Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

Wyn Beauty is a sports-backed cosmetics brand recently launched by tennis champion Serena Williams. With the cosmetics space increasingly dominated by celebrities, Wyn Beauty aims to go beyond mere aesthetics and create functional products that cater to active, on-the-go lifestyles.

Olympian Ilona Maher and beauty brand builder Ann Ragan Kearns have joined forces to launch a next-gen skincare brand aimed at active women. As beauty and sport converge more closely than ever, people are seeking out personalized products that mirror the aspirational lifestyles of elite athletes.

Mary Fowler helped to secure the Australia women’s national football team’s spot in the upcoming Olympics and has now been announced as L'Oréal’s new ANZ brand ambassador. As the profile of women's football grows, this partnership is one more link in a growing chain between sports and beauty.

Adidas’ ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ campaign aims to inspire and capture the loyalty of women by sharing inspiring stories and driving gender inclusivity. How can brands provide practical solutions to real-world challenges and address the barriers that women face in accessing sports?