Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standar...
Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
In 2023, skin care in France saw growth in both retail volume and current value terms, and was one of the best performing categories within beauty and personal care. Premium skin care led value growth, but mass skin care also showed a positive…
Skin care in Georgia registered positive value and volume growth in 2023, as inflation fell significantly. In addition, the continued expansion of modern retailing and in particular beauty specialists such as Clean House and pharmacies also expanded…
In 2023, skin care in Bulgaria witnessed robust double-digit growth in current value terms, mainly driven by unit price increase. However, volume sales also made steady gains thanks to the growing popularity of products targeting specific skin…
Skin care continues to be a bright spot within beauty and personal care in Sweden in 2023. While volume growth has shown signs of slowing down after a period of rapid expansion, strong trends in premiumisation and inflation have kept value sales…
Skin care was a winning category in Peru in 2023, seeing robust value growth and healthy volume growth. This positive trend is supported by the overall health and wellbeing trends which are influencing various beauty and personal care categories, and…
Premium skin care largely outperformed the mass segments in Greece in 2023. Big players with huge investments are catering to a growing market of ever more aware, health- and safety-conscious local consumers who increasingly turn to the pharmacy…
Following a period of exceptional growth fuelled by the pandemic and a rising focus on self-care, skin care in Norway has experienced a slowdown in 2022 and 2023. This can be attributed to the market's increasing maturity. While the pandemic led to a…
Skin care in Hungary is witnessing a notable transition from age-related specifications to problem-focused solutions, addressing issues like acne, redness, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and atopy. With an increasing number of…
Price rises and the high cost of living in Belgium curbed demand for skin care in 2023. At the same time, trends such as clean beauty and natural beauty remained highly relevant. This resulted in a contraction of volume sales, as consumers purchased…
In line with the general trend in beauty and personal care, skin care in Nigeria saw strong retail current value sales growth in 2023, but declines in retail volume and value (constant 2023 prices) sales. Like other categories, skin care was hit by…
Skin care in Uzbekistan experienced significant growth in 2023, particularly in the facial care area. Import stabilisation and improved product deliveries contributed to this surge, creating a positive market environment. Reductions in customs import…
In 2023, skin care in Australia witnessed robust growth, with both mass and premium segments showing positive trends. However, the pressure of rising living costs continued to impact consumers' discretionary spending, prompting a shift in…
Skin care in Serbia continued to experience both volume and value growth in 2023, attributed to the introduction of new products, increasing consumer awareness, and the influence of social media. Leading players consistently innovate and enhance…
Demand for skin care products continued to rise in Guatemala in 2023, despite the price hikes seen for the second consecutive year. Overall category growth was solid in both volume and current value terms. Guatemalans, especially in the middle- and…
Although retail volume sales continued to decline, skin care saw a much stronger current value increase in Chile in 2023, after a year of much more moderate growth. During 2022, although demand remained constrained, premium skin care showed positive…
Skin care saw Garnier introduce its green beauty concept in Kenya in 2023, addressing the rising demand for naturally sourced products. Garnier’s global president emphasised the brand's commitment to green science and sustainability during the launch…
In 2023, skin care in Lithuanian recorded standout retail value growth, while retail volume growth was positive in all areas, bar mass skin care sets/kits. While mass skin care offerings continued to record the strongest sales, there was a visible…
Skin care saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volumes fell slightly as a result of significant price increases. Prices were affected by the significant devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which made imported raw materials and…
Skin care in Azerbaijan registered moderate constant value and volume growth, as supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were for the most part ironed out. Also, inflation eased, particularly later the year. That being said, consumers were…
In keeping with developments across beauty and personal care in Algeria, skin care saw overall volume and current value growth rates slow in 2023 as inflationary pressures continued to drive up unit prices and take a toll on disposable incomes.…
In Singapore, skin care saw continued current value growth in 2023, with facial care remaining the largest category and the primary growth driver. Growth was underpinned by several factors, including escalating concerns regarding beauty, health, and…
Skin care delivered double-digit growth in Colombia in 2023, showing a similar rate of growth to that seen in the previous year thanks to the great importance that Colombian consumers place on skin care routines. As in every other area of beauty and…
Skin care in Pakistan experienced robust growth in 2023, driven by a combination of factors including population expansion and the increasing participation of women in the workforce. With more women joining the workforce, there is a parallel rise in…
The development of the skin care category in Ukraine continues to be driven by the active innovation being seen from manufacturers of these products. For example, in 2023, Weleda revamped its skin care line. This update was characterised by a new…
In 2023, skin care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with the majority of products recording positive volume sales. Dermocosmetics brands on the landscape have been actively educating consumers on specific ingredients, with brands…
Skin care in Croatia continued to record positive volume growth in 2023, with sales growth supported by rising demand for products with ingredients that target specific skin problems. More specific products that target skin issues are becoming…
Like other beauty and personal care categories, skin care in Vietnam benefitted from rising incomes and living standards in 2023. Local consumers are placing greater emphasis on their appearance and starting to use skin care products at earlier…
Skin care dynamic growth in current value terms in 2023, registering stronger growth than that seen in the previous year. The category continued to perform well despite the challenging economic environment thanks in part to skin care routines…
While skin care in Kazakhstan saw moderate sales volume growth in 2023, its full potential was hampered by supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages. These challenges forced some consumers to switch from premium to more affordable brands,…
Facial care continued to generate positive volume growth in 2023, even as overall volume growth in skin care fell into negative territory. In recent years, facial care has benefited substantially from a range of factors that have continued to drive…
Following extremely strong growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, skin care continued to see a normalisation in sales in 2023. Retail volume and current value sales both declined as consumption levels began to subside to more normal levels. Indeed,…
There was only marginal volume growth in skin care in Bolivia in 2023. Price increases dampened volume sales somewhat, as a severe drop in foreign cash reserves led to high inflation, especially for imported brands. As such, mass skin care performed…
In 2023, the struggling economy shaped results on the skin care landscape in Ireland. High inflation and declining GDP resulted in a fall in average disposal income. While retail value growth remained positive, driven by rising prices, retail volume…
Skin care experienced robust growth in 2023, following a strong performance in 2022. This growth was primarily led by value, as price increases and premiumisation prompted consumers to be more selective in their purchases, seeking out products that…
Skin care was one of the most dynamic categories within beauty and personal care in 2023, experiencing robust growth in both retail volume and current value terms. Romanian consumers are increasingly interested in the regular use of skin care…
Skin care in Poland flourished throughout the review period, seemingly unaffected by the impact of the pandemic and prevailing economic challenges, and retail volume and current value growth continued in 2023, with increases in sales across all…
2023 was another year of positive volume growth for skin care as the category continues to benefit from the increasing numbers of local consumers performing their beauty routines at home, rather than relying on the services of professional…
Skin care in Indonesia registered a healthy performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023, underpinned by a high level of interest among younger generations. Facial skin care represented by far the largest product area, and as such,…
Skin care products showcased a strong performance in 2023 in Estonia, with double-digit retail value growth and positive retail volume in areas such as anti-agers, lip care and facial cleansing wipes. Despite some level of economic uncertainty,…
Skin care saw double-digit current value growth in 2023. Notably, skin care products are being launched in larger pack sizes. While many creams and lotions used to be only found in 50ml, consumers can now find them in packaging of up to 450ml.…
Skin care in Switzerland recorded further positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Retail sales of skin care continued to be driven by new formats, multifunctional benefits and strong promotional activities, particularly in the mass…
In 2023, skin care in Portugal recorded positive retail volume growth, despite high inflation pressure on purchasing power. Portuguese consumers are increasingly concerned about their self-image and facial skin appearance, which is driving growth in…
In 2023, despite the end of the zero-COVID policy, skin care in China did not witness the anticipated strong rebound, but instead experienced a modest recovery in the low single digits in current value terms, with actual value sales remaining lower…
Skin care in Argentina registered solid growth in retail volume terms in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted skin care consumption and daily habits in Argentina, with consumers increasing their use of…
Skin care retained its status as one of the best performing categories in the Slovenian beauty and personal care industry during 2023. The category’s strong performance during the year was mainly the result of more regular use of skin care products…
Anti-agers continued to thrive in Malaysia in 2023, driving overall growth and development for skin care and leading growth within the category in both volume and current value terms. Anti-agers benefits from regular and frequent new and innovative…
In 2023, skin care in Latvia witnessed slower growth compared to 2022 rates but still made good progress. Skin care is one of the few categories where consumers are willing to pay extra for higher quality products or a reputable brand. Still, the…
Turkish consumers demonstrated a growing interest in advanced skin care regimens in 2023. This trend, exemplified by the popularity of "skin cycling," involves incorporating a wider variety of ingredients and product formats into daily routines.…
In 2023 skin care in Thailand remained focused on the skinimalism trend, whereby the aim is to use relatively few steps in short but efficient skin care routines. The most important steps for Thai consumers are those centred on cleansing,…
Skin care in Slovakia recorded healthy retail value growth in 2023, partly driven by price increases linked to rising costs and stronger consumer demand. Facial care registered very positive results with strong influence over category growth since it…