As social isolation intensifies people’s stress levels, they're turning to therapeutic products and strategies in order to relax. To meet this demand, shaving brand Skintimate has partnered with a mindfulness expert to launch meditation videos designed for people to listen to while showering.

In the shift towards ‘skinimalism’, people are rejecting complex skincare routines that sap time and put them out of pocket. BusyCo. is tapping into this with waste-free wipes for women who want to feel fresh and pampered on the go, without having to commit to an extensive skincare routine

The concept of wellness has gained renewed importance in the wake of COVID-19, yet maintaining one’s physical and mental wellbeing is proving harder for some people than others. How can self-care practices be made more accessible and compassionate to those who need it the most?

Have indie brands killed off the beauty influencer? Are self-cleaning products the future? Has lockdown home-pampering shaped skincare routines for good? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are seeking new forms of comfort from their beauty routines.