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Global beauty industry growth and consumer trends

Overview

The beauty industry is seeing significant growth, with Americans spending over $108 billion on products last year. This surge is driven by high engagement on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, impacting both high-end and drugstore brands.

This spending boom has led to concerns regarding a “beauty debt trap,” with one in four Gen Z and millennial shoppers reporting they go into debt to purchase beauty products. In response, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends prioritizing science-backed routines, such as using broad-spectrum sunscreen, over marketing hype.

Additionally, there is an expanding market for at-home skincare technology, with manufacturers increasingly developing specialized electronic or mechanical beauty devices for home use.

Entities

Dior · Circana · Mao Makeup · TikTok · Instagram

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Beauty industry spending hits $108 billion amid rising consumer debt

    The beauty industry has reached $108 billion in annual US spending, driven by social media, but experts warn of a “beauty debt trap” affecting Gen Z and millennials.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Beauty professionals showcase time-saving makeup routines amid rising cosmetic spending

    Beauty professionals are highlighting time-saving makeup routines as dual-income households in Japan rise and annual household spending on cosmetics reaches an average of 46,208 yen.

Sources

ivanhoe.com · jensonusa.com · jugem.jp · limo.media