Who Did You Interview?
- Issac - Friend
Demographics That Might Provide Helpful Context for Their Responses
- Residing in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Born in 2001
- Highly interested in fashion
Key Findings from the Interview
#1. How important is the environmental impact of cosmetics when choosing a product?
→ When comparing similar products, I gravitate towards sustainability.
#2. Are there any specific ingredients or practices in the cosmetics industry that you consider unsustainable or harmful to the environment?
→ Laborious and low recycling of plastic cosmetic containers
#3. What are the barriers or difficulties you face when trying to find and purchase sustainable cosmetics?
→ Regional infrastructure, price
#4. Do you trust claims about sustainability efforts by cosmetics brands? What are your reasons for trusting or not trusting them?
→ I trust the claim, but I think it eventually loses its essential meaning when it becomes a keyword for consumption.
#5. Are there any certifications or labels that you specifically look for when purchasing sustainable cosmetics? What are the reasons for this?
→ None. I am aware of FAT, but I think it is difficult to find a product that suits me, and clean beauty certification marks are difficult to find in domestic men's products.
#6. How do you balance your desire for sustainable cosmetics with other factors such as price and effectiveness?
→ Sustainability2 / Price4 / Effectiveness4
#7. Do you have any sustainable packaging practices that you consider important in relation to cosmetics?
→ Biodegradable packaging, realistic recyclable packaging