Gel face masks offer a distinct product experience on top of results
Trend - When it comes to face masks, consumers view them as a time to decompress as much as they do an opportunity to treat skin concerns. Understanding this, brands in this space are increasingly offering gel-based face masks that offer a distinct application experience as well as hydrating results.
Insight - Consumers' growing interest in maintaining regular self-care routines (that include skincare regimens) are a byproduct of Millennial and Gen Z's desire for escapism in the small ways they can manage. Between competitive professional and educational environments as well as financial and political stressors, self-care routines are increasingly being prioritized as a form of self-preservation and maintaining mental health.
Insight - Consumers' growing interest in maintaining regular self-care routines (that include skincare regimens) are a byproduct of Millennial and Gen Z's desire for escapism in the small ways they can manage. Between competitive professional and educational environments as well as financial and political stressors, self-care routines are increasingly being prioritized as a form of self-preservation and maintaining mental health.
Workshop Question - How is your brand tapping into the self-care/wellness movement?
Trend Themes
1. Gel Face Masks - The rise of gel-based face masks is changing the product experience of skincare, offering a unique and more hydrating option for consumers.
2. Fruit-based Skincare - The alluring and natural benefits of fruit-based skincare products are increasingly popular, offering unique natural and non-toxic properties that fit modern skincare trends.
3. Toner-infused Masks - Trends in toner-infused gel masks are taking the hydrating skincare experience to new heights, providing a refreshing and soothing sensation and eliminating costly toner products.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty Industry - The popularity and innovation trends in gel-based, fruit-based, and toner-infused masks promote the need for natural, hydrating, and non-toxic skincare options.
2. Wellness Industry - The combination of the growing demand and importance of mental health with self-care produces a shift in consumer preferences towards calming, sensorial skincare experiences that offer relief and comfort.
3. Personal Care Industry - The shift in consumer preferences towards versatile, refreshing, and affordable skincare routines opens an opportunity for personal care industry leaders to offer easily-accessible, multipurpose, and affordable skincare products.
