Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standar...
Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
Overall volume and current value growth rates for colour cosmetics in 2023 were slower than in 2022. This was partly explained by the normalisation of consumption patterns following the spike in demand that resulted from the easing of the pandemic…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Argentina registered a decline in retail volume terms, while price increases drove retail value sales. All nail products registered a particularly poor performance during 2023. Consumers are increasingly substituting nail…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Australia experienced notable volume and value growth as consumers returned to pre-pandemic lifestyles, resulting in a further normalisation of daily routines. Within this category, lip products emerged as a standout,…
In 2023, all categories of colour cosmetics in Austria experienced robust current value growth with the premium and mass segments both benefitting. Inflation continued to push up prices resulting in weaker volume sales in 2023. Premium lip products…
Colour cosmetics in Azerbaijan registered healthy constant value and moderate volume growth, as supply disruption caused by the war in Ukraine were for the most part ironed out. Also, inflation eased, particularly later the year. That being said,…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Belgium registered volume sales decline following a buoyant performance in the previous year. Prices rose more significantly in 2023, compared to 2022, resulting in lower consumption levels. Moreover, consumers were…
Colour cosmetics registered a healthy trading year in Bolivia in 2023, with both healthy value and volume growth. Innovation and also increased distribution through modern retail channels, and in particular hypermarkets such as Hipermaxi and…
Despite the inflationary pressure and significant price increases in 2023, consumer demand for colour cosmetics remained stable in Bosnia and Herzegovina. All categories with the exception of eye shadow posted volume growth and moderate current value…
Colour cosmetics not only grew in Brazil in current value terms in 2023, but also surpassed its pre-COVID-19 level of sales. A significant driver of this growth was lip products, which had lost relevance during the mask-wearing period, but saw…
Due to the relatively high inflation in Bulgaria, mass colour cosmetics continued to grow at a faster pace than premium colour cosmetics in 2023. As the cost of living in Bulgaria remained quite high, people preferred to shop for more affordable…
Colour cosmetics in Cameroon has sustained its robust growth trajectory in 2023, solidifying its status as one of the pre-eminent segments within the nation’s beauty and personal care industry. This flourishing industry is propelled, in part, by the…
Colour cosmetics witnessed exceptional growth in 2023, fuelled by consumers seeking to indulge in affordable luxuries amidst challenging economic conditions marked by high inflation and interest rates. As the cost of daily essentials such as rents,…
After a year of decline, colour cosmetics showed a full recovery in Chile during 2023, registering double-digit current value growth, with particularly strong increases seen in categories such as eye make-up, facial make-up, and lip products. A boom…
After experiencing a significant current value decline in 2022, colour cosmetics in China witnessed a double-digit rebound in 2023, although it did not return to the level of sales seen in 2021. With the end of the zero-COVID policy, people’s lives…
In 2023, colour cosmetics recorded double-digit current value growth for the second year in a row in Colombia. Retail current value sales increased across all product categories, demonstrating how important make-up is to Colombian women and their…
Longwear products continued to gain popularity across colour cosmetics in Costa Rica in 2023. The resumption of pre-pandemic routines was a key driver of demand, in that appreciation for the convenience of longer-lasting formulas increased as…
Demand for facial make-up increased significantly over the course of 2023, with strong growth registered in both the premium and mass segments over the course of the year. Much of this growth was spurred by the very dynamic performance registered in…
Colour cosmetics in Denmark registered moderate retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Consumer demand rebounded strongly despite the economic downturn, rising energy costs and higher interest rates, which put pressure on discretionary…
In the Dominican Republic, multifunctionality has become an increasingly sought-after attribute in colour cosmetics. Not only are consumers more informed about the benefits of certain compounds, but they are seeking simplification in their beauty…
2023 was a considerably better year for sales of colour cosmetics in Ecuador in comparison with what was seen in the category during 2022, when sales were still being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, some consumers were…
Colour cosmetics saw current value growth in Egypt in 2023. However, volume sales were negatively impacted by the huge leap in prices seen during the year, which occurred in several steps. Prices increased by more than 40% in 2023 following…
In 2023, colour cosmetics recorded double-digit retail value growth in Estonia, boosted by rising inflation. Price rises led consumers to be more cautious about their spending, with many not wanting to compromise on quality regarding their colour…
Colour cosmetics sales demonstrated resilience in Finland in 2023, maintaining positive growth momentum. As some consumers gradually resumed pre-pandemic levels of cosmetic usage, heightened engagement from companies incentivised consumers to explore…
Colour cosmetics in France saw low current value growth in 2023, thanks to price growth, while all the main categories except lip products declined in volume terms. In 2023, value sales still stood at around 80% of the level seen in 2019, which means…
Colour cosmetics in Georgia registered moderate constant value and volume growth. Lip products in particular performed well, in terms of value growth, in particular for premium products. In the mass segments, foundation and mascara performed strongly…
Colour cosmetics maintained dynamic current value growth in Germany in 2023, with both premium and mass colour cosmetics experiencing healthy growth, with high double-digit increases. Mass colour cosmetics grew slightly faster than premium, although…
As the category hardest hit by COVID-19 due to the closure of department stores and beauty specialist retailers, limited social occasions and mask-wearing, colour cosmetics recorded current value growth in Greece in 2023 but has still yet to return…
In 2023 the direct selling distribution channel represented more than half the value of the total market size for colour cosmetics in Guatemala. The channel is particularly important as a source of income during periods of uncertainty, such as those…
Historically, tourism expenditure has played a substantial role in contributing to sales of colour cosmetics in Hong Kong, contributing to at least 30% share. The reopening of borders and the recovery of tourist consumption had a positive impact on…
The trend of achieving a healthy natural glow is reshaping the colour cosmetics market in Hungary, with a focus on perfecting the skin's texture and hydration rather than heavy use of make-up. Social media influencers, ‘skinfluencers’ and celebrities…
In 2022, colour cosmetics in India successfully recovered from the impacts of the pandemic, setting the stage for a double-digit surge in retail current value growth in 2023. Post-COVID-19, skin care products were all the rage, overshadowing the…
The market for colour cosmetics in Indonesia saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumers spent more time socialising outside the home, which meant…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Ireland saw positive retail value growth, somewhat driven by rising prices. Inflation in cosmetics was higher in 2023 than in 2022, impacting consumers purchasing decisions across the landscape, resulting in premium…
Colour cosmetics registered double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. The cosmetics imports reform that came into effect on 1 April 2023 means that importers and manufacturers no longer need to get a licence for cosmetics products that…
Colour cosmetics continued to show double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023 in line with the previous year. While face masks were still worn in many situations in 2022, they were discarded by most people in 2023 as all remaining…
In 2023, colour cosmetics continued to grow strongly in Japan in current value terms, due to increased opportunities for trips outside the home and interpersonal communication following the COVID-19 reclassification, and the end of the habit of…
With COVID-19 related restrictions lifted, the colour cosmetics category witnessed renewed saturation in Kazakhstan in 2023. Product ranges are returning to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a strong consumer desire after a period of limited choice.…
Kenya’s colour cosmetics markets saw a continued shift towards online shopping in 2023, as the e-commerce channel expanded. The trend has been advancing during the review period, significantly accelerated by the global pandemic. Though growth for the…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Latvia witnessed strong growth in retail volume and current value terms. Although this category is subject to fashion trends, overall demand is generally positive. With consumers fully back to normal in both their…
In 2023, colour cosmetics drove strong double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising price points. Retail volume growth was positive in areas such as eye make-up, BB/CC creams and lip gloss, with sales driven by a return to pre-pandemic routines…
Colour cosmetics turned in a positive performance in Malaysia in 2023, with volume and current value sales rising robustly. Premium colour cosmetics enjoyed strong growth thanks to the fuller return of shoppers to store-based outlets, which has…
Sales in colour cosmetics achieved healthy value and volume growth in Mexico in 2023. Trends in makeup are being strongly driven by pop culture influences, which are inspiring purchases. For example, we are witnessing a distinct shift away from the…
Colour cosmetics saw current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Lip products was amongst the most dynamic product areas during the year. Only two years after its launch, Gloss VoluLips is rapidly gaining popularity as it contains a hydrating serum…
Retail value sales of colour cosmetics recorded double-digit growth in 2023. This was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth was more muted. The demand for products that support skin health is not only driving trends in…
Colour cosmetics in Nigeria was also negatively impacted by poor economic conditions in 2023, as high inflation weakened consumer spending power as unit prices of all brands rose strongly. The strong rises in unit prices drove strong retail current…
Despite continuing high inflation, and also a falling population, colour cosmetics in North Macedonia registered some volume growth in 2023. However, with prices continuing to rise, consumers adopted some economising behaviours and for instance…
Unlike other beauty categories that experienced a correction after the pandemic boom, colour cosmetics in Norway have maintained a strong trajectory. Retail value sales recorded solid growth in current terms in 2023. This positive performance extends…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Pakistan witnessed double-digit value growth in sales, primarily driven by inflationary pressures, while volume growth remained modest. The product area benefited from ongoing population expansion, supporting volume…
Sales in colour cosmetics were strong in both value and volume terms in Peru in 2023. However, it is noted that the volume trajectory, albeit robust, is lower than the anticipated potential. While the return to out-of-home lifestyles rebounded…
Despite the challenges posed by rising inflation, colour cosmetics has emerged as a beacon of success for manufacturers and retailers alike. The year 2023 saw low overall retail volume growth, along with a dynamic increase in current value terms –…