The beauty brands putting Ireland on the map

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 23-May-2024
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Ireland’s beauty brands have been ramping up their global retail offering over the past year. Cosmetics Business explores why Irish beauty is set to take over

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A country famed for its stunning landscapes, hospitality and, of course, Guinness, Ireland is also rapidly becoming a heavy-weight contender in the beauty industry.

And the world wants what the Irish are offering, with the sector's cosmetics export value predicted to hit $10.5bn by 2026, according to market intelligence platform ReportLinker.

Irish beauty businesses have also been increasingly launching

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