Core Insights - The Jing'an District in Shanghai aims to establish the Danning Functional Area as a global hub for the beauty and health industry, focusing on technology, product launches, and talent aggregation [1] Industry Development - The beauty industry in Jing'an is supported by four core elements: brand building, basic research, R&D production, and market marketing [2] - Shanghai has the highest number of leading color cosmetics brands, with 17 brands headquartered in the city listed in the "2025 CBE·Hurun China Color Cosmetics Brand TOP50" [2] - In the first half of 2025, the retail sales of cosmetics in Shanghai reached 68.5 billion yuan, accounting for approximately one-third of the national total [2] - The "Several Measures to Further Promote the High-Quality Development of the Cosmetics Industry" was released, emphasizing technology empowerment, digital intelligence, and regulatory efficiency [2] Innovation and Collaboration - The "Meichuang Jingjie" beauty and health innovation ecosystem community is a key initiative for establishing Shanghai as a highland for the cosmetics industry [2][3] - The community aims to gather top research institutions to address skin issues specific to Chinese consumers, providing a collaborative platform for cosmetic companies [2][3] - A hackathon co-initiated with L'Oréal aims to attract young talent to explore cutting-edge technology applications [3] Infrastructure and Services - The first phase of "Meichuang Jingjie" covers 10,000 square meters, focusing on R&D and incubation, with plans for expansion to 30,000 square meters in the second phase and 50,000-100,000 square meters in the third phase [3] - The community will establish five service platforms, including public services, professional services, financial services, resource services, and talent services, to create an integrated beauty technology ecosystem [3] Partnerships and Global Outreach - Collaborations with Fudan University and local hospitals will enhance research and development capabilities in cosmetics [4][5] - "Meichuang Jingjie" will participate in the upcoming China International Import Expo to expand global business and collaborate with international partners [5]