Competitive Landscape
L’Oréal Takes over as Leading Player From Estée Lauder
Premium beauty and personal care in the UK remains moderately concentrated, with leadership being exchanged between L’Oréal (UK) Ltd and Estée Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. In 2025, L’Oréal became the leading player as it increased its share to more than 15%, Estée Lauder Cosmetics was down to just under 15%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Premium 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.
If you're in the Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium 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?
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Appeal of Everyday Luxury and Credible Efficacy across Premium Offerings Helps Drive Growth
Appeal of Everyday Luxury and Credible Efficacy across Premium Offerings Helps Drive Growth
Glossier Leverages Hybrid Lip Oil to Elevate Daily Rituals
Fragrances to Expand as Ai Personalisation and Premiumisation Drive Value
Ai to Transform Discovery and Loyalty as Brands Personalise at Scale
L’Oréal Takes over as Leading Player From Estée Lauder
Department Stores Sustain Premium Demand as E-Commerce Broadens Reach
Online Retailers Drive Growth with Service, Assortment and Exclusivity
Beauty and Personal Care in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
Coty Leverages Storytelling to Boost Premium Fragrance Spending
Key Data Insights
Coty Leverages Storytelling to Boost Premium Fragrance Spending
Coola and Neutrogena Reshape Routines with Science and Wellness
Dyson and the Ordinary Drive Ingredient Transparency and Trust
Premium and Hybrid Brands to Secure Long-Term Consumer Loyalty
Fragrances Outpace Rivals as Premiumisation Drives Value Gains
Ingredient-Led Innovation and Global Brands Reshape Expectations
L’Oréal Expands Science-Led Brands as Procter & Gamble Loses Ground
Unilever and L’Oréal Use Acquisitions to Drive Premium Growth
Neutrogena and Dyson Advance Science-Led and Transparent Innovation
Kérastase and Medicube Blend Digital and Physical Retail to Drive Engagement
Medicube and Ai-Powered Recommendations Accelerate Digital Discovery
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Premium Beauty and Personal Care
- 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
Premium Beauty and Personal Care
This is the aggregation of premium colour cosmetics, fragrances, deodorants, skin care, sun care, baby and child-specific products, bath and shower and hair care.
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This report originates from Passport, our Premium Beauty and Personal Care research and analysis database.
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