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.
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, consumer focus on value has heightened in Australia. There is growing demand for multifunctional products that offer both value and convenience. Recent product innovation in depilatories has focused on skin care…
In 2023, depilatories recorded steady single-digit growth in the US in current value terms, as prices comparatively stabilised after inflated adjustments in 2022. Value growth was led by women’s pre-shave and women’s razors and blades, while decline…
Fragrances in Australia experienced a notable upsurge in demand throughout 2023, building upon the recovery observed the previous year. This growth trend was largely driven by pent-up demand resulting from the pandemic, as social activities resumed.…
Given the post-pandemic euphoria seen for fragrances, expectations were that the category, and particularly premium fragrances, would start seeing some signs of deceleration or consumer fatigue, potentially leading to some trading down to mass…
Hair care in Australia experienced steady growth, driven by the ongoing skinification trend. The latter continued to influence category development, with an increasing number of hair care products incorporating premium skin care ingredients to…
2022 was characterised by high inflation, which brought price increases and volume pullbacks across the US consumer goods space. Amidst this economic environment, hair care witnessed divergent performances in the US, as consumers tightened their…
Despite the persistent impact of cost-of-living pressures over 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia showed resilience. Local consumers did not necessarily reduce their purchases of beauty products but instead sought more affordable options.…
Mass beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in the US in 2023. In particular, the growing focus on health and wellness amongst consumers significantly raised demand for products that prioritise safety, ingredient transparency,…
Men’s grooming in Australia has experienced significant value growth in recent years, fuelled by increasing awareness of men’s wellbeing and a greater focus on personal grooming and appearance. This trend is partly influenced by societal shifts and…
Men’s grooming saw little movement in volume terms, and solid current value growth in the US in 2023. After seeing declines in 2022, as inflationary cost pressures on unit prices subsided in 2023, many categories across men’s grooming witnessed…
In 2023, oral care in Australia experienced a stabilisation in demand, with local consumers showing a growing interest in products that offer more than just basic oral hygiene benefits. One notable trend driving this shift is the increasing focus on…
In 2022, the US experienced value-conscious behaviour across consumer goods industries, catalysed by high inflation and subsequent price increases. Tightening wallets caused US consumers to re-evaluate essential purchases, including oral care…
In 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Australia experienced a strong rebound after a period of slowing value sales growth the previous year. This slowdown in 2022 was influenced by various factors, including exceptional performances the…
In 2023, premium beauty and personal care continued to outpace the current value growth rate of overall beauty and personal care in the US, as well as its mass counterpart, maintaining double-digit growth. However, premium beauty and personal care…
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…
The stickiness of health and wellness-oriented motivations amongst consumers has supported skin care’s resilience, allowing it to increase its growth rates in both retail volume and current value terms in the US in 2023. Dermocosmetics played a key…
Sun care in Australia remained on a steady growth trajectory in 2023, propelled by the nation's strong emphasis on sun protection. Brands such as Ultra Violette are revolutionising the category by introducing the concept of "skinscreen," offering SPF…
Sun care maintained solid retail volume growth and dynamic current value growth in the US in 2023. Sun protection in particular has surged in popularity in recent times, emerging as a highly coveted category in the realm of beauty and personal care.…
Baby and child-specific products was the home of controversy in Kenya in 2023. A lobby group, the African Centre for Corrective and Preventive Action (ACCPA), has filed a case seeking a ban on Johnson & Johnson baby powder in Kenya over alleged…
In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Uzbekistan experienced a notable surge in volume sales, predominantly fuelled by essential products such as baby wipes and dermatitis solutions for diapers. This upswing is particularly pronounced in urban…