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▪ Contents Contents What is Alphabet Beauty? Alphabet Beauty originated with K Beauty. It is usually an umbrella term, which covers local-to-global trends and products N- Beauty from different countries. G - Beauty J - Beauty C - Beauty

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▪ K-beauty is the original, but more are appearing the mainstream

▪ The beauty and personal care industry in South Korea is often defined as being innovative and unique

▪ Small and medium brands drive innovation, gaining rapid growth through positive feedback and viral promotion through social media

▪ The key-words: Innovation & uniqueness, trail- blazers

K Everyday - K Magic

Sources: Euromonitor, 2020, Mintel, 2020 So Natural - Shooting Sugar Scrub Smart Science to Improve LivesTM A-beauty

▪ Emerged in Australia in 2018-2019 as an “unfussy” skin care routine

▪ Pared-back routines and simplified formulations

▪ Defense against the harsh Australian climate can also be observed as a claim, with high SPF contents

▪ Local, natural ingredients such as eucalyptus, noni fruit, finger lime, pink clay…also lanolin Lano - Multipurpose Superbalm

▪ A focus on the outdoor lifestyle

▪ The key-words: Simplicity

Jurlique - Hydrating Mist Bali Body - Tanning Body Oil Sources: Vogue, 2020, Glamour Mag, 2020

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▪ A China-driven trend over the last year

▪ Drawing from traditional Chinese culture/TCM, with a modern twist

▪ Rise of local Chinese brands who are listening to the Chinese consumer Hedone ▪ Chinese celebrities, key opinion leaders and digital/mobile channels for China being utilised (WeChat, Alibaba, TenCent, Xiaochongshu, Weibo)

▪ The key-words: Digital, Celebrity, Made in China

Pechoin

Sources: PureWow, 2018, Dalziel & Pow, 2019, CDA, 2018, SCMP, 2019 Marie Dalgar Smart Science to Improve LivesTM G-beauty

▪ German beauty brands are on the rise, achieving 19% growth in 2019

▪ It all started with BB cream - a beauty revolution back in 1967!

▪ This trend is very much aligned with minimalism as well, also incorporates the idea of clean and efficient

▪ Science-based products with transparent labelling Dr Haushka ▪ Effective plant-based formulations combined with the science of its efficacy

▪ The key-words: Effective, minimalism, transparency

Weleda

Source: PureWow, 2019 Royal Fern Smart Science to Improve LivesTM J-beauty

▪ The Japanese beauty philosophy is very close to healthcare philosophy

▪ Western culture is more concerned with correcting damages after they have occurred, whereas Japanese beauty care is about anticipation and prevention SK-II (P&G) ▪ Fermentation products are connecting tradition and high-tech

▪ J-beauty is more about basing the results on scientific research and logic

▪ The key-words: Cleansing, texture

SUQQU ({e’quipe}, Ltd) DHC Sources: Mintel 2020

Smart Science to Improve LivesTM M-beauty (The Rise of Muslim Beauty Bloggers)

▪ Called M-Beauty by Premium Beauty News, Muslim beauty has redefined the Asian cosmetic market ▪ Malaysia and Indonesia being the key markets and continued growth in importance

▪ Young Muslim women are shaping the fashion and beauty landscape, with social media playing a big role HUDA KATTAN – 34.9 mn followers on IG ▪ Whilst being highly observant of religion, it is having an impact on their relationship to beauty and personal care and evolving the needs of the market

▪ Global Muslim beauty bloggers have HUGE fanbases ▪ Focus on the face and color . Celebrating their love of makeup!

▪ Huge opportunity for Halal beauty and Indie brands

▪ The key-words: Instagram, Halal, influencer Dress Your Face (Tamanna Roashan) 2.5 mn followers on IG

Sources: Premium Beauty News, 2019, Allure, 2020, Byrdie, 2019 NURA AFIA – CoverGirl’s first Muslim Ambassador 310k followers on IG Smart Science to Improve LivesTM N-beauty

▪ ‘Nordic beauty hails from a place where wellbeing rituals are deeply influenced by a relationship with nature, the unusual light cycle, and a place where a down-to-earth, authentic and effortless approach to beauty is celebrated’

▪ The brand Lumene, takes its inspiration from Finland, with naturally derived products coming from the Arctic

Skyniceland - Iceland ▪ The key-words: Purity, nature, earth, simplicity

Foreo - Sweden Sources: Glamour Magazine, 2019

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