Online Purchasing Behavior of Skincare Products by Generation X Female

Authors

Febrina Mahliza
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java 16425
Marchela Indah Atrisia
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java 16425
Diyanti Pratiwi
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java 16425
Muhamad Ridwan Triantara
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java 16425

Synopsis

This study aims to examine the online buying behavior of Generation X female regarding skincare products. The research is focused on what factors (both internally and externally, namely personal, social and situational factors) that influence the purchasing decisions of generation X female consumers for skincare products. This study used purposive sampling with the specified criteria being female, aged 43-57 years and had bought skincare online for the last 6 months. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 10 informants. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results show that based on personal factors, generation X females are buying skincare products to reduce signs of aging by paying attention to halal values, BPOM guarantees, natural ingredients, and free from animal cruelty. Based on social factors, generation X females are buying skincare products because of recommendations especially from girls. Based on situational factors, generation X females are interested in buying if e-commerce has a promotional atmosphere for skincare products even though they keep buying despite the price increase.

IAC2023
Published
February 9, 2024