Trend Q&A: Regional beauty trends and more

The next big beauty influence, how the rising cost of living will impact consumer purchasing habits and the future of colour cosmetics and make-up. That and more on today’s episode.

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Q: Apart from C-beauty from China, K-beauty from Korea and J-beauty from Japan, which region has a strong influence on the beauty industry?
“With 54 countries in Africa, there’s a lot of variation within the region, boasting biodiverse ingredients and differing approaches to beauty. South Africa acts as one of the continent’s largest contributors, with a projected market value of $16.6bn by 2024. India is also a booming market, with a projected market value of $20bn by 2025. Social media usage in India is growing at a rapid pace and Indian beauty creatives are rising in popularity every day.”
– Megan Bang, Strategist, WGSN Beauty
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Q: How will cost of living affect beauty consumers’ purchasing behaviour?
“It’s not that consumers are going to stop spending, they’re just going to be a lot more considered in their approach and their choices. And they’re going to be looking for products that are better rather than cheaper. The cost-of-living crisis will see proof go to the top of a beauty consumer’s priorities and without that, they will not invest in your product.”
– Clare Varga, Director, WGSN Beauty
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Q: In the post-pandemic era, what’s the future of colour cosmetics and make-up? Will it return or has skincare irreversibly taken that place?
“Skincare is still here to stay and it’s being carried into make-up. We'll be seeing more multitasking skincare-infused make-up and cosmetics. So products will have to be safe, non-toxic and fused with skincare benefits without falling short of efficacy. [They must be] designed to embrace diversity while encouraging colourful self-expression to resonate with future consumers.”
– Sharon Ahn, Strategist, WGSN Beauty
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