Beauty and Personal Care

Sun care witnessed dynamic current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Dermocosmetics sun care is thriving in Morocco, accounting for the majority of total sun care value sales. Sun care has enjoyed steady development due to the expansion of tourism,…

In 2023, sun care sales recorded double-digit growth in retail value terms. This was largely due to inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth maintained a steadier pace. With that said, 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 sun care products represent the latest…

Baby and child-specific products in Cameroon during 2023 was driven by affordability and essential needs in the face of the country's hot climate. Baby wipes emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories. Improved affordability made baby wipes a…

Sales in baby and child-specific products in Mexico in 2023 were supported by local parents becoming more demanding of quality products for their children’s care. In recent years, new parents have become increasingly aware of their children's…

Bar soap continued to be the reigning king in bath and shower in Cameroon in 2023, despite the growing availability of shower gels. This dominance is deeply rooted in cultural habits, highlighting the significant role it plays in shaping consumer…

Sales in bath and shower in Mexico in 2023 were supported by baseline demand. Bar soap remains the best-selling product, but the convenience offered by liquid formats is becoming increasingly attractive to Mexican consumers. Thus, while holding a…

Beauty and personal care in Cameroon is navigating through significant changes amidst a backdrop of both challenges and growth opportunities. Traditional hair care practices are witnessing a decline as wigs gain popularity, reflecting a shift towards…

Beauty and personal care continued its positive recovery in Mexico in 2023, thanks to an increasingly favourable economic landscape. This is characterised by a historic low unemployment rate of 2.87% and the appreciation of the MXN against the USD,…

Colour cosmetics in Cameroon has sustained its robust growth trajectory in 2023, solidifying its status as one of the pre-eminent segments within the nation’s beauty and personal care industry. This flourishing industry is propelled, in part, by the…

Sales in colour cosmetics achieved healthy value and volume growth in Mexico in 2023. Trends in makeup are being strongly driven by pop culture influences, which are inspiring purchases. For example, we are witnessing a distinct shift away from the…

An unequivocal dominance of deodorant roll-ons and sprays continued in deodorants in Cameroon in 2023, relegating the presence of alternative deodorant types such as pumps, wipes, creams, and sticks to a state of near non-existence. The historical…

Sales in deodorants remained supported by baseline demand in Mexico in 2023, with various activities seen around brand promotions. For example, Unilever’s popular Axe brand, which comes in second brand place to Old Spice from Procter & Gamble, has…

Growth in depilatories in Cameroon is predominantly fuelled by the widespread popularity of women’s razors, notably favouring well-established brands like Bic from Icrafon and Gillette from Procter and Gamble in 2023. The affordability, widespread…

Sales in depilatories in Mexico in 2023 were supported by the rebounding travel and tourism industry, following the era of the pandemic when holidays were curbed. In 2023, Mexico's travel industry continued to demonstrate robust growth, albeit at a…

Despite inflationary trends, fragrances in Cameroon experienced growth in 2023. The import volume of fragrances and eau de parfum has shown a consistent upward trajectory over the review period, reaching 236,366 tons in 2022 from 219,779 tons in…

Sales were dynamic in fragrances in Mexico in 2023, in both value and volume terms. This is supported by ongoing new launches, which are increasingly common among direct sellers who are known for their flexibility, dynamism, and openness to catering…

In 2023, hair care in Cameroon experienced a dynamic phase with significant growth in various areas, except for the declining perms and relaxants segment. This decline is attributed to changing consumer preferences, favouring casual braiding and the…

Sales in hair care achieved low positive volume growth in Mexico in 2023, while value was better supported by high prices. A major trend noted in hair care is that of “skinification”, driven by consumers' increasing interest in holistic hair care and…

Mass beauty and personal care in Cameroon demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of challenging economic circumstances in 2023. Inflation and a persistent socio-political crisis have pushed Cameroonians towards more frugal spending habits,…

Macroeconomic conditions proved favourable for mass beauty and personal care in Mexico in 2023. Notably, amidst an improving economic landscape marked by historically low unemployment of 2.87% and increased personal care spending, the trend of…