Report Overview

The global anti acne cosmetics market was pegged at US$ 4.12 billion in 2021 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period. 

Market Fundamentals

Acne is a common skin problem that primarily affects teenagers but may also affect people of all age groups. Attempting to prevent acne or lower acne symptoms an anti-acne treatment is recommended by dermatologists, which includes certain anti-acne products like face wash, moisturizing creams & lotions, etc. These products contain certain active ingredients that are proven or speculated to have anti-acne properties. Acne can be caused because of various reasons, and there are different products for each difficulty, for instance when caused by bacterial infection the products will contain benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid is recommended to unblock clogged pores. 

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Market Dynamics

The global anti acne cosmetics market is mainly driven by increased spending on cosmetics products by both men and women, appearance consciousness in youths is going to drive the market, and an increase in the number of e-commerce platforms. However, side effects such as skin irritation and allergies can restrain the global anti acne cosmetics market growth; the high cost of specialty cosmetics products can also be a prominent challenge to certain product types. 

Market Ecosystem

The global anti acne cosmetics market has been analyzed from five perspectives: product, type, end-user, sales channel, and region. 

Anti Acne Cosmetics Market by Product

Based on products, the global anti acne cosmetics market is classified into cleansers & toners, creams & lotions, gels, face wash, and emulsions. The creams & lotions segment currently dominate the market due to factors such as the cream and lotion segment is dominant due to factors such as increasing demand for creams and lotion by both men and women, creams and lotions are the most fundamental types of cosmetics, easy applications, and many cosmetics solutions comes in this form.

Other segments are also expected to grow during the forecast period aiming for reasons such as increasing awareness about skin complications and enhanced usage of different products designed for compatible skin types.

Anti Acne Cosmetics Market by Type

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The global anti acne cosmetics market is classified into pharmacological and nonpharmacological products. Pharmacological products are further grouped into salicylic acids, niacinamide, retinol, and tretinoin, while nonpharmacological products are categorized into herbal, leaf extract, seed extract, and flower extracts. Pharmacological products have the highest stake in the global anti-acne cosmetics market. Factors driving the demand for these products include increased dermatologist recommendations for medicated products and improved awareness about skin issues that can be efficiently treated by pharmacological products. Opting for pharmacological products is high due to proven and faster results shown by such products as compared to nonpharmacological counterparts.

Anti Acne Cosmetics Market by End User

End-users of global anti-acne cosmetics are divided into two groups: men and women. Women are the primary consumers, with increased awareness of acne treatments, a diverse range of skincare products, and a high prevalence of acne and other skin disorders. Anti acne products are becoming more popular in the women's section as the development of innovative products with creative packaging increases. Furthermore, females are increasingly opting for organic anti acne products, as frequent use of chemical products can result in other skin issues such as redness, itchiness, and rashes.

Males are expected to grow in this market during the forecast period due to increased awareness about acne-related skin problems and increased consciousness.

Anti Acne Cosmetics Market by Region

Based on region, the global anti-acne cosmetics market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Among these, Europe has the largest share of the market. The factors affecting the growth of this market are high awareness about personal care, improper lifestyle and eating habits, and allergies associated with the usage of cosmetics products. higher affordability to choose high-end and expensive anti-acne products is also a key trend. In Europe, Germany is the dominating region as the variety of anti acne products available is more and an upsurge is observed in growing aesthetic consciousness. Following Europe, North America is the second-largest region of this market owing to factors such as the high prevalence of skin disorders, rising health consciousness, and higher expenditure on healthcare and per capita income. Asia Pacific shall also demonstrate promising growth in this market owing to factors such as the increasing prevalence of skin disorders mostly seen in teenage populations, escalating general awareness and growing disposable incomes. 

Competitive Landscape

Some of the prominent players operating in the global anti acne cosmetics market are: 

• Loreal Paris S.A
• Murad LLC
• Neutrogena (Johnson & Johnson Services) Inc
• Clinique Laboratories LLC
• PCA Skin Holdings LLC
• Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC
• Jan Marini Skin Research Inc
• Phytomer Corporation
• Cloroescience Inc
• Sente Inc

Strategic Development          

• In February 2022, Sun Pharma’s US arm Taro Pharmaceuticals paid US$ 90 million for the acquisition of Galderma's anti-acne company Alchemee. Alchemee was previously known as The Proactive Company, with its Proactive line of anti acne products. 
• In March 2022, Galderma launched the Twyneo Cream, 0.1%/3% at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting. Twyneo Cream is the first and only 0.1 percent tretinoin and 3% benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2-in-1 treatment touted to treat moderate to severe facial acne quickly. The product is made with patented microencapsulation technology combining two previously unrelated ingredients and allows for controlled release to produce visible results in as little as two weeks.

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