The traditionally female-focused make-up market is steadily opening up to a new demographic – but what are the driving forces behind the male beauty movement? Canvas8 spoke to David Yi, the founder of Very Good Light, to understand how brands can tap into men’s growing interest in cosmetics.

With young Brazilian fragrance connoisseurs in mind, O Boticário has launched two unisex fragrances with the help of artificial intelligence and master perfumers. At a time where genderless beauty is on the rise, the use of AI tech in fragrance ensures the best note combinations sans gender.

Nailing the perfect beard is no mean feat. But online forum Beard Board is on hand to host constructive aesthetic feedback for beginners and the more experimental. With more men investing in grooming products and cultivating facial hair, peer-to-peer advice sites could be the key to fuzz finesse.

A changing cultural climate is seeing both men and women shun toxic masculinity and demand new narratives around ‘being a man’. How are brands attempting to break down gender norms and stereotypes, and why is it so important to have diverse representations of manhood in advertising?