UK Cosmetics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK cosmetics market highlights
- The UK cosmetics market generated a revenue of USD 11.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 17.5 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, skin care was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Hair Care is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Cosmetics market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 11.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 17.5 million |
| Growth rate | 6.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Skin care |
| Fastest growing segment | Hair Care |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, Fragrance |
| Key market players worldwide | Coty Inc Class A, L'Oreal SA, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc Class A, Revlon, Avon Products, Unilever PLC, Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd, Godrej, Procter & Gamble Co, Beiersdorf AG, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Kao Corp, Mizuno Corp |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 3.3% of the global cosmetics market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, Germany cosmetics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- France is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 15.0 million by 2033.
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Cosmetics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd | View profile | 157177 | 8-8, Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 102-8452 | http://www.7andi.com |
| Revlon | View profile | 1001-5000 | New York, New York, United States, North America | https://www.revlonanz.com |
| Avon Products | View profile | 10001+ | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.avon.co.in |
| Godrej | View profile | 10001+ | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia | https://www.godrej.com |
| Mizuno Corp | View profile | 5310 | 1-12-35 Nanko-Kita Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan, 559-8510 | http://www.mizuno.co.jp |
| Kao Corp | View profile | 42450 | 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8210 | http://www.kao.com |
| Henkel AG & Co KGaA | View profile | 48000 | Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, NW, Germany, 40589 | https://www.henkel.com |
| The Estee Lauder Companies Inc Class A | View profile | 62000 | 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10153 | https://www.elcompanies.com |
| L'Oreal SA | View profile | 94605 | 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, France, 92117 | https://www.loreal.com |
| Coty Inc Class A | View profile | 11350 | 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10118 | https://www.coty.com |
| Beiersdorf AG | View profile | 21958 | Unnastrasse 48, Hamburg, Germany, 22529 | https://www.beiersdorf.com |
| Unilever PLC | View profile | 128377 | 100 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DY | https://www.unilever.com |
| Procter & Gamble Co | View profile | 107000 | One Procter and Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202 | https://www.pginvestor.com |
UK cosmetics market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to cosmetics market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Skin care was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.45% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK cosmetics market based on skin care, hair care, makeup, fragrance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Emerging market trends have encouraged the growth of cosmetic products in the U.K. This includes creating items that appeal to the age and ethnicity, in addition to utilizing technology to enhance marketing strategies.
The use of creative, ecologically friendly packaging and design has also contributed to the appeal of grooming goods. U.K. consumers are demanding more sophisticated products that offer multiple benefits such as moisturization, UV protection, aging treatment, long-lasting effects, ease of use, and convenience.
This is expected to positively impact the market over the forecast period. Men are starting to embrace makeup application more in the U.K. The shift reflects changing attitudes and an increasing acceptance of cosmetics as a means of personal expression and grooming.
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