With the recent advancements in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data, interest and demand for personalized services incorporating digital technologies have been increasing across various industrie...
With the recent advancements in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data, interest and demand for personalized services incorporating digital technologies have been increasing across various industries, including the beauty industry. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the levels of perception, usage, and satisfaction regarding Beauty Tech among men and women residing in Daejeon Metropolitan City, Sejong Special Self-Governing City, Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Daegu Metropolitan City, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Gyeongsangbuk-do and to examine how these factors influence the intention to recommend these services to others and the intention to reuse them. An online self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted with 300 participants from September 9 to October 23, 2025. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS 29.0 statistical program. First, regarding the general characteristics of the participants, the majority were female (50.7%), in their 20s (41.7%), unmarried (66.0%), spent less than 100,000 KRW per month on beauty-related products or services (52.7%), and resided in Daejeon (49.7%). Second, in the analysis of differences in Beauty Tech usage according to general characteristics, 74.4% of the respondents had experience using beauty-related digital technologies or services, and the usage rate significantly increased with higher levels of beauty-related spending (p<.001). The primary source of exposure was SNS/YouTube advertisements, and the most common purpose of use was hair or makeup testing/simulation. Improved appearance was the most expected effect, the most common place of use was at home (personal use), and AR-based virtual experience services were utilized the most. Convenience was identified as the main factor contributing to satisfaction, while technical errors or delays were the main factors contributing to dissatisfaction (p<.01). Third, the analysis of differences in Beauty Tech perception, satisfaction, and intention to reuse based on general characteristics revealed statistically significant differences by gender, marital status, and beauty-related spending. Higher levels of beauty-related spending were associated with higher perception, satisfaction, and intention to reuse (p<.01). Fourth, when examining the overall levels and correlations of Beauty Tech perception, satisfaction, and intention to reuse, perception was highest in innovativeness, followed by utility and reliability. Satisfaction was highest in functional aspects, followed by value, personalization, and trust. The intention to reuse was high, with a mean score of 3.95. Correlation analysis showed positive correlations among perception, satisfaction, and intention to reuse (p<.001), with satisfaction showing the strongest correlation with intention to reuse (r=.757). Fifth, Beauty Tech perception influenced both satisfaction and intention to reuse. Perception had a positive effect on both satisfaction and intention to reuse, and satisfaction also positively influenced intention to reuse. Satisfaction exhibited a partial mediating effect on the relationship between perception and intention to reuse, confirming that perception explains both satisfaction and intention to reuse. This study confirmed that higher levels of Beauty Tech perception lead to increased satisfaction and intention to reuse, and that satisfaction plays a crucial mediating role in shaping reuse intention. The results demonstrate that accurate perception and positive experiences with Beauty Tech increase satisfaction and reuse intention. Accordingly, Beauty Tech companies should enhance satisfaction by developing consumer-friendly and highly reliable digital beauty services and by strengthening personalization features. It is also necessary to provide customized services that consider various age groups and consumption patterns, and to establish measures to improve accessibility. In addition, this study provides foundational data for designing Beauty Tech services and developing marketing strategies, offering directions for the future advancement of the Beauty Tech industry and improvement of customer experience. Through this, it may contribute to improving service quality that reflects consumer needs and experiences in the rapidly growing Beauty Tech industry, thereby promoting sustainable market growth and enhancing satisfaction among both industry practitioners and consumers.