This guide breaks down the Beauty and Personal Care rows in the Xiaohongshu cross-border onboarding rules. For overseas entities, account opening usually starts with professional account verification, then moves to ad account approval based on industry, region and document readiness.
Quick Takeaways
- Overseas entities are handled through an invitation-only path and should not assume self-service approval.
- Requirements may differ between non-mainland-only campaigns and campaigns covering both mainland China and overseas markets.
- Import documents, efficacy claims, licenses, app-store proof and prohibited rows should be checked before submission.
Industry Row Breakdown
| Industry row | Non-mainland only | Mainland China plus overseas | Document focus and risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial care, makeup, fragrance and hair styling | Prepare overseas equivalent cosmetic production qualification; mainland campaigns may require import and label materials. Handled through invitation-only review; do not rely on a fully self-service path. | Prepare overseas equivalent cosmetic production qualification; mainland campaigns may require import and label materials. Prepare customs declaration, certificate of origin, inspection/quarantine proof or quality report where applicable. | Avoid unregistered special efficacy, medical efficacy or treatment-style claims. Final acceptance is subject to official Xiaohongshu platform review. |
| Scalp care products | Prepare overseas equivalent cosmetic production qualification; mainland campaigns may require import and label materials. Handled through invitation-only review; do not rely on a fully self-service path. | Prepare overseas equivalent cosmetic production qualification; mainland campaigns may require import and label materials. Prepare customs declaration, certificate of origin, inspection/quarantine proof or quality report where applicable. | Avoid unregistered special efficacy, medical efficacy or treatment-style claims. Final acceptance is subject to official Xiaohongshu platform review. |
| Beauty devices, body-care devices and beauty tools | Prepare customs declaration, certificate of origin, inspection/quarantine proof or quality report where applicable. Handled through invitation-only review; do not rely on a fully self-service path. | Prepare customs declaration, certificate of origin, inspection/quarantine proof or quality report where applicable. | Avoid unregistered special efficacy, medical efficacy or treatment-style claims. Final acceptance is subject to official Xiaohongshu platform review. |
| Feminine care, hygiene and paper personal-care products | Business scope or equivalent overseas license must cover the promoted service. Handled through invitation-only review; do not rely on a fully self-service path. | Mainland campaigns usually require customs declaration, inspection/quarantine proof or a quality report. | Final acceptance is subject to official Xiaohongshu platform review. |
| Beauty and makeup online platforms | Online platforms need app-store listing screenshots or proof that the platform is accessible. Handled through invitation-only review; do not rely on a fully self-service path. | Online platforms need app-store listing screenshots or proof that the platform is accessible. | Final acceptance is subject to official Xiaohongshu platform review. |
What to Prepare First
- Overseas company registration, business license or equivalent corporate filing.
- Xiaohongshu professional account status and the relationship between the account owner and ad account owner.
- Trademark, brand authorization, distributor, OEM or platform agency relationship proof.
- Product documents such as customs declaration, inspection and quarantine proof, quality report, certificate of origin or equivalent overseas license.
- Target countries, sales model, product flow and whether ad content includes efficacy, medical, finance or education-sensitive claims.
How Muxiang Can Help
- Pre-check whether the brand is open, invitation-only, document-heavy or currently not recommended for application.
- Organize entity, brand, product, import and authorization documents into a review-ready submission package.
- Support professional account setup, ad account approval, invitation communication, content seeding, search visibility, paid media and conversion review.
- We can support preparation and communication, but final approval is always subject to Xiaohongshu platform review.
FAQ
Can an overseas company open an ad account with corporate documents only?
Not always. The industry row, campaign region, professional account status and invitation-only requirements still matter.
Are mainland import documents needed when only targeting overseas markets?
Not necessarily. Non-mainland-only campaigns are usually assessed under cross-border rules; mainland campaigns may add domestic requirements.
Can Muxiang guarantee special approval?
No. We help judge the path, prepare documents, reduce back-and-forth and support platform communication.