The make-up market - France
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Study Overview
The make-up market, a segment of the cosmetics market, covers all sales of products designed to beautify or disguise the face. Several product categories can be distinguished:
for lips: lipsticks, lip pencils, glosses, balms and exfoliants, plumpers for the complexion: foundation, blush, cream, powder, concealer, highlighter for eyes: mascara, eye shadow, pencils, eyeliner, false eyelashes eyebrows: pencils, powders, gel, mascara accessories: lip brushes, complexion brushes, eyebrow brushes, etc.
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The global cosmetics market is booming, driven by North Asia and North America. The French cosmetics market is a key economic sector for the French economy. The make-up segment occupies a relatively marginal position in terms of sales generated on the cosmetics market, but is very dynamic on the export market. While the global market remains buoyant, the French make-up market has been losing steam in recent years: the trend is towards natural products. For some years now, make-up has been losing followers and is used less regularly. To counter the stagnation in demand, companies in the sector are seeking to distinguish themselves through the valorization of plants, respect for the environment, personalization and digitalization of the offer.
Key takeaways
- Growth and sector challenges
- Demand analysis
- Market structure and organization
- Supply and pricing analysis
- Player segmentation
- Latest trends and innovations
Our methodology
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- • National, international, and private databases
- • Professional press and polling institutes
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Sommaire
1. Market overview
- 1.1 Presentation and definition of the make-up market
- 1.2 A dynamic global market
- 1.3 The French make-up market
- 1.4 Export agreements for made-in-France cosmetics
- 1.5 The impact of the Coronavirus
2. Demand analysis
- 2.1 Typology of demand
- 2.2 Demand weakened by the covid19 crisis but set to rebound in 2022
- 2.3 The importance of influencers
- 2.4 The popularity of organic food
3. Market structure
- 3.1 The cosmetics industry
- 3.2 Distribution dominated by specialized and mass-market channels
- 3.3 The weight of different product categories
4. Offer analysis
- 4.1 Very uneven price levels by segment
- 4.2 Supply trends
- 4.3 A growing organic and responsible offer
5. Regulations
- 5.1 Pre-marketing regulations
- 5.2 Post-marketing regulations

The make-up market - France
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