Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC27409
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Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market

Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Emollients, Humectants, Emulsifiers, Preservatives, Thickeners, Surfactants, Colorants, Fragrances, Active Ingredients, Anti-aging Agents, Ultraviolet Filters, Skin Conditioning Agents and Other Products), Source, Formulation, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC27409

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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Years Covered

2022-2030

Estimated Year Value (2024)

US $3.52 BN

Projected Year Value (2030)

US $5.41 BN

CAGR (2024 - 2030)

7.8%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

North America


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market is accounted for $3.52 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $5.41 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. A functional cosmetic ingredient is a component added to cosmetic formulations to perform specific tasks that enhance the product's effectiveness and user experience. These ingredients can provide benefits such as moisturizing, emulsifying, thickening, or stabilizing formulations. They are typically selected based on their compatibility with other ingredients and their ability to meet regulatory standards.

According to the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) statistics 2022, 65% of the population using anti-aging products falls under the age group of 16-64 years worldwide.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rise in anti-aging products

Consumers increasingly seek formulations that offer benefits such as skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration, leading brands to incorporate advanced functional ingredients like peptides, retinoids, and antioxidants. This trend encourages innovation and research in ingredient development, as companies strive to create effective solutions that meet consumer expectations. Additionally, the aging population amplifies the need for these products, further expanding market opportunities and fostering a competitive landscape focused on anti-aging benefits and results-driven formulations.

Restraint:

Consumer mistrust

Consumer mistrust in functional cosmetic ingredients arises from concerns over product safety, efficacy, and transparency. High-profile incidents of allergic reactions, misleading marketing claims, and a lack of understanding about ingredient sourcing can create skepticism. Additionally, the prevalence of harmful chemicals in some products contributes to wariness toward unfamiliar ingredients. This mistrust hampers market growth by deterring potential buyers from trying new products, leading to lower sales and limiting brands' ability to innovate.

Opportunity:

Influence of social media

Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube allow beauty influencers and skincare enthusiasts to showcase products and highlight specific functional ingredients, educating their followers about benefits and usage. Viral trends and challenges often lead to increased demand for innovative ingredients, as consumers seek the latest beauty solutions. Additionally, user-generated content and reviews build trust and credibility for brands, fostering a community around skincare and beauty that encourages exploration and experimentation with new functional ingredients, ultimately driving market growth.

Threat:

Prevalence of counterfeit cosmetics

Counterfeit products often contain harmful substances and lack quality assurance, posing health risks to consumers. This undermines brand trust and can lead to negative perceptions of genuine products. Additionally, counterfeit cosmetics can create unfair competition, impacting sales for legitimate brands and deterring investment in innovation. The resultant legal and regulatory challenges further hamper market growth, as companies must allocate resources to combat counterfeiting and protect their reputations.

Covid-19 Impact

The covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the functional cosmetic ingredient market by altering consumer behaviour and increasing demand for health-oriented and hygiene-focused products. With a heightened emphasis on skincare and wellness, consumers sought products with functional ingredients that offer benefits such as antimicrobial properties and skin barrier protection. The pandemic also accelerated the shift towards e-commerce, prompting brands to innovate and adapt their product offerings to meet changing consumer preferences.

The makeup segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The makeup segment is predicted to secure the largest market share throughout the forecast period. Functional cosmetic ingredients play a crucial role in makeup applications by enhancing performance, texture, and longevity. Ingredients such as silicones provide smooth application and a silky feel, while pigments ensure vibrant colors. Ingredients like film formers and setting agents enhance product durability, making makeup resistant to smudging and fading. The integration of skincare benefits, such as antioxidants and SPF, further blurs the line between makeup and skincare, catering to the growing demand for multifunctional beauty solutions.

The professional users segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The professional users segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Functional cosmetic ingredients are essential in professional user applications, such as in salons and cosmetic studios. These ingredients enhance the performance and results of professional-grade products, including hair dyes, skincare treatments, and makeup. Additionally, the incorporation of innovative ingredients helps professionals stay competitive, as they offer unique services and formulations that cater to evolving consumer preferences.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is expected to register the largest market share during the forecast period driven by a burgeoning middle class and rising disposable incomes. The influence of K-beauty and J-beauty trends promotes advanced formulations and multifunctional products that cater to diverse skin concerns. Additionally, the focus on sustainability and clean beauty practices is prompting brands to adopt eco-friendly sourcing and production methods, fostering a competitive landscape rich in innovation and consumer engagement.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period driven by a strong consumer preference for innovative and effective beauty products. The rise of e-commerce and social media has transformed how consumers discover and purchase cosmetics, driving trends towards personalization and customization. Furthermore, the aging population fuels demand for anti-aging products, while regulatory scrutiny ensures high standards for ingredient safety and efficacy, creating a competitive and evolving market landscape. 

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market include BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Croda International PLC, Dow Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Clariant AG, Oleon Health & Beauty, Ingredion Incorporated, Solvay SA, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Innospec Inc., Kraton Corporation, AkzoNobel N.V., Lonza Group AG, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), Apoena Biotech, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Symrise AG and Biesterfeld AG.

Key Developments:

In August 2024, Oleon Health & Beauty launched Radiastar 1436. This innovative ingredient is a vegetable-based, multibranched Guerbet alcohol designed to enhance cosmetic formulations, particularly in lipsticks. Radiastar 1436 stands out due to its ability to improve the break strength and gloss of lip products while offering excellent adhesion and a unique sensory profile.

In May 2024, Apoena Biotech launched “Apobio Film” a cutting-edge postbiotic ingredient designed for both hair and skin care, offering multifunctional benefits through its unique formulation. Apobio Film forms a protective biofilm on the surface of hair and skin, which helps retain moisture and prevent dryness.

Products Covered:
• Emollients
• Humectants
• Emulsifiers
• Preservatives
• Thickeners
• Surfactants
• Colorants
• Fragrances
• Active Ingredients
• Anti-aging Agents
• Ultraviolet Filters
• Skin Conditioning Agents
• Other Products

Sources Covered:
• Natural Ingredients
• Synthetic Ingredients

Formulations Covered:
• Foams
• Sticks & Balm
• Sprays
• Liquids
• Powders
• Emulsions
• Other Formulations

Applications Covered:
• Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Makeup
• Fragrances
• Oral Care
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Individual Consumers
• Professional Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary   
     
2 Preface    

 2.1 Abstract   
 2.2 Stake Holders  
 2.3 Research Scope  
 2.4 Research Methodology 
  2.4.1 Data Mining 
  2.4.2 Data Analysis 
  2.4.3 Data Validation 
  2.4.4 Research Approach 
 2.5 Research Sources  
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  2.5.3 Assumptions 
     
3 Market Trend Analysis  
 3.1 Introduction  
 3.2 Drivers   
 3.3 Restraints  
 3.4 Opportunities  
 3.5 Threats   
 3.6 Product Analysis  
 3.7 Application Analysis 
 3.8 End User Analysis  
 3.9 Emerging Markets  
 3.10 Impact of Covid-19  
     
4 Porters Five Force Analysis  
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers 
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
 4.3 Threat of substitutes 
 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
 4.5 Competitive rivalry  
     
5 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market, By Product
 5.1 Introduction  
 5.2 Emollients  
 5.3 Humectants  
 5.4 Emulsifiers  
 5.5 Preservatives  
 5.6 Thickeners  
 5.7 Surfactants  
 5.8 Colorants   
 5.9 Fragrances  
 5.10 Active Ingredients  
 5.11 Anti-aging Agents  
 5.12 Ultraviolet Filters  
 5.13 Skin Conditioning Agents 
 5.14 Other Products  
     
6 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market, By Source
 6.1 Introduction  
 6.2 Natural Ingredients  
 6.3 Synthetic Ingredients 
     
7 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market, By Formulation
 7.1 Introduction  
 7.2 Foams   
 7.3 Sticks & Balm  
 7.4 Sprays   
 7.5 Liquids   
 7.6 Powders   
 7.7 Emulsions  
 7.8 Other Formulations  
     
8 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market, By Application
 8.1 Introduction  
 8.2 Skin Care   
 8.3 Hair Care   
 8.4 Makeup   
 8.5 Fragrances  
 8.6 Oral Care   
 8.7 Other Applications  
     
9 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market, By End User
 9.1 Introduction  
 9.2 Individual Consumers 
 9.3 Professional Users  
     
10 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market, By Geography
 10.1 Introduction  
 10.2 North America  
  10.2.1 US  
  10.2.2 Canada  
  10.2.3 Mexico  
 10.3 Europe   
  10.3.1 Germany  
  10.3.2 UK  
  10.3.3 Italy  
  10.3.4 France  
  10.3.5 Spain  
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe 
 10.4 Asia Pacific  
  10.4.1 Japan  
  10.4.2 China  
  10.4.3 India  
  10.4.4 Australia  
  10.4.5 New Zealand 
  10.4.6 South Korea 
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific 
 10.5 South America  
  10.5.1 Argentina 
  10.5.2 Brazil  
  10.5.3 Chile  
  10.5.4 Rest of South America
 10.6 Middle East & Africa 
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia 
  10.6.2 UAE  
  10.6.3 Qatar  
  10.6.4 South Africa 
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
     
11 Key Developments   
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers 
 11.3 New Product Launch 
 11.4 Expansions  
 11.5 Other Key Strategies 
     
12 Company Profiling   
 12.1 BASF SE   
 12.2 Evonik Industries AG 
 12.3 Croda International PLC 
 12.4 Dow Inc.   
 12.5 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. 
 12.6 Clariant AG  
 12.7 Oleon Health & Beauty 
 12.8 Ingredion Incorporated 
 12.9 Solvay SA   
 12.10 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
 12.11 Innospec Inc.  
 12.12 Kraton Corporation  
 12.13 AkzoNobel N.V.  
 12.14 Lonza Group AG  
 12.15 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
 12.16 Apoena Biotech  
 12.17 Sensient Technologies Corporation
 12.18 Symrise AG  
 12.19 Biesterfeld AG  
     
List of Tables    
1 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Emollients (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Humectants (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Emulsifiers (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Preservatives (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Thickeners (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Surfactants (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Colorants (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Fragrances (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Active Ingredients (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Anti-aging Agents (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Ultraviolet Filters (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Skin Conditioning Agents (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Source (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Natural Ingredients (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Synthetic Ingredients (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Formulation (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Foams (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Sticks & Balm (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Sprays (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Liquids (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Powders (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Emulsions (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Formulations (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Skin Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Hair Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Makeup (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Fragrances (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Oral Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Individual Consumers (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Market Outlook, By Professional Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
     
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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