Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the cosmetics and medical beauty industry, despite recent underperformance compared to the market [2]. Core Insights - The cosmetics and medical beauty sector has shown weaker performance than the market, with the Shenwan Beauty Care Index declining by 1.2% from March 6 to March 13, 2026, underperforming the Shenwan A Index by 0.7 percentage points [3][4]. - The 38th promotional event was successfully concluded, with domestic brands like Winona and Maogeping performing exceptionally well, particularly in sensitive skin products [9]. - Lin Qingxuan's revenue is expected to reach 2.4-2.45 billion yuan, nearly doubling from the previous year, with a net profit forecast of 356-361 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 90.6%-93.3% [3]. - The nutrition and health food sector is experiencing significant growth, with West Health transitioning from an agency model to a multi-brand strategy, achieving stable revenue growth from 1.447 billion yuan in 2023 to 1.609 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [10][11]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The cosmetics and medical beauty sector has underperformed the market, with specific indices showing declines: the Shenwan Cosmetics Index fell by 1.7% and the Shenwan Personal Care Index by 2.2% [3][4]. Recent Highlights - The 38th promotional event saw strong sales on platforms like Douyin and Tmall, with brands like Winona focusing on key products for sensitive skin, leading to significant sales increases [9]. - Lin Qingxuan's performance is noteworthy, with expected revenue growth of 98.3%-102.5% year-on-year [3]. E-commerce Data - In February 2026, the GMV for domestic brands on Douyin and Tmall showed varied performance, with brands like Maogeping and Winona achieving notable sales figures [13]. Market Trends - The nutrition and health food market is expanding rapidly, with a market size reaching over 100 billion yuan, driven by the growth of functional foods and sports nutrition [11]. - The cosmetics retail sector saw a year-on-year growth of 8.8% in December 2025, indicating a steady recovery in consumer spending [14][16]. Company Announcements - Yatsen E-commerce received an investment of approximately 824 million yuan to enhance R&D and supply chain capabilities, reflecting a strategic shift towards multi-brand operations [19]. - Yingte Li reported a slight decline in net sales for 2025, but an increase in adjusted EBITDA, highlighting a focus on operational efficiency [21]. Competitive Landscape - The domestic skincare market is becoming increasingly competitive, with local brands gaining market share against international counterparts, as evidenced by the performance of brands like Proya and Natural Hall [23].

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