Beauty and Personal Care in Mexico
Beauty and personal care in 2021: The big picture
What next for beauty and personal care?
Chart 1 Beauty and Personal Care Value Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
Chart 2 Beauty and Personal Care Impact of Soft Drivers on Value Sales: 2019-2026
Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2016-2021
Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2021
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Summary 1 Research Sources
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Mexico
After a turbulent 2020, demand stabilises as pandemic threat begins to ease
Brand extensions and strong marketing support help Unilever stay on top
COVID-19 restrictions provide a fertile environment for direct sellers and e-commerce
Mounting inflationary pressure could make consumers more price sensitive
E-commerce will enter the mainstream
‘Natural’ positioning will continue to grow in popularity
Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 12 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Mexico
Demand rebounds but remains well below pre-pandemic level
Premium baby and child-specific products defy pandemic headwinds
Leader L'Oréal Groupe benefits from strong presence in premium skin care and fragrances
A full recovery for COVID-19 will take time
Reduced use of face masks will spur strong growth colour cosmetics
Consumers will gradually warm up to e-commerce
Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 18 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Baby and Child-Specific Products in Mexico
Demand begins to stabilise, as impact of pandemic begins to ebb
Demand for premium offerings defies pandemic
Brand extensions help Kimberly-Clark de México maintain its leadership position
Mounting inflationary pressure and a falling birth rate will drag down growth
E-commerce will percolate into the mainstream
Health and wellness trend will bolster demand for baby and child-specific skin care
Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 25 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2016-2021
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2017-2021
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2018-2021
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Skin Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2018-2021
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2021-2026
Bath and Shower in Mexico
Positive effect of pandemic begins to weaken, but demand remains elevated
COVID-19 makes personal hygiene a priority
Brand extensions help Unilever consolidate its leadership position
While retail constant value sales of hand sanitisers will decline, health and wellness trend will outlast the pandemic
Antibacterial properties will be increasingly sought after
E-commerce has significant potential for growth
Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 36 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2016-2021
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2017-2021
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2018-2021
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2018-2021
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2021-2026
Colour Cosmetics in Mexico
With mask wearing still widespread, lip products in particular struggle to recover from pandemic hit
By driving a shift to social media, pandemic reinforces the dominance of direct selling
Premiumisation trend resumes as economic conditions stabilise
Amid mounting inflationary pressure, the recovery in demand will be gradual
Steady stream of new product development will help to keep consumers engaged
The line between e-commerce and direct selling will blur
Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 44 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2017-2021
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2018-2021
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Make-up: % Value 2018-2021
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2018-2021
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2018-2021
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2018-2021
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2018-2021
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Deodorants in Mexico
Loosening of pandemic restrictions sees demand begin to stabilise
Modest rebound in demand for deodorant pumps
Multi-brand strategy key to leader Unilever’s success
Normalisation of daily life will drive recovery in demand
Natural and organic deodorants will grow in popularity but remain a niche
E-commerce will grow in importance as more consumers do their grocery shopping online
Table 54 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 55 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 56 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2016-2021
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2017-2021
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2018-2021
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2018-2021
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2021-2026
Depilatories in Mexico
COVID-19 restrictions continue to weigh on demand
Urbanisation and increased female labour force participation driving long-term growth
Private label an emerging competitive threat to brands like Gillette and Nair
Mounting inflationary pressure could drive private label growth
Women’s pre-shave will continue to underperform, as it is not regarded as essential
The product offer will continue to widen
Table 63 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 64 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 65 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2021
Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2017-2021
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2018-2021
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Fragrances in Mexico
Revival of social life drives rebound in demand for fragrances
Pandemic restrictions help to reinforce the dominance of direct selling
As economic conditions stabilise, premium brands outperform mass offerings
Mounting inflationary pressure will slow recovery in demand
Supported by urbanisation and increased female labour force participation, mass women’s fragrances will be the top performer
The line between direct selling and e-commerce will blur
Table 70 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 71 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2017-2021
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2018-2021
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2018-2021
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2018-2021
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Hair Care in Mexico
Salon professional hair care and perms and relaxants bear the brunt of the pandemic in hair care
Demand for shampoos and colourants remains relatively robust
Unilever overtakes Procter & Gamble
With hair salons operating normally again, salon professional hair care will be the key growth driver
Natural ingredients will grow in popularity
Sustainability will remain of peripheral interest to most local consumers
Table 78 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 79 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 80 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2016-2021
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2018-2021
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2018-2021
Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2021-2026
Men's Grooming in Mexico
Strong rebound in demand for fragrances, as men spend less time at home and economic conditions stabilise
Pandemic enabled many direct sellers to increase their value shares
Post-pandemic normalisation of daily life will drive recovery
Macho stereotypes will continue to fade
E-commerce will move into the mainstream
Table 91 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 92 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 93 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2021
Table 94 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2021
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2017-2021
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2018-2021
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2018-2021
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Oral Care in Mexico
Impact of pandemic on oral care is relatively small
Pandemic hits demand for power toothbrushes particularly hard
Dominant player Colgate-Palmolive shifts towards sustainability
Mounting inflationary pressure could represent a growth opportunity for private label
Electric toothbrushes will be the top performer
Naturalness and sustainability will become increasingly important in branding
Table 100 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 101 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 102 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 103 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 104 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2021
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2018-2021
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2018-2021
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Skin Care in Mexico
More frequent hand washing and showering helps to support skin care demand
Largest direct selling companies weather the pandemic relatively well
Wide product offer backed by strong marketing support helps Unilever stay on top
Frequent hand washing will continue to support demand growth in skin care
Dermocosmetics will move towards the mainstream
E-commerce will continue to grow in importance
Table 113 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 114 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2018-2021
Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2018-2021
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Firming/Anti-cellulite Body Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 121 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 123 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Sun Care in Mexico
Easing of travel restrictions boosts demand for sun care
Sun care brands turn to social media in an effort to stay relevant
Brands scramble to get online, leading to strong growth in e-commerce sales
Revival in travel will be the main driver of growth
Sun care will face increased competition from skin care products with SPF
Dermocosmetics will be the main source of innovation in sun care
Table 124 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 125 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 126 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2017-2021
Table 127 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2018-2021
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 130 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026