Group 1 - Chando has submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with funding primarily aimed at enhancing DTC capabilities and expanding its brand matrix [2] - L'Oreal has invested 442 million yuan in Chando, holding a 6.67% stake, while Huachuang Capital holds 4.20% [2] - Chando's revenue for H1 2025 reached 2.45 billion yuan, a 6.4% year-on-year increase, with its main brand contributing 2.32 billion yuan, a 35.6% increase [2] Group 2 - Coty has announced a strategic review of its mass beauty division, valued at approximately 1.2 billion USD (about 85.59 billion yuan), exploring options including partnerships and spin-offs [3] - The brands involved in this review include CoverGirl, Kylie Cosmetics, and Miss Sporty, along with its independent Brazilian business generating nearly 400 million USD annually [3] - Coty aims to focus on brands with strong profit potential and global growth opportunities, appointing Gordon von Bretten as the new president of consumer beauty [3] Group 3 - Mystique's whitening drink has faced backlash for allegedly causing menstrual irregularities, with numerous complaints regarding its effectiveness and ingredient transparency [4] - The company has responded by clarifying that all ingredients are listed on the packaging and that their marketing complies with regulations [4] - Mystique is a Spanish brand established in 1985, providing high-end beauty products globally [4] Group 4 - HARMAY has opened its first store in Changzhou, marking a significant expansion in Jiangsu province with multiple new locations planned [5] - The brand has opened nine new stores across various cities since March, indicating a shift from previous cautious expansion to aggressive growth [5] - HARMAY now operates 20 stores in 11 cities, including major first-tier and strong second-tier cities [5] Group 5 - CeraVe has partnered with the NBA as its official skincare and haircare partner, enhancing its visibility through various NBA events and digital platforms [6] - This collaboration follows previous marketing efforts involving NBA players, indicating a strategic move into sports marketing [6] Group 6 - SOSU Cosmetics has recalled its Peach Dreams eyeshadow palette due to arsenic levels exceeding EU regulations, posing potential health risks [7] - The brand, founded in 2015, has over 400 products and is sold in more than 2000 stores globally [7] Group 7 - The synthetic biology company Weiming Shiguang has secured several rounds of financing, with the latest round raising tens of millions of yuan to enhance its AI technology platform [8] - The company has completed multiple funding rounds since its establishment in 2021, indicating strong investor interest [8] Group 8 - POLA ORBIS has appointed Takahiro Tabata as the new CEO of Jurlique, aiming to strengthen the brand's operations in China [9] - Jurlique has faced declining sales, with a 9.8% drop in mid-2025, prompting this leadership change as part of a resource consolidation strategy [9] Group 9 - LG Household & Health Care has appointed former L'Oreal executive Lee Sun-joo as its new CEO, effective October 1 [11] - Lee brings over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, having previously driven significant growth for Kiehl's in South Korea [11] Group 10 - Revlon has appointed Amber Garrison to lead Elizabeth Arden, focusing on brand innovation and market expansion [12] - Garrison's previous experience includes leading digital transformation efforts at Origins, indicating a strategic push towards high-end skincare and fragrance [12] Group 11 - L'Oreal has announced significant management changes within its executive committee, affecting six key positions across various regions and business sectors [13] - The restructuring aims to enhance the strategic importance of the U.S. market and improve operational efficiency [13] Group 12 - Procter & Gamble plans to gradually cease its manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan, transitioning to third-party distributors [14] - This decision is part of a global restructuring effort aimed at optimizing its portfolio and supply chain [14] Group 13 - New regulations for the online sale of medical devices have been implemented, requiring e-commerce platforms to establish quality management systems [15][16] - The regulations aim to enhance risk management and ensure compliance with safety standards in the sale of medical devices [15][16] Group 14 - Shanghai has introduced measures to support the cosmetics industry, including financial incentives for innovation and new raw materials [17][18] - The policy aims to promote high-quality development and establish "Shanghai manufacturing" as a new brand [17][18] Group 15 - Douyin has halted live promotions for medical dressings to improve user experience, implementing a dual mechanism for risk management [20] - The platform will allow qualified influencers to sell specific medical devices through live streams in the future [20]