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# Bold Pore Strips
Starface's Pore Strips Teaches Skin Acceptance

By Ell Smith | Published 2020-08-26 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-acceptance
References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/8/starface-lift-off-pore-strips-release-skincare-blackhead-sebum-cleansing) & [starface.world](https://starface.world/)

Starface became a Gen Z favorite after tapping into the market of skin acceptance, teaching consumers to embrace their flaws through [colorful zit stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimple-patch-designs) that helped accessorize will diminishing the look of acne -- now, the brand has expanded its offerings with a vibrant pore strip.

The pore strip is dubbed 'Lift Off' and features the classic [smiley face motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-it-rescue-pimple-patches) the brand is known for. The yellow hue of the strip makes for a bold look that encourages consumer to have a little bit of fun with imperfections instead of hiding them. Each strip is equipped with witch hazel leaf extract and aloe barbadensis leaf extract which help to expel impurities from the skin without damaging it.

Image Credit: Starface

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Skin Acceptance:** Bold pore strips that encourage consumers to embrace their flaws and have fun with imperfections.
- **Gen Z Beauty:** Colorful zit stickers and vibrant pore strips that appeal to Gen Z consumers.
- **Natural Skincare:** Pore strips made with witch hazel leaf extract and aloe barbadensis leaf extract for gentle and effective impurity removal.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty brands to cater to the growing demand for products that promote self-acceptance and embrace natural beauty.
- **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate bold pore strips and zit stickers as trendy accessories.
- **Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness brands to offer products that combine skincare with self-confidence and embracing imperfections.

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