Trend cluster
Category

Solid
Moisture

Moisturizers that come in solid form are on the rise.

Frozen Cream MoisturizersWaste-Free Solid MoisturizersJelly Serum BarsCBD-Infused Posterior BalmsLow-Waste Solid Moisturizers

Trend

What is the Solid Moisture trend?

Solid Moisture: Skincare brands are releasing solid moisturizers that offer a different product experience than customers are accustomed to. These moisturizers have a range of benefits incuding reduced packaging waste and convenient application.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Solid Moisture trend

With products in the skincare industry being as diverse as they now are, brands are having to consistently innovate in order to keep consumers' attention. Products that offer distinct formulations or formats, but that still protect users' time are appealing to convenience-minded consumers.

Trend themes

Themes within the Solid Moisture trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Solid Skincare

Solid skincare products are becoming popular for their convenience, packaging and sensorial benefits, thereby disrupting the traditional skincare formats.

02

CBD Infused Skincare

CBD infused skincare products are becoming popular among consumers for their stress-relieving and calming properties, creating big opportunities within the beauty industry.

03

Cooling Skincare

Cooling skincare products that tend to boast anti-inflammatory and tightening properties are becoming a growing trend due to its effectiveness and unique sensorial experience.

Industry implications

What the Solid Moisture trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Beauty Industry

The beauty industry must continue to innovate and develop new, exciting product formulations to battle the growing competition in the skincare industry.

For

Packaging Industry

As consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly, sustainable and easily transportable packaging solutions, the packaging industry has a chance to provide innovative solutions.

For

CBD Industry

With the growing interest and acceptance of CBD and its potential benefits, the CBD industry has an opportunity to tap into the skincare industry for growth and development.

Workshop question

How can your brand better prioritize convenience for its customers?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Solid Moisture

Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 69%, freshness 10%.

Popularity68%
Activity69%
Freshness10%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Solid Moisture trend

6 featured examples from Jun 14, 2019 to Sep 24, 2021
Frozen Cream Moisturizers
CategoryFashion

Frozen Cream Moisturizers

The Vue De Pulang Frozen Cream is Soothing, Hydrating and Tightening

The skincare industry can explore the use of natural cooling ingredients, such as Icelandic water and lemongrass extract, in creating innovative products that offer soothing and h…

Waste-Free Solid Moisturizers
CategoryEco

Waste-Free Solid Moisturizers

The Kate McLeod Daily Stone is Made with 80% Cocoa Butter

The beauty and personal care industry can explore the potential of waterless products and sustainable packaging to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives.

Jelly Serum Bars
CategoryEco

Jelly Serum Bars

Dew Mighty's Solid Skincare Bar Replaces All Serums, Moisturizers & Oils

The skincare industry can leverage solid skincare bars and all-in-one products to address consumer demand for sustainable and efficient solutions.

CBD-Infused Posterior Balms
CategoryFashion

CBD-Infused Posterior Balms

Bawdy's CBD Butt Balm Moisturizes the Skin for "Chilled-Out Glutes"

Disruptive innovation opportunities for introducing CBD-infused beauty products that provide therapeutic benefits.

Low-Waste Solid Moisturizers
CategoryEco

Low-Waste Solid Moisturizers

XO Solids is a Multi-Use Stick for Soothing, Plumping & Hydrating

The beauty and skincare industry has the potential to create more low-waste, multi-use, and natural ingredient-based products like XO Solids by XO Treatment Room.

Moisturizing Lotion Sticks
CategoryFashion

Moisturizing Lotion Sticks

Oyu Cosmetics' Solid Stick is Made Out of Sheep's Tail Fat

Opportunity for brands to disrupt the traditional beauty and personal care industry by introducing innovative, all-organic products with unique ingredients that cater to consumers…