Makeup Market Report 2025

This 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 makeup market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.6 billion in 2024 to $40.1 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to social media influence, fashion trends, influence of film and television, beauty bloggers and influencers, technological accessibility, cultural diversity.

The makeup market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $48.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise of male makeup market, fashion industry trends, continued growth of online makeup sales and digital beauty platforms, subscription models, collaborations between makeup brands and social media influencers. Major trends in the forecast period include innovative clean beauty products, multi-functional makeup products, virtual try-on technologies, traditional beauty norms and targeting a wider audience.

The makeup market is poised for substantial growth, driven by the surge in the e-commerce industry, which entails the online exchange of goods and services through the Internet. This e-commerce boom within the makeup market is characterized by significant sales growth, primarily fueled by the convenience it offers and an extensive product selection. The online platforms provided by e-commerce offer consumers a convenient way to purchase cosmetic products, presenting a diverse array of choices and ensuring global accessibility. Notably, in November 2023, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the third quarter of 2023 reached $271.7 billion, marking a 0.9% increase from the second quarter of the same year. The third quarter of 2023 witnessed a notable 7.8% increase in e-commerce sales compared to the third quarter of 2022, outpacing the 2% growth observed in total retail sales during the same period. E-commerce sales in the third quarter of 2023 accounted for 14.9% of total sales, underscoring its significant impact on the makeup market's growth.

Major companies in the makeup market are strategically focusing on the development of advanced solutions, with a particular emphasis on complexion products, to gain a competitive edge. Complexion products, designed to even out and enhance skin tone, typically include foundation, concealer, and tinted moisturizers aimed at creating a smoother and more uniform complexion. As a case in point, Makeup Revolution, a leading UK-based cosmetics company, launched two innovative complexion products in January 2024, the Skin Silk Serum Foundation and the Bright Light Face Glow. The Skin Silk Serum Foundation, available in 20 shades, is a lightweight and breathable foundation enriched with hyaluronic acid and peptides. This foundation promotes soft and supple skin texture, boosts collagen, firms, brightens, and hydrates the skin, providing a soft-focus, radiant satin finish that blurs imperfections.

In February 2022, Beiersdorf AG, a Germany-based personal-care products company, acquired Chantecaille Beaute Inc to enhance its prestige beauty portfolio and consolidate its position in the United States and Asian markets, Chantecaille Beaute Inc., based in the U.S., is renowned for providing innovative skincare, fragrance, and cosmetics products.

Major companies operating in the makeup market are LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Procter & Gamble (P&G), L'Oréal Paris, Morphe Cosmetics, Unilever, Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Kao Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Coty Inc., Amorepacific Corporation, Mary Kay Inc., Avon Products Inc., Maybelline, Revlon Inc., Elizabeth Arden, Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Huda Beauty, Laura Mercier, ColourPop Cosmetics, Too Faced Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the makeup market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the makeup market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the makeup market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The makeup market consists of sales of blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. 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).

Makeup involves the creation, promotion, and retail of cosmetic products formulated to improve or modify one's appearance. These products are primarily employed for aesthetic purposes, aiming to enhance facial features, achieve desired looks, or address specific skincare concerns.

The primary types of makeup include foundation, concealer, powder, and primer. Foundation is a cosmetic product applied to the face to achieve an even skin tone, conceal imperfections, and serve as a base for other makeup products. These makeup items find applications in various areas such as eyes, lips, face, and nails. They are distributed through a variety of channels, including online distribution channels and offline distribution channels.

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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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