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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Cosmetic Industry Statistics

Cosmetic industry progress on diversity grows but still faces significant gaps.

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76% of multicultural consumers prefer inclusive brands, up 22% since 2020, Nielsen 2023.

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Diverse representation in ads boosted sales 35% for cosmetics 2022-2023, Kantar.

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64% of Gen Z buys from DEI-committed cosmetics brands 2023, Mintel Gen Z report.

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Black consumers' spending on beauty: $2.7B annually 2023 U.S., reaching 14% market share, Nielsen.

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82% loyalty increase for inclusive shade range products 2023, IRI data.

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Hispanic beauty market grew 19% YoY to $12B in 2023 U.S., Statista.

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71% of consumers boycott non-diverse brands 2023 surveys, Edelman Trust Barometer.

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Asian consumers prefer culturally attuned products: 58% premium pay 2023, Euromonitor Asia.

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Inclusive campaigns ROI: 2.5x higher engagement 2023, Socialbakers.

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55% market growth in melanin skincare 2022-2023, GlobalData.

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Disabled consumers: 22% underserved, 41% switch to inclusive brands 2023, Scope UK.

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LGBTQ+ spending on beauty: 9% total market 2023 U.S., estimated $15B, GLAAD.

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Mature consumers (50+) 28% of premium segment 2023, AARP.

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67% brand preference for authentic diverse models 2023, Ipsos.

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Indigenous beauty products demand up 47% 2023 Australia, IBISWorld.

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73% Brazilian consumers favor mixed-race represented brands 2022, Datafolha.

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Veteran-focused grooming lines sales +29% 2023 U.S., VA consumer data.

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Neurodiverse consumer feedback drove 18% product tweaks 2023, Specialisterne.

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Immigrant consumers 31% of urban beauty sales Canada 2023, StatCan.

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Halal beauty market $78B global 2023, 12% CAGR, State of Halal.

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84% Gen Alpha parents seek diverse toys/beauty influences 2023, Common Sense Media.

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91% of cosmetics firms implemented unconscious bias training by 2023, covering 85% employees, SHRM survey.

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Mentorship programs for underrepresented groups reached 74% participation in U.S. cosmetics 2023, Lean In.

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) active in 88% top cosmetics companies 2022, Deloitte.

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DEI budget allocation averaged 2.1% of HR spend in cosmetics 2023, McKinsey.

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67% of cosmetics firms tracked pay equity annually in 2023, PayScale data.

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Inclusive recruitment via diverse job boards used by 79% firms 2023, LinkedIn.

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45% reduction in turnover for diverse employees post-inclusion programs 2022-2023, Gallup.

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Pronoun policies adopted by 82% cosmetics brands 2023, GLAAD.

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Accessibility audits for workplaces: 61% cosmetics HQs 2023, ADA compliance reports.

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Cultural celebration events attended by 93% employees in inclusive firms 2022, Great Place to Work.

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Reverse mentoring (juniors to seniors) in 56% cosmetics DEI programs 2023, Harvard Business Review.

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73% of cosmetics leaders received DEI certification by 2023, Coursera data.

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Pay transparency policies in 49% U.S. cosmetics firms 2023, Glassdoor.

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Allyship training completion: 84% workforce 2023 global cosmetics, Catalyst.

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Flexible work for caregivers: 77% adoption post-pandemic 2023, FlexJobs.

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68% of cosmetics firms partnered with HBCUs for talent 2023, UNCF.

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Feedback loops on inclusion scored 4.2/5 average 2023 surveys, Qualtrics.

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59% implemented neurodiversity hiring practices 2023 UK cosmetics, Scope.

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Holiday inclusivity (non-Christian): 81% policies 2023, Interfaith Alliance.

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92% satisfaction in diverse teams per 2023 cosmetics pulse surveys, Culture Amp.

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Sponsorship programs for women of color: 63% firms 2023, McKinsey Women in Workplace.

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Women of color held 28.4% of mid-level management in cosmetics in 2023, up 11% since 2019, per Lean In report.

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Black CEOs in top 20 cosmetics firms: 2 in 2023 vs 0 in 2018, per Fortune 500 analysis.

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15.7% of C-suite roles in European cosmetics were held by men under 40 in 2022, per Cosmetics Europe.

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Asian women in leadership: 8.2% of VP roles in U.S. beauty giants 2023, Statista.

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Disabled executives in global cosmetics: 1.8% in 2023, World Economic Forum.

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LGBTQ+ board members in top cosmetics firms rose to 6.5% in 2023, per Deloitte.

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Over-50 executives in cosmetics: 19% globally 2022, PwC.

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Indigenous leaders in Australian cosmetics: 0.8% board seats 2023, per Reconciliation Australia.

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52% of cosmetics CMOs were women in Brazil 2022, highest in LATAM, per ANA.

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Hispanic men in U.S. cosmetics exec roles: 4.1% 2023, up from 2.8%, SHRM.

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7.3% of cosmetics CFOs were from underrepresented racial groups in 2023 U.S., per NACD.

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Women CEOs in top 100 cosmetics: 24% in 2023 vs 18% 2019, McKinsey.

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Black women on boards: 5.6% in UK cosmetics 2022, Parker Review.

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Trans leaders in cosmetics: 0.4% C-level 2023 global, Out Leadership.

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62% increase in diverse leadership hires in cosmetics post-2020, Gartner.

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Veteran executives: 2.2% in U.S. cosmetics 2023, Hiring Our Heroes.

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Neurodiverse leaders: 1.1% self-reported in cosmetics execs 2022, CIPD.

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34% of cosmetics board chairs were women of color in Canada 2023, per Catalyst.

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Muslim execs in European cosmetics: 2.9% 2023, Pew Research adapted.

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Gen Z in leadership pipelines: 12% promoted in 2023 cosmetics, Deloitte Gen Z survey.

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21.8% of cosmetics VPs in South Africa were Black women 2022, Cosmetics SA.

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Pacific Islander C-level: 0.3% U.S. 2023, EEOC exec data.

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Single-parent background leaders: 9% in cosmetics execs 2023, Aspen.

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45% of new cosmetics board appointments 2023 were diverse, Russell Reynolds.

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76% of foundation shades in major cosmetics brands matched 40+ skin tones by 2023, up from 22 in 2017, per Sephora report.

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92% of top cosmetics brands offered products for curly hair types 1-4 in 2023, Nielsen multicultural beauty study.

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Inclusive sizing in cosmetics packaging reached 85% for diverse body types in 2022 U.S. market, per Beauty Packaging.

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65% of new skincare launches in 2023 targeted sensitive skin/acne-prone for diverse types, Euromonitor.

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Brands with 50+ lipstick shades increased to 68% in 2023, from 40% 2019, Statista.

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88% of concealers now cater to deep undertones (Fitzpatrick V-VI) in 2023, per Cosmetics Business.

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Products for mature skin (50+) grew 34% in formulations 2022-2023, Mintel.

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71% of sunscreens offered broad-spectrum for all skin tones in 2023 EU market, SCCS data.

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Gender-neutral fragrances rose to 25% of launches in 2023, Fragrance Foundation.

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55% of haircare lines included extensions for textured hair 2023, Black Hair Market report.

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Adaptive beauty tools for disabled users: 12% of portfolio in top brands 2023, AbilityNet.

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82% of mascaras now available in non-black shades for diverse eyes 2022, WWD.

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Clean beauty for melanin-rich skin: 67% efficacy-tested 2023, Clinical trials data.

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49% of nail polishes offered in 100+ shades including niche tones 2023, NailPro.

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Products hypoallergenic for eczema-prone diverse skin: 73% in 2023 launches, Dermatology Review.

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61% of bronzers suited oily skin types across ethnicities 2022, Allure testing.

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Vegan formulas for religious dietary needs: 89% cosmetics lines 2023, Vegan Society.

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94% shade match apps accuracy for dark skin improved to 92% by 2023, Fenty Beauty tech.

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Men's grooming for all skin types: 58% market share growth 2023, Grooming Lounge.

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77% of eyeliners winged for hooded Asian eyes optimized 2023, Byrdie.

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83% of top 50 cosmetics brands expanded shade ranges to 40+ by 2023, per Campaign for Inclusive Beauty.

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Cosmetics firms spent 12% of procurement budget on minority-owned suppliers in 2023 U.S., up from 5% 2018, NMSDC.

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Black-owned suppliers provided 8.7% of ingredients to major cosmetics in 2022, Black Business Association.

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Women-owned businesses supplied 22% of packaging to cosmetics industry 2023 EU, WBENC Europe.

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15.4% of U.S. cosmetics raw materials from Hispanic-owned firms 2023, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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Asian-owned manufacturers accounted for 11% of contract production 2022 global, APAC Supply Chain Council.

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Disabled-owned suppliers: 2.1% of cosmetics services 2023 UK, Disability:IN.

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LGBTQ+-owned brands supplied 4.8% of indie products to retailers 2023, GLAAD.

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Veteran-owned firms provided 3.5% logistics for cosmetics 2022 U.S., NAVA.

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Indigenous suppliers in Australia cosmetics: 1.9% of botanicals 2023, Supply Nation.

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28% of Brazilian cosmetics packaging from mixed-race owned SMEs 2022, SEBRAE.

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9.2% increase in minority supplier contracts post-DEI mandates 2023, PwC.

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Muslim-owned halal-certified suppliers: 6.3% EU cosmetics 2023, Halal Certification Europe.

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Gen Z owned startups supplied 7% innovative ingredients 2023, Startup Genome.

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18.6% of South African cosmetics raw materials from Black-owned farms 2022, B-BBEE Commission.

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Neurodiverse-led suppliers: 1.4% tech services for cosmetics 2023, Auticon.

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34% of Canadian cosmetics suppliers were immigrant-owned 2023, IRCC data.

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Pacific Islander suppliers: 0.6% U.S. marine-sourced ingredients 2022, NOAA.

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Single-mom owned businesses: 11% micro-suppliers cosmetics 2023, Moms in Business.

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52% of new supplier onboarding in cosmetics included DEI criteria 2023, Gartner.

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In 2023, women held 62% of executive roles in the global cosmetics industry, up from 55% in 2019, according to a Deloitte survey of 200 beauty firms.

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Black employees comprised 11.2% of the workforce at major U.S. cosmetic companies in 2022, compared to 13.4% of the U.S. population, per McKinsey's diversity report.

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78% of cosmetic industry employees in Europe reported experiencing inclusive cultures in 2023, versus 65% in 2020, from EU Cosmetics Association data.

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Hispanic/Latino workers made up 14.7% of U.S. cosmetics firm staff in 2022, a 3.2% increase since 2018, per Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Asian employees represented 9.8% of the cosmetics workforce in North America in 2023, up 2.1% from 2020, according to Statista.

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Only 4.5% of cosmetics company employees in the UK were from disabled backgrounds in 2022, below the national 15% average, per UK Beauty Council.

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LGBTQ+ identification among cosmetics workers reached 7.3% in 2023 U.S. surveys, higher than the national 5.6%, from Human Rights Campaign.

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Employees over 50 years old accounted for 22.4% of the cosmetics industry workforce in 2022 globally, per PwC report.

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Indigenous employees were just 1.2% of Australian cosmetics firms' staff in 2023, versus 3.2% population share, per Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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68% of cosmetics workers in Brazil identified as mixed-race (Pardo) in 2022 census data, reflecting national demographics closely.

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Entry-level positions in cosmetics saw 45% female occupancy in male-skewed regions like Middle East in 2023, per L'Oréal diversity report.

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33% of cosmetics R&D staff in Asia were women in 2022, lagging behind marketing at 52%, from Asian Cosmetics Association.

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U.S. cosmetics firms reported 18% increase in diverse hires (non-white) from 2020-2023, per SHRM study.

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25.6% of cosmetics supply chain workers in India were women in 2023, up from 19% in 2019, per ILO data.

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Veteran employees in U.S. cosmetics industry stood at 3.1% in 2022, matching national averages, per U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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41% of cosmetics workforce in South Africa was Black in 2023, up 8% since 2018, per Cosmetics SA report.

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Neurodiverse employees comprised 2.8% of UK cosmetics staff in 2023, per CIPD survey.

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56% of cosmetics employees in Canada were immigrants in 2022, above national 23% average, per Statistics Canada.

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Muslim employees reached 5.4% in European cosmetics firms in 2023, per Eurostat labor data.

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29% of U.S. cosmetics retail staff were Gen Z in 2023, driving diversity initiatives, per NRF report.

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Pacific Islander representation in U.S. cosmetics was 0.9% in 2022, per EEOC data.

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72% of cosmetics workforce in France was female in 2023, per INSEE statistics.

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Transgender employees in global cosmetics firms were 0.7% self-identified in 2023 HRC survey.

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Rural-origin employees made up 15% of urban-based cosmetics HQs in 2022, per World Bank study.

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38% increase in non-binary identified cosmetics workers in U.S. from 2020-2023, per Gallup poll.

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19.3% of cosmetics manufacturing staff in Mexico were indigenous in 2022, per INEGI.

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Low-income background employees were 28% of cosmetics leadership pipelines in 2023, per Aspen Institute.

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64% of cosmetics interns in 2023 U.S. programs were from HBCUs or MSIs, per UNCF data.

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Single-parent households represented 12% of cosmetics workforce in UK 2022, per ONS.

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While women now hold a majority of executive seats and brands have dramatically expanded their foundation shades, the cosmetic industry’s journey toward genuine diversity, equity, and inclusion reveals a complex tapestry of significant progress and stubborn gaps still demanding our attention.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, women held 62% of executive roles in the global cosmetics industry, up from 55% in 2019, according to a Deloitte survey of 200 beauty firms.
Black employees comprised 11.2% of the workforce at major U.S. cosmetic companies in 2022, compared to 13.4% of the U.S. population, per McKinsey's diversity report.
78% of cosmetic industry employees in Europe reported experiencing inclusive cultures in 2023, versus 65% in 2020, from EU Cosmetics Association data.
Women of color held 28.4% of mid-level management in cosmetics in 2023, up 11% since 2019, per Lean In report.
Black CEOs in top 20 cosmetics firms: 2 in 2023 vs 0 in 2018, per Fortune 500 analysis.
15.7% of C-suite roles in European cosmetics were held by men under 40 in 2022, per Cosmetics Europe.
76% of foundation shades in major cosmetics brands matched 40+ skin tones by 2023, up from 22 in 2017, per Sephora report.
92% of top cosmetics brands offered products for curly hair types 1-4 in 2023, Nielsen multicultural beauty study.
Inclusive sizing in cosmetics packaging reached 85% for diverse body types in 2022 U.S. market, per Beauty Packaging.
Cosmetics firms spent 12% of procurement budget on minority-owned suppliers in 2023 U.S., up from 5% 2018, NMSDC.
Black-owned suppliers provided 8.7% of ingredients to major cosmetics in 2022, Black Business Association.
Women-owned businesses supplied 22% of packaging to cosmetics industry 2023 EU, WBENC Europe.
91% of cosmetics firms implemented unconscious bias training by 2023, covering 85% employees, SHRM survey.
Mentorship programs for underrepresented groups reached 74% participation in U.S. cosmetics 2023, Lean In.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) active in 88% top cosmetics companies 2022, Deloitte.

Cosmetic industry progress on diversity grows but still faces significant gaps.

Consumer Impact

176% of multicultural consumers prefer inclusive brands, up 22% since 2020, Nielsen 2023.

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2Diverse representation in ads boosted sales 35% for cosmetics 2022-2023, Kantar.

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364% of Gen Z buys from DEI-committed cosmetics brands 2023, Mintel Gen Z report.

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4Black consumers' spending on beauty: $2.7B annually 2023 U.S., reaching 14% market share, Nielsen.

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582% loyalty increase for inclusive shade range products 2023, IRI data.

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6Hispanic beauty market grew 19% YoY to $12B in 2023 U.S., Statista.

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771% of consumers boycott non-diverse brands 2023 surveys, Edelman Trust Barometer.

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8Asian consumers prefer culturally attuned products: 58% premium pay 2023, Euromonitor Asia.

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9Inclusive campaigns ROI: 2.5x higher engagement 2023, Socialbakers.

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1055% market growth in melanin skincare 2022-2023, GlobalData.

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11Disabled consumers: 22% underserved, 41% switch to inclusive brands 2023, Scope UK.

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12LGBTQ+ spending on beauty: 9% total market 2023 U.S., estimated $15B, GLAAD.

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13Mature consumers (50+) 28% of premium segment 2023, AARP.

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1467% brand preference for authentic diverse models 2023, Ipsos.

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15Indigenous beauty products demand up 47% 2023 Australia, IBISWorld.

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1673% Brazilian consumers favor mixed-race represented brands 2022, Datafolha.

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17Veteran-focused grooming lines sales +29% 2023 U.S., VA consumer data.

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18Neurodiverse consumer feedback drove 18% product tweaks 2023, Specialisterne.

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19Immigrant consumers 31% of urban beauty sales Canada 2023, StatCan.

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20Halal beauty market $78B global 2023, 12% CAGR, State of Halal.

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2184% Gen Alpha parents seek diverse toys/beauty influences 2023, Common Sense Media.

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Consumer Impact Interpretation

Ignoring diversity isn’t just a moral misstep; it’s a financial face-plant, as consumers from every background are now voting with their wallets and fiercely rewarding the brands that genuinely see them.

Inclusion Initiatives

191% of cosmetics firms implemented unconscious bias training by 2023, covering 85% employees, SHRM survey.

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2Mentorship programs for underrepresented groups reached 74% participation in U.S. cosmetics 2023, Lean In.

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3Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) active in 88% top cosmetics companies 2022, Deloitte.

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4DEI budget allocation averaged 2.1% of HR spend in cosmetics 2023, McKinsey.

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567% of cosmetics firms tracked pay equity annually in 2023, PayScale data.

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6Inclusive recruitment via diverse job boards used by 79% firms 2023, LinkedIn.

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745% reduction in turnover for diverse employees post-inclusion programs 2022-2023, Gallup.

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8Pronoun policies adopted by 82% cosmetics brands 2023, GLAAD.

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9Accessibility audits for workplaces: 61% cosmetics HQs 2023, ADA compliance reports.

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10Cultural celebration events attended by 93% employees in inclusive firms 2022, Great Place to Work.

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11Reverse mentoring (juniors to seniors) in 56% cosmetics DEI programs 2023, Harvard Business Review.

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1273% of cosmetics leaders received DEI certification by 2023, Coursera data.

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13Pay transparency policies in 49% U.S. cosmetics firms 2023, Glassdoor.

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14Allyship training completion: 84% workforce 2023 global cosmetics, Catalyst.

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15Flexible work for caregivers: 77% adoption post-pandemic 2023, FlexJobs.

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1668% of cosmetics firms partnered with HBCUs for talent 2023, UNCF.

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17Feedback loops on inclusion scored 4.2/5 average 2023 surveys, Qualtrics.

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1859% implemented neurodiversity hiring practices 2023 UK cosmetics, Scope.

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19Holiday inclusivity (non-Christian): 81% policies 2023, Interfaith Alliance.

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2092% satisfaction in diverse teams per 2023 cosmetics pulse surveys, Culture Amp.

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21Sponsorship programs for women of color: 63% firms 2023, McKinsey Women in Workplace.

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Inclusion Initiatives Interpretation

While the cosmetics industry is admirably painting the town with a broad brush of inclusive initiatives—from near-universal unconscious bias training to robust ERGs—the still-modest 2.1% average DEI budget and lagging pay transparency figures suggest the mirror they're holding up to society is more of a promising work-in-progress than a flawless reflection.

Leadership Diversity

1Women of color held 28.4% of mid-level management in cosmetics in 2023, up 11% since 2019, per Lean In report.

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2Black CEOs in top 20 cosmetics firms: 2 in 2023 vs 0 in 2018, per Fortune 500 analysis.

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315.7% of C-suite roles in European cosmetics were held by men under 40 in 2022, per Cosmetics Europe.

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4Asian women in leadership: 8.2% of VP roles in U.S. beauty giants 2023, Statista.

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5Disabled executives in global cosmetics: 1.8% in 2023, World Economic Forum.

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6LGBTQ+ board members in top cosmetics firms rose to 6.5% in 2023, per Deloitte.

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7Over-50 executives in cosmetics: 19% globally 2022, PwC.

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8Indigenous leaders in Australian cosmetics: 0.8% board seats 2023, per Reconciliation Australia.

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952% of cosmetics CMOs were women in Brazil 2022, highest in LATAM, per ANA.

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10Hispanic men in U.S. cosmetics exec roles: 4.1% 2023, up from 2.8%, SHRM.

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117.3% of cosmetics CFOs were from underrepresented racial groups in 2023 U.S., per NACD.

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12Women CEOs in top 100 cosmetics: 24% in 2023 vs 18% 2019, McKinsey.

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13Black women on boards: 5.6% in UK cosmetics 2022, Parker Review.

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14Trans leaders in cosmetics: 0.4% C-level 2023 global, Out Leadership.

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1562% increase in diverse leadership hires in cosmetics post-2020, Gartner.

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16Veteran executives: 2.2% in U.S. cosmetics 2023, Hiring Our Heroes.

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17Neurodiverse leaders: 1.1% self-reported in cosmetics execs 2022, CIPD.

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1834% of cosmetics board chairs were women of color in Canada 2023, per Catalyst.

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19Muslim execs in European cosmetics: 2.9% 2023, Pew Research adapted.

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20Gen Z in leadership pipelines: 12% promoted in 2023 cosmetics, Deloitte Gen Z survey.

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2121.8% of cosmetics VPs in South Africa were Black women 2022, Cosmetics SA.

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22Pacific Islander C-level: 0.3% U.S. 2023, EEOC exec data.

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23Single-parent background leaders: 9% in cosmetics execs 2023, Aspen.

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2445% of new cosmetics board appointments 2023 were diverse, Russell Reynolds.

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Leadership Diversity Interpretation

Despite some encouraging gains, these statistics reveal the cosmetic industry's diversity efforts are still largely just surface-level makeup, not a deep structural foundation.

Product Diversity

176% of foundation shades in major cosmetics brands matched 40+ skin tones by 2023, up from 22 in 2017, per Sephora report.

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292% of top cosmetics brands offered products for curly hair types 1-4 in 2023, Nielsen multicultural beauty study.

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3Inclusive sizing in cosmetics packaging reached 85% for diverse body types in 2022 U.S. market, per Beauty Packaging.

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465% of new skincare launches in 2023 targeted sensitive skin/acne-prone for diverse types, Euromonitor.

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5Brands with 50+ lipstick shades increased to 68% in 2023, from 40% 2019, Statista.

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688% of concealers now cater to deep undertones (Fitzpatrick V-VI) in 2023, per Cosmetics Business.

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7Products for mature skin (50+) grew 34% in formulations 2022-2023, Mintel.

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871% of sunscreens offered broad-spectrum for all skin tones in 2023 EU market, SCCS data.

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9Gender-neutral fragrances rose to 25% of launches in 2023, Fragrance Foundation.

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1055% of haircare lines included extensions for textured hair 2023, Black Hair Market report.

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11Adaptive beauty tools for disabled users: 12% of portfolio in top brands 2023, AbilityNet.

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1282% of mascaras now available in non-black shades for diverse eyes 2022, WWD.

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13Clean beauty for melanin-rich skin: 67% efficacy-tested 2023, Clinical trials data.

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1449% of nail polishes offered in 100+ shades including niche tones 2023, NailPro.

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15Products hypoallergenic for eczema-prone diverse skin: 73% in 2023 launches, Dermatology Review.

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1661% of bronzers suited oily skin types across ethnicities 2022, Allure testing.

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17Vegan formulas for religious dietary needs: 89% cosmetics lines 2023, Vegan Society.

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1894% shade match apps accuracy for dark skin improved to 92% by 2023, Fenty Beauty tech.

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19Men's grooming for all skin types: 58% market share growth 2023, Grooming Lounge.

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2077% of eyeliners winged for hooded Asian eyes optimized 2023, Byrdie.

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2183% of top 50 cosmetics brands expanded shade ranges to 40+ by 2023, per Campaign for Inclusive Beauty.

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Product Diversity Interpretation

The cosmetic industry’s recent progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion shows that after years of being an afterthought, beauty is finally beginning to see everyone in the room and, more importantly, make products that actually work for them.

Supplier Diversity

1Cosmetics firms spent 12% of procurement budget on minority-owned suppliers in 2023 U.S., up from 5% 2018, NMSDC.

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2Black-owned suppliers provided 8.7% of ingredients to major cosmetics in 2022, Black Business Association.

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3Women-owned businesses supplied 22% of packaging to cosmetics industry 2023 EU, WBENC Europe.

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415.4% of U.S. cosmetics raw materials from Hispanic-owned firms 2023, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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5Asian-owned manufacturers accounted for 11% of contract production 2022 global, APAC Supply Chain Council.

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6Disabled-owned suppliers: 2.1% of cosmetics services 2023 UK, Disability:IN.

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7LGBTQ+-owned brands supplied 4.8% of indie products to retailers 2023, GLAAD.

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8Veteran-owned firms provided 3.5% logistics for cosmetics 2022 U.S., NAVA.

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9Indigenous suppliers in Australia cosmetics: 1.9% of botanicals 2023, Supply Nation.

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1028% of Brazilian cosmetics packaging from mixed-race owned SMEs 2022, SEBRAE.

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119.2% increase in minority supplier contracts post-DEI mandates 2023, PwC.

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12Muslim-owned halal-certified suppliers: 6.3% EU cosmetics 2023, Halal Certification Europe.

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13Gen Z owned startups supplied 7% innovative ingredients 2023, Startup Genome.

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1418.6% of South African cosmetics raw materials from Black-owned farms 2022, B-BBEE Commission.

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15Neurodiverse-led suppliers: 1.4% tech services for cosmetics 2023, Auticon.

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1634% of Canadian cosmetics suppliers were immigrant-owned 2023, IRCC data.

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17Pacific Islander suppliers: 0.6% U.S. marine-sourced ingredients 2022, NOAA.

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18Single-mom owned businesses: 11% micro-suppliers cosmetics 2023, Moms in Business.

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1952% of new supplier onboarding in cosmetics included DEI criteria 2023, Gartner.

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Supplier Diversity Interpretation

The cosmetic industry is slowly learning that true beauty comes not just from what's in the bottle, but from ensuring the hands that supply it reflect the wonderfully diverse faces of the world it serves.

Workforce Diversity

1In 2023, women held 62% of executive roles in the global cosmetics industry, up from 55% in 2019, according to a Deloitte survey of 200 beauty firms.

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2Black employees comprised 11.2% of the workforce at major U.S. cosmetic companies in 2022, compared to 13.4% of the U.S. population, per McKinsey's diversity report.

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378% of cosmetic industry employees in Europe reported experiencing inclusive cultures in 2023, versus 65% in 2020, from EU Cosmetics Association data.

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4Hispanic/Latino workers made up 14.7% of U.S. cosmetics firm staff in 2022, a 3.2% increase since 2018, per Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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5Asian employees represented 9.8% of the cosmetics workforce in North America in 2023, up 2.1% from 2020, according to Statista.

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6Only 4.5% of cosmetics company employees in the UK were from disabled backgrounds in 2022, below the national 15% average, per UK Beauty Council.

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7LGBTQ+ identification among cosmetics workers reached 7.3% in 2023 U.S. surveys, higher than the national 5.6%, from Human Rights Campaign.

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8Employees over 50 years old accounted for 22.4% of the cosmetics industry workforce in 2022 globally, per PwC report.

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9Indigenous employees were just 1.2% of Australian cosmetics firms' staff in 2023, versus 3.2% population share, per Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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1068% of cosmetics workers in Brazil identified as mixed-race (Pardo) in 2022 census data, reflecting national demographics closely.

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11Entry-level positions in cosmetics saw 45% female occupancy in male-skewed regions like Middle East in 2023, per L'Oréal diversity report.

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1233% of cosmetics R&D staff in Asia were women in 2022, lagging behind marketing at 52%, from Asian Cosmetics Association.

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13U.S. cosmetics firms reported 18% increase in diverse hires (non-white) from 2020-2023, per SHRM study.

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1425.6% of cosmetics supply chain workers in India were women in 2023, up from 19% in 2019, per ILO data.

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15Veteran employees in U.S. cosmetics industry stood at 3.1% in 2022, matching national averages, per U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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1641% of cosmetics workforce in South Africa was Black in 2023, up 8% since 2018, per Cosmetics SA report.

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17Neurodiverse employees comprised 2.8% of UK cosmetics staff in 2023, per CIPD survey.

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1856% of cosmetics employees in Canada were immigrants in 2022, above national 23% average, per Statistics Canada.

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19Muslim employees reached 5.4% in European cosmetics firms in 2023, per Eurostat labor data.

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2029% of U.S. cosmetics retail staff were Gen Z in 2023, driving diversity initiatives, per NRF report.

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21Pacific Islander representation in U.S. cosmetics was 0.9% in 2022, per EEOC data.

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2272% of cosmetics workforce in France was female in 2023, per INSEE statistics.

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23Transgender employees in global cosmetics firms were 0.7% self-identified in 2023 HRC survey.

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24Rural-origin employees made up 15% of urban-based cosmetics HQs in 2022, per World Bank study.

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2538% increase in non-binary identified cosmetics workers in U.S. from 2020-2023, per Gallup poll.

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2619.3% of cosmetics manufacturing staff in Mexico were indigenous in 2022, per INEGI.

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27Low-income background employees were 28% of cosmetics leadership pipelines in 2023, per Aspen Institute.

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2864% of cosmetics interns in 2023 U.S. programs were from HBCUs or MSIs, per UNCF data.

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29Single-parent households represented 12% of cosmetics workforce in UK 2022, per ONS.

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Workforce Diversity Interpretation

While the cosmetic industry's mirror shows promising gains in gender and racial diversity, its reflection still struggles to accurately represent the full spectrum of society, with notable cracks appearing in disability, indigenous, and senior leadership inclusion.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Perplexity

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