Pregnancy-safe skincare products cater to both niche and wide-ranging interests
Trend - With the skincare industry booming, products that are hyper-targeted to specific consumer needs offer a point of differentiation. This can be observed in skincare products that explicitly state their safety for women who are pregnant—while still being effective for those who aren’t.
Insight - For consumers, the paradox of choice is often at play when it comes to the over-saturated self-care market. With so many options that offer so many of the same benefits, some consumers feel overwhelmed with picking, and sticking to, specific health and personal care routines. These individuals are drawn to brands that are able to offer hyper-targeted benefits that serve their more personal, niche needs.
Insight - For consumers, the paradox of choice is often at play when it comes to the over-saturated self-care market. With so many options that offer so many of the same benefits, some consumers feel overwhelmed with picking, and sticking to, specific health and personal care routines. These individuals are drawn to brands that are able to offer hyper-targeted benefits that serve their more personal, niche needs.
Workshop Question - How could your brand offer hyper-targeted benefits in its products/services?
Trend Themes
1. Hyper-targeted Skincare - Skincare products that cater to specific needs, such as pregnancy-safe or retinol-free, offer differentiation and attract consumers who are drawn to hyper-targeted benefits.
2. Natural Ingredients - The use of natural, plant-based ingredients like bakuchiol, pomegranate, and pumpkin seed oil, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the skincare industry as consumers increasingly seek non-toxic product options.
3. Multi-functional Beauty Products - Beauty products that serve multiple functions, such as Care Skincare's hydrating water cream, retinoid night serum, and micellar cleanser + toner, offer a convenient and cost-effective solution to consumers' multi-faceted beauty needs.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - The beauty and personal care industry can take advantage of hyper-targeted products, natural ingredients, and multi-functional solutions to offer differentiated options for consumers.
2. Health and Wellness - Products catering to pregnancy-safe needs can tap into the health and wellness industry, which emphasizes safety and non-toxicity of products.
3. E-commerce and Retail - The proliferation of niche beauty products, including hyper-targeted and natural options, creates an opportunity for disruption in the e-commerce and retail industry, which can better cater to specific consumer needs.
