Market Trends of India Cosmetics Products Industry
Inclination Toward Vegan and Cruelty-Free Products
- The cruelty-free and vegan beauty market has exploded globally and in India in recent years. Cosmetic manufacturers are opting for natural and environmentally friendly ingredients to manufacture products. The 'green cosmetics' trend pushes the need for sustainable and clean beauty products.
- Manufacturers and third-party e-retailers are taking an interest in launching or offering clean beauty in their product portfolio. For instance, in June 2023, the e-commerce platform Purplle launched the United Kingdom's clean beauty brand Dr. PAWPAW in the Indian market, offering multi-tasking lip and skin care products.
- Moreover, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India has imposed the cosmetic testing ban, which is added to the new rule "148-C. prohibition of testing of cosmetics on animals, such that no person shall use any animal for the testing of cosmetics" in the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Rules.
- Moreover, Therefore, with Gen Z reshaping the market for color cosmetics in India, owing to their broad experimentation with a variety of products and their planet-friendly approach, the demand for eco-friendly, natural, organic, and clean color cosmetic products is anticipated to rise in the coming years.
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Booming Online Retail Segment
- Online retailing plays a vital role in the sustenance of the cosmetics market in India. Online platforms help sell and offer a range of product portfolios, and brands can cultivate an identity to promote product launches and influence consumers. Brands are chasing Indian celebrities or influencers to target young consumers through endorsements.
- For instance, in June 2023, Just Herbs collaborated with Bollywood celebrity AthiyaShetty to endorse natural make-up products, including ghee-based lipsticks, foundations, and lip gloss. The brand is online on websites and e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart, and Myntra. Furthermore, third-party e-retailers are witnessing a growth in sales as the trend of online shopping is gaining momentum.
- Online shopping is a convenient platform for consumers to buy products online, avoiding crowded stores. It gives customers the luxury of browsing and shopping for products 24/7 from the comfort of their homes. Moreover, these websites create opportunities for color cosmetic brands to rapidly shift toward e-commerce platforms that enable these beauty brands to showcase greater product visibility in various rural and urban regions in the country.
