Yatsen Group Announces Partnership with Sephora China, Cementing Position as a Science-Led Beauty Innovation Leader
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Yatsen Group (NYSE:YSG) announced a landmark partnership to launch its flagship brand Perfect Diary in Sephora China. The science-led beauty portfolio will debut across about 300 Sephora outlets in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Since 2020, Yatsen has invested approximately $100 million (RMB 700 million) in R&D, building advanced research centers in China and Europe. The collaboration supports Yatsen’s strategy of science-led premiumization and international expansion, including future growth in Hong Kong SAR and other global markets.
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- Perfect Diary to enter around 300 Sephora China stores in Tier 1 cities
- Approximately $100 million (RMB 700 million) invested in R&D since 2020
- Advanced research centers established in both China and Europe
- Partnership underpins international expansion plans including Hong Kong SAR
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | Q1 2026 earnings | Neutral | +3.9% | Reported strong revenue growth but wider losses and guided Q2 revenue higher. |
| May 21 | Private placement | Positive | +9.1% | Completed first tranche of ~US$120M convertible notes and confirmed Hillhouse as co-investor. |
| May 19 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -2.0% | Scheduled release and conference call for Q1 2026 financial results on May 26, 2026. |
| May 07 | R&D investment news | Positive | +2.4% | Highlighted approximately $100M in R&D since 2020 and expanding global innovation footprint. |
| Apr 29 | 2025 annual report | Neutral | +5.4% | Filed 2025 Form 20-F detailing multi-year revenue growth and narrowing net losses. |
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The collaboration will see Perfect Diary's premium, science-backed portfolio of products making its milestone debut across Sephora's extensive retail network of around 300 outlets, including Tier 1 hubs such as
Since 2020, Yatsen has invested approximately
This commitment to scientific innovation by Yatsen Group is epitomized by the core product lineups driving Perfect Diary's entry into Sephora. As breakthrough products blending biotechnology with beauty, the Perfect Diary Biolip Essence Lipstick 3.0 and Biolip Essence Matte Lipstick 3.0 utilize exclusive patented technology to mimic the skin's biological composition.This creates a functional film on the skin's surface that enhances makeup longevity and reinforces the protective barrier, achieving a seamless fusion of high-performance color and clinical-proved anti-wrinkle skincare benefits.
Concurrently, the Perfect Diary Translucent Blurring Setting Powder features the exclusive Smartlock™ material technology developed jointly with the team at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS), enabling targeted and precise oil absorption.
"We are honored to partner with Sephora, a global leader that shares our commitment to setting the highest standards for beauty retail," said David (Jinfeng) Huang, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Yatsen Group. "This collaboration validates our multi-year strategic pivot toward science-led premiumization. By pairing our deep R&D insights with Sephora's prestige omnichannel network, we are redefining the future of beauty for discerning consumers nationwide."
The partnership also serves as a critical foundation for Yatsen's accelerating internationalization strategy. Future initiatives include expanding Perfect Diary's footprint into
About Yatsen Group
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading
Website: www.yatsenglobal.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/yatsen
About Sephora
Sephora is the world's leading global prestige beauty retail brand. With 55,000 passionate employees operating in 36 markets, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the world's most trusted and dynamic beauty community. We serve a highly engaged community of hundreds of millions of beauty followers across our global omnichannel network of more than 3,400 stores and iconic flagships, and our e-commerce and digital platforms, offering personalized and immersive seamless experiences across every touchpoint. With our curation of close to 500 brands and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of prestige beauty products, tailored to our customers' needs from fragrance to make-up, haircare, skincare and beyond, as we constantly reimagine the world of prestige beauty.
Since our inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, we have been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, we continue to break with convention to drive our mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.
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