Pore Strips Market Report 2026

The pore strips market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.42 billion in 2025 to $2.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing awareness about facial skincare, rising urban population, increased disposable income, popularity of DIY skincare, availability of diverse pore strip products.

The pore strips market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for natural and organic ingredients, rise in male grooming products, growth of e-commerce and online retail, technological innovations in skincare products, expansion in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include natural & eco-friendly ingredients, personalized skincare solutions, anti-pollution skincare products, multi-functional skincare products, at-home skincare devices.

The growth of the cosmetics industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the pore strips market in the coming years. The cosmetics industry involves the production and sale of beauty and personal care products, such as skincare, makeup, fragrances, and hair care items, addressing consumers' grooming and aesthetic needs. Pore strips are commonly used in the cosmetics sector for their ability to remove dirt, oil, and blackheads from facial pores, helping achieve cleaner and smoother skin. For example, in 2023, according to Cosmetics Europe, a Belgium-based trade association, the cosmetics and personal care market in Europe reached $104 billion (€96 billion) in retail sales, rising from approximately $95 billion (€88 billion) in 2022. Thus, the growth of the cosmetics industry is contributing to the expansion of the pore strips market.

Major companies in the pore strips industry are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as liquid exfoliants containing beta hydroxy acids, to address the growing need for products that minimize pores and smooth skin. Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), like salicylic acid, act as chemical exfoliants that penetrate deep into pores to eliminate excess oil, dead skin cells, and impurities, providing a more precise and gentler alternative to traditional physical exfoliants, such as scrubs. For example, in June 2024, Paula’s Choice, a US-based skincare and beauty brand, introduced the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, an advanced exfoliating formula with salicylic acid to reduce pore size, green tea to soothe irritation, and methylpropanediol, a synthetic compound that hydrates skin and enhances absorption. This product offers a research-supported, convenient method for pore care compared with standard pore strips, which mainly function through surface-level extraction. Additionally, in October 2024, Paula’s Choice collaborated with Sephora, a France-based cosmetics and beauty retailer, to broaden its market reach by making its products available through Sephora’s wide retail network, improving accessibility for consumers seeking science-backed skincare solutions.

In April 2024, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based chemicals company, acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics for $810 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Clariant AG's position in the cosmetics and personal care industry by incorporating Lucas Meyer’s high-value ingredients into its portfolio. Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is a France-based manufacturer of cosmetic and personal care products, including pore minimizers.

Major companies operating in the pore strips market are Kao Corporation, Unilever plc, Ulta Beauty Inc., Sephora SA, Boscia Group Limited, Walgreen Co., EARTH THERAPEUTICS Ltd., The Boots Company PLC, Tonymoly Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Luc Commodity Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Shifei Cosmetics Co. Ltd., L'Oréal S. A., Amorepacific Corporation, e. l. f. Cosmetics, The Body Shop International Limited, Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care, Lotus Herbals Pvt. Ltd., Avon Products Inc., The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., ‎Novateor Research Laboratories Ltd., The Procter & Gamble Company, Neutrogena Corporation, Shiseido Company Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pore strips market in 2025. The regions covered in the pore strips market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pore strips market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The pore strips market consists of sales of deep cleansing pore nose strips, pore treatment strips, and clogged pore strips. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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