Idols and actors who promote flawless and healthy skin through 10-step routines and effective products dominate South Korea’s beauty industry. In 2024, quick ‘tweakments’ that promise natural results are on the rise. But with fads evolving faster than ever, can K-beauty keep up?
How Chinese Gen Zers use fragrances as wellness escapism
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14 Jun 2024
People are surviving with what they can afford, and what they can afford is often disposable. Consciously or not, this leads to a demand for alternative wellness as a coping mechanism. In China, young people are using fragrance to combat how economic woes make them feel – and the nicher, the better.
The beauty market is growing more diverse with the rise of gender-neutral products, subsequently changing how Gen Z and Y men perceive and purchase a range of cosmetics. How is this shift impacting the ways they collect and use fragrances specifically? And what kinds of scents attract them?
Why are young Indians leaning into homegrown beauty?
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3 Jun 2024
India's booming youth demographic is propelling a surge in demand for homegrown beauty products, emphasising transparency and a fusion of age-old rituals with modern science. This marks a significant departure from the previous generation’s reliance on home remedies and global brands.
As gaming’s role in culture expands and diversifies, beauty brands are discovering a lucrative new frontier. How are they harnessing strategic collaborations, virtual experiences, and innovative products to tap into the gaming community and facilitate a sense of self-expression and belonging?
Skincare enthusiasts are taking an interest in preventative care to avoid the appearance of aging, even starting as young as their teens, in some extreme cases. Canvas8 spoke to nine Americans to find out how and why they’re incorporating anti-aging products into their skincare regimens.