive marketing strategies [17] - The structural differences in brand representation on both platforms indicate that international brands still dominate Tmall, while Douyin sees a more diverse mix of domestic brands [8][13]