Selective Spending and Value Prioritisation Sustain Growth in Beauty and Personal Care
Beauty and personal care in Italy delivered resilient value growth in 2025, outpacing the subdued macroeconomic environment as consumers maintained spending on categories perceived as essential to wellbeing, identity, and long-term skin health, while becoming more selective in how that spending was allocated. Growth was supported by a broad shift towards evidence-based, high-performance formulations across skin care, fragrances, deodorants, and sun care, with Italian consumers increasingly gravitating towards shorter ingredient lists, clinically substantiated actives, and multifunctional products that integrate seamlessly into compressed daily routines. The competitive environment remained fragmented but structurally stable, with L'Oréal consolidating its market leadership through scientific positioning and portfolio breadth, Procter & Gamble anchoring essential upgraded categories, and Kiko Milano reinforcing its relevance through fast-fashion colour cosmetics and social commerce. Local dynamics, including the central role of the pharmacy channel in dermocosmetics, the rise of TikTok Shop as a transactional discovery environment, and the convergence of nutraceutical and topical approaches in the anti-age category, underscored the distinctiveness of Italian consumer behaviour and the importance of channel-specific strategies. Looking ahead, growth is set to be driven by value-led premiumisation, science-backed personalisation, and the progressive embedding of clean and ethical credentials as baseline expectations rather than differentiators, within a context of a gradually declining population that is intensifying competition for share of wallet. Businesses that concentrate investment on proven hero products, reinforce clinical substantiation at every consumer touchpoint, and build omnichannel capabilities spanning pharmacy, specialist retail, and social commerce platforms are best positioned to capture sustainable growth over the forecast period.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Italy with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Baby and Child-Specific Products
- Bath and Shower
- Colour Cosmetics
- Deodorants
- Depilatories
- Fragrances
- Hair Care
- Men's Grooming
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Premium Beauty and Personal Care
- Mass Beauty and Personal Care
If you're in the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Italy, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Beauty and Personal Care in Italy report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Beauty and Personal Care in Italy?
- Which are the leading brands in Italy?
- How are products distributed in Italy?
- To what extent is e-commerce changing the retail environment and consumer demand?
- How are sales of mass versus premium beauty products evolving?
- Which products are seeing rising demand in the wake of COVID-19?
- Why are changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour patterns stimulating growth of some categories but not others?
- How is the macroeconomic environment shaping demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Beauty and Personal Care in Italy
Selective Spending and Value Prioritisation Sustain Growth in Beauty and Personal Care
Key Data Insights
Selective Spending and Value Prioritisation Sustain Growth in Beauty and Personal Care
Pro-Age and Inside-Out Wellness Reshape Anti-Ageing across Demographics
Lifestyle-Driven Formats Extend Beauty into Everyday Routines
Value-Led Premiumisation and Streamlined Routines Forecast to Sustain Growth
Science-Driven Personalisation Set to Redefine Consumer Engagement
Clean and Traceable Credentials Projected to Become a Baseline Requirement
Leading Players Reinforce Positions through Scale and Credibility
Beauty Specialists Lead on Value as E-Commerce and Tiktok Shop Accelerate Growth
Baby and Child-Specific Products in Italy
Key Data Insights
Italian Parents Sustain Growth Amid Structural Headwinds
Italian Parents Sustain Growth Amid Structural Headwinds
Multifunctional Natural Formulations Redefine Efficacy
Eco-Packaging and Refillable Formats Respond to Parental Environmental Priorities
Premiumisation to Support Growth as Sun Care Leads and Wipes Decline
Sustainability Is Expected to Become a Category Standard
E-Commerce Is Projected to Expand Access to Premium and Niche Brands
Beiersdorf and Johnson & Johnson Strengthen Leadership through Trust and Innovation
Pharmacy Expansion Sustains Offline Leadership as E-Commerce Gains Traction
Bath and Shower in Italy
Key Data Insights
Premiumisation and Body Wash and Shower Gel Drive Category Growth
Premiumisation and Body Wash and Shower Gel Drive Category Growth
Sensitive Skin and Ingredient Transparency Redefine Cleansing Standards
Shower Rituals and Sensorial Innovation Elevate Daily Cleansing
Skin Health Safeguard Claims Are Expected to Drive Value Growth
Sensorial Experience Is Projected to Become the Main Battleground for Differentiation
Sustainability Is Forecast to Become a Structural Category Expectation
Bolton Group and Unilever Strengthen Leadership through Sensitive Skin and Sensorial Innovation
Health and Personal Care Stores Lead Distribution as E-Commerce Gains Traction
Colour Cosmetics in Italy
Key Data Insights
Skin-Friendly Formulations and Dermatological Claims Redefine Make-Up Standards
Skin-Friendly Formulations and Dermatological Claims Redefine Make-Up Standards
Limited Editions and Lifestyle Collaborations Drive Collectability and Trade-Up
Social Commerce and Virtual Tools Transform Discovery and Purchase Confidence
Value per Unit Is Expected to Drive Growth, Led by Colour Cosmetics Sets and Kits
Skincare Integration and Dermocosmetic Positioning Are Expected to Intensify across Price Tiers
Social Commerce and Ai-Powered Tools Are Expected to Become Structural Category Pillars
Leading Companies Strengthen Positions through Targeted Innovation and Multi-Channel Presence
Indie Brands and Social Commerce Expand the Competitive Landscape
Health and Beauty Specialists Anchor Spending as E-Commerce Grows
Deodorants in Italy
Key Data Insights
Resilient Demand Sustains Growth Amid a Shift to Skin-Focused Formulations
Resilient Demand Sustains Growth Amid a Shift to Skin-Focused Formulations
Aluminium-Free and Microbiome-Focused Formulations Redefine Expectations
Refillable Formats and Low-Waste Packaging Advance Sustainability
Clean Formulations Are Expected to Become a Shelf Standard
Sustainability Progresses through Pragmatic Packaging Innovation
Value and Channel Strategy Are Projected to Shape Competition
Bolton Group and Unilever Strengthen Positions through Brand Investment and Scale
Health and Personal Care Stores Lead as Discounters Grow and E-Commerce Expands
Depilatories in Italy
Key Data Insights
Value-Driven At-Home Hair Removal Gains Traction Amid Economic Pressure
Value-Driven At-Home Hair Removal Gains Traction Amid Economic Pressure
Clean Formulations Extend Depilation into Skin Barrier Care
Inclusive Narratives Reposition Hair Removal as Personal Choice
At-Home Hair Removal Is Expected to Gain Traction Amid Economic Caution
Premiumisation and Wellness Positioning Are Expected to Define Growth
Technology and Digital Channels Are Projected to Accelerate Discovery and Adoption
Procter & Gamble and Reckitt Benckiser Strengthen Positions through Brand Investment and Scale
Supermarkets and Health and Beauty Specialists Lead as Discounters and E-Commerce Gain Share
Fragrances in Italy
Key Data Insights
Fragrance Wardrobe Culture and Intentional Spending Drive Strong Growth
Fragrance Wardrobe Culture and Intentional Spending Drive Strong Growth
Gender-Neutral Compositions Reframe Fragrance as Identity
Performance and Longevity Drive Purchase Decisions
Intentional Spending and Fragrance Wardrobe Culture Are Expected to Sustain Growth
Gender-Inclusive and Format-Diversified Perfumery Is Projected to Drive Innovation
Wellbeing Positioning and Regulation Are Expected to Shape Product Development
Leading Manufacturers Maintain Positions through Brand Equity and Portfolio Breadth
Angelini Divestment and L’Oréal–Armani Speculation Signal Evolving Alliances
Beauty Specialists Lead as E-Commerce Accelerates and Reshapes Retail
Hair Care in Italy
Key Data Insights
Skinification Drives Growth as Clean Formulations Become Category Standard
Skinification Drives Growth as Clean Formulations Become Category Standard
Hair Care Shifts Towards Identity and Social Media-Driven Discovery
Texture-Specific Routines Expand Relevance across Hair Identities
Treatment-Led Innovation and Scalp Health Are Expected to Support Growth
Styling and Colour Are Projected to Drive Identity-Led Growth
Inclusive and Transparent Positioning Is Expected to Shape Competition
Leading Manufacturers Maintain Positions through Brand Strength and Portfolio Breadth
Joy Group Acquisition Highlights Growing Focus on Scalp Health
Health and Personal Care Stores Lead as E-Commerce Accelerates Growth
Men's Grooming in Italy
Key Data Insights
Self-Care Normalisation Supports Growth in Men’S Grooming
Self-Care Normalisation Supports Growth in Men’S Grooming
Skin-Respectful Formulations Drive Innovation in Men’S Grooming
Identity-Led Grooming Drives Routine Complexity across Generations
Premiumisation and Selective Spending Are Projected to Support Steady Growth
Health and Wellbeing Are Anticipated to Reshape Male Grooming Routines
Generational Divergence Is Expected to Shape Dual Growth Paths
Leading Companies Maintain Positions as Concentration Gradually Moderates
Beauty Specialists Lead as E-Commerce Consolidates Share Gains
Oral Care in Italy
Key Data Insights
Clean and Targeted Formulations Support Growth in Oral Care
Clean and Targeted Formulations Support Growth in Oral Care
Prevention and Longevity Reframe Oral Care as a Long-Term Health Behaviour
Whitening Extends Oral Care into Beauty and Self-Expression
Ageing Population Is Expected to Drive Demand for Specialised Oral Care
Prevention and Clean Formulations Are Projected to Sustain Demand
Economic Polarisation Is Expected to Reshape Purchasing Behaviour
Leading Companies Maintain Positions through Regimen Breadth and Prevention Positioning
Health and Personal Care Stores Lead Distribution as Retail E-Commerce Claims a Growing Strategic Role
Skin Care in Italy
Key Data Insights
Healthy Ageing and Science-Backed Efficacy Sustain Growth in Italian Skin Care
Healthy Ageing and Science-Backed Efficacy Sustain Growth in Italian Skin Care
Pro-Age Positioning Displaces Traditional Anti-Ageing Narratives
Asian Beauty Codes Reshape Cleansing and Routines
Healthy Ageing and Prevention Expected to Sustain Growth through 2030
Streamlined Routines and Hybrid Formats Expected to Raise Efficacy Standards
Sustainability and Technology Integration Anticipated to Shape Competition
L'oréal and Beiersdorf Reinforce Leadership through Scale and Channel Strength
Pharmacies Lead Distribution as E-Commerce and Social Commerce Gain Share
Sun Care in Italy
Key Data Insights
Ageing Population and Prevention Culture Drive Growth in Italian Sun Care
Ageing Population and Prevention Culture Drive Growth in Italian Sun Care
High-Tolerance, Treatment-Led Formulations Reframe Sun Care
Daily Spf Gains Relevance as a Year-Round Lifestyle Accessory
Ageing Demographics and Prevention Culture Expected to Sustain Growth through 2030
Long-Term Adherence Set to Redefine the Next Phase of Innovation
Market Bifurcation Expected to Reward Scientific Credibility and Lifestyle Positioning
L'oréal and Beiersdorf Reinforce Leadership through Dual-Channel Strength and Consumer Education
Pharmacies Anchor Sun Care Distribution as E-Commerce and Beauty Specialists Expand Reach
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Italy
Key Data Insights
Premium Fragrances and Skin Care Anchor Growth as Consumers Trade up to Fewer, Better Products
Premium Fragrances and Skin Care Anchor Growth as Consumers Trade up to Fewer, Better Products
Clean and Clinical Credentials Converge in Premium Formulation Standards
Science-Backed Performance and per Capita Premiumisation Set to Sustain Growth
Premium Fragrances Projected to Retain Leadership as Skin Care Drives Growth
Omnichannel Experience and Cultural Storytelling Forecast to Define Premium Growth
Leading Players Reinforce Positions through Scientific Credibility and Brand Heritage
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Italy
Key Data Insights
Mass Adult Sun Care and Accessible Premiumisation Drive Value Growth
Mass Adult Sun Care and Accessible Premiumisation Drive Value Growth
Lifestyle-Driven Beauty Integrates Self-Care into Everyday Routines
Value Polarisation and Private Label Expansion Set to Reshape the Mass Beauty Landscape through 2030
Mass Deodorants Projected to Lead Growth as Skin Care and Sun Care Sustain Value Gains
Omnichannel Integration and Selective Retailer Collaboration Set to Define Competitive Advantage
Leading Players Anchor Mass Beauty Leadership through Scale and Accessibility
Private Label Evolution and Brand Innovation Drive Differentiation
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- Baby and Child-specific Hair Care
- Baby and Child-specific Skin Care
- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
- Baby and Child-specific Toiletries
- Baby Wipes
- Medicated Baby and Child-specific Products
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- Deodorant Pumps
- Deodorant Roll-Ons
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
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- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Premium Powder
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- Premium Lipstick
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- Mass Foundation/Concealer
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- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lipstick
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- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Polish Remover
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- Mass Anti-Agers
- Mass Lip Care
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Toners
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Beauty and Personal Care
This is the aggregation of baby and child-specific products, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, deodorants, depilatories, fragrances, hair care, men's grooming, oral care, skin care and sun care. Black market sales and travel retail are excluded.
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