PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1680811
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1680811
Active cosmetics are skincare products containing proven active ingredients for long-term improvement of skin complexion. They are specifically formulated to address different skin concerns, such as reducing skin damage, preventing aging, eliminating impurities, and averting pigment spots.
The primary types of active cosmetics include liquid, cream, and other products. Liquid refers to a substance with a defined volume but a shape that remains unchanged. In active cosmetic products, liquid is essential as it functions as a solvent, diluent, and source of natural ingredients. Active cosmetics cater to various genders, including both male and female. They are distributed through various channels, such as drug stores, mass retailers, online platforms, department stores, and others, and are used for different applications, including skincare, hair care, and others.
The active cosmetics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides active cosmetics market statistics, including the active cosmetics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an active cosmetics market share, detailed active cosmetics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the active cosmetics industry. This active cosmetics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The active cosmetics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.79 billion in 2024 to $12.28 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to e-commerce growth, regulatory support for safe ingredients, expansion in emerging markets, surge in demand for organic and natural beauty products, improvement in current lifestyles.
The active cosmetics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.18 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness, focus on anti-aging solutions, rising disposable income, increasing demand for skincare products, rising consumer awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include product innovation, collaboration with recyclable and biodegradable material providers, partnerships, collaborations, increasing company investments.
The growth of online shopping is expected to drive the expansion of the active cosmetics market in the future. Online shopping involves purchasing goods or services over the internet through websites or mobile apps, allowing consumers to browse and make purchases from anywhere at any time. The increasing popularity of online shopping is attributed to its convenience, wider product variety, competitive pricing, and the growing adoption of digital payment options. This shift benefits the active cosmetics market by offering consumers easy access to a broad selection of products, enabling them to research ingredients, read reviews, and compare prices, ultimately improving their purchasing decisions and satisfaction. For example, in November 2023, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, a government agency, showed that U.S. retail e-commerce sales, adjusted for seasonal variations but not for price changes, reached $284.1 billion in Q3 2023, marking a 2.3 percent increase (+-0.4%) compared to Q2 2023. Total retail sales during the same period were estimated at $1,825.3 billion, reflecting a 1.5 percent increase (+-0.2%) from the previous quarter. On a year-over-year basis, e-commerce sales rose by 7.6 percent (+-1.2%) from Q3 2022, while total retail sales grew by 2.3 percent (+-0.4%). E-commerce accounted for 15.6 percent of total retail sales in Q3 2023. Thus, the rise of online shopping is fueling the growth of the active cosmetics market.
Leading companies in the active cosmetics sector are focusing on innovation, such as introducing natural-origin retinol, to meet evolving customer needs. Natural-origin retinol, derived from natural sources rather than being synthetically produced, offers comparable anti-wrinkle efficacy. For instance, in February 2023, Givaudan launched RetiLife, a sustainable substitute for synthetic retinol produced through advanced biotechnology. This ingredient, produced from plant sugars via fermentation by microorganisms, achieves a high concentration of pure retinol within a natural carrier, including natural antioxidants for enhanced protection. With its 100% natural-origin content and molecular structure resembling its chemical counterpart, RetiLife distinguishes itself by avoiding synthetic additives such as BHT/BHA or polysorbate.
In April 2022, Betterware de Mexico acquired JAFRA's US and Mexico operations for $255 million, expanding its offerings to include beauty and personal care items. This acquisition allows Betterware to enter new markets swiftly and enhance JAFRA's distribution model utilizing its facilities. JAFRA S.A., a US-based producer of high-end personal care products, including active cosmetics, was acquired by Betterware de Mexico, a UK-based direct-to-consumer company.
Major companies operating in the active cosmetics market report are Johnson & Johnson, BASF SE, The Procter & Gamble, Unilever PLC, L'Oreal S.A., Wacker Chemie AG, Estee Lauder, Estee Lauder Companies Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances, Eastman Chemical Company, DSM, Givaudan, Lonza, Clinique, Symrise AG, Symrise, Avon, Evonik Industries AG, Croda International PLC, Revlon, CeraVe, Laboratoires Expanscience, Shiseido Company Ltd., The Face Shop, La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique SAS, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, Naolys, Skinbetter Science, Mixa, Vichy, SkinCeuticals
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the active cosmetics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the active cosmetics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the active cosmetics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The active cosmetics market consists of sales of powder, bar, wax and emulsion cosmetics. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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This report focuses on active cosmetics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.