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Gen-Z and Gen Alpha’s Beauty Behaviours Are Not Trends

As both generations mature, it’s time to start recognising they are more like Millennials and Gen-Xers than we initially assumed.
A young woman with serums on her face.
Where millennials and Gen-Zers diverge from older generations is their access to information about ageing. (Shutterstock)

As every generation approaches 30, there’s an inevitable thing that happens: people stop talking about that group as if they’re a monolith. The idea that millions of humans who happen to be of a similar age, and also share the same habits and values, starts to break down. Naturally, as people get older, they start to bifurcate. Some get married, some stay single. Some live in cities, some move to the suburbs. Some have children, some don’t.

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Further Reading

How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle

Gen Alpha has become increasingly captive with beauty, but as their preferences and purchasing power changes, beauty labels need to find the right mix of messaging and product to keep them coming back for more.

Gen-Z Is Already Worried About Looking Old

Despite being known for their body positivity, young people are buying into anti-ageing products and procedures more than ever and earlier than ever. How will they grow old?

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