China's local cosmetics and skincare brands are in the midst of a period of upgraded consumption, urbanization and supply-side reforms. Adapting to this will require even closer collaboration between cosmetics brands and ingredient suppliers to meet consumers' demands better and quicker, said Wilfrid Gambade, president of DSM Personal Care & Aroma.

Gambade said that market demand for cosmetics and skincare products in China is driven by consumers who attach increasing importance to quality, safety and a changing lifestyle.

This requires products for anti-ageing, whitening, moisturizing, countering pollution, anti-sensitiveness and other categories that are proven to be effective at improving skincare and beauty.