A growing number of Americans are self-identifying as ‘bargain hunters’, signaling changing attitudes towards shopping and thriftiness. People are no longer afraid to be called cheap against the background of record inflation rates, and many actively enjoy looking for ways to save money.

Amid a supply chain crisis and geopolitical instability, the start of 2022 has seen many Americans experience a sudden rise in everyday costs. What tactics are they employing to cope with this increase, and how can brands both manage their bottom lines and better serve their customers?

People are prioritizing beauty product ingredients over brand names, since the pandemic allowed for time to research what was really working in their lives – beauty, skincare, and make-up included. What can less-established brands do to account for these factors as they enter the marketplace?

With mask mandates a thing of the past and the world returning to conventional working and socializing, women in America are getting back to their former make-up habits. But rather than simply wanting to look good, people are increasingly using cosmetics to spark joy and boost their confidence.