Core Data Overview

Data source: QuickOEM platform Processing orders 1 January-28 March 2026 (N=1,847)

Data charts: category distribution of Q1 small batch orders

Serum has been ranked first in 34 per cent of the order, with clean face category growing fastest (ring + 41 per cent); and sheet mask-type orders falling in line with the slowdown in the market as a whole.

Analysis of trends

Trends I: serum small batch quantitative acceleration, efficacy ingredient prompting "water test list"

The dominant position of serum in small batch orders was further strengthened (29 per cent of 34 per cent of vs Q4). Main reasons:

  • Ingredient high upgrading costs: high feedstock prices for new ingredient (e.g. HPR retinol derivatives, endocrines) and brand owner prefer to test market reactions first in small quantities
  • Differing competition: serum z is large, and "formulation + small batch = fast market" is the logic of small and medium brand bends overboard.
  • Consumer education maturity: ingredient party users are willing to pay a premium for serum " with clearly valid ingredient "

QuickOEM data: serum small batch orders averaged average order value (material + production) at $87.3 per package, an increase of 12.1 per cent over Q4, but the median price for brand owner terminal amounted to 258 RMB, with significant profit margins.

Trend two: the delivery cycle continues to contract, with 15 days of delivery to medium and small brand standards expected

Data for the current season:

  • 500-1,000 pieces: average lead time 15.2 days (including filling + product control+packaging)
  • 1,001-2,000 units: average lead time 20.8 days
  • Quicker bill (Standard formulation library): Fastest 9 days

The logic behind it: QuickOEM uses the mechanism "formulation prefabricated + raw material lock-in"- • Hotgate formulation (TOP50 SKU) maintains a secure stock for 30 days so that it can start production instead of purchasing raw materials before releasing them.

Trend III: regulatory filing cost-sharing effects are visible

A large pain point in small batch brands is regulatory filing high cost/ware. Q1 data shows significant optimization:

Breakdown of market opportunities

Opportunity One: efficacy type eye cream - Small batch most rapidly increasing category (Q1 +87%)

Eye care is the fastest growing small batch, with the main drivers:

  • Increased consumer focus on eye care (especially for urban women aged 25-35)
  • Efficacy ingredient (peptide + retinol + caffeine) formulation mature, MOQ friendly
  • High average order value (end average 180-580) to support small batch profit model

Opportunities II: Specializing in clean face - efficacy Period

Category small batch order +41%, amino acid clean noodle/ yeast noodle/ salicylic acid clean noodle demand is concentrated. Unlike serum, clean face formulation technical barriers are moderate, and regulatory filing processes are relatively simple and ideal for the new brand "low-risk headline".

Disk Advice

In response to the proposed new branding of the first product:

  • Preference serum (efficacy clear, flexible pricing) or clean face (regulatory filing simple, quick validation)
  • Start with 500 pieces, test distribution channel acceptance, then decide on the increase
  • Prioritize shared formulation library (regulatory filing cost 67% lower) and enter quickly and repeat formulation based on user feedback

For those who already have a brand and want to expand:

  • Control of inventory risk using small batch rapid testing of new ingredient orientation (e.g. retinol, excreta)
  • Select formulation with a high reuse rate of factory (e.g. QuickOEM 67.3%) to reduce R & D costs

QuickOEM Practical Support

  • 500 starters, full category overwhelm (Fine/ face cream/ clean face/ eye cream/ mist)
  • Standard formulation 15-day delivery, 9-day peak
  • · Sharing formulation library 200+, free access, low cost reuse regulatory filing
  • Regulatory filing Full-range Chargé d ' affaires, Small Batch Cost-sharing Minimum

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