Competitive Landscape
Shiseido Co Ltd and Kosé Corp Strengthen Lead as Rivals Lose Ground
Skin care in Japan remained relatively fragmented in 2025, with the top three companies, Shiseido Co Ltd, Kosé Corp and Kao Corp, holding shares of 13%, 12% and 7% respectively. Despite this, there has been a mild but clear trend towards greater concentration over the past five years.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Skin 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 Skin 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 Skin 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 Skin 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?
Skin Care in Japan - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Facial Care Spending Outpaces All Others as Shoppers Prioritise Routine
Facial Care Spending Outpaces All Others as Shoppers Prioritise Routine
Consumer Preferences Continue to Shift Towards Clinically Grounded Formulations, Driving Premiumisation
Clean Reimagined Trend Highlights Consumer Preference Towards Products with Clearly Perceived Efficacy
Premium Facial Care Brands Expected to Drive Value as Population Shrinks
Consumer Demand for Clinically Credible and Dermatologically Backed Products Set to Drive Premiumisation
Shiseido Co Ltd and Kosé Corp Strengthen Lead as Rivals Lose Ground
Health and Beauty Specialists Accelerate Growth through Expert Advice and Product Trials
Retail E-Commerce Draws Shoppers with Breadth, Value and Convenience
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:
Skin Care
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Mass Firming Body Care
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- Premium General Purpose Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Mass Acne Treatments
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- Premium Face Masks
- Mass Face Masks
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- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
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- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Basic Moisturisers
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- Premium Anti-Agers
- Mass Anti-Agers
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- Premium Lip Care
- Mass Lip Care
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- Premium Toners
- Mass Toners
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- Premium Hand Care
- Mass Hand Care
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- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
Skin Care
This is the aggregation of facial care, body care, hand care and skin care sets/kits.
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This report originates from Passport, our Skin Care research and analysis database.
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