4. Turbo Beauty 4g
Developing 2009's “Turbo Beauty” trend, “Turbo Beauty 4G” continues to capitalize on advances in biochemistry for higher-tech beauty products. Expect more quasi-medical results and “mix-it-yourself” solutions: at-home kits and cures that offer alternatives to cosmetic surgery and non-invasive procedures.
In 2010, products will increasingly include medical- or pharmaceutical-grade actives and next-generation nanotechnology. In addition, clinical testing to substantiate claims and results will move from prestige into “masstige” (affordable for general consumers but positioned as luxury).
Following the explosion of social media, Mintel also expects beauty manufacturers to start marketing anti-aging products in particular to “digital natives.”
Mintel International Group Ltd