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Yatsen Group Expands Scientific Presence at Prestigious IFSCC Cosmetics Congress with Record 20 Research Presentations

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Yatsen Group, a China-based beauty company, presented 20 research submissions at the 36th IFSCC Congress, a cosmetics science conference held in Perth. It was the company's fifth consecutive year at the congress.

Key details

  • Yatsen says the 20 studies were selected from more than 1,200 submissions after three rounds of expert review, and that the total is a record for the company and nearly double its 2025 total.
  • The research covered nine fields, including active ingredient innovation, efficacy evaluation, skin microbiome, skin neuroscience, computational toxicology and formulation and delivery systems.
  • R&D Director Yi Deng gave a podium presentation on a new microbiology testing method that Yatsen says reduces interference from preservatives and cuts false negatives (tests that wrongly show no microbes).
  • Brands DR.WU, Galénic, Eve Lom and Perfect Diary presented work on gentle skincare, anti-aging, eye-area care, clinical skin research and color cosmetics.
  • Yatsen says it has invested over RMB 770 million in R&D, with annual spending above 3% of revenue for four consecutive years. As of June 30, 2026, it had filed 282 patent applications and published 55 academic papers.

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) (Yatsen Group), a leading China-based beauty group, presented a record 20 research submissions at the 36th IFSCC Congress in Perth — nearly double its 2025 total and marking its fifth consecutive year at the world's leading conference for cosmetics science. Yatsen's 20 studies were selected from more than 1,200 submissions following three rounds of expert review, underscoring its sustained investment in scientific innovation and its leading role in China's cosmetics sector.

Yatsen Group's scientific poster presentations accepted at the 36th IFSCC Congress
Yatsen Group's scientific poster presentations accepted at the 36th IFSCC Congress
Deng Yi, R&D Director of Yatsen Group, presenting research findings at the 36th IFSCC Congress
Deng Yi, R&D Director of Yatsen Group, presenting research findings at the 36th IFSCC Congress

Breakthroughs Across Nine Cutting-Edge Fields

"IFSCC is a leading science forum in cosmetic industry" said Jing Cheng, Chief Scientific Officer of Yatsen Group. "Achieving a record 20 accepted contributions across our core brands reflects the collaborative strength of our global R&D ecosystem. We remain committed to translating cutting-edge science into high-efficacy beauty solutions for consumers worldwide."

Yatsen's featured research spanned nine cutting-edge fields, including advanced scientific mechanisms, active ingredient innovation, efficacy evaluation, skin microbiome, color cosmetics innovation, skin neuroscience, preservative and microbiological science, computational toxicology, and formulation & delivery system innovation.

At the congress, Yatsen Group's R&D Director, Yi Deng, delivered a podium presentation on a novel microbiology testing methodology that minimizes preservative interference and reduces false negatives, establishing a quality assurance standard more reflective of real-world production across cosmetic formats.

Additionally, Yatsen's major brands —  DR.WU, Galénic, Eve Lom and Perfect Diary,  — presented technological applications spanning gentle skincare, anti-aging, eye-area care, clinical skin research and color cosmetics innovation.

Sustained R&D Commitment

Yatsen's R&D network spans an advanced manufacturing hub, three global R&D centers, six joint laboratories and more than 20 joint research platforms. The Group has invested over RMB 770 million in R&D, with annual spending exceeding 3% of revenue for four consecutive years. As of June 30, 2026, it filed 282 patent applications and published 55 academic papers.

About Yatsen Group

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) (Yatsen Group) is a leading China-based beauty group with the vision of becoming a world-class beauty innovation pioneer. Founded in 2016, its brands — including Galénic, DR.WU (mainland China business), Eve Lom, Perfect Diary and Little Ondine — cover consumer segments from the mass market to prestige and clinical-grade skincare.

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