
Published 27 April 2026
Elizabeth Bennett
With the global men’s grooming market predicted to reach $90.6bn by 2034 (Fortune Business Insights, 2026), we look at how shifts in masculinity and the rise in men’s self-care are paving the way for innovation across men’s skincare, haircare, make-up and more.
While the anti-ageing beauty market was once centred on women, men are increasingly prioritising how to look more youthful for longer, driven by the democratisation of information via social media and a new breed of male influencers.
While the anti-ageing beauty market was once centred on women, men are increasingly prioritising how to look more youthful for longer, driven by the democratisation of information via social media and a new breed of male influencers.
There’s a move towards premiumisation, with new skincare brands increasingly prioritising high-tech formulas and sophisticated packaging. Meanwhile, aesthetic tweakment routines are becoming a norm for men.
As men’s grooming expectations increase, brands are having to work harder with salon-grade formulas and hyper-specific formats that meet men’s needs for hair, beard and moustache care and more.
More men than ever are wearing fragrance and make-up regularly, spurring a burgeoning category of consumers and ample opportunity for new product development.



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With the global men’s grooming market predicted to reach $90.6bn by 2034 (Fortune Business Insights, 2026), we look at how shifts in masculinity and the rise in men’s self-care are paving the way for...