The cosmetics sector had been making a strong comeback from the downturn of the pandemic.
Consumer spend in the UK increased by 6% in 2021 following the 5% decrease the previous year while lockdowns limited us largely to working and socialising from home.
But now inflation threatens to put the brakes on that recovery. Consumers are facing rapidly escalating bills which means they are having to reassess their budgets. On top of that, we’re also seeing cosmetics usage falling generally – a trend which predates the pandemic.
Make-up and product use has fallen by 50% in the UK over the past five years. This complex picture could lead to turbulent times for the sector.
As inflation bites, cosmetics brands may be tempted to absorb heightened costs to avoid increasing prices and to maintain market share.
However, this risks
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