IMINE has identified 'Medical Procedure Derma' as a crucial trend for the 2027 spring/summer beauty landscape, leveraging AI analysis in collaboration with VIVE Company. The shift reflects a growing consumer interest in integrating high-functionality ingredients from aesthetic clinics into mainstream cosmetics.
The analysis of global Instagram posts from July 2025 to June 2026 indicates a significant transition in consumer preferences from basic skincare focused on moisturization and calming to more active skin improvement solutions focused on regeneration and elasticity. This change is reflective in trends indicating that by the second quarter, mentions of regenerative ingredients had increased to 66.0%, surpassing traditional calming ones.
PDRN, a component derived from salmon DNA and well-known in dermatological skin booster treatments, has seen a notable increase in mentions, rising by 42% to around 22,000. The interest in other ingredients like peptides and copper peptides is also on the rise for their elastic skin benefits.
Interestingly, consumer response to terms like 'dermatologically tested' and 'clinically validated' has diminished, signaling a preference for tangible results over clinical jargon, as consumers are increasingly focused on personal skin transformations.
IMINE's proposal of 'Medical Procedure Derma' as a trend underscores a growing consumer desire for immediate results typically expected from clinical procedures, integrated into everyday skincare. This shift has led K-beauty brands to innovate using materials that apply pressure or offer massage functions, advancing from simply applying products to methods that involve using masks and patches that interact with the skin's surface.
The company comments that the rising segmentation of skincare needs has expanded demand for efficient at-home solutions. This trend positions PDRN, peptides, and similar advanced ingredients in the spotlight, proposing a diversification of skincare methods that include various application techniques like pressing or rolling.
In line with this trend, IMINE has launched a range of new skincare formulations that integrate high-function ingredients with unique material technology. Their offerings such as the 'Silk Peptide Hydrogel Mask' and 'Vitamin C 30% Beam Grinding Stick' showcase these innovations. The company plans to further develop products that align with both high-function properties and novel application methods, thereby catering to diverse customer needs in the skincare sector.
