Trend cluster
Category

Brainy
Beauty

Scientists are emerging as a new sector of micro-influencers in the beauty industry.

Scientific Beauty PodcastsScience-Themed Skincare PlatformsScientific Beauty Information PodcastsProgressive Skincare Podcasts

Trend

What is the Brainy Beauty trend?

Brainy Beauty: A new type of influencer is emerging, one with a smaller reach but more engaged listeners: 'beauty science' influencers. These podcasters—who are trained cosmetics chemists with experience in the industry—are helping consumers sort fact from fiction and fighting misinformation in the beauty industry.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Brainy Beauty trend

Since the expansion of the internet and the ease at which information can be shared, consumers no longer trust the vague claims household brand names make about skin improvement at face value. This demographic is doing its own research and are looking to experts in the field to give them reliable skincare recommendations. Not only are these experts more credible due to their education, but are deemed as trustworthy since they aren't affiliated with a certain brand.

Trend themes

Themes within the Brainy Beauty trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Rise of Beauty Science Influencers

Consumers are turning to trained chemists to provide trustworthy skincare recommendations.

02

Science-Focused Skincare Brands

Brands founded by chemists are offering transparency and educational materials to inform consumers.

03

Scientific Beauty Information Platforms

Podcasts that feature experts to answer fan questions about beauty are growing in popularity.

Industry implications

What the Brainy Beauty trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Cosmetics Industry

Brands should invest in science-based product development to appeal to a consumer demographic that values transparency and reliable information.

For

Beauty Influencer Industry

The beauty influencer industry may shift towards a smaller but more engaged audience with specialized knowledge, opening up opportunities for niche influencers and micro-influencers with scientific backgrounds.

For

Podcasting Industry

Podcasting platforms and advertisers can explore partnerships with science-focused skincare brands or informational podcasts to reach the growing demographic of consumers interested in scientific skincare information.

Workshop question

How can your brand leverage the scientific community's reach when targeting your consumers?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Brainy Beauty

Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 44%, freshness 9%.

Popularity59%
Activity44%
Freshness9%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific