This study conducted a survey of adults from the MZ generation, born between 1980 and 2004 and residing in the Seoul metropolitan area, who have experience using cosmeceutical products, in order to analyze the effects of their consumption tendencies a...
This study conducted a survey of adults from the MZ generation, born between 1980 and 2004 and residing in the Seoul metropolitan area, who have experience using cosmeceutical products, in order to analyze the effects of their consumption tendencies and selection attributes of cosmeceuticals on purchase intention. Based on a total of 367 valid survey responses, this study conducted frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, one-way ANOVA, factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The results are as follows. The majority of respondents were unmarried professionals in their 30s, with at least a university-level education and an average monthly income between 2.0 and 3.5 million KRW. They preferred creams and essences when purchasing cosmeceutical products, obtained information primarily through online advertisements and searches, and used the internet as their main purchasing channel. The average purchase cost ranged from 30,000 to 50,000 KRW, and hydration/moisturizing functions were considered the most important factor in product selection. The rational, trend-oriented, and brand-oriented consumption tendencies of the MZ generation were found to have a significant positive effect on their purchase intention for cosmeceutical products. In addition, selection attributes such as product quality, perceived value, price, and brand also had significant positive effects, with product quality showing the strongest direct influence. Perceived utility was identified as a key factor that exerts a highly significant and strong positive influence on purchase intention. Accordingly, this study confirmed that the selection attributes of cosmeceutical products and purchase intention are influenced by the consumption tendencies of the MZ generation. Based on these findings, this study aims to provide empirical data for the development and marketing of cosmeceutical products by analyzing and understanding the consumption tendencies of the emerging MZ consumer segment. It is expected that the results will serve as foundational data contributing to the growth of the cosmeceutical market.