Global beauty brands are waking up to the fact that true inclusivity is all down to the details. Take the growing number of colour cosmetic manufacturers who are offering a highly expanded skin tone shade range as standard, with labelling systems that don’t start with the lightest shade first.
Understanding consumer difference means taking the time to get to know consumer needs and offering personalised experiences. Leading brands understand the importance of taking the consumer on a journey, for example by opening their website with a questionnaire on skin type, cosmetic interest or style personality, which leads to a list of personalised product recommendations. Great leaps forward in tech are making the whole process more intuitive.
A Taste for Tech
Global consumers are eager to embrace new technologies. According to recent research, 43% of Chinese beauty shoppers would be interested in a mobile app that recommends beauty products based on their needs. Meanwhile, 47% of US consumers would be interested in trying a facial skincare product with integrated diagnostic tools. (Source: Mintel: 2025 Beauty Trend Report).
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Danielle Wheeler, Technical Director Americas, and Ian Lawrence, Vice President Americas at IMCD Personal Care share their thoughts on what celebrating individuality means to consumers today.