By Holly Wei
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the total retail sales of cosmetics from January to December 2025 reached 465.3 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. As we step into 2026, the beauty industry is unveiling new trends driven by continuous technological innovation and evolving consumer psychology. What are expected to be the key developments in the beauty sector for 2026? ChemLinked summarizes some of the key trends to help stakeholders identify potential business opportunities in an increasingly competitive market environment.
