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# Beauty Character Keychains
Tatcha Introduced a New Moisturizer with Playful, Bouncy Jiyū Chan

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-08-19 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyu-chan
References: [cosmeticsbusiness](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/branded-beauty-toys-are-the-next-cult-status-purchase) & [tatcha](https://www.tatcha.com/dewy-milk-moisturizer.html)

![Beauty Character Keychains](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/580/jiyu-chan.jpeg)

Tatcha introduced its lightweight, creamy Dewy Milk Moisturizer with a friendly bunny character, Jiyū [Chan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-western), to embody the playful essence of its skincare product and bring its texture and personality to life in a fun way. Named after the word for "free," the bouncy companion is a reminder to lighten up and embrace joy. To go with qualifying purchases, Tatcha created a [free Jiyu-Chan Keychain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-x-hiddenwooo-lovely-bunny) to give out to customers, while supplies last.

Appealing to a new generation of kidult collectors, beauty brands are creating toys that capture their essence in take-anywhere formats. At a time when [collectible plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulta-beauty-x-squishmallows) are in high demand as playful accessories, especially bag charms, this keychain taps into fan culture and boosts desirability as a limited edition.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 7.8/10
- Popularity: 92% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 47%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Kidult Collectibles Trend:** Beauty brands are capitalizing on the demand for playful, collectible items by creating toys that connect with the essence of their products.
- **Fan Culture Merchandise:** Exclusive keychains and plush toys become valuable as they enhance brand engagement and loyalty among fan communities.
- **Playful Brand Personalization:** Integrating fun and bouncy characters with products offers brands a unique approach to personalizing their offerings and attracting diverse audiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Beauty Industry:** The fusion of skincare products with collectible items opens up novel marketing strategies for beauty brands targeting younger demographics.
- **Toy Industry:** Collaborations between toy manufacturers and beauty brands represent a growing cross-industry trend that appeals to collectors and enthusiasts.
- **Merchandising Industry:** Designing limited-edition merchandise for beauty products extends the value chain and draws in collector investment.

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