Dutch Quirk #59: Wear way less make-up than people in other countries | DutchReview (2024)

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Dutch Quirk #59: Wear way less make-up than people in other countries | DutchReview? ›

Why do they do it? One answer is directness — after all, what's more, upfront than a person's bare skin? Another hypothesis is the Dutch weather. Imagine putting on a full face of makeup just to venture out on your bike and have it all washed off by the rain — no thanks!

Global leading beauty consuming countries 2018

In 2018, United States was the leading consumer of beauty products worldwide based on value. The consumption value of beauty products in the U.S. amounted to about 89.71 billion U.S. dollars in that year.

In the Netherlands, natural hair colors like blonde, brown or red are common. Blue or green eyes are admired, but any color is accepted. A healthy body is valued over a specific shape or size. Natural skin colors are appreciated, but there's diversity and acceptance.

Latinas are generally more likely to use skin care, cosmetics, and fragrance products. In terms of cosmetics, they'ree more likely to use visible products like lip gloss and lipstick. Non-Hispanics are more likely to use subtle things like concealer and foundation, which aim to cover flaws.

In some languages, Holland is used as the formal name for the Netherlands. However, Holland is a region within the Netherlands that consists of the two provinces of North and South Holland. Formerly these were a single province, and earlier the County of Holland, which included parts of present-day Utrecht.

Certainly, one thing you'll notice after spending some time in the Netherlands is that people (well, Dutch women mostly) wear way less makeup than what you're used to.

The Netherlands leads with an average height of 170.36 cm (5 feet 7.07 inches), followed closely by Montenegro at 169.96 cm (5 feet 6.91 inches). Globally, women stand at an average height of 160.95 cm, ranging from a minimum of 150.91 cm to a maximum of 170.36 cm.

Dutch consumers prefer comfort and flexibility. People wear one set of clothes and keep them on throughout the day. Dutch people generally do not dress up during the day and wear the same outfit at work to the pub.

The Dutch are renowned for being straightforward, straight-talking, and down-to-earth, and this transcends to the world of dating. For instance, they may prefer to enjoy a cold pint and a Dutch snack at a cozy (gezellig) café or bar rather than dine at a fancy restaurant.

Which race wears the most makeup? ›

We found distinct trends of personal care product use by race/ethnicity: Latina women typically used makeup most frequently; Black women used certain hair products or styles most frequently; and Vietnamese women were most likely to use facial cleansing products compared to other races/ethnicities.

Japan, the United States, and France (in that order) are the top three countries that produce the highest quality beauty products. Consumers are willing to pay more for high-quality skin care and makeup, so these countries offer some of the best options on the market.

Black consumer spending and dollar growth for Beauty categories is significantly outpacing that of total US for Cosmetics & Nail, Facial Skin Care, and Hair Care.

In the Dutch language, the Dutch refer to themselves as Nederlanders.

The word Dutch comes from a Proto-Germanic word meaning “of the people.” It shares a root with the German word Deutsch, which has led to some confusing names. The name Germans call Germany, for example, is Deutschland and the people there Deutsch.

The government has started to rebrand the country as the Netherlands to enhance its image in the face of global competition. For decades, the Dutch government used “Holland” and “the Netherlands” interchangeably to describe the country known for its iconic canals, tulip fields and windmills.

We found distinct trends of personal care product use by race/ethnicity: Latina women typically used makeup most frequently; Black women used certain hair products or styles most frequently; and Vietnamese women were most likely to use facial cleansing products compared to other races/ethnicities.

What age group uses makeup the most? Women aged 18-34 use makeup the most at 85%. 77% of women aged 55+ wear makeup.

As far as market share, Japan is the world's second-largest market for cosmetics and beauty products after the United States.

On average, women spent 23 minutes more than men improving their physical appearance per day. The five countries where improving one's looks was the most time-consuming activity were Tunisia, Thailand, Ghana, Morocco, and Nigeria.