Beauty and Personal Care

All players in beauty and personal care in Lebanon continued to face huge challenges during 2023 as the Israel-Hamas war piled further pressure on demand at a time when many consumers have already curbed their spending on non-essential items. Thus,…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Oman is experiencing a shift propelled by several factors. Despite the country's lower purchasing power compared to its GCC counterparts, the sector is witnessing growth, buoyed by Oman's projected status as the…

In 2023, Qatar is witnessing a surge in beauty and personal care, driven by a burgeoning interest in various grooming products and services. With a flourishing salon and spa industry offering an extensive range of treatments, Qatar's affluent…

Although the Saudi economy actually contracted in 2023 due to a drop in oil revenue when it came to the Kingdom’s non-oil economy there continued to be growth, with this including spending on beauty and personal care. The retail industry is looking…

Demand for beauty and personal care in the United Arab Emirates remained strong in 2023. Despite the prevalence of global brands, some consumers, particularly younger generations, increasingly sought local brands such as Huda Beauty. Increased…

Colour cosmetics registered double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. The cosmetics imports reform that came into effect on 1 April 2023 means that importers and manufacturers no longer need to get a licence for cosmetics products that…

The government continues to support female empowerment in Saudi Arabia striving for equality between men and women in the workplace, enhancing their rights, support systems and care programmes with the aim of improving their work environment in all…

The demand for multifunctional products within colour cosmetics in the United Arab Emirates, such as BB/CC creams, is burgeoning. Demand is being driven by their time-saving benefits, skin care properties, and adaptation to diverse skin tones in a…

Deodorants witnessed dynamic current value growth in Israel in 2023. After many companies reduced their use of discounts and increased prices at the end of 2022, the price rises were felt strongly in the final year of the review period. Unilever…

With consumers spending more time outside of the home again there was greater incentive to wear deodorants in 2023 with this helping to fuel demand. With the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic to be over in early 2023 more consumers…