'The Spanish retail market for colour cosmetics and skincare amounted to an estimated €1.24 billion in 2001, driven by favourable economy and consumption trends toward prestige branded goods. Colour cosmetics is the most important sector within the total market, as it is in the UK and Germany. Facial skincare accounts for almost one third of the Spanish market, a similar proportion to that in the UK and Germany.' - Mintel Cosmetics and Skincare in Spain

'The Spanish retail market for colour cosmetics and skincare amounted to an estimated €1.24 billion in 2001, driven by favourable economy and consumption trends toward prestige branded goods. Colour cosmetics is the most important sector within the total market, as it is in the UK and Germany. Facial skincare accounts for almost one third of the Spanish market, a similar proportion to that in the UK and Germany.' - Mintel Cosmetics and Skincare in Spain

Is the Spanish economy in a healthy enough condition to support any growth in this sector? Which are the most commonly bought skincare products in Spain? Who buys them, in which areas do they buy them and how frequently do they buy them? Who is the leader distributor? How have they achieved such success? Which new products have been launched with the most success? What does the future have in store for this dynamic sector?

Mintel's Cosmetics and Skincare in Spain has all the answers you need.

Justify the development of your innovative new products and identify the correct regions in which to unleash them with our expert consumer research. To find out exactly what we asked consumers, which leading manufactures we analysed and the major distributors we investigated, please take a moment to study the contents pages of this report.

Other Mintel reports of relevance include:

- Cosmetics and Fragrances, Consumer Goods Europe, March 2001

- Soaps, Bath & Shower Products and Deodorants, Consumer Goods Intelligence, April 2002

and the forthcoming:

- Fragrances, Consumer Goods Intelligence, June 2002

- Haircare, Consumer Goods Intelligence, September 2002.