growth, with the country’s consumers gravitating towards ‘clean’, chemical-free formulas using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients. Existing and emerging niche Australian brands focusing on skin-friendly, cruelty-free, sustainable ingredients, as well as personalized products, are thriving domestically and slowly edging their way into the international skincare arena.
Emerging natural Australian skincare versus enduring international giants
Skincare accounts for the second-largest segment of the Australian beauty and personal care market as of 2023, with facial skincare and sun protection products the
leading skincare product categories. The Australian skincare landscape offers a variety of products from
internationally renowned cosmetics brands including L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Nivea, and Dove to Australian-born natural skincare labels such as
Aesop, Alpha-H, Tribe, KORA Organics, Grown Alchemist, Go-To, and Sukin.
To increase product visibility, drive sales, and popularize regular, multi-step skincare routines, many Australian beauty and skincare brands leverage social media marketing strategies, such as
Instagram influencer product endorsements. From cleansers to moisturizers,
facial skincare has become a vital aspect of Australian’s everyday routines, with around 82 percent of female consumers indicating in a 2024 survey that they used face care products on a daily basis. Alongside personal care product essentials such as toothpaste, mouthwash, bath and shower products, and deodorant, skincare products are
the most used personal care products among Australian consumers, according to a 2023 survey.
Online presence of skincare brands driving demand
While brick-and-mortar retail distribution channels such as pharmacies, supermarkets, specialty beauty stores, and department stores continue to dominate skincare product sales in Australia,
online skincare product purchasing is on the rise.
Online-only beauty retailers, such as
Adore Beauty, and retailers with an offline and online presence, including MECCA and Priceline, are increasingly appealing to customers due to their larger product ranges, subscription-based services, virtual try-on tools, and online quizzes to identify products catering to individual customer’s skin types.
Are Australian’s prioritizing their skin health?
Due to Australia’s high ultraviolet (UV) levels, the country has one of the highest
skin cancer incidence rates worldwide, making sun protection a top priority among Australian consumers who wish to protect their skin from UV-related damage. The demand for sunscreen and other skincare products containing SPF remains high among the country’s consumers, with
Australia’s sun protection market revenue among the highest worldwide. Nonetheless,
sunscreen usage habits of Australians remain mixed, with only six in 10 Australians indicating in a 2023 survey that they used sunscreen on their face and body when at the beach. Additionally, only four in 10 respondents reported checking the UV rating to decide whether to use sunblock.
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