Beauty and Personal Care

In 2023, sun care in India saw robust double-digit retail current value growth, with sun protection remaining the only category with notable sales. Growth was significantly driven by the continued increase in outdoor activities and events. The rising…

In 2023, skin care in India continued to see robust retail current value growth, maintaining its double-digit growth momentum. A key driver of this growth was the increasing consumer focus on ingredients, with consumer awareness and knowledge driving…

Premium beauty and personal care in India experienced robust double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, driven by categories such as colour cosmetics, skin care, and deodorants. Both international and local premium brands capitalised on this…

Oral care in India experienced mid single-digit retail current value growth in 2023, driven by brands expanding their presence in rural markets, and targeting premiumisation in urban areas. Amongst the various categories within oral care, toothpaste…

Men’s grooming in India experienced substantial retail current value growth in 2023, fuelled by increasing awareness amongst men about grooming and personal care. Historically, men in India showed limited interest in grooming beyond basic hygiene.…

Mass beauty and personal care in India experienced robust retail current value growth in 2023, with a significant driver of sales being the integration of skin care ingredients across various categories. This trend, often referred to as…

Hair care in India maintained solid retail current value growth in 2023. Salon professional hair care showed robust growth for another year in 2023, surpassing the growth rates of all other hair care categories. This growth was driven by increasing…

Fragrances in India experienced significant retail current value growth in 2023, driven by several key factors which contributed to expanding the popularity and consumption of such products. As Indian consumers increasingly prioritise personal care…

Depilatories in India experienced substantial double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, finally surpassing the pre-pandemic sales figures. This surge can be attributed to the growing consumer inclination towards personal grooming as a…

Deodorants in India showed double-digit retail current value growth in 2023. Consumers are increasingly conscious about personal hygiene, driving demand for deodorants as an essential grooming product. Moreover, a growing desire for good health and…

In 2022, colour cosmetics in India successfully recovered from the impacts of the pandemic, setting the stage for a double-digit surge in retail current value growth in 2023. Post-COVID-19, skin care products were all the rage, overshadowing the…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in India exhibited substantial retail current value growth, and maintained momentum across all the main categories. Colour cosmetics, sun care, and fragrances were amongst the fastest growing categories, driven by…

In 2023, bath and shower in India experienced mid single-digit retail current value growth, particularly driven by intimate hygiene and body wash/shower gel, which saw the strongest growth rates within bath and shower. The surge in intimate hygiene…

Baby and child-specific products in India continued to see strong retail current value growth in 2023, despite the deceleration in the birth rate. Several factors are contributing to the declining birth rate in the country, including obesity, stress,…

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After being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, beauty and personal care was recording positive growth in real value terms in Asia Pacific in 2023. However, a difficult economic backdrop, such as high inflation resulting in…

The surge in outbound travel, especially to Southeast Asia in 2023, resulted in double-digit current value growth for sun care in Hong Kong. Sunny locations such as Thailand and Singapore were among the top 10 outbound travel destinations for Hong…

Beauty and personal care in Hong Kong greatly relies on tourism expenditure as a significant contributor to sales, representing at least 20% share pre-pandemic. The recovery of the tourism industry has played a crucial role in revitalising demand,…

Historically, tourism expenditure has played a crucial role in premium beauty and personal care in Hong Kong, holding up to 20% share of sales. The return of tourism flows and the reopening of borders have provided a much-needed boost to the segment,…

In 2023, demand for oral care in Hong Kong grew, as local consumers increasingly prioritised their oral health. Some sought toothpaste that addressed specific concerns, such as sensitivity and repair. Tooth sensitivity, characterised by discomfort or…