Skin Care

In 2023, skin care in Lithuanian recorded standout retail value growth, while retail volume growth was positive in all areas, bar mass skin care sets/kits. While mass skin care offerings continued to record the strongest sales, there was a visible…

In 2023, skin care in Latvia witnessed slower growth compared to 2022 rates but still made good progress. Skin care is one of the few categories where consumers are willing to pay extra for higher quality products or a reputable brand. Still, the…

While skin care in Kazakhstan saw moderate sales volume growth in 2023, its full potential was hampered by supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages. These challenges forced some consumers to switch from premium to more affordable brands,…

Skin care in Georgia registered positive value and volume growth in 2023, as inflation fell significantly. In addition, the continued expansion of modern retailing and in particular beauty specialists such as Clean House and pharmacies also expanded…

Skin care products showcased a strong performance in 2023 in Estonia, with double-digit retail value growth and positive retail volume in areas such as anti-agers, lip care and facial cleansing wipes. Despite some level of economic uncertainty,…

Skin care saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volumes fell slightly as a result of significant price increases. Prices were affected by the significant devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which made imported raw materials and…

Facial care continued to generate positive volume growth in 2023, even as overall volume growth in skin care fell into negative territory. In recent years, facial care has benefited substantially from a range of factors that have continued to drive…

Following extremely strong growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, skin care continued to see a normalisation in sales in 2023. Retail volume and current value sales both declined as consumption levels began to subside to more normal levels. Indeed,…

Conventional products continued to face growing competition from dermocosmetics in skin care in Costa Rica in 2023, with this trend remaining most visible in the premium segment. Recent years have seen dermocosmetic varieties offered by brands like…

The development of the skin care category in Ukraine continues to be driven by the active innovation being seen from manufacturers of these products. For example, in 2023, Weleda revamped its skin care line. This update was characterised by a new…

Turkish consumers demonstrated a growing interest in advanced skin care regimens in 2023. This trend, exemplified by the popularity of "skin cycling," involves incorporating a wider variety of ingredients and product formats into daily routines.…

In 2023, skin care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with the majority of products recording positive volume sales. Dermocosmetics brands on the landscape have been actively educating consumers on specific ingredients, with brands…

Skin care saw double-digit current value growth in 2023. Notably, skin care products are being launched in larger pack sizes. While many creams and lotions used to be only found in 50ml, consumers can now find them in packaging of up to 450ml.…

Demand for skin care products continued to rise in Guatemala in 2023, despite the price hikes seen for the second consecutive year. Overall category growth was solid in both volume and current value terms. Guatemalans, especially in the middle- and…

Although retail volume sales continued to decline, skin care saw a much stronger current value increase in Chile in 2023, after a year of much more moderate growth. During 2022, although demand remained constrained, premium skin care showed positive…

Skin care in Azerbaijan registered moderate constant value and volume growth, as supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were for the most part ironed out. Also, inflation eased, particularly later the year. That being said, consumers were…

In 2023 skin care in Thailand remained focused on the skinimalism trend, whereby the aim is to use relatively few steps in short but efficient skin care routines. The most important steps for Thai consumers are those centred on cleansing,…

Skin care in Switzerland recorded further positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Retail sales of skin care continued to be driven by new formats, multifunctional benefits and strong promotional activities, particularly in the mass…

Skin care continues to be a bright spot within beauty and personal care in Sweden in 2023. While volume growth has shown signs of slowing down after a period of rapid expansion, strong trends in premiumisation and inflation have kept value sales…

Skin care was a winning category in Peru in 2023, seeing robust value growth and healthy volume growth. This positive trend is supported by the overall health and wellbeing trends which are influencing various beauty and personal care categories, and…