Global Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Type (Emollients & Moisturizers, Peptides & Proteins, Antioxidants, UV Filters, Fermentation-Derived Actives, Botanical Extracts, Multifunctional Actives), By Application (Skin Care, Hair Care, Color Cosmetics, Sun Care, Oral Care, Professional Dermatology Products), By Distribution Channel (Retail Brands, Digital / DTC, Contract Manufacturers, Professional Channels, Export Trade), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2025–2030

Report Code: RI1399PUB
Last Updated : November, 2025
Author : Anna Morgan

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
    1. Introduction
  2. Market Introduction
    1. Market Definition
    2. Scope of the Study
    3. Market Structure
  3. Research Methodology
    1. Primary Research
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Assumptions & Exclusions
    4. Secondary Data Sources
  4. Market Factor Analysis
    1. Value Chain Analysis: Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market
    2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Restraints
    3. Opportunities
  6. Recent Trends Analysis
  7. Impact of COVID-19 on Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market
    1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
    2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
    3. Measures Taken by Top Players
  8. Regulatory Landscape
  9. Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market, By Product Type
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type
    2. Emollients & Moisturizers
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Peptides & Proteins
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Antioxidants
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Botanical Extracts
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    8. Multifunctional Actives
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  10. Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Hair Care
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Color Cosmetics
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Sun Care
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Professional / Dermatology Products
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  11. Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Retail Cosmetic Brands
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Contract Manufacturers
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Export / International Trade
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  12. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
      1. Market Size and Forecast
        1. By Product Type
          1. Emollients & Moisturizers
            1. Peptides & Proteins
              1. Antioxidants
                1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                  1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                    1. Botanical Extracts
                      1. Multifunctional Actives
                      2. By Application
                        1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                          1. Hair Care
                            1. Color Cosmetics
                              1. Sun Care
                                1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                  1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                  2. By Distribution Channel
                                    1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                      1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                        1. Contract Manufacturers
                                          1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                            1. Export / International Trade
                                          2. U.S.
                                            1. By Product Type
                                              1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                  1. Antioxidants
                                                    1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                      1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                        1. Botanical Extracts
                                                          1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                          2. By Application
                                                            1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                              1. Hair Care
                                                                1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                  1. Sun Care
                                                                    1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                      1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                      2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                        1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                          1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                            1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                              1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                1. Export / International Trade
                                                                              2. Canada
                                                                            2. Europe
                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                1. By Product Type
                                                                                  1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                    1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                      1. Antioxidants
                                                                                        1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                          1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                            1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                              1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                              2. By Application
                                                                                                1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                  1. Hair Care
                                                                                                    1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                      1. Sun Care
                                                                                                        1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                          1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                          2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                            1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                              1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                  1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                    1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                  2. U.K.
                                                                                                                    1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                      1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                        1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                          1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                            1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                              1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                  1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                  2. By Application
                                                                                                                                    1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                      1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                        1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                          1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                            1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                              1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                              2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                  1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                    1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                      1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                        1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                      2. Germany
                                                                                                                                                      3. France
                                                                                                                                                      4. Spain
                                                                                                                                                      5. Italy
                                                                                                                                                      6. Russia
                                                                                                                                                      7. Nordic
                                                                                                                                                      8. Benelux
                                                                                                                                                      9. Rest of Europe
                                                                                                                                                    2. APAC
                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                        1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                          1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                                                            1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                                                              1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. China
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Korea
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Japan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. India
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Singapore
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              7. Taiwan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              8. South East Asia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9. Rest of Asia-Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Middle East and Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. UAE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Turky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Saudi Arabia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. South Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Egypt
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. Nigeria
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7. Rest of MEA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Brazil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Emollients & Moisturizers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Peptides & Proteins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Antioxidants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. UV Filters / Sunscreen Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Fermentation-Derived & Bioactive Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Botanical Extracts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Multifunctional Actives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Skin Care (Serums, Creams, Moisturizers)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Hair Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Color Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Sun Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Oral Care & Dental Cosmetics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Professional / Dermatology Products
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Retail Cosmetic Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Digital-Native / DTC Brands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Contract Manufacturers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Professional Channels (Spas, Dermatology Clinics)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Export / International Trade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Mexico
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Argentina
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Chile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Colombia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Rest of LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Competitive Landscape, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Introduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Functional Cosmetic Ingredients Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Competition Ranking, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Merger & Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Product Launch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Expansion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Company Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. BASF SE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Business Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Financial Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Product domains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Recent Developments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Givaudan SA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Lonza Group Ltd.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Croda International Plc
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. Evonik Industries AG
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6. Merck KGaA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            7. Clariant International Ltd.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Symrise AG
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9. Inolex
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10. DSM Nutritional Products