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Dermatologists Criticise Skincare Products Aimed at Children

A crop of recent launches geared toward Gen Alpha have earned the ire of medical professionals, The Guardian reports.
Tween applies skincare.
An increasing number of beauty brands are expanding their offerings for kids of all ages — from teenagers to toddlers.

Dermatologists have criticised an actor’s new skincare brand, calling it “dystopian” for creating face masks for four-year-olds, warning that the beauty industry is now expanding its reach from teenagers to toddlers.

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Gen Alpha Looks for Its Own Rhode

Drunk Elephant may be old news for Gen Alpha, but a wave of new brands, including Sincerely Yours and Yes Day, are hoping to capture tweens’ attention at just the right moment.

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.

What Can Beauty Expect From Generation Alpha?

The oldest members of the youngest generation turn 13 this year. Like Gen-Zers and millennials before them, they’re already being defined by a fresh set of beliefs, aesthetics and attitudes.

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