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Prestige Beauty Rises 30% in 2021 as Fragrance Outperforms All Other Categories

NPD Group releases dollar sales performance as makeup, skincare and haircare see continued growth following pandemic lockdowns.

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By: Christine Esposito

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The US prestige beauty industry generated $22 billion in 2021, a 30% increase in dollar sales, versus 2020, according to The NPD Group. By category, fragrance outperformed all others in 2021 with sales up 49%, year-over-year, followed by hair products (up 47%), makeup (up 23%), and skincare (up 18%).    In 2021, the beauty industry saw continued growth from pandemic winners including perfumes, scented candles, facial exfoliators, nail care, and hair care products. At the same time, makeup foun...

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