Beauty and Personal Care

Demand for depilatories in Portugal registered visible retail volume growth in 2023. Hot summer led many Portuguese women to wear outfits that exposed skin, leading to more frequent purchases of depilatories. In addition, high inflation rates in 2022…

Depilatories in Norway is characterised by a high degree of maturity. The preference for a hairless appearance has been the norm for a long time, leading to limited opportunities for innovation and premiumisation. Furthermore, the market is dominated…

In an effort to present better value and attract sales some manufacturers increased their pack sizes, as seen with 10+4 Gilette Blue and 10+5 Wilkinson Sword. However, these large packs do not always present the best value with smaller packs of four…

Depilatories experienced a slowdown in total volume sales growth in 2023. This was mainly because rising prices and falling purchasing power prompted more Algerian women to try to save money by reverting to traditional home-made hair removal…

Deodorants in Vietnam turned in a convincingly positive performance in 2023, thanks in large part to rising living standards and higher hygiene-consciousness propelling greater concern in personal hygiene and grooming. The use of deodorants to combat…

Deodorants in the Philippines saw strong growth in current value terms in 2022 as consumers returned to their busy pre-pandemic lifestyles, including increased levels of socialisation and sports and fitness activities. Dry deodorant serums gained…

In 2023, the demand for deodorants in the Netherlands was quite stable, with only a slight decrease in retail volume sales. This followed two consecutive years of slight growth as the category recovered from the downturn caused by the Coronavirus…

Deodorants saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. This modest value growth achieved in 2023 can be mostly attributed to rising prices rather than increasing demand. Deodorant sticks is amongst the most mature categories in…

Deodorants in Slovakia recorded only modest current value growth in 2023 as consumers frequently traded down to cheaper brands and private label. Retail volume sales remained negative with the exception of deodorant creams, which saw only marginal…

In 2023, deodorants in Portugal registered positive retail value and volume growth, with high penetration levels nationwide. However, with consumers already using deodorants as part of their everyday hygiene routine, this limited growth opportunities…

Deodorants in Norway continued to grapple with a high degree of market maturity in 2023. Despite a return to social activities and exercise routines, deodorant sales have not seen a corresponding rise. This can be attributed to several factors.…

Hungary played host to the world’s first deodorant refilling stations in 2023. These new refill stations are designed to offer a more sustainable solution in the deodorants market. These stations work with Rossmann’s Isana private label line of…

Like most areas of the beauty and personal care market, deodorants saw growth in total volume and current value sales dip in 2023 as persistent inflationary pressures continued to fuel price hikes and erode purchasing power in Algeria. However, the…

In 2023, colour cosmetics in Vietnam benefitted from rising internet penetration and brands’ greater investment in their social media activities and engagement – especially short videos on TikTok. These endeavours have boosted the growth and…

Colour cosmetics in the Philippines saw dynamic growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, including the return of Filipinos to their physical offices and more…

Colour cosmetics in the Netherlands profited from the further recovery of the frequency of out-of-home social activities and events after the heavy mobility restrictions of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. As with fragrances, colour cosmetics are…

Colour cosmetics saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023 as the category saw a continued rise in sales having exceeded the pre-pandemic level in the previous year. Value growth was driven by the inflationary context, while the increase…

Colour cosmetics continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovakia. A large proportion of current value growth has been driven by inflation and rising prices in 2023. Many consumers are turning towards colour cosmetics to indulge and treat…

In 2023, colour cosmetics in Portugal witnessed dynamic growth in terms of both retail value and volume. The category is far from maturity, attracting a rising number of consumers. Millennials and generation Z are among the biggest consumers of…

Unlike other beauty categories that experienced a correction after the pandemic boom, colour cosmetics in Norway have maintained a strong trajectory. Retail value sales recorded solid growth in current terms in 2023. This positive performance extends…