Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Beauty and personal care in Australia showed resilience in 2024 amidst weakening economic conditions, with sales seeing steady growth in current value terms. The growth of the market highlights the strong demand consumers have for beauty and personal care products and how these are often perceived as essential purchases alongside other groceries. This is especially true for categories which are used on a daily basis like bath and shower and skin care products. However, it should be noted that value growth in beauty and personal care was still being driven by price increases more than an increase in demand in 2024, with sales seeing more modest growth in retail volume terms. Inflation eased in Australia in 2024 but prices still rose, making it a challenging year for consumers despite a partial economic recovery.
2024 key trends
There has been an increased focus on skinification across beauty and personal care from both brands and consumers. There is growing awareness among consumers about the effect of using a variety of different products on their skin and the impact this can have, both positive and negative. There is also more awareness from consumers who may have sensitive skin and who are cautious about which products they can or cannot use. As a result, many new products are being launched, with a renewed focus on ingredients that are good for the skin. The top performing brands have also tended to incorporate a renewed focus on skinification across all areas of beauty and personal care given how important this feature has become to consumers.
Competitive landscape
L'Oréal solidified its leading position in beauty and personal care in Australia in 2024. The company offers popular brands across many of the key beauty and personal care categories, with it having a reputation for making reliable and effective products. L'Oréal continued to gain share in 2024 supported by its science-backed new product development and the perceived efficacy of its products. The company has brands in both the mass and premium segments, giving it access to a broad demographic of consumers. Thanks to these factors L'Oréal also saw the most significant increase in value share in 2024.
Retail developments
Beauty specialists remains a key distribution channel for beauty and personal care in Australia. These stores provide consumers with a place to access a wide range of brands and products that are not always available through other offline retailers. Beauty specialists also offer a more customer-centric experience with the ability to talk to trained sales staff who can provide advice and product recommendations. Beauty specialists like Mecca are also using loyalty programmes to help attract and retain customers. For example, Mecca’s loyalty programme is a tiered system where consumers move up the tiers by spending more money at its stores over the year, resulting in more rewards and gifts at the end of the year. These programmes incentivise consumers to shop at the same stores regularly. Furthermore, beauty specialists offer a combination of mainstream brands and their own private label lines, giving consumers access to a wide range of options.
What next for beauty and personal care?
Beauty and personal care is projected to see stronger growth over the forecast period compared to the review period in value terms (at constant 2024 prices). With inflation in Australia starting to ease, consumer spending is expected to steadily increase over the forecast period which should benefit beauty and personal care. Many of the products consumers use are seen as staple household items and consumers are likely to begin trading up again as the economic situation improves.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Australia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Baby and Child-Specific Products
- Bath and Shower
- Colour Cosmetics
- Deodorants
- Depilatories
- Fragrances
- Hair Care
- Men's Grooming
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Premium Beauty and Personal Care
- Mass Beauty and Personal Care
If you're in the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Australia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Beauty and Personal Care in Australia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Beauty and Personal Care in Australia?
- Which are the leading brands in Australia?
- How are products distributed in Australia?
- To what extent is e-commerce changing the retail environment and consumer demand?
- How are sales of mass versus premium beauty products evolving?
- Which products are seeing rising demand in the wake of COVID-19?
- Why are changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour patterns stimulating growth of some categories but not others?
- How is the macroeconomic environment shaping demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Beauty and Personal Care in Australia
Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for beauty and personal care?
DISCLAIMER
Baby and Child-Specific Products in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Baby and child-specific products experiences steady growth
Kimberly-Clark consolidates its lead while Rascals continues to find favour
E-commerce thriving but supermarkets remain on top
Declining birth rate presents a threat to growth
Natural and sustainable products likely to fair well
Wider applications for products could help to sustain growth amidst declining demand
Bath and Shower in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Demand for bath and shower stabilises in the wake of the pandemic
Little change in the competitive landscape
E-commerce becoming a key distribution channel
Bath and shower sales expected to stagnate
Sustainable product design expected to come into focus
Skinification trend set to drive innovation in bath and shower
Colour Cosmetics in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Colour cosmetics sees a return to more stable growth
L’Oréal maintains the lead as MCoBeauty emerges as the most dynamic challenger
Beauty specialists lead the distribution landscape as supermarkets make gains
Colour cosmetics set for steady growth backed by innovation
Players will have to go further to win over consumers
Innovation likely to focus on multifunctional and sustainable products
Deodorants in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Deodorant sprays driving growth in 2024
Competitive landscape sees little change due to category maturity
Supermarkets dominate sales but e-commerce makes gains
Steady growth predicted for deodorants as consumer demand remains consistent
Sustainability an important factor with conscious consumerism on the rise
Smaller brands to drive innovation by focusing on niche consumer demographics
Depilatories in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Depilatories showing signs of maturity
Competitive landscape remains stable with limited signs of innovation
Supermarkets and pharmacies competing for share
Flat growth forecasted for depilatories as the category reaches maturity
Skinification trend expected to inform purchasing decisions
Lack of innovation could create opportunities for new players
Fragrances in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premium fragrances continues to drive growth in Australia
L'Oréal remains on top despite growing competition
Health and beauty specialists dominate sales but e-commerce is on the rise
Steady predicted as consumers increase their spending
Smaller bottles and targeted marketing key trends to look out for
Staying consistent with sustainability goals will be important
Hair Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Steady growth for hair care backed by the skinification trend
L'Oréal consolidates its leading position
Supermarkets lead sales thanks to the convenience factor
Hair care sales set for steady growth as the economy picks up
Ethical production in focus with conscious consumerism on the rise
Multifunctional hair care products set to drive innovation in hair care
Men's Grooming in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Increasing awareness of personal care routines driving growth in men’s grooming
Players look to strengthen their market position as competition increases
Supermarkets lead distribution but lose share
Men’s grooming set to grow as men continue to develop personal care routines
Mass products poised to outperform premium products in men’s grooming
New products likely to focus on skinification
Oral Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Oral care remains an essential product category for consumers
Major companies continue to compete for market share while smaller brands struggle
E-commerce makes gains but supermarkets remains the go-to channel for oral care
Consumers to continue seeking value for money for essential oral care items
E-commerce set to make further inroads
Innovation in toothpaste set to be driven by unique flavours and branding
Skin Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Skin care growth supported by ingredient-led innovation and the tween boom
L’Oréal strengthens its leadership in skin care
Opportunities exist for affordable and accessible beauty-focused retail
Polarisation expected as the market focuses on affordability and premiumisation
Ingredient-led simplicity set to drive premiumisation
Skin care innovation in Australia is set to fuse science, simplicity, and sustainability
Sun Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sun care seen as essential as sales soar
L’Oréal extends its lead in sun care despite new competition
Pharmacies lead distribution, but beauty specialists and e-commerce gain traction
Daily habits set to fuel long-term growth in Australia’s sun care market
Skinification trend set to inform new product development and innovation
Distribution landscape expected to evolve
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premium products retain the trust of consumers despite financial pressures
Stagnant competitive landscape as L’Oreal solidifies its lead
Consumers focusing on product efficacy when buying premium products
Improving economic conditions to boost sales of premium brands
Sustainability and ethical branding set to play a growing role in the market
Efficacy and ingredient-led innovation to drive new product development
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales see steady growth thanks to improving economic conditions
L'Oréal remains on top thanks to a strong performance in 2024
Dupes attracting attention as consumers look for savings
Mass products likely to retain their appeal over the forecast period
Social media engagement key to reaching out to younger consumers
Dupe culture showing no signs of slowing while sustainability concerns likely to have a growing influence
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Beauty and Personal Care
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- Baby and Child-specific Hair Care
- Baby and Child-specific Skin Care
- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
- Baby and Child-specific Toiletries
- Baby Wipes
- Medicated Baby and Child-specific Products
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
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- Bar Soap
- Bath Additives
- Body Powder
- Body Wash/Shower Gel
- Hand Sanitisers
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- Intimate Washes
- Intimate Wipes
- Liquid Soap
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
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- Premium Eye Shadow
- Mass Eye Shadow
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- Premium Mascara
- Mass Mascara
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- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
- Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Mass BB/CC Creams
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- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
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- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Mass Foundation/Concealer
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- Premium Powder
- Mass Powder
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- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
- Mass Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Mass Lip Gloss
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- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
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- Premium Lipstick
- Mass Lipstick
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- Premium Other Lip Products
- Mass Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Mass Nail Polish
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- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
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- Premium Polish Remover
- Mass Polish Remover
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- Premium Other Nail Products
- Mass Other Nail Products
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- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
- Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Deodorant Creams
- Deodorant Pumps
- Deodorant Roll-Ons
- Deodorant Sprays
- Deodorant Sticks
- Deodorant Wipes
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- Hair Removers/Bleaches
- Women's Pre-Shave
- Women's Razors and Blades
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
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- Mass Body Mists
- Mass Men's Fragrances
- Mass Women's Fragrances
- Mass Unisex Fragrances
- Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
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- 2-in-1 Products
- Colourants
- Conditioners and Treatments
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Perms and Relaxants
- Salon Professional Hair Care
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- Medicated Shampoos
- Standard Shampoos
- Styling Agents
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- Men's Post-Shave
- Men's Pre-Shave
- Men's Razors and Blades
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- Premium Men's Bath and Shower
- Mass Men's Bath and Shower
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- Premium Men's Deodorants
- Mass Men's Deodorants
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- Premium Men's Hair Care
- Mass Men's Hair Care
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- Premium Men's Skin Care
- Mass Men's Skin Care
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- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Mass Men's Fragrances
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- Dental Floss
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- Denture Cleansers
- Denture Fixatives
- Mouth Fresheners
- Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses
- Tooth Whiteners
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- Manual Toothbrushes
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- Battery Toothbrush Replacement Heads
- Battery Toothbrush Units
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- Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads
- Electric Toothbrush Units
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- Toothpaste
- Oral Care Excl Power Toothbrushes
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Mass Firming Body Care
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- Premium General Purpose Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Mass Acne Treatments
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- Premium Face Masks
- Mass Face Masks
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- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
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- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Basic Moisturisers
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- Premium Anti-Agers
- Mass Anti-Agers
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- Premium Lip Care
- Mass Lip Care
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- Premium Toners
- Mass Toners
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- Premium Hand Care
- Mass Hand Care
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- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Mass Aftersun
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- Premium Self-Tanning
- Mass Self-Tanning
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- Premium Sun Protection
- Mass Sun Protection
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- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
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- Premium Baby and Child-specific Products
- Premium Bath and Shower
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Premium Eye Shadow
- Premium Mascara
- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Premium Powder
- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Premium Lipstick
- Premium Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Premium Polish Remover
- Premium Other Nail Products
- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Premium Deodorants
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Premium Hair Care
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Premium General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Premium Face Masks
- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Premium Anti-Agers
- Premium Lip Care
- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Premium Toners
- Premium Hand Care
- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Premium Self-Tanning
- Premium Sun Protection
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- Prestige Baby and Child-specific Products
- Prestige Bath and Shower
- Prestige Colour Cosmetics
- Prestige Deodorants
- Prestige Fragrances
- Prestige Hair Care
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- Prestige Body Care
- Prestige Facial Care
- Prestige Hand Care
- Prestige Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Prestige Adult Sun Care
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- Mass Baby and Child-specific Products
- Mass Bath and Shower
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- Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
- Mass Eye Shadow
- Mass Mascara
- Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Mass BB/CC Creams
- Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Mass Foundation/Concealer
- Mass Powder
- Mass Other Facial Make-Up
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- Mass Lip Gloss
- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lipstick
- Mass Other Lip Products
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- Mass Nail Polish
- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Polish Remover
- Mass Other Nail Products
- Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Mass Deodorants
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- Mass Body Mists
- Mass Men's Fragrances
- Mass Women's Fragrances
- Mass Unisex Fragrances
- Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Mass Hair Care
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- Mass Firming Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Mass Acne Treatments
- Mass Face Masks
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Mass Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Anti-Agers
- Mass Lip Care
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Toners
- Mass Hand Care
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Mass Aftersun
- Mass Self-Tanning
- Mass Sun Protection
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- Dermocosmetics Baby and Child-specific Products
- Dermocosmetics Bath and Shower
- Dermocosmetics Colour Cosmetics
- Dermocosmetics Deodorants
- Dermocosmetics Fragrances
- Dermocosmetics Hair Care
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- Dermocosmetics Body Care
- Dermocosmetics Facial Care
- Dermocosmetics Hand Care
- Dermocosmetics Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Dermocosmetics Adult Sun Care
Beauty and Personal Care
This is the aggregation of baby and child-specific products, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, deodorants, depilatories, fragrances, hair care, men's grooming, oral care, skin care and sun care. Black market sales and travel retail are excluded.
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