In August, the Shanghai Consumer Council released a special sampling report on eyelash extension glues. Among 28 best-selling eyelash extension glue samples on the market, over 80% were detected with hydroquinone, formaldehyde and other carcinogenic and allergenic substances banned in cosmetics. Some products feature formulas close to industrial adhesives. Such low-quality glues may cause redness, stinging and chemical burns around the eyes, and even corneal damage in severe cases. In the

Market regulators continue to carry out special rectification campaigns targeting the beauty industry, focusing on cracking down on illegal practices such as lifestyle beauty salons carrying out invasive aesthetic medical services beyond their business scope, exaggerated efficacy claims and fabricated cases. Typical cases have been exposed in many regions recently. Some ordinary beauty salons repackage common medicines as anti-aging beauty treatments and sell them at high prices. Certain inst

Skin sensitivity issues become more prevalent after autumn sets in, driving a consumption boom for repair skincare products. The population of people with sensitive skin in China keeps growing, and products for skin barrier repair and gentle anti-aging are gaining popularity. Effective September 1, the new national standard for facial cleansers, GB/T 29680—2026, is officially implemented. It covers all facial cleanser categories including cleansing creams, cleansing mousses and cleansing powd

The consumption structure of the nail art industry has been continuously evolving. China’s handmade press-on nail industry sees strong momentum in overseas exports. As a core industrial base, Donghai County in northern Jiangsu exports products to 35 countries and regions worldwide. Its sales surged sharply in the first half of the year, making it a major global supplier of handmade press-on nails. In terms of trends, nail art styles for early autumn 2026 have shifted. Instead of blindly chasi