Fragrance and personal care
March 29, 2019
Chinese beauty brands are becoming more popular and prestigious. Image credit: Alibaba
By Sarah Jones
As the Chinese government and retailers push customers to buy from local brands, C-beauty is on the rise, according to research from Gartner L2.
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