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Beauty

Gen Y: Beauty Meets Wellbeing

A new millennial consumer is on the horizon – one that actively seeks out beauty products and services that aid their wellbeing. This generation is influenced by important health activists and tastemakers that acknowledge their health-conscious needs. We explore how beauty brands are tapping into this trend. 

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16 Apr 2015
BY: Lara Piras & Melanie Plank
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