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Men’s Interest in Appearance Is Growing: 36% Say Looking Their Best Matters More Than Five Years Ago, NIQ Finds

$NIQPress releaseOct 30, 2026, 6:45 AM ETRead the release

NielsenIQ released consumer research showing 36% of men say looking their best matters more than five years ago, and 54% say aging well has grown in importance. Purchasing data show men's beauty spending extends beyond male-labeled products: in 10 Western European markets, all-gender skincare grew 7% year over year while male-targeted skincare was flat, and brands marketed to men grew just 3% versus 7% for beauty overall.

Key figures

Men branded growth yoy
3%
Global consumer spend covered
$7.4 trillion
Men aging well more important pct
54%
Men looking best more important pct
36%
Men share online fragrance spending
51%
We europe all gender skincare growth yoy
7%

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