Mass Beauty and Personal Care

Economic instability and geopolitical turbulence eroded the purchasing power of Uzbekistan's population in 2023, leading to a notable shift towards mass beauty and personal care over premium alternatives. Escalating prices coupled with stagnant…

Mass beauty and personal care in Denmark continued to see positive value growth in 2023 and slightly outperformed premium beauty and personal care. The weaker economy led to some downtrading to cheaper alternatives as Danes faced higher interest…

Mass beauty and personal care in France demonstrated positive current value growth in the low single digits in 2023. Price increases driven by inflation supported value growth in most mass categories, although volume sales struggled to remain…

In 2023, retail value sales in mass beauty and personal care in Estonia recorded double-digit retail value growth. While this is below the value growth for premium offerings, the vast majority of sales are generated by mass products. Key areas for…

Mass beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Egypt in 2023 driven by the hard economic situation and the high rate of inflation, which reached more than 35%. The marked rise in prices, and lack of governmental control over…

Direct selling remained one of the most important and influential distribution channels within mass beauty and personal care during 2023. Between Yanbal, Belcorp and Natura & Co, more than 28% of value sales in this category are accounted for by…

During 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Chile experienced a strong increase in dynamism in current value terms compared with 2022; a year in which volume demand contracted as the country’s high inflation rate kept consumers cautious with their…

Strong price increases in supermarkets as a result of inflation was the biggest factor influencing the performance of mass beauty and personal care in Greece in 2023. Many local consumers selected shopping destinations based on offers and discounts…

Mass beauty and personal care in Norway experienced a noteworthy resurgence in 2023, particularly within fragrance and skin care categories. This reversal comes after a period of consistent share loss to premium beauty and personal care. While price…

The mass segment remained dominant in beauty and personal care in Algeria in 2023, and continued to see total current value and volume sales increase at robust rates. This performance was underpinned by favourable demographic trends, rising…

After a year of notable decline in 2022, mass beauty and personal care returned to low current value growth in China in 2023, although sales were unable to reach the 2021 level. The largest category in the mass segment remained mass skin care. For…

Mass beauty and personal care enjoyed double-digit growth in Colombia in 2023, consolidating pre-pandemic levels. However, growth was largely due to inflationary pressures, which led consumers to explore mass brands because of their lower purchasing…

Continuing the trend from 2022, mass beauty and personal care saw dynamic current value growth in Romania in 2023. Mass brands remain the default choice for the vast majority of consumers across all beauty and personal care categories. Several…

Mass beauty and personal care in Kenya in 2023 saw demand driven largely by low- and mid-income consumers. Mass products’ relative affordability held high appeal given high inflation across 2022 and 2023, with budget-conscious consumers seeking out…

Mass beauty and personal care still accounted for significantly more value sales than premium in Georgia in 2023. However, its current value growth was lower. That being said, there was growth. Mass beauty and personal products are continually…

Mass beauty and personal care still accounted for significantly more value sales than premium in Azerbaijan in 2023. However, its current value growth was lower. That being said, there was growth. Mass beauty and personal products are continually…

Mass beauty and personal care in Thailand recorded strong double-digit growth in 2023 in current value terms, with rises seen across all segments. Modern consumers are becoming more careful in choosing skin care products in line with health and…

Mass beauty and personal care in Switzerland continued to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, registering further positive, if more moderate than in 2022, retail current value growth at the end of the review period.…

Swedish mass beauty and personal care experienced a positive year in 2023, with retail value sales growing at a near double-digit rate. This growth comes despite the ongoing shift towards premium products in beauty and personal care overall.

Mass beauty and personal care saw strong current value growth in Vietnam in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the segment’s capacity to accommodate a wide demographic through accessible pricing and a diverse product range. During the year,…

In 2023, economic factors have shaped the performance of mass beauty and personal care in Ireland. High inflation, rising prices in energy and transport, and a declining GDP growth have all had an impact on sales, with shrinking disposable incomes…

Although growth was lower than premium beauty and personal care, mass beauty and personal care witnessed a second year of double-digit current value growth in Poland in 2023. High current value growth was seen across all mass beauty and personal care…

Mass beauty and personal care registered a strong performance in 2023, driven by increased demand for cheaper products as high inflation prevailed in Slovenia. This development has positively impacted the performance of private label in recent years.…

The surge in mass beauty and personal care sales in Serbia during 2023 was primarily fuelled by a robust escalation in prices. This inflationary trend, coupled with heightened price sensitivity among consumers, prompted a notable transition across…

Sales in mass beauty and personal care in Peru were characterised by seller trends in 2023. Notably, direct sellers are investing in omnichannel strategies in order to boost sales. Although direct selling consultants continue to offer great value to…

Mass beauty and personal care registered strong growth in current value terms in 2023, with this coming on the back of high price increases. With inflation raising production costs most players were pushed to raise their prices. High inflation not…

Mass beauty and personal care products continued to outsell their premium counterparts in Indonesia in 2023. These products remain the most affordable option for the majority of the population, many of whom do not have the financial resources to…

Mass beauty and personal care remains the largest segment in Latvia. Despite the growing popularity of premium goods, the majority of consumers use mass products. Solid growth was posted by mass products in 2023, despite the ongoing financial…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with lip and foundation products being best sellers. Following the removal of COVID-19 masks, consumers have been investing in lip products again,…

Mass beauty and personal care saw rapidly rising retail prices in Guatemala in 2023, with the country still suffering from high inflation that continued from the previous year. Though price hikes in 2023 were not quite as steep as in 2022, consumers…

Mass beauty and personal care registered dynamic double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit this was largely due to soaring inflation, with volume sales seeing more modest growth. High inflation and declining purchasing power resulted…

Sales in mass beauty and personal care in Spain were supported by the economic environment in 2023. Specifically, inflationary pressures have led to high unit prices against a backdrop of lower consumer spending power, in turn resulting in consumers…

Mass beauty and personal care in Bulgaria registered a positive performance in 2023. Whilst price increases fuelled some of this growth, the increased demand for more affordable products was also a factor as inflation remained stubbornly high. This…

In 2023, the financial constraints faced by consumers due to the rising costs of living in Belgium pushed many individuals towards more affordable mass beauty and personal care products. Restrictions on promotions, brought forth by the new EU Omnibus…

Mass skin care in Malaysia posted strong growth in 2023, with current value sales rising at a robust rate. Development and innovation were often centred around breakthrough ingredients claimed to provide superior efficacy, such as glutathione,…

Mass beauty and personal care registered a positive performance in 2023, outperforming premium beauty and personal care as the uncertain economic situation, high inflation and ongoing energy crisis forced many Croatian consumers to look for cheaper…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Finland exhibited robust growth, primarily in terms of value. This growth was multifaceted, driven partly by inflation-induced price increases but also by a notable shift from premium to mass categories. The…

2023 saw volume sales contract across numerous key categories of mass beauty and personal care, including mass deodorants, mass hair care and mass bath and shower. These three categories all suffered significant drops in demand during the year as…

The mass beauty and personal care category saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. Many consumers were encouraged to shift to the mass segment due to the challenging economic conditions prevailing in the country. In the face of many…

Mass beauty and personal care products in Portugal registered positive retail volume growth, with consumers trading down during a time of high inflation levels. Retail volume sales of basic categories, with already high penetration levels, such as…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products in Argentina registered a stronger performance than premium offerings, reversing the trend noted in 2022. Much of this was due to import barriers, which challenged the supply of premium beauty and…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Nigeria derived some traction from consumer incomes being impacted strongly in a weak economy. In general, consumers sought cheaper brands, especially for perceived essential categories like skin care. Mass…

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.…

The preference for affordable and essential beauty and personal care products remained prominent amidst economic uncertainties in Pakistan in 2023. Basic categories like hair care, oral care, and bath products witnessed steady growth as consumers…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products continued to drive the bulk of sales in Lithuania. Although retail value and volume growth is much lower than growth registered by the premium segment, mass items remain the core products demanded,…

Mass beauty and personal care in Kazakhstan underwent a transformation in 2023, driven by evolving consumer preferences and a dynamic market landscape. While established international players like L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, and Mary Kay retain significant…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Ukraine was recording strong growth thanks to the affordability of these products against the backdrop of consumers’ falling purchasing power. The development of private label products has also contributed to…

Mass beauty and personal care in Turkey thrived in 2023, driven by a consumer focus on value for money. This growth stemmed from several key trends.

Mass beauty and personal care in Bolivia registered higher value growth than premium in 2023. With prices rising, particularly for imported brands, due to a significant fall in foreign cash reserves, there was a degree of trading down behaviour from…

Mass beauty and personal care in Slovakia recorded healthy growth in current value terms, albeit boosted by high inflation. In 2023, energy, transport and production costs remained high, which forced manufacturers to increase unit prices. Although…