# Interactive Online Shopping Profiles Sephora Profiles Allow Consumers to Streamline Their Shopping By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-08-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-profile References: [allure](https://www.allure.com/story/sephora-digital-community-platform-beauty-insiders) & [wwd](http://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/sephora-dials-into-community-with-beauty-insider-community-10960192/) In order to make [online shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-ads) a more positive experience for its loyal Beauty Insiders, [Sephora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-chatbot) is giving them the option to create interactive Sephora profiles where they can join groups, take part in Q+A sessions, get [professional advice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinceuticals-1), and much more. By creating a Sephora profile, consumers will be able to get a better understanding of what products are right for them, as well as gain some inspiration as to how to use those products in innovative ways. Although the retailer's website is already highly accessible for those wishing to order products online, the use of Sephora profiles makes it easier for consumers to connect with one another so that they can truly feel like they're part of the massive community that Sephora has become. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Shopping Profiles:** Creating interactive shopping profiles allows consumers to easily connect with one another and get advice from professionals, improving their overall online shopping experience. - **Customer Community Building:** Building a digital community allows retailers to connect with customers, increase brand loyalty, and gain valuable insights on customer behavior. - **Personalized Product Recommendations:** Offering personalized product recommendations based on customer profiles and preferences provides a more tailored shopping experience and encourages repeat purchases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Interactive shopping profiles and digital communities provide opportunities for beauty and personal care retailers to enhance the customer experience and create a loyal customer base. - **E-commerce:** The use of personalized shopping profiles and community building can help e-commerce companies stand out in a crowded market and improve customer retention. - **Social Media:** As the lines between social media and e-commerce continue to blur, integrating interactive shopping profiles and community building into social media platforms can create innovative shopping experiences and new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Beauty Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-chatbot.md) - [Beauty Shopper Transports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivered-to-beauty.md) - [Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-4.md) - [3D Beauty Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-cosmetics-2.md) - [Beauty Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-customer-loyalty-program.md) - [Virtual Beauty Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-luxe-lounge.md) - [Interactive Shopping Streams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-ads.md) - [Rewards-Based Beauty Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewards-catalog.md) - [Seasonal Shopping Occasions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-savings-event.md)