UK Skin Care Market

UK Skin Care Market Overview:

The UK skin care market size reached US$ 5.3 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 8.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.70% during 2024-2032. The market is driven by expansion of e-commerce platforms that enable people to access skin care products from the comfort of their home, along with innovations and product development by key players to introduce advanced skin care products for addressing certain skin issues.

UK Skin Care Market Trends:

Expansion of E-commerce Platforms

E-commerce platforms make skincare products more accessible to people across the UK, including those in remote areas where traditional stores may be limited. This accessibility increases the number of potential customers for skincare brands. Additionally, online shopping provides an unprecedented level of convenience, where people can shop for skincare products from the comfort of their homes at any time of the day. This is especially attractive for people who do not have time to visit physical stores.

In line with this, e-commerce platforms offer the largest possible range of skincare products from local and foreign companies. Individuals have an opportunity to choose from a wide variety of products, compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase. Furthermore, many e-commerce platforms use technology to provide people with specific recommendations based on their skin type and issues as well as their personal preferences. According to the International Trade Administration report 2023, eCommerce revenues in the UK are expected to have an annual average growth rate of 12.6% by 2025.

Innovations and Product Development

R&D activities in the skincare industry to produce enhanced products that specifically target certain skin issues are supporting the market growth. This comprises retinoids, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin C that have anti-aging and skin-rejuvenating attributes. In addition, there is an increasing awareness about the need for skincare products made from natural and sustainable ingredients. Companies are using natural resources for raw materials, incorporating environment-friendly production methods, and offering biodegradable packaging to attract environment conscious people. To target certain skin conditions like acne, hyperpigmentation, sensitivity, or dehydration, innovations in the skincare industry becomes important.

Brands offer customization options based on individuals skin type, concerns, and lifestyle factors, allowing for tailored skincare routines that deliver optimal results. For instance, in 2024, Dove (Unilever) launched its best body wash range named Dove Advanced Care Body Wash. This new advanced care body wash range harnesses the power of Dove’s new MicroMoisture technology which provides people with 24-hour lotion soft skin and actively works to renew the skin’s moisture from within.

UK Skin Care Market News:

• May 2, 2023: Infor®, the industry cloud company, announced that premium skincare brand Clarins UK has deployed Infor WMS warehouse management system to optimize visibility, traceability and productivity at new distribution center. With the launch of their new distribution center, they took an opportunity to review their processes and implement a cloud-based, standardized system with best-in-class processes.
• February 19, 2024: SkinCeuticals, a skincare care company has released two new products to its portfolio. A.G.E Interrupter Advanced, is a corrective daily moisturizer aimed at targeting visible ageing impacted by collagen decline and A.G.E Advanced Eye, is designed to improve the appearance of visible effects of collagen degradation.

UK Skin Care Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, category, and distribution channel.

Type Insights:

• Facial Care
  • Cleansers
  • Moisturizers, Creams, and Lotions
  • Serums and Essence
  • Toners
  • Face Masks and Packs
  • Others
• Lip Care
• Body Care
  • Body Wash
  • Body Lotions
     

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes facial care (cleansers, moisturizers, creams, and lotions, serums and essence, toners, face masks and packs, and others) lip care and body care (body wash and body lotions).

Category Insights:

• Premium Skin Care Products
• Mass Skin Care Products
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the category have also been provided in the report. This includes premium skin care products and mass skin care products.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Specialist Retail Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Pharmacies/Drug Stores
• Online Retail Channels
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes specialist retail stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies/drug stores, online retail channels, and others.

Regional Insights:

• London
• South East
• North West
• East of England
• South West
• Scotland
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire and The Humber
• East Midlands
• Others
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

UK Skin Care Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the UK skin care market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the UK skin care market?
• What is the breakup of the UK skin care market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the UK skin care market on the basis of category?
• What is the breakup of the UK skin care market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UK skin care market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UK skin care?
• What is the structure of the UK skin care market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the UK skin care market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UK skin care market from 2018-2032.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UK skin care market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UK skin care industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.