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Q3 Prestige Beauty Sales Rise 3%, says NPD

Skin care sets pace gains; fragrance is flat.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Demand for prestige beauty products improved a bit in the third quarter, as overall sales rose 3% to $2.3 billion, according to The NPD Group, Port Washington, NY. In Q2, prestige beauty sales increased 2%. Face is the largest segment within the makeup and skin care markets, accounting for 47% and 81% of dollars, respectively. Overall makeup sales increased 4% to nearly $933 million; followed by skin care, $831.5 million (+5%) and fragrance, $518.8 million (0%). “Women are embracing a more com...

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