Presented by Mintel expert Clare Hennigan and moderator Alisha Taylor, this webinar explores how industry pioneers are navigating change and what these three key predictions mean for your brand’s future:

Metabolic Beauty – 2026 marks the tipping point where beauty and health converge. With advances in biomarker testing, metabolic monitoring, and bio-intelligent tech, personalized wellness solutions for energy, hydration, and cellular repair are becoming mainstream.

The Sixth Sense: Sensorial Synergy​ – 2026 marks a new era of sensory beauty. Advances in functional fragrances, neuroscience, and immersive tech are transforming self-care into rich, multi-sensory experiences that support emotional wellness.

Beyond the Algorithm: The Human Touch Revolution​ – Consumers are turning away from AI perfection and embracing raw, human creativity.


Key Quote:

“By 2026, beauty will be reshaped by breakthroughs in health, immersive experiences, and the rejection pf perfection. Human-led artistry, metabolic insights, and emotionally resonant innovations will define the next frontier of the industry.”

-Clare Hennigan, Mintel

Meet the presenter
Clare Hennigan
Principal Analyst​
Clare Hennigan is a beauty and personal care expert with 10 years of market research, product development and trend forecasting experience. In her current role as a Principal Analyst at Mintel, Clare leverages her extensive industry knowledge and deep understanding of consumer behavior to develop insights that guide new product development and communication strategies.
Meet the moderator
Alisha Taylor
Senior Consultant
Alisha is an Associate Principal Consultant at Mintel, specializing in CPG strategy with a focus on beauty and personal care. She bridges the gap between consumer behavior and category dynamics, translating insights into actionable strategies that drive brand growth and innovation. She partners with leading brands to transform insight into strategic direction, helping them uncover new opportunities, shape category evolution, and build lasting consumer relevance.

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