Trend cluster
Category

Carrot
Curation

Skincare brands incorporate carrot oil into their products.

Tailor-Made Beauty ProductsColor-Adapting Tinted MoisturizersGrain-Based Beauty SmoothiesKale-Infused Facial WipesGenderless Body Oils

Trend

What is the Carrot Curation trend?

Carrot Curation: The incorporation of carrot oil into skincare and beauty products is on the rise, allowing brands to more realistically tout their items as ones that have beneficial properties. These products are a reaction to the increased importance that consumers place on self-care and beyond that, natural forms of it.

Trend themes

Themes within the Carrot Curation trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Natural Ingredients

The trend of using natural ingredients like carrot oil in skincare and beauty products is on the rise, allowing brands to more realistically tout their items as ones that have beneficial properties

02

Customization

Companies like Loli are offering a 'Blend It Yourself' option that helps consumers to make their own products to either cleanse, hydrate or treat

03

Adaptive Makeup

Shiseido created a new tinted moisturizer for its Waso line, called the 'Color-Smart Day Moisturizer,' that adapts to any skin tone

Industry implications

What the Carrot Curation trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Beauty and Skincare

The beauty and skincare industry is witnessing a surge in the use of natural ingredients and customization options to cater to consumer preferences

For

Health and Wellness

The trend of using natural and nourishing ingredients like carrot oil in food and personal care products reflects a broader trend towards health and wellness

For

Environmental Sustainability

Brands like Han Skin Care Cosmetics, that make pure and high-quality makeup without artificial fragrances, are catering to consumers who prioritize environmental sustainability

Workshop question

How could your brand cater to the consumer preference for naturality within its area of expertise?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Carrot Curation

Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 35%, freshness 8%.

Popularity58%
Activity35%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Carrot Curation trend

6 featured examples from Nov 7, 2017 to May 19, 2018
Tailor-Made Beauty Products
CategoryArt & Design

Tailor-Made Beauty Products

Loli's 'Blend It Yourself' Lets Consumers Make Their Own Care Items

The beauty industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of offering customizable solutions for consumers to create their own skincare products.

Color-Adapting Tinted Moisturizers
CategoryFashion

Color-Adapting Tinted Moisturizers

Shiseido Added a New Tinted Moisturizer to It's Waso Line

Cosmetics industry can capitalize on the demand for color-adapting tinted moisturizers, SPF 30 products, and minimal ingredient beauty routines.

Grain-Based Beauty Smoothies
CategoryLifestyle

Grain-Based Beauty Smoothies

This Grain Smoothie Focuses on Enhancing the Skin

Opportunity for beauty brands to incorporate grain-based ingredients into their product lines for enhanced skin benefits.

Kale-Infused Facial Wipes
CategoryFashion

Kale-Infused Facial Wipes

YES TO's Cleansing Facial Wipes are Touted as "Nutrition-Boosting"

Companies in the beauty industry can capitalize on the evolving consumer preference for natural and plant-based ingredients in skincare products.

Genderless Body Oils
CategoryFashion

Genderless Body Oils

'The Body' by Neighbourhood Botanicals Boasts Scent That's Suitable for All

The beauty and personal care industry can capitalize on the demand for gender-neutral and natural skincare products by expanding their product lines and marketing efforts.

Nourishing Free-From Cosmetics
CategoryFashion

Nourishing Free-From Cosmetics

Han Skin Care Cosmetics Crafts Pure, High-Quality Cosmetics

Companies can invest in research and development to create cosmetics that are without harmful substances, making it more attractive to customers who value healthy makeup options.