Cosmetics market is estimated to grow to a whopping $430 billion by 2022 globally. For the forecasted period of 2016 to 2022, the expected CAGR is 4.3%. Due to the considerable increase in the disposable income of people and increased lifestyle changes, cosmetics market has seen a considerable growth in recent years. In this report we bring insights into the essential features and competitor analysis relating to the online cosmetics
The analysis is based on customer reviews and conversations online in the segment. The analysis results presented are completely unbiased and not based on any subjective judgment. The source data used for the analysis are user conversations available publicly online like public forums and social media.
Research from Mintel says that about 65% of Indian men are concerned about their appearance. This rise in beauty concerns of men has opened up opportunities for online cosmetic companies. India is also seeing an increase in the working women segment leading to an increased demand for online cosmetics.
The penetration of cosmetic products is increasing in Indian rural areas. With the availability of cosmetic products in lower price range and smaller packets, they have become highly affordable for rural areas. This has opened up huge market for cosmetics in rural areas.
Indian online cosmetic industry is set to witness rapid growth in the coming years due to the increase in consumption of beauty products. The consumption will increase mainly due to the reason that Indian middle class consumers now have higher disposable income than ever before. Due to the increase in disposable income, India has witnessed a change in lifestyle that has led to an increase in interest in beauty products.
Smartphones and affordable internet will change the scenes of the online cosmetic business in India. According to the Euromonitor International Lifestyles Survey 2019 – Easy internet connectivity has shifted consumers’ buying patterns. Customer reviews, feedback on social media, recommendations from family and friends have taken over the mass marketing channels like newspapers, TV ads, in-store advertising, etc.
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Brand managers and marketers should look through the eyes of the customers to see how they experience brands in the real world. Marketers are no more limited to just nice words and advertising; it has evolved into knowing what drives a great customer experience.
We, at Clootrack capture every experience that customers have with their brands. We analyzed thousands of customer experiences to capture what people feel about a brand.
The online cosmetic customer experience is a powerful combination of technology and beauty. When consumers want to find their favorite cosmetic products from a vast array of products, all under one roof, online cosmetic websites emerge as the best solution.
Online websites should carefully watch out for customer satisfaction so that they can design their customer experience based on the most important drivers.
Through a detailed analysis of 13,489 online consumer conversations, Clootrack has listed down the top 5 customer experience insights for the online cosmetic websites.
Choosing the right brand and the right product is a big decision for customers. But when there is not enough range of products to choose from, customers will not enjoy online shopping. Hence the online cosmetic companies have to come up with a broad range of products to make the decision easier for the customers.
Online cosmetics companies should cater to a variety of people by offering numerous cosmetic brands that are reasonably priced, and also high-quality expensive brands that cater to different set of people. The goal of customers is to find all their cosmetics online rather than going to malls to find one thing that they could not find online. Hence it is important for online cosmetic companies to list versatile brands that has products to suit customer needs.
Most of the e-commerce websites set up products by designing their own exclusive product range. They also offer designer brands with exclusive capsule collections. It is important to understand that the exclusive nature of products attracts customers as they feel special to be shopping from a wide range of exclusive colors and shades. This uniqueness becomes a prime factor of attraction for customers who wish to set themselves apart from people who use similar products.
An effective pricing strategy is a key driver in attracting customers to an online cosmetics website. Good pricing, affordable pricing, cheapest price, and exclusive pricing are the factors that customers look out for before ordering products online. Customers constantly are looking out for buy one get one offer, free deals, flat discounts, and other deals. Online websites should offer such attractive deals to keep shoppers intrigued and coming back for more.
Fulfilling the orders of the customers is a critical part of online stores. Consumers prefer to shop at the convenience of their homes with the help of a device instead of buying from a store. Hence it becomes very important to deliver the right products to their homes. Always ensure to deliver the right product, on time with proper packing and free of damage. The delivery needs to be quick and with high speed so that no customer ends up waiting too long. A lot of success of an online business depends on sourcing from a reputable shipping company who can manage all the deliveries on time every time.
Almost 80% of people in the U.S. and the UK check the returns policy on a retailer’s website before making a purchase. This proves the importance of an easy returns policy for e-commerce websites.
Return policies are one of the most essential features of any e-commerce website. A return policy should be well written and clearly visible for customers making them comfortable to go ahead and shop without worrying about losing money if there a94dre no returns. Returns policy should include No questions return, return in 30 days, purchase return, not matching return, damage return and much such other returns which allows customers to return the products easily if they are not happy with the product.
Online cosmetics will thrive when customers feel comfortable with the features that enable them to have a smooth shopping experience. Cosmetics online shopping can improve their sales by offering and embedding these features into their websites.
Brand equity is an indicator of the company’s strength and performance, specifically in the public markets. In simple terms, brand equity describes brand value. Brand value is determined by consumer perception, which is a combination of knowledge and experience, towards a brand and its products. The perception that a consumer segment holds towards a brand directly results in either positive or negative effects.
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Brand Equity of 5 Major Online Cosmetic Stores Based On Consumer Behavior
With the consistent and rapid growth of online shopping, it is becoming more evident that the online websites need to offer excellent features that can attract customers to shop on their website. Customers are looking into various features that will make their shopping a pleasant experience.
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