Introduction
The Beauty industry covers a wide variety of personal products (skin care; color cosmetics; hair care; fragrances), beauty appliances (hair dryers; brushes; combs), services (salons; day spas) and related functions (packaging; supply chain). Not all segments of the beauty industry will be represented on this guide.
For general overviews and market research reports, search terms like: BEAUTY, COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE (bath, shower, soap, deodorant, depilatories), TOILETRIES, MAKE-UP, COLOR COSMETICS, SKIN CARE, HAIR CARE, ORAL CARE, SUN CARE, PERFUME, FRAGRANCE, MEN'S GROOMING, etc.
Key USC Databases - Beauty
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowKeyword search "beauty", "cosmetics", or related terms to find U.S. industry reports.
- Passport This link opens in a new windowFind reports and data for many beauty and cosmetics segments in different countries worldwide. Company profiles for major beauty manufacturers are also available.
- Mintel This link opens in a new windowKeyword search "beauty" or "cosmetics" to find market reports containing user demographics.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowFind visualized data for individual beauty segments, specific brands, and major companies, along with consumer data.
USC Industry Information Databases
- TOP INDUSTRY DATABASES:
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowDetailed market research and analysis for U.S., China and Global markets
- Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowDetailed data on specific companies and industries, including profiles, financial data, stock information, competitors and competition, and forecasts for future business.
- Passport This link opens in a new windowPassport/GMID by Euromonitor. International industry, company and market information
- MarketResearch.com Academic This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports from multiple publishers.
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowIndustry coverage focuses on many technologies and sciences (Life Sciences, Materials, Environment and Sustainability).
- Mintel This link opens in a new windowMintel Oxygen provides detailed market research reports in the areas of Beauty & Personal Care, Drink, Food, Leisure & Entertainment, Lifestyles, and Retailing and Apparel.
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Insider Intelligence (formerly known as eMarketer) This link opens in a new windowProvides analysis, market data, and statistics on the Internet, e-commerce, online marketing, social media, and emerging digital technologies around the world.
- EStatement Studies This link opens in a new windowProvides financial ratios and other information on many industries.
- Forrester This link opens in a new windowTechnology and market research from Forrester Research, Inc. focusing on the business implications of technology change.
- Gartner This link opens in a new windowUSC/netID/webmail password required for access. USC does not have full access to all reports.
- SBRnet (Sports Business Research Network) This link opens in a new windowSports Business Research Network provides market research and industry news for the sports industry.
- SRDS - Standard Rate and Data Service This link opens in a new windowStandard Rate and Data Service compiles contact information and ad rates for a variety of media sources
- WARC This link opens in a new windowPreviously known as the World Advertising Research Center, WARC provides a wide range of information on advertising and marketing trends around the world including expenditure data, case studies, industry trends and consumer insight.
- Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) This link opens in a new windowCompustat provides industry index information: Select Compustat - Monthly Updates - Select Region - Select Index Prices. Use 'Company Codes - Code Lookup to find industry specific codes
USC Books
Search USC Libraries Catalog for books and periodicals using the following words and phrases:
- Beauty industry
- Cosmetics industry
- Cosmetics regulations
- Cosmetics ingredients
- Specific companies (L'Oreal; Elizabeth Arden; Max Factor)
The American Beauty Industry Encyclopedia by Call Number: Grand Depository TT958 .A44 2010Publication Date: 2010
Beauty Imagined: a history of the global beauty industry by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2010Also available in hard copy: Doheny HD9970.5 .C672 J66 2010
The Cosmetic Industry: scientific and regulatory foundations by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2019
Cosmetic Creams: development, manufacture and marketing of effective skin care products by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2019
Sustainability: how the cosmetics industry is greening up by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2014
Styling Masculinity: gender, class, and inequality in the men's grooming industry by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2016Hard copy available in Doheny HQ1090.27 .B37 2016
Search for More Books & Ebooks
Trade Publications
-
Beauty IndependentSome content requires payment
-
BIR: Beauty Industry Report OnlinePaid subscription required
-
Beauty PackagingPortal to the monthly magazine, plus packaging news and buyer's guide
-
Global Cosmetic IndustryLimited access to free articles and other content
-
Perfumer & FlavoristPaid subscription required; some articles are free to read
-
Spray Technology & MarketingCovers sprayable products (fragrances, hair spray) and packaging.
-
Business of BeautySegment articles from the Business of Fashion
-
HBW Insights (Health / Beauty / Wellness)Covers regulatory and legislative news; paid subscription required but some content is free to read.
-
BW Confidential"Leading media on the international beauty industry"
Government Statistics & Data
-
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance: Chemical ManufacturingNAICS Code 3256 covers "soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing"
-
U.S. Census - Statistics of U.S. BusinessesManufacturing (NAICS 325); search specifically for NAICS 3256: Chemical manufacturing; NAICS 44612: Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores
Industry Associations
-
Beauty PackagingPortal to the monthly magazine plus links to industry events, buyers guide, and whitepapers
-
Cosmetics BusinessOnline platform providing up-to-date news on products, ingredients, manufacturing, formulation, and packaging. Industry events and company coverage also included.
-
Cosmetics DesignNews and analysis on cosmetics formulation and packaging in North America.
-
CIR: Cosmetic Ingredient Review"We review and assess the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics in an open, unbiased, and expert manner, and publish the results in the peer-reviewed scientific literature."
-
In-CosmeticsTracks trade shows and industry events globally.
-
Independent Beauty AssociationFormerly known as Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors
-
Personal Care Products Council"The leading national trade association representing cosmetic and personal care products companies and serving as the voice on scientific, legal, regulatory, legislative and international issues for the global industry."
-
Professional Beauty AssociationRepresents salons/spas, distributors, manufacturers and beauty professionals
-
Society of Cosmetic ChemistsAccess to some resources (like their Journal) is limited to subscribers/members.
Additional Internet Resources
- Cosmetics 50, 2023Brand Finance ranking of the top 50 "most valuable and strongest cosmetics brands." Free registration to download report.
- Nielsen IQ - BeautyReports and insights on the beauty industry from Nielsen
- What Beauty Players Can Teach The Consumer Sector About Digital DisruptionA 2018 paper from McKinsey
- Beauty by the NumbersInfographics compiled by the Benchmarking Company
- Beauty Faces Up To SustainabilityA 2016 report from Quantis
- Global Male Grooming MarketA 2017 report from Fung Global Retail
- Skin Deep Cosmetics DatabaseSponsored by the Environmental Working Group
- Well Spa 360"The whole health resource for wellness spa professionals"