Mirai Beauty Science Laboratory, operated by Mirai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; Representative: Toshiharu Yamaguchi), conducted a survey on pore care awareness among 258 women aged 40 to 60 in February 2026. The results indicate that the value of 'conditioning while protecting moisture' is broadly supported across age groups, surpassing approaches focusing solely on 'cleansing power' or 'rejuvenation.'
Survey Topics - 22% of women in their 50s support 'moisture-retaining' appeals, rivaling 'rejuvenation' appeals (27%). - For women in their 60s, 'washing with serum-like smoothness' ranked first at 21%, showing that the older the generation, the more they prioritize 'care' over 'cleansing.' - SNS-style instant appeals, such as 'no pore panic at kiss distance,' only gained 1-3% sympathy across all age groups. - The desire to 'naturally maintain one's current self' is spreading across all generations, outweighing the desire for 'strong rejuvenation.'
Survey Background While strong cleaning claims like 'removing blackheads' remain mainstream in the pore care market, there is an increase in consumer concerns regarding dryness. Particularly for mature skin, there is growing skepticism regarding the premise that 'deep cleaning solves everything.'
About Mirai Co., Ltd. Established in 2008. The company operates the fermented beauty brand 'I'm PINCH' and has spent over 18 years providing skincare that 'naturally conditions' rather than 'forcefully alters' the skin of mature women.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Survey
- Products / services: I'm PINCH