Group 1 - The Shanghai government has officially released measures to promote high-quality development in the cosmetics industry, emphasizing technological innovation, digital intelligence, and regulatory efficiency, making it the most supportive initiative in the country [1] - The measures include financial support for the registration and filing of new cosmetic raw materials, with a maximum of 2 million yuan for registered materials and 500,000 yuan for filed materials, aimed at reducing reliance on imported core ingredients [1] - The initiative encourages local companies to innovate and develop new raw materials, with the goal of enhancing the competitiveness of Shanghai's cosmetics brands [1] Group 2 - Shanghai's AI innovation is boosting the local beauty industry, with companies like Rongxiusheng leveraging AI solutions for natural essential oil extraction, which helps in achieving cost advantages and product uniformity [2] - The measures promote the integration of AI and multi-omics to drive innovations in cosmetic manufacturing processes, including the development of organoids and 3D skin models [2] - The initiative also includes support for AI resources such as computing power vouchers, which are unique advantages for companies in Shanghai [2] Group 3 - The measures aim to accelerate innovation through regulatory support, with the government providing guidance to cosmetic companies developing medical devices, thus reducing the likelihood of application rejections [3] - The initiative emphasizes the construction of industrial spaces, with plans to add 30 million square meters of "smart manufacturing space" from 2023 to 2025, facilitating vertical factories for cosmetics companies [3] - E-commerce platforms are encouraged to promote Shanghai beauty brands, with project support amounts reaching up to 30 million yuan [3] Group 4 - Shanghai holds a leading position in the high-end cosmetics industry in China, with 17 brands listed in the top 50 Chinese color cosmetics brands according to Hurun Research Institute [4] - The city is home to listed companies such as Shiseido and Shanghai Jahwa, with others like Lin Qingxuan planning to go public in Hong Kong [4]