Global cosmetics brand "SHEGLAM," available in over 150 countries and regions, conducted a "Pollen Season Makeup Awareness Survey" targeting 299 women aged 10-30.
With over 1 in 2 Japanese people reportedly suffering from hay fever, the period of March-April, when pollen is at its peak, is a season where concerns about makeup smudging and skin troubles arise. This release introduces the awareness survey on "Pollen Season Makeup Concerns" along with findings on "Touch-up Cosmetics" to overcome these issues.
Survey Overview of "Pollen Season Makeup Awareness Survey" ・Survey Period: March 16-25, 2026 ・Survey Method: Online questionnaire ・Number of Respondents: 299 ・Target Audience: Women aged 10-30 ・Survey Provider: Knowns Consumer Research
Survey Results ① Over 80% of Women Report "Having Makeup Concerns During Pollen Season"! To the question, "Do you experience makeup concerns due to pollen, dryness, etc. in early spring?", 81% of respondents answered "Often" (49%) or "Sometimes" (32%), indicating that a significant majority are troubled by makeup during pollen season. This finding highlights that many people are experiencing the impact of pollen on their makeup, aligning with the statistic that over 1 in 2 people suffer from hay fever.
② Top 3 Makeup Concerns: "Dryness, Around the Nose, and Eyes" When asked about specific concerns, "Skin becomes dry due to pollen and dryness" received 152 votes, "Eye makeup easily smudges due to tears/eye drops" received 125 votes, and "Base makeup around the nose easily comes off" received 105 votes. These results clearly identify common concerns among many individuals.
③ Approximately Half Adjust Their Makeup for Pollen Season Regarding the question, "Do you change your makeup during pollen season compared to usual?", 46% of respondents answered "Change" (26 people) or "Slightly change" (113 people), indicating that nearly half of them adopt makeup strategies specifically for pollen season. <img src="https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/155846/73/155846-73-b9a80b41dbd428f3e740d37eb5d1f5e2-785x483.png?width=1950&height=1350&quality=85&format=jpeg&a
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- Source: PR TIMES
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