British Beauty Council Reports

The British Beauty Council is committed to working with brands, influencers, experts and policymakers to continuously help improve the quality of skincare information consumers access, and to provide industry leading education. Via various initiatives, the organisation is dedicated to ensuring a sustained pipeline of talent to the sector, spotlighting the unique opportunities available in the...

In 2025, the British Beauty Council commissioned Oxford Economics to refresh its analysis of the economic contribution of the beauty industry and how it has evolved. The report covers 2024 performance and a forecast for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by skincare. With filters, fads and questionable hacks, this guide navigates beauty through the lens of social media and its endless pursuit of unattainable perfection. A recent beauty report revealed that while Gen Z began experimenting with skincare at 13, Gen Alpha has eclipsed them by five years – starting at an average age of eight1. Yet very few are accessing in...

The personal care industry provides goods and services that households rely on every day, from basic toiletries through to luxury cosmetics and hairdressing and beauty services. In 2019, the British Beauty Council and Oxford Economics launched the first comprehensive study of the value the personal care industry creates for the UK economy in terms of its contribution to GDP and the jobs it sustain...

The beauty industry has always been a space of creativity, innovation, and transformation. But as the industry continues to evolve, it is crucial that it reflects the diversity of the people it serves. The intent of ‘A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You’ has arisen from the many conversations and insights garnered from across the British Beauty Council’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee,...