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Fragrance Brands to Watch on Instagram December 2025
Fragrance continues to behave differently from skincare and haircare on Instagram. Growth is typically slower, audiences are more niche, and performance is often driven by storytelling depth, founder credibility, and cultural positioning rather than rapid scale.
Jennifer Carlsson
Jan 163 min read


Beauty Brand Breakdown: Anillo
Founded in South Korea in 2021, Anillo is a lifestyle-driven hair and body care brand that frames self-care as a daily act of renewal.
Jennifer Carlsson
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Beauty Trend Forecast 2026: Macro Trend 07 - Artisanal Storytelling
The Artisanal Storytelling macro trend gives rise to the Apothecary Lab archetype—a space where fragrance is no longer just a beauty product but a deeply personal medium for memory, narrative, and emotional connection. These brands position scent as an artform, using it to explore themes of heritage, intimacy, and craftsmanship.
Jennifer Carlsson
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Beauty Trend Forecast 2026: Macro Trend 01 - Essential Minimalism
Essential Minimalism is a cross-category macro trend reshaping how beauty brands connect with consumers in 2026. It reflects a deliberate move away from excess, as shoppers seek clarity, calm, and intention in every purchase.
Jennifer Carlsson
Jul 8, 20255 min read


Principles of Beauty Design #3: Alignment
In this part, we’re moving into alignment, one of the most foundational principles of design that often goes unnoticed when it’s done well—and stands out when it isn’t.
Jennifer Carlsson
Jun 11, 20255 min read


Principles of Beauty Design #2: Spacing
Learn the Principles of Beauty Design, in this post we take a close look at spacing.
Jennifer Carlsson
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Principles of Beauty Design #1: Layout
Learn the principles of beauty design by recreating the layout of various different beauty products.
Jennifer Carlsson
May 28, 20253 min read


Beauty Brand Breakdown: BORNTOSTANDOUT
A rebellious force in modern perfumery, BORNTOSTANDOUT breaks from tradition with bold scent profiles, striking design, and unapologetic attitude. Discover why it’s one of the brands redefining fragrance in Mintoiro’s 2026 forecast.
Jennifer Carlsson
May 19, 20253 min read


Beauty Brand Breakdown: Snif
Snif dismantles traditional perfumery barriers, making fragrance shopping refreshingly modern, accessible, and fun.
Jennifer Carlsson
May 12, 20254 min read


Beauty Brand Breakdown: Daise
Discover Daise, the fragrance-forward bodycare brand. With playful packaging and mood-matching scents, Daise is reshaping Gen Z beauty.
Jennifer Carlsson
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Classic Luxury - Understanding the Timeless Appeal of High-End Beauty
Discover the allure of Classic Luxury beauty brands. Unveil the secrets behind timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and exclusivity.
Jennifer Carlsson
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Brand Design Study: Tamburins
Delve into Tamburins' world where scents are stories and every detail is a deliberate stroke on the canvas of brand design.
Jennifer Carlsson
Apr 17, 20247 min read


Apothecary Lab - Rising Trend in Fragrance
In the realm of fragrance, the Apothecary Lab trend represents a contemporary revival of the ancient apothecary's ethos.
Jennifer Carlsson
Mar 17, 20247 min read


10 Fragrance Brands to Watch in 2023
There’s a lot happening in the fragrance category now and these are the 10 fragrance brands I’m paying attention to in 2023.
Jennifer Carlsson
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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Jennifer Carlsson
The Beauty Brand Expert
I'm Jennifer Carlsson, a 32 year old strategy consultant, competitive market researcher, data analyst and designer from Stockholm, Sweden. I know more about more beauty brands than anyone else and I'm an expert in what it takes for beauty brands to succeed.
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