Beauty Devices Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Device Type; Usage Areas; Distribution Channel, and Geography

The beauty device market was valued at US$ 29,648.11 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2020 to 2027 to reach US$ 80,741.48 million by 2027.

Driving factors of the beauty device market are increasing prevalence of age-related skin issues and changing consumer psyche towards beauty and wellness. However, undesirable side effects are expected to restrain the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Age-related skin issues, such as pigmentation, wrinkles, creases, and acne, as well as burn scars due to accidents are extremely common among masses. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, acne is the most common skin condition in the US, affecting about 50 million Americans annually. Approximately 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience the onset of minor acne. The costs associated with the treatment and lost productivity among those who sought medical care for acne exceeded US$ 1.2 billion, and more than 5.1 million people had sought medical treatment for acne, primarily children and young adults, in 2013.

Moreover, one in 10 people develop atopic dermatitis during their lifetime, and it affects up to 25% of children and 2–3% of adults. Furthermore, over a quarter (28%) of women under 25 even admit that they regularly worry about their signs of aging, and this number has increased to 42% for those aged 25–34 and 54% for those aged 35–44. In addition, the poll of 2,000 women across the US, conducted by Dermstore, found that the young women have started using products to reduce the signs of aging much sooner than older women.

The global beauty device market is segmented by device type, usage area, and distribution channel. The beauty device market, by device type, is segmented into hair removal devices, cleansing devices, hair growth devices, rejuvenation devices, light/LED therapy and photorejuvenation devices, acne devices, skin dermal rollers, and others. The hair removal segment held the largest share of the market in 2019. The light/LED therapy and photorejuvenation devices segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Based on usage area, the market is segmented into salon, home, and spa. The salon segment held the largest share of the market in 2019, whereas the home segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Based on distribution channel, the beauty device market is segmented into retail and e-commerce. The retail held the largest share of the market in 2019, whereas the e-commerce segment is expected to register the fastest growth.

Some of the essential primary and secondary sources included in the report are Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Modern Aesthetics by American Medical Spa Association, and British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

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1. Introduction

1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.3.1 Global Beauty Devices Market - By Device Type
1.3.2 Global Beauty Devices Market - By Usage Area
1.3.3 Global Beauty Devices Market - By Distribution Channel
1.3.4 Global Beauty Devices Market - By Geography

2. Beauty Devices Market - Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research

4. Beauty Devices - Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.2.1 North America
4.2.2 Europe
4.2.3 Asia Pacific
4.2.4 Middle East & Africa
4.2.5 South & Central America
4.3 Expert Opinion

5. Global Beautys Devices Market - Industry Dynamics

5.1 Key Drivers
5.1.1 Changing consumer psyche towards beauty and wellness
5.1.2 Increasing Prevalence of Skin Issues
5.2 Key Market Restraints
5.2.1 Undesirable Side Effects
5.3 Key Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Increasing Disposable Incomes and Expanding Middle-Class Population
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Technological Innovations
5.5 Impact Analysis

6. Beauty Devices Market - Global Analysis

6.1 Global Beauty Devices Market Revenue Forecast And Analysis
6.2 Global Beauty Devices Market, By Geography - Forecast And Analysis
6.3 Market Positioning of Key Players

7. Beauty Devices Market Analysis - By Device Type

7.1 Overview
7.2 Beauty Devices Market Revenue Share, by Device Type (2019 and 2027)
7.3 Hair Removal Devices
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Hair Removal Devices: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.4 Cleansing Devices
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Cleansing Devices: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.5 Acne Devices
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Acne Devices: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.6 Light/LED Therapy and Photorejuvenation Devices
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Light/LED Therapy and Photorejuvenation Devices: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.7 Hair Growth Devices
7.7.1 Overview
7.7.2 Hair Growth Devices: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.8 Skin Dermal Rollers
7.8.1 Overview
7.8.2 Skin Dermal Rollers: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.9 Rejuvenation Devices
7.9.1 Overview
7.9.2 Rejuvenation Devices: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.10 Others
7.10.1 Overview
7.10.2 Others: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

8. Beauty Devices Market - By Usage Area

8.1 Overview
8.2 Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area, 2019 and 2027 (%)
8.3 Salon
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Salon: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4 Home
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Home: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.5 Spa
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Spa: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

9. Beauty Devices Market - By Distribution Channel

9.1 Overview
9.2 Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel, 2019 and 2027 (%)
9.3 Retail
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Retail: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
9.4 E-commerce
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 E-commerce: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

10. Beauty Devices Market - Geographic Analysis

10.1 North America: Beauty Devices Market
10.1.1 Overview
10.1.2 North America: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.3 North America Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.4 North America Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.5 North America Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.6 North America: Beauty Devices Market, by Country, 2019 & 2027 (%)
10.1.7 US: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.7.1 US: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.7.2 US Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.7.3 US Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.7.4 US Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.8 Canada: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.8.1 Canada: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.8.2 Canada Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.8.3 Canada Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.8.4 Canada Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.9 Mexico: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.9.1 Mexico: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.9.2 Mexico Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.9.3 Mexico Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.1.9.4 Mexico Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2 Europe: Beauty Devices Market
10.2.1 Overview
10.2.2 Europe: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.3 Europe Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.4 Europe Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.5 Europe Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.6 Europe: Beauty Devices Market, by Country, 2019 & 2027 (%)
10.2.7 Germany: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.7.1 Germany: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.7.2 Germany Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.7.3 Germany Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.7.4 Germany Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.8 UK: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.8.1 UK: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.8.2 United Kingdom Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.8.3 United Kingdom Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.8.4 United Kingdom Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.9 France: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.9.1 France: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.9.2 France Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.9.3 France Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.9.4 France Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.10 Spain: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.10.1 Spain: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.10.2 Spain Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.10.3 Spain Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.10.4 Spain Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.11 Italy: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.11.1 Italy: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.11.2 Italy Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.11.3 Italy Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.2.11.4 Italy Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3 Asia Pacific: Beauty Devices Market
10.3.1 Overview
10.3.2 Asia Pacific: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.3 Asia Pacific Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.4 Asia Pacific Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.5 Asia Pacific Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.6 China: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.6.1 China: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.6.2 China Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.6.3 China Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.6.4 China Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.7 Japan: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.7.1 Japan: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.7.2 Japan Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.7.3 Japan Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.7.4 Japan Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.8 India: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.8.1 India: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.8.2 India Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.8.3 India Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.8.4 India Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.9 South Korea: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.9.1 South Korea: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.9.2 South Korea Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.9.3 South Korea Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.9.4 South Korea Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.10 Australia: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.10.1 Australia: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.10.2 Australia Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.10.3 Australia Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.3.10.4 Australia Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4 Middle East & Africa: Beauty Devices Market
10.4.1 Overview
10.4.2 Middle East & Africa: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.3 Middle East & Africa Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.4 Middle East & Africa Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.5 Middle East & Africa Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.6 Middle East & Africa: Beauty Devices Market Share by Country - 2019 & 2027, (%)
10.4.7 Saudi Arabia: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.7.1 Saudi Arabia: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.7.2 Saudi Arabia Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.7.3 Saudi Arabia Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.7.4 Saudi Arabia Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.8 UAE: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.8.1 UAE: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.8.2 UAE Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.8.3 UAE Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.8.4 UAE Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.9 South Africa: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
10.4.9.1 South Africa: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.9.2 South Africa Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.9.3 South Africa Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.4.9.4 South Africa Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5 South and Central America: Beauty Devices Market
10.5.1 Overview
10.5.2 South and Central America: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
10.5.3 South and Central America Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.4 South and Central America Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.5 South and Central America Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.6 South and Central America: Beauty Devices Market, by Country, 2019 & 2027 (%)
10.5.7 Brazil: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.7.1 Brazil: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.7.2 Brazil Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.7.3 Brazil Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.7.4 Brazil Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.8 Argentina: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.8.1 Argentina: Beauty Devices Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.8.2 Argentina Beauty Devices Market, by Device Type - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.8.3 Argentina Beauty Devices Market, by Usage Area - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)
10.5.8.4 Argentina Beauty Devices Market, by Distribution Channel - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

11. Beauty Devices Market - Industry Landscape

11.1 Overview
11.2 Growth Strategies Done by the Companies in the Market, (%)
11.3 Organic Developments
11.3.1 Overview
11.4 Inorganic Developments
11.4.1 Overview

12. Company Profiles

12.1 NuFACE
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 L'OREAL GROUP
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 Procter & Gamble
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 Koninklijke Philips N.V.
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Products and Services
12.4.4 Financial Overview
12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 Panasonic Corporation
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 TRIA BEAUTY
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Products and Services
12.6.4 Financial Overview
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6.6 Key Developments
12.7 FOREO
12.7.1 Key Facts
12.7.2 Business Description
12.7.3 Products and Services
12.7.4 Financial Overview
12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
12.7.6 Key Developments
12.8 YA-MAN LTD
12.8.1 Key Facts
12.8.2 Business Description
12.8.3 Products and Services
12.8.4 Financial Overview
12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
12.8.6 Key Developments
12.9 ZIIP
12.9.1 Key Facts
12.9.2 Business Description
12.9.3 Products and Services
12.9.4 Financial Overview
12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
12.9.6 Key Developments
12.10 Silk’n
12.10.1 Key Facts
12.10.2 Business Description
12.10.3 Products and Services
12.10.4 Financial Overview
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
12.10.6 Key Developments
12.11 Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
12.11.1 Key Facts
12.11.2 Business Description
12.11.3 Products and Services
12.11.4 Financial Overview
12.11.5 SWOT Analysis
12.11.6 Key Developments
12.12 MTG Co.,Ltd
12.12.1 Key Facts
12.12.2 Business Description
12.12.3 Products and Services
12.12.4 Financial Overview
12.12.5 SWOT Analysis
12.12.6 Key Developments

13. Appendix

13.1 About the Publisher
13.2 Glossary of Terms

Companies Mentioned

NuFACE
L'oreal Group
Procter & Gamble
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Panasonic Corporation
Tria Beauty
Foreo
YA-MAN LTD
ZIIP
Silk’n
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
MTG Co.,Ltd

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