Journal of Regional Economics Indonesia
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Agustus 2026

Navigating Halal Consumption in the Digital Era: The Interplay of Self-Control, Financial Resources, and Promotional Triggers in Skincare Purchase Decisions

Auliya Shalha Nasution (Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan)
Isnaini Harahap (Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan)
Tri Inda Fadhila Rahma (Department of Islamic Insurance, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Aug 2026

Abstract

The rapid growth of digital commerce has transformed consumer purchasing behavior, particularly in the halal skincare market. This study examines the effects of self-control, financial resources (allowance), and double-date promotional events on halal skincare purchase decisions, while assessing the mediating role of consumption behavior. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, data were collected from 389 female students at Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that self-control, allowance, and double-date promotional events significantly influence halal skincare purchase decisions. However, consumption behavior does not mediate the relationships between these determinants and purchasing decisions. The results suggest that both individual self-regulation and external promotional stimuli directly shape halal consumption choices in digital marketplaces. This study contributes to the halal consumer behavior literature by extending understanding of purchase decision drivers beyond religious considerations and offers practical implications for halal skincare marketers operating in e-commerce environments.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jrei

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Journal of Regional Economics Indonesia welcomes studies on the themes of development economics, especially those concerning four main issues, namely: (i) regional finance; (ii) banking; (iii) human resources; and (iv) regional / spatial economics. These four issues are obtained through ...