Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Value sales of beauty and personal care products rose in current terms in the UK in 2024, albeit at a slightly slower rate than in the previous two years. The slight deceleration can be predominantly attributed to the softening of inflationary pressure resulting in weaker price hikes, which had been a key contributor to category growth in recent years.
2024 key trends
Social media platforms, particularly TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, are now central to how UK consumers discover, evaluate and purchase beauty products. These platforms are no longer just marketing tools, but are instead driving trend cycles, product discovery and consumer experimentation.
Competitive landscape
L'Oréal (UK) Ltd was the leading company within overall beauty and personal care in the UK in 2024. It was the only company in the top three - the other top three players being Procter & Gamble UK Ltd and Unilever UK Ltd - to experience share growth during the year, thanks to its broad portfolio and investment across categories.
Retail developments
Retail e-commerce reinforced its position as the leading distribution channel for beauty and personal care products in the UK in 2024. The channel continues to benefit from its convenience, as well as its competitive pricing and promotional offers, with consumers often using online platforms to compare prices and access exclusive deals, particularly for more premium items such as fragrances and electric toothbrushes.
What next for beauty and personal care?
The outlook for the UK’s beauty and personal care industry is positive, with further growth expected over 2024-2029. In 2025, value growth is expected to soften as inflation is expected to further impact consumer spending power due to factors such as higher energy bills, increased regulated costs and persistent wage pressures.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Baby and Child-Specific Products
- Bath and Shower
- Colour Cosmetics
- Deodorants
- Depilatories
- Fragrances
- Hair Care
- Men's Grooming
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Premium Beauty and Personal Care
- Mass Beauty and Personal Care
If you're in the Beauty and Personal Care industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Beauty and Personal Care in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Beauty and Personal Care in United Kingdom?
- Which are the leading brands in United Kingdom?
- How are products distributed in United Kingdom?
- To what extent is e-commerce changing the retail environment and consumer demand?
- How are sales of mass versus premium beauty products evolving?
- Which products are seeing rising demand in the wake of COVID-19?
- Why are changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour patterns stimulating growth of some categories but not others?
- How is the macroeconomic environment shaping demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Beauty and Personal Care in the United Kingdom
Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for beauty and personal care?
DISCLAIMER
Baby and Child-Specific Products in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Lower unit price rises slow category growth
Childs Farm Ltd continues to benefit from proactive strategy and rebranding
Online sales falter in 2024
Falling birth rates expected to hamper category performance
IP product licensing re-emerging as a strategy amongst baby and child-specific products brands
Dermocosmetic demand expected to help skin care sales
Bath and Shower in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bath and shower growth driven by premiumisation
Private label dominates shares through value for money
Price and convenience are the main factors dictating channels
Growth in bath and shower continues through product development
Sustainability is emerging as a consumer concern
Innovation is limited by willingness to spend
Colour Cosmetics in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth continues in “make-up renaissance”
New and Indie brands threaten to take share from established rivals
E-commerce sales enable consumer spontaneity and experimentation
Colour cosmetics growth boosted by lip products
Nail products to grow through innovation in formats
Personalisation set to become more commonplace as consumers demand more
Deodorants in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Innovation supports steady gains, with spray formats at the forefront
Strategic investments help brands to maintain market dominance
Affordability and price comparison remain central to purchasing decisions.
Sustained demand and shifting consumer trends to drive future growth
Whole-body deodorants expected to have significant influence on consumer demand
Innovation to remain pivotal for growth ahead
Depilatories in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Steady growth sustained by traditional shaving products
Brand success fuelled by effective strategic collaborations.
Growing demand for budget-friendly options challenges specialist retailer dominance
Innovation set to drive future growth
Brands continue to build customer confidence through marketing efforts
Shifting grooming habits
Fragrances in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sustained interest in premium fragrances and rising popularity of body mists fuel market growth
Strategic licensing and innovation drive competitive advantage for fragrance companies
Specialist retail and experiential shopping gain momentum amid growing online sales
Fragrance innovation with health and emotional benefits to boost future demand
Mass fragrances to record steady growth
Innovation to continue to transform the fragrances industry
Hair Care in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Masstige helps areas such as standard shampoo to outperform their salon professional competitors
L’Oréal continues to premiumise Elvive and respond to consumer demand
Online shopping continues to consolidate its position as key shopping channel for hair care purchases
Styling agents projected to propel forecast growth
Mass brands will continue to launch SKUs with premium features
Consolidation of retail e-commerce sales expected
Men's Grooming in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Greater focus on grooming habits has propelled growth in value sales.
Personal care brands remain strong, with fragrance sales gaining momentum.
Online sales lead, while specialist men’s grooming stores gain traction.
Shifting consumer preferences and awareness set to drive future growth
Strategic retail expansion to further drive men’s grooming sales
Unique marketing campaigns to become mainstream
Oral Care in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth in oral care driven by unit price
Leading brand puts in strong performance
Convenience and price lead consumer decisions about channels
Value to stabilise due to essential re-purchasing
Sustainability to become more important consideration for consumers
Technology boosts performance of oral care products
Skin Care in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Product innovation crucial to category performance
CeraVe and La Roche-Posay experience slowing growth
Online shopping continues to dominate, but beauty specialists experiences growth due to portfolio positioning
Skin care expected to remain a consumer focus during the forecast period
K-Beauty is here to stay
Dermocosmetics space becoming overcrowded
Sun Care in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sun care becoming an everyday concern in the UK
Facial sun care products support L’Oréal’s leading position
E-commerce allows consumers to access indie brands
Ingredients and formulations drive premiumisation
Self-tanning growth goes hand in hand with sun protection to balance consumer needs
Innovation to focus on niche/specific use cases and the effectiveness of ingredients
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premium beauty and personal care maintains growth despite economic difficulties
Premium heritage brands struggle with changing consumer preferences
Social media drives growth of brands and products in premium categories
Premium body mists grow in popularity amongst younger consumers
“Quiet luxury” to dictate marketing strategies of premium beauty and personal care in the UK
Personalisation to be focus of innovation in premium beauty and personal care
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in the United Kingdom
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Budget-conscious buying drives steady growth in mass market
Innovation and consumer loyalty cement L’Oréal’s leadership
Dermocosmetic innovations drive market success
Affordable quality and social media influence to drive future growth
Dupe culture to help sustain future growth
Sustainability efforts to intensify in mass market
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Beauty and Personal Care
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- Baby and Child-specific Hair Care
- Baby and Child-specific Skin Care
- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
- Baby and Child-specific Toiletries
- Baby Wipes
- Medicated Baby and Child-specific Products
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
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- Bar Soap
- Bath Additives
- Body Powder
- Body Wash/Shower Gel
- Hand Sanitisers
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- Intimate Washes
- Intimate Wipes
- Liquid Soap
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
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- Premium Eye Shadow
- Mass Eye Shadow
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- Premium Mascara
- Mass Mascara
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- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
- Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Mass BB/CC Creams
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- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
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- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Mass Foundation/Concealer
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- Premium Powder
- Mass Powder
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- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
- Mass Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Mass Lip Gloss
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- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
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- Premium Lipstick
- Mass Lipstick
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- Premium Other Lip Products
- Mass Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Mass Nail Polish
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- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
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- Premium Polish Remover
- Mass Polish Remover
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- Premium Other Nail Products
- Mass Other Nail Products
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- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
- Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Deodorant Creams
- Deodorant Pumps
- Deodorant Roll-Ons
- Deodorant Sprays
- Deodorant Sticks
- Deodorant Wipes
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- Hair Removers/Bleaches
- Women's Pre-Shave
- Women's Razors and Blades
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
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- Mass Body Mists
- Mass Men's Fragrances
- Mass Women's Fragrances
- Mass Unisex Fragrances
- Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
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- 2-in-1 Products
- Colourants
- Conditioners and Treatments
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Perms and Relaxants
- Salon Professional Hair Care
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- Medicated Shampoos
- Standard Shampoos
- Styling Agents
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- Men's Post-Shave
- Men's Pre-Shave
- Men's Razors and Blades
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- Premium Men's Bath and Shower
- Mass Men's Bath and Shower
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- Premium Men's Deodorants
- Mass Men's Deodorants
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- Premium Men's Hair Care
- Mass Men's Hair Care
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- Premium Men's Skin Care
- Mass Men's Skin Care
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- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Mass Men's Fragrances
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- Dental Floss
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- Denture Cleansers
- Denture Fixatives
- Mouth Fresheners
- Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses
- Tooth Whiteners
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- Manual Toothbrushes
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- Battery Toothbrush Replacement Heads
- Battery Toothbrush Units
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- Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads
- Electric Toothbrush Units
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- Toothpaste
- Oral Care Excl Power Toothbrushes
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Mass Firming Body Care
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- Premium General Purpose Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Mass Acne Treatments
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- Premium Face Masks
- Mass Face Masks
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- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
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- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Basic Moisturisers
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- Premium Anti-Agers
- Mass Anti-Agers
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- Premium Lip Care
- Mass Lip Care
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- Premium Toners
- Mass Toners
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- Premium Hand Care
- Mass Hand Care
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- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Mass Aftersun
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- Premium Self-Tanning
- Mass Self-Tanning
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- Premium Sun Protection
- Mass Sun Protection
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- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
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- Premium Baby and Child-specific Products
- Premium Bath and Shower
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Premium Eye Shadow
- Premium Mascara
- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Premium Powder
- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Premium Lipstick
- Premium Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Premium Polish Remover
- Premium Other Nail Products
- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Premium Deodorants
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Premium Hair Care
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Premium General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Premium Face Masks
- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Premium Anti-Agers
- Premium Lip Care
- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Premium Toners
- Premium Hand Care
- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Premium Self-Tanning
- Premium Sun Protection
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- Prestige Baby and Child-specific Products
- Prestige Bath and Shower
- Prestige Colour Cosmetics
- Prestige Deodorants
- Prestige Fragrances
- Prestige Hair Care
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- Prestige Body Care
- Prestige Facial Care
- Prestige Hand Care
- Prestige Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Prestige Adult Sun Care
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- Mass Baby and Child-specific Products
- Mass Bath and Shower
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- Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
- Mass Eye Shadow
- Mass Mascara
- Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Mass BB/CC Creams
- Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Mass Foundation/Concealer
- Mass Powder
- Mass Other Facial Make-Up
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- Mass Lip Gloss
- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lipstick
- Mass Other Lip Products
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- Mass Nail Polish
- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Polish Remover
- Mass Other Nail Products
- Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Mass Deodorants
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- Mass Body Mists
- Mass Men's Fragrances
- Mass Women's Fragrances
- Mass Unisex Fragrances
- Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Mass Hair Care
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- Mass Firming Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Mass Acne Treatments
- Mass Face Masks
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Mass Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Anti-Agers
- Mass Lip Care
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Toners
- Mass Hand Care
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Mass Aftersun
- Mass Self-Tanning
- Mass Sun Protection
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- Dermocosmetics Baby and Child-specific Products
- Dermocosmetics Bath and Shower
- Dermocosmetics Colour Cosmetics
- Dermocosmetics Deodorants
- Dermocosmetics Fragrances
- Dermocosmetics Hair Care
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- Dermocosmetics Body Care
- Dermocosmetics Facial Care
- Dermocosmetics Hand Care
- Dermocosmetics Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Dermocosmetics Adult Sun Care
Beauty and Personal Care
This is the aggregation of baby and child-specific products, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, deodorants, depilatories, fragrances, hair care, men's grooming, oral care, skin care and sun care. Black market sales and travel retail are excluded.
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