| Product identity |
Confirm the product name, form, intended use, net content, country of origin, responsible party, batch information, and shelf life. |
Complete Chinese label, outer packaging, batch code, expiry date, and product instructions. |
Do not select products with missing, altered, unreadable, or inconsistent identification information. |
Required |
| NMPA regulatory pathway |
Determine whether the item is a general cosmetic or a special cosmetic under China’s cosmetics regulations. |
Current NMPA product registration or filing information and the product’s Chinese label. |
The regulatory pathway should match the product’s claimed function and actual use. |
Check |
| Special-cosmetic claims |
Pay particular attention to sunscreen, hair-dye, perm, freckle-removing or whitening, and anti-hair-loss claims. |
NMPA registration information for applicable special cosmetics before sale or use in mainland China. |
Do not rely on marketing claims alone; require the relevant regulatory record before choosing the product. |
Required |
| General-cosmetic filing |
For cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, masks, and similar general cosmetics, verify that the applicable filing information is available. |
Product filing record, Chinese label, and matching manufacturer or responsible-person information. |
Reject products when the filing details cannot be matched to the packaging or sales documentation. |
Check |
| Ingredient-list completeness |
Review the full ingredient list in descending order of content, subject to the applicable labeling rules. |
Legible ingredient list on the package or official product documentation; avoid screenshots with missing text. |
Choose products with complete, readable ingredient information rather than “secret formula” products. |
Required |
| Ingredient regulatory status |
Check whether ingredients are established cosmetic ingredients in China or whether a new cosmetic ingredient procedure may apply. |
Current Chinese ingredient inventories, applicable cosmetic standards, and NMPA information for new ingredients where relevant. |
Seek professional regulatory review when an unfamiliar or newly introduced ingredient is present. |
Check |
| Restricted and prohibited substances |
Look for ingredients restricted by concentration, use area, user group, or product type, as well as prohibited substances. |
Current Chinese prohibited and restricted ingredient lists and applicable mandatory standards. |
Do not use a product if its ingredient list conflicts with current Chinese cosmetic requirements. |
Required |
| Fragrance and allergen review |
Identify fragrance, essential oils, preservatives, colorants, and ingredients that may trigger individual sensitivity. |
Full ingredient list, prior personal-use history, and advice from a qualified medical professional when necessary. |
For sensitive skin, select a familiar formula and avoid introducing multiple new fragranced products before the ceremony. |
Check |
| Patch testing |
Test a small amount on a limited skin area before broader application, especially for new skincare, hair, or makeup products. |
Personal observation of delayed irritation; professional advice for people with known allergies or skin conditions. |
Stop use if burning, swelling, hives, persistent redness, or other concerning symptoms appear. |
Recommended |
| Safety assessment evidence |
Check whether the product has supporting safety-assessment documentation required by the applicable regulatory framework. |
Responsible-person documentation, safety assessment materials, testing records, and compliant product information. |
Prefer products supplied through transparent channels that can provide regulatory and safety documentation. |
Check |
| Microbiological and quality controls |
Inspect packaging integrity, odor, texture, color, storage conditions, and contamination indicators. |
Sealed packaging, valid shelf life, storage instructions, quality certificates where available, and an intact batch code. |
Do not use products with damaged seals, unusual changes, leakage, or uncertain storage history. |
Required |
| Claims and advertising |
Separate cosmetic appearance claims from medical or exaggerated claims such as guaranteed treatment, permanent whitening, or zero-risk results. |
Product label, advertising wording, claim-support documents, and applicable Chinese advertising requirements. |
Choose evidence-based cosmetic claims and avoid products promising guaranteed or immediate results. |
Check |
| Wedding timeline |
Allow enough time for patch testing and routine use before the ceremony instead of changing the full skincare or makeup routine immediately beforehand. |
Personal test schedule, product instructions, and advice from a dermatologist or qualified beauty professional when needed. |
Use only products that have already been tolerated; postpone experimentation when the ceremony is near. |
Recommended |
| Purchase and traceability |
Keep invoices, order records, packaging photographs, batch numbers, and seller information. |
Valid purchase documentation and traceable sales channel. |
Prefer channels that provide clear product origin and after-sales support; retain records until after the event. |
Recommended |
| Adverse-reaction response |
Know what to do if irritation or an allergic reaction occurs after use. |
Stop-use instructions, product packaging, medical advice, and local adverse-reaction reporting channels. |
Stop using the product, preserve the packaging, seek medical care for serious symptoms, and report the issue when appropriate. |
Required |
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