Emerging Asian Beauty Trends

Emerging Asian Beauty Trends

Arpapat Boonrod, Ph.D.November 2010

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FADS emerges QUICKLY and Ends RAPIDLY.

TREND is longer lasting because it emerged from collective NEEDS of Consumers that is a crucial part of

their life.

Projecting Trends from Projecting Trends from Consumers Consumers Needs, Behaviors and Expectation. Needs, Behaviors and Expectation.

*Data from InsightAsia Research Group, July, 2010

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The Emerging Trend in Asia is linked to

Consumers’ Behaviors and Psychological Patterns that reflects the unique thinking

and culture of Asia

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Constructed/Transformation

Beauty

Whitening Boom

Mapping out the Mapping out the Beauty Trends Beauty Trends of of 20102010--20112011


Eco-Friendly Trend

Natural Trend Neo-Femininity Trend

Peter Pan Trend

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Whitening TrendWhitening Trend

Beautiful skin is pinkish white, look natural just like a baby’s skin..radiant like having aura

Thailand

Beautiful skin is not pale white but radiant and flawless skin..overall

the skin must be healthy

Indonesia

Beautiful skin is white and bright with fine texture..no need to be white like European

people.. Must look natural

Vietnam

New Interpretation of White SkinNew Interpretation of White Skin

Pinkish White

Healthy and Flawless

Natural White


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Women in Asian Countries esp. in Korea, Japan, Thailand, China, Vietnam and Malaysia are using whitening products in their daily routines and whitening benefits is the main purchase criteria for their selection of brands. About 80% of Japanese women are using whitening product daily.

Leading the Trend is facial care followed by body care.

Core needs are whiter and flawless skin and even-toned skin.


Whitening still a strong trend in Asian Whitening still a strong trend in Asian Market despite its emergence several Market despite its emergence several years ago years ago

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Emerging Trend of Whitening in Male Emerging Trend of Whitening in Male Segment in 2010 and going strong for Segment in 2010 and going strong for 20112011

Male consumers are also into whitening benefits and white and flawless skin is aspirational.

Researches in several countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia reflects that male consumers aspire white skin viewing that it is more attractive and support good characteristics.

Most male consumers want to be whiter but still maintain masculinity- not white like female’s skin.


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Why is the Whitening Trend still on the Why is the Whitening Trend still on the rise?rise?

ReasonsReasons:Align with cultural and social belief

i.e. reflect high status and upbringing

Linked skin color with sex appeal and success

Definition of beautiful skin White is the norm

More new innovation of whitening products are available and increasing expectations of consumers now whitening is achievable and not just desirable

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More Complex Needs of Whitening is More Complex Needs of Whitening is Projected for 2011Projected for 2011–– Advanced and Advanced and Controllable WhitenessControllable Whiteness

The Right Shade of Whiteness is expected Not pale white but pinkish or pearly white

White is not enough radiance and glowing white skin is the ultimate goal

More Knowledgable Moresophisticated needs for white skin i.e. able to gauge the level of skin lightness, predict the time of whitening efficacy.

Technology + Whitening and Natural + Whitening is in- Get white skin FASTER and LONGER LASTING


Caviar Skinfood Gold Caviar Powder

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Alpha-Arbutin Powder to help reduce melanin development and making skin whiter and more radiant

Optimizing Whitening with new advanced Optimizing Whitening with new advanced technology and ingredientstechnology and ingredients

Melothria Extract - SekkiseiLotion from Kose made from Chinese and Japanese herbs for whitening and radiant benefits Magnolignane Extract- whitening

effects from Magnolia i.e. Kanebo brand

Tomato Whitening with nanotechnology, Skin

Food

Gluthione H2 Injection, cream and even food

Hot item in S/E Asia and Japan

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Peter Pan TrendPeter Pan Trend

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My worst fear is getting old and wrinkled and ugly..I need to look after myself now to prevent that

from happening

Thailand

I want to always look young..otherwise my husband might stray …longing young helps to make

your life happyIndonesia

I feel less confident in myself as I am approaching 40..most people I know still looks

young and I need to catch up with them.Japan

Aging Phobia is related to selfAging Phobia is related to self--image and image and life of Asian Consumerslife of Asian Consumers

Fear of Old Age

Linked to happiness in life

To fit in/Feel confident


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Anti-aging is not enough: Asian consumers are looking for MORE THAN ANTI AGEING Not only to stop skin deterioration but to revive and bring about younger looking skin

Anti-aging not only impact physical change but also has psychological impact as well affect self-esteem and social needs of consumers as seen in cases on several countries that we have conducted studies i.e. Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, China .


Peter Pan Trend is expanding to both male and Peter Pan Trend is expanding to both male and female consumers and closely linked to their self female consumers and closely linked to their self esteem and social needsesteem and social needs

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Peter Pan TrendPeter Pan Trend

Trend Trend :Reverse, Renew, Revive want to look

younger than actual age and to maintain youth

Make up, clothing, style of living, technology must all support the need to be physically and psychological young

Growing in Asian Countries Influenced by Media and social pressure

Why?Why?:Align with social belief and way of livingGrowing older populationNew technology and innovation hat are

available to support needs

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Peptide to help reduce restore skin youth i.e LOreal, Dr Evans, Olay brand

Hot Hit Ingredients/Technologies are in Hot Hit Ingredients/Technologies are in demand demand

Microdermibrasion. Tiny particles are placed on the skin and used to buff away the dead and dying layers of skin.

Collagen –well known in Asia markets and recognized for Hydrating and lifting affects

Stem cell Technology to revive skin condition i.e. using stem cell of

under water plants/seaweed like The Face Shop Marine Stem Cell

Revive Toner

Botox : No need for plastic surgery to shape facial shape and face lift-widely used in China and Thailand

Retinoids. Or tretinoin by prescription and retinol from vitamin A and and stimulating

collagen by increasing the rate of cell turnover i.e. Shiseido Benefiance Pure Retinol Revilitalizing Face Mask

Gold extract previously used in spa –now in skincare and cosmetics

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Natural TrendNatural Trend

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Power of Natural Nature is believed to be the ultimate creator and healer of beauty. Natural and organic cosmetic and skincare are believed to be clinically cleaned and works better with its organic ingredients.

Natural Trend is emerging in many Asian countries significantly in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.

Natural is In! To capture the emerging needs, mainstream mass market is offering natural product i.e. Garnier, Vaseline, and smaller brands are gaining market share like Korean brand like Skinfood


Natural Trend is becoming more popular Natural Trend is becoming more popular in Asia because of its perceived benefits in Asia because of its perceived benefits and credibilityand credibility

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What are the influences that boost What are the influences that boost natural trend?natural trend?

Experiences and perceptions on the negative impacts of Synthetic products i.e. chemical accumulation leading to illnesses like cancer, damage skin while producing quick results, irritation to sensitive skin

Perceived to provide sustainable and longer lasting beauty linked to the believe of holistic medicine, Chinese and local medicine

Asians are mostly familiar with natural ingredients which is incorporated into their life, culture and food and believe in the goodness of natural ingredients i.e. Bengkoang and Mangir in Indonesia, Kaffir lime and Turmeric in Thailand and India

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Influences of Nature on BeautyInfluences of Nature on Beauty

• Natural Color inspiration –Organic and uncultivated colors i.e. pomegranate red, teakwood brown, fungal brown

• Local Herbs and spice are the hot beauty items i.e. added in cosmetic and skincare product, beauty drink or spa treatment

• Natural Luxury in beauty treatmentsSpa & Cosmetic and skincare Not just beauty but indulgence/ Aromatherapy/ capture the essence of freshness, nature and relaxation

• India and China are in the lead due to their authentic remedies like Chinese herbs and medicine and Indian Ayuredic Medicine. Brands are inspired by this and offer natural product line i.e. Aveda Brand.

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Ginseng Cream -> in Chinese and Korean brands i.e. Skinfood and Sulwhasoo

Example of hot natural ingredients that Example of hot natural ingredients that brand utilized to capture the trendbrand utilized to capture the trend

Chinese Herbs- i.e. Peter Lamas Chinese Herbal Cream Magnolignane Extract- whitening

effects from Magnolia i.e. Kanebo brand

Gumbo (Okura) extract to provide bright and radiant skin in Japanese brands like Kanebo

Mimosa Extract to provide bright and radiant skin i.e. in Clarin products

Peony Extract –A Chinese flower that is believe to deliver

whitening and moisturizing effects i.e. Loccitane, Bath and

body, l’Oreal

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EcoEco--Beauty TrendBeauty Trend

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Eco-friendly Trend is becoming more popular and one of the hottest buzz word along side sustainable and natural skincare and make up brands.

Eco-friendly is emerging significantly in young people of higher class in countries like Japan, Korea, China, Thailand as studies show that they would consider eco-friendly as a criteria in selecting cosmetic products. It has great growth opportunity in the next decade.

Environmental concerns for cosmetic and skincare products is closely linked to the natural trend but emphasizing on the packaging that do not harm the environment while the natural trend emphasize on the benefits for consumers


EcoEco--Friendly Trend is surging in among Friendly Trend is surging in among young consumers in Asiayoung consumers in Asia

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What are the influences that boost ecoWhat are the influences that boost eco--friendly trend?friendly trend?

More consumer awareness due to higher awareness and increased concerns over the environment from formal and informal education

In trend influenced from social trend that support eco-friendly products. Thus is fuel by media and social media

Fear of Environmental ImpactExperience natural disaster in their countries so see the experiences of other countries i.e. most consumers in Thailand say that they are afraid of the disaster happening and want to play a part in saving the environment in their daily product usage.

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The eco-friendly is taking off and beauty companies are starting to respond to the trend. For example, new products and packaging methods made of eco materials like bamboo and paper (Physician's Formula and local Korean and Thai brands), or a face cream jar made of recycled glass (Aveda’s Green Science Firming Face Cream) or recycled paper boxes of local herbal skincare.

How are brands responding to the How are brands responding to the emerging trend?emerging trend?

Green cosmetic Intertwined and harmonious with nature, eco-friendly cosmetic leading to environmental friendly approach to beauty

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Constructed & Constructed & Transformation BeautyTransformation Beauty

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Consumers who are not happy with their looks can now use new product and techniques to transform themselves to be confident, outstanding and attractive.

Young Asian consumers are now more radical in their thinking and feel that they can make changes that change the way people think and feel about them. They seek to be outstanding rather than to fit in.

Plastic surgery is very popular for women in various countries leading by China, Korea and Thailand. Visits to Aesthetic clinics to address skin color, change facial shape, or do a nose and eye surgery is very common. This is also becoming popular among male consumers as well.


Imperfection is undesirable and beauty Imperfection is undesirable and beauty can be constructedcan be constructed

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What are the influences that boost What are the influences that boost Transformation trend?Transformation trend?

Combination of Skincare + Medical Technology + Cosmetics

Inspired from Korea style of changing looks from plain to outstanding, from not attractive to attractive give them power to change and control

The popularity of the Blythe look i.e. big eyes, long and full lash, small/slim face, full lips

More products to create the transformation and more knowledge in making it happen i.e. face mask to make face thinner, fake eyelash, BB cream, colored lens, shading and shimmer.

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NeoNeo--Femininity TrendFemininity Trend

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NeoNeo--femininity Trend is to bring back the femininity Trend is to bring back the femininity but more independent & modernfemininity but more independent & modern

The trend is influenced from Korean and Japanese fashion, culture and products. Spread through their cultural marketing tools like movies, music, cosmetic/beauty products, clothing/fashion

Femininity Fever : Show feminine side and bring out the sex appeal of women but still have the elements of confidence and modernity

Changing perspective of gender role: Support the traditional gender role-cute fragile and lovable rather than being equal to male counterpart yet not dependent like traditional women

Emerging in Thailand, China, Malaysia, Taiwan among young consumers

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Back to Basic Nude TrendBack to Basic Nude Trend

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Basic Nude Look (Make Up like No Make Basic Nude Look (Make Up like No Make Up)Up)

Natural look: Influenced from Korea and Japanese style of make-up as well as the health conscious trend

Emphasize on creating bright and radiant skin without being able to tell that heavy make up is applied

Nude but not naked flawless finished, groomed and sophisticated (maximum usage of cosmetic and skincare to yield such results)

Why?Why?:Want to show off skin health-> Gloss,

glitter helps to make glowing and gleaming skin

Want to appear natural polish & shineLooks younger no heavy make upHot items are i.e. BB cream, Shimmer,

lightening base

What are the business What are the business implications?implications?

Whitening is still in the trend. Higher expectations from consumers are forecasted. They expect to be able to create and control the whiteness. More advance technology and fast results in expected. Whitening is still going strong and present manufacturers with strong opportunity for continued growth

Less is more Philosophy is leading the trend for 2010 and 2011. Classic and simple with a

modern twist is the key.

Now Quality and Clear Benefits are perceived as more important than labels and logos creating more

opportunity for smaller and local brands.

Significant growth opportunity for natural and organic products in coming years. The global market value is forecasted to be at least 10 billion USD by the end of

the decade. (Organic Monitor, 2009)

Appearance is very important to Asian consumers as it is a way to communicate characteristics and attractiveness which is perceived as a major factor to success in both professional and personal lives.

Social Trend can inspire new product and communication ideas for beauty products.

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Asian consumers are increasingly relying more on social media in their decision making process for

cosmetics and skincare. Companies with good word-of-mouth reputations has more tendency to be the

brand of choice.

Men’s skin care, fragrance and personal care products are gaining ground among Asian men esp. whitening and anti- aging products presenting an opportunity for brands.

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For products and packaging, there is a tendency that Asian consumers will be looking for less

complicated, unique in style and flexible product package that are eco-friendly.

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