Competitive Landscape
Shiseido Co Ltd and Kosé Corp Consolidate Lead as Consumers Become More Selective in Their Premium Purchases
Premium beauty and personal care in Japan remained moderately concentrated in 2025, with a small number of leading manufacturers accounting for a significant share of value sales. In 2025, Shiseido Co Ltd held a 21% share, while Kosé Corp achieved 14%, rising from 11% over 2020 to 2025.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Premium Beauty and Personal Care industry in Japan with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Premium Beauty and Personal Care industry in Japan, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Japan report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Japan?
- Which are the leading brands in Japan?
- How are products distributed in Japan?
- To what extent is e-commerce changing the retail environment and consumer demand?
- How are sales of mass versus premium beauty products evolving?
- Which products are seeing rising demand in the wake of COVID-19?
- Why are changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour patterns stimulating growth of some categories but not others?
- How is the macroeconomic environment shaping demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Japan - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Value Growth Stagnates as Premium Segment Shows Signs of Maturity
Value Growth Stagnates as Premium Segment Shows Signs of Maturity
Premium Skin Care Remains Largest, Fuelled by High-Efficacy Products and Claim Transparency
Premium Fragrances Capture Renewed Consumer Attention through Lifestyle-Driven Premiumisation
Sustained Growth Expected to Be Driven by Higher-Value Purchases and Lifestyle-Driven Positioning
Premium Skin Care Sustains Dominance, While Premium Fragrances Is Set to Remain Best Performing
Premium Growth Anticipated to Be Rooted in Balancing Price Integrity with Transparent Communication
Shiseido Co Ltd and Kosé Corp Consolidate Lead as Consumers Become More Selective in Their Premium Purchases
Beauty and Personal Care in Japan - Industry Overview
Value Growth Slows Amid Cautious Spending and Ageing Population Dynamics
Key Data Insights
Value Growth Slows Amid Cautious Spending and Ageing Population Dynamics
Skin Care Leads Value through Innovation Driven by Clean Reimagined Trend
Brands Embed Longevity and Lifestyle Narratives to Sustain Value Growth
Consumers Expected to Prioritise Essential Health and Premium Value Amidst Cautious Growth
Skin Care Leads with Steady Growth While Fragrances Deliver Rapid Value Expansion
Brands Anticipated to Innovate with Science and Lifestyle Narratives to Deepen Trust and Loyalty
Large Domestic Manufacturers Consolidate Position through Trusted Portfolios and Scale
Pharmacies and Health and Personal Care Stores Gain Share as Department Stores Experience Stagnation
E-Commerce Grows Steadily Driven by the Replenishment of Trusted Daily-Use Products
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Premium Beauty and Personal Care
- Premium Baby and Child-specific Products
- Premium Bath and Shower
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Premium Eye Shadow
- Premium Mascara
- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Premium Powder
- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Premium Lipstick
- Premium Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Premium Polish Remover
- Premium Other Nail Products
- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Premium Deodorants
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Premium Hair Care
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Premium General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Premium Face Masks
- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Premium Anti-Agers
- Premium Lip Care
- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Premium Toners
- Premium Hand Care
- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Premium Self-Tanning
- Premium Sun Protection
Premium Beauty and Personal Care
This is the aggregation of premium colour cosmetics, fragrances, deodorants, skin care, sun care, baby and child-specific products, bath and shower and hair care.
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This report originates from Passport, our Premium Beauty and Personal Care research and analysis database.
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