Trend cluster
Category

Plant-Based
Collagen

Companies are alternatively sourcing plant-based collagen protein.

Vegan Collagen AlternativesAnimal-Free Collagen IngredientsPlant-Based Collagen PowdersBiodesigned Animal-Free CollagenVegetarian Collagen Capsules

Trend

What is the Plant-Based Collagen trend?

Plant-Based Collagen: Recognizing that some of their customers are vegan, beauty brands are pivoting to offer moral alternatives that suit this lifestyle. Rather than sourcing collagen from animal byproducts, these plant-based collagen products offer the same nutrients and benefits from natural ingredients.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Plant-Based Collagen trend

The knowledge that's available virtually to consumers has resulted in them having a deeper understanding of the ethics and health impacts of the various products they choose to consume. Many are now monitoring their routines to align with the information they've acquired, and have learned to associate the idea of 'vegan' products with both morality and health.

Trend themes

Themes within the Plant-Based Collagen trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Plant-Based Collagen

The trend towards plant-based collagen products is driven by consumer demand for vegan and ethically-sourced options.

02

Biodesigned Collagen

The introduction of biodesigned, animal-free collagen technologies is revolutionizing the ingestible beauty industry.

03

Vegan Collagen Supplements

The rise of vegetarian and vegan collagen supplements meets the needs of consumers with more restrictive diets.

Industry implications

What the Plant-Based Collagen trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Beauty and Skincare

The trend towards plant-based and animal-free collagen products is shaking up the beauty and skincare industry.

For

Health and Wellness

The increasing popularity of collagen supplements highlights growth opportunities in the health and wellness industry.

For

Food and Beverage

The development of vegan and vegetarian collagen products is creating opportunities for innovation and growth in the food and beverage industry.

Workshop question

How can your brand pivot to be more inclusive?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Plant-Based Collagen

Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 55%, freshness 10%.

Popularity61%
Activity55%
Freshness10%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe

Evidence

Examples of the Plant-Based Collagen trend

9 featured examples from Apr 17, 2020 to Jun 28, 2022
Vegan Collagen Alternatives
CategoryEco

Vegan Collagen Alternatives

VeCollal Has Developed a Product That Mimics Human Collagen

VeCollal's vegan collagen could potentially offer healthcare companies a new, sustainable way to support patients with collagen deficiencies.

Animal-Free Collagen Ingredients
CategoryMarketing

Animal-Free Collagen Ingredients

Geltor Vegan Collagen is Suited for Food and Drinks

The food and beverage industry could potentially disrupt the traditional animal-based collagen market by incorporating vegan collagen ingredients into their products.

Plant-Based Collagen Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Plant-Based Collagen Powders

Copina Co's Collagen Boosters are Available in Three Flavor Varieties

The beauty and skincare industry can tap into the demand for plant-based collagen powders and adaptogenic products to create innovative and sustainable anti-aging solutions.

Biodesigned Animal-Free Collagen
CategoryFashion

Biodesigned Animal-Free Collagen

Geltor Revolutionized the Ingestible Beauty Industry with Collume

Geltor's biodesigned collagen technology has the potential to disrupt the skincare industry by offering animal-free alternatives.

Vegetarian Collagen Capsules
CategoryBusiness

Vegetarian Collagen Capsules

Care/of Fills a Niche in the Beauty Supplement Market

Incorporating vegetarian collagen into beauty and personal care products presents an innovative opportunity to tap into the growing market of conscious consumers.

Vegan Collagen Gummy Snacks
CategoryLifestyle

Vegan Collagen Gummy Snacks

Herbaland's Vegan Collagen Booster Gummies are Packed with Nutrients

The vegan collagen gummy snacks align with the growing demand for nutritional supplements focused on specific health benefits like joint support, skincare, and overall wellness.

Vegan Collagen Body Butters
CategoryFashion

Vegan Collagen Body Butters

Pacifica Beauty Now Offers a New Hydrating Body Butter

There is a growing demand for vegan and natural beauty products, providing an opportunity to create new and innovative products.

Vegan Collagen Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Vegan Collagen Powders

Ora's Aloe Gorgeous Powder is Vegan and is Packed with Vitamins

The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of vegan collagen powders by offering a wide range of plant-based collagen supplements and promoting their benefits fo…

Fungi Collagen Extract Bronzers
CategoryFashion

Fungi Collagen Extract Bronzers

Milk Makeup's Bronzers are Complete with Vegan Collagen Extract

As shown by Milk Makeup's use of innovative ingredients and product lines, the beauty and personal care industry has room for innovation in sustainable and comprehensive products.