To highlight just a few of our most recent market insights:
Sustainability 2.0
The Sustainability Trend Evolution from last year’s SOS Earth movement remains relevant, and its climate emergency message constitutes the basis of all sustainable actions. The next natural evolution is called the Age of Restoration, which focuses on a responsible balance between People, Planet, and Profit. This Age of restoration equilibrium can constitute a durable solution to long-term sustainable development in the most social and ethical ways.
Skinification – The Derma Sphere Steps Up to Scalp Care
Skinification is a climbing trend for scalp care products and is present in 53% of the new 2021 hair care launches, according to NPD. Sophisticated skincare ingredients, such as microbiome and biomimetic ingredients, are being sought. And, tried and true ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide take these launches by storm. We are learning that a healthy scalp with reduced inflammation and added ingredients for soothing keep an overall nurtured scalp will not only allow for healthy hair but help prevent hair loss.
Midlife Beauty
Unsatisfied with a lack of representation in beauty and fed up with feeling invisible, midlife consumers want brands to not only meet their needs but empower them. Midlife is generally considered to span the ages of 45-65; it’s a group that has long felt ignored by the media and brands and forced out of the workplace. However, midlife is being rebranded, and empowerment is everywhere. There is even a new term, Queen-Agers, for whom the party is only getting started.
These Queen-agers are forcing the industry to recognize their needs and age diversity. The pro-aging movement is raising to tackle this dilemma. Furthermore, Queen agers not only have deep pockets but are willing to spend money on prestige skincare brands. According to recent statistics, 68% of midlife women make significant investments of time and money in their beauty regimes, and 54% of women over 45 purchase cosmetics compared with 33% of women under 45
