Beauty and Personal Care

Products focused on men’s specific needs remain important in Australia, despite the industry’s move away from stereotypes and towards a more inclusive offering. Many brands that specifically claim to be for men remain popular and relevant,…

Mass beauty and personal care value sales continued to increase in 2022 with Australians looking to control their spending. Some premium buyers switched to mass beauty products, while retailers responded with a wider, affordable offering to appeal to…

Despite a marginal decline in retail volume sales in 2022, as local consumers shifted back to pre-pandemic lifestyles and routines, including less time working from home and less time to pamper themselves, overall demand for hair care remained higher…

Overall demand for fragrances in Australia recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. This performance was driven by multiple factors, including self-care and indulgence driving up demand for premium fragrances. Online channels were key in supporting…

Australians are increasingly using more specialist services for long-term hair removal, including laser clinics rather than at-home options; although these services were severely impacted by restrictions during the pandemic, most of them had resumed…

Deodorants in Australia is a highly mature category. Consumer demand, convenience, the warm climate of Australia and greater mobility outside of the home drove sales of deodorants in 2022, with grooming regimes largely driven by lifestyles and the…

Colour cosmetics experienced more dynamic growth rates in 2022, with consumers returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles due to an easing of restrictions. Although 2021’s more bold styles and heavier use of colour cosmetics subsided, Australians continued…

Rising costs and squeezed household budgets in 2022 resulted in Australians reconsidering their spending habits, with many trading down to more affordable options and being more selective with their expenditure, whilst still giving themselves…

Competition within bath and shower continued to intensify in 2022 with several new players and a plethora of products being launched. Category players continued to focus on natural and botanical ingredients as well as sustainable claims, but new…

Australian parents remained interested in purchasing the best products they could afford for their children in 2022, including those with ingredients perceived as safe while also clinically efficacious. Australia has a high incidence of eczema…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

Asia Pacific was the largest engine of growth for the beauty and personal care industry in 2020 when compared to other regions. It was also the first region to enter a recovery phase after COVID-19 and is expected to see the fastest economic growth…

At the time of writing this report, Australia faces a second wave of COVID-19 infections, resulting in major lockdowns across the most populous states, significantly impacting businesses and consumers. The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…