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Amid high-profile lawsuits and recalls, ingredient-led beauty is propelled by consumers’ quest to control their health. Awareness is rising among all beauty consumers, but is growing faster in certain groups, like Generation X and males. Because…

Natura&Co maintains its leadership in mass fragrances, holding the fifth position in the category overall. The macroeconomic challenges from the Russia-Ukraine war and accelerating inflation have impacted Avon International and The Body Shop.…

Estée Lauder Cos Inc decelerated in value sales in 2022, but made notable gains in North America and Western Europe. The extended lockdown restrictions in Asia Pacific played a considerable role in Estée Lauder Cos Inc’s mixed global performance,…

Procter & Gamble continues its lead within hair care and holds second place in men's grooming. While its globally popular brands continue to be Pantene and Oral-B, it also has brands such as Crest, SK-II, Old Spice, Rejoice, Olay, Gillette, Herbal…

This report urges businesses to embrace affordable and accessible sustainability. It presents a comprehensive set of effective actions that can be implemented seamlessly to unlock the untapped potential of democratising sustainability during times of…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies increases. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities…

Amidst COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, and climate disasters, sustainability gains momentum, compelling action from both businesses and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry:…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought consumers online more than ever before, and, as a result, retailers have ramped up their efforts to appeal to consumers. Nevertheless, e-commerce growth has slowed from high double digits in 2020 to single-digit growth.…

Colgate-Palmolive continues its lead within oral care and holds second in the bath and shower category. While its globally popular brands continue to be Colgate and Palmolive, it also has brands such as Hello, Tom’s of Maine, Speed Stick, Protex,…

The evolution of men's grooming, fuelled by growing self-care, societal change, and the rise of gender fluidity, significantly influences the market. Trust and brand loyalty play major roles in male consumer decisions, bolstered by increasing…

Affordable sustainability is now paramount, given the cost of living crisis. Consumers want low prices but this does not necessarily mean giving up sustainable choices. Making sustainability affordable is a global need, where companies can play a key…

The long-standing movement towards marketing and formulating around “wellness” continues to deepen, as companies across consumer goods experiment with using this concept to attract consumers. This briefing identifies the factors behind the blurred…

As the world moves beyond COVID-19, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands must navigate a reality in which e-commerce growth has slowed dramatically from the lofty heights of the pandemic. Using insights obtained from Euromonitor International’s…

Beauty and personal care sales fell in 2022, amid strong inflationary pressure. Consumers are looking for convenience and are decreasingly channel loyal. In this scenario, retailers have widely adopted omnichannel strategies. E-commerce has seen…

As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…

With advances in women’s health accelerating, commercial prospects are becoming a firm proposition for business. Embracing women’s wellness through dedicated solutions that cater for unique needs requires a holistic outlook factoring in an integrated…

C-beauty brands outperformed the market in China in the last five years, particularly in skin care and colour cosmetics. Benefiting from strong digital capabilities and marketing strategies, C-beauty is winning younger consumers. However, the…

The looming factors of high inflation, rising unit prices and strained supply chains became significant challenges for beauty and personal care, resulting in a deceleration of growth in 2022. Especially supply chain disruptions and extended shutdowns…