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Young Men’s Skincare & Beauty Habits—in 3 Stats

Beauty has officially entered young males’ everyday lives—showing up in their daily routines, the content their watching, and the products they’re interested in… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Skincare is something nearly half of young males are doing every day, driven a growing belief that taking care of their skin is basic self-maintenance
  • Many young males are watching skincare tutorials, which help make skincare feel low-pressure and approachable rather than intimidating
  • Interest in makeup for men is growing, often seen as a natural next step after skincare
While “Sephora tweens” may have dominated headlines for years, they’re not the only demo reshaping the beauty industry. Young men are also taking over beauty aisles. In the past two years, YPulse has seenyoung males become fixated on their personal care—whether that meant obsessing over smelling good (hello, “smellmaxxing”!), intentionally leveling up their skincare, researching anti-hair-loss treatments, or even experimenting with extreme grooming trends (yes, including shaving off their eyelashes) in the name of aesthetics. Headlines have noticed, too—documenting the growing trend with recent pieces like “Gen Z and social media are helping men’s makeup go mainstream,” “The grooming boom:...

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