Beauty and Personal Care

Men’s grooming maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. However, sales of premium men’s deodorants and premium men’s hair care products continued to be negligible, primarily because demand remains within the mass segment in these…

In 2023, men’s grooming products in Taiwan registered positive retail value, with volume sales driven by fragrances and skin care. Korean and Japanese trends increasingly impact beauty and grooming preferences. Korean male celebrities usually have…

2023 saw more Thai male consumers actively seeking out for-men products and putting more time into researching ingredients and benefits. Brands responded by striving to extend their portfolios to include male-specific variants as local men demanded…

Men’s grooming in the Philippines saw healthy performance in 2023 in retail volume terms. Sales were boosted by the return of in-person working, alongside an increase in socialisation, which had an especially positive impact on products such as men’s…

In 2023, men's grooming in Uzbekistan underwent significant development, albeit from a relatively low base. This growth reflects a notable increase in consumer interest and activity within the product area. One significant factor contributing to this…

As Vietnamese men's incomes rise and living standards improve, they are showing a growing preference for products designed specifically for them. The population imbalance has also led to a rise in demand for men's products, given that Vietnam is home…

Oral care was the strongest performer in terms of value and volume growth among beauty and personal care products in Azerbaijan in 2023. The essentialness of oral care supported growth, with toothpaste in particular performing strongly. Within…

Oral care in China experienced only a partial recovery in 2023, with a low rebound in current value terms after seeing a notable decline in the previous year. Leading players such as Yunnan Baiyao Group, Procter & Gamble, Hawley & Hazel Chemical, and…

Oral care in Hong Kong continued to experience value growth in 2022, driven by enhanced oral care routines and greater attention to health and wellness. This trend drove sales of a wide range of oral care products, such as toothpaste, dental floss,…

With the rise of social media and the growing emphasis on beauty, individuals are increasingly striving for a bright, white smile. This trend has led to a shift in beauty standards, with whiter teeth becoming a desirable trait. As a result, consumers…