Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, beauty and personal care in Canada recorded an increase in current value growth. However, consumers were navigating the higher cost of living, with many focusing on obtaining the best value for money. As a result, many consumers adopted a thoughtful approach to their purchases, combining premium options with cost-saving strategies, actively looking for promotions and discounts, while some trading down to less expensive alternatives. Despite these budget-conscious habits, many consumers continued to prioritise the beauty and personal care products that were important to them, showing a willingness to invest in items that provided emotional or functional benefits.
2024 key trends
Multifunctional products offering added value, such as anti-ageing ingredients, sun protection or moisturising properties, were a key trend in 2024. These products offer consumers multiple benefits within a single formulation, enabling both convenience and cost efficiency. For example, Olay offers Olay Prime & Protect SPF 35 Mattifying Face Sunscreen with ultraviolet protection, a product that markets itself as a make-up primer and sunscreen in one. Furthermore, wellness continued to drive growth in beauty and personal care in 2024, boosting interest in the skinification of hair care and sun care, where products with sought-after skin care benefits gained ground.
Competitive landscape
L’Oréal Canada remained the leading company within beauty and personal care in 2024, marginally improving its share. The player offers a broad portfolio spanning both premium and mass segments, with flagship brands such as La Roche-Posay in skin care, and Valentino, Giorgio Armani Sì and Lancôme Trésor in premium fragrances.
Retail developments
Pharmacies was the leading distribution channel for beauty and personal care products in Canada in 2024, with its share improving during the year. This channel continues to benefit from its wide assortment of product offerings, paired with access to professional advice and personalised service. Pharmacies have benefited from the demand for convenience and trusted recommendations, with Shoppers Drug Mart playing a particularly influential role. The retailer’s Beauty Boutique continues to be one of the country’s most prominent destinations for beauty products, including a comprehensive range of premium fragrances and skin care lines. Its strong presence both in-store and online has enabled it to serve a broad spectrum of consumers.
What next for beauty and personal care?
Beauty and personal care in Canada is set to record an uplift in value growth in 2025 and throughout the forecast period. Growth will be driven by evolving consumer preferences, innovative product offerings, and strategic distribution channels. Social media platforms, particularly TikTok and Instagram, will continue to influence purchasing decisions, especially among Gen Z consumers. Additionally, Canada's immigration-driven population growth will contribute to a broader consumer base.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Canada 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 Canada, 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 Canada 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 Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Canada?
- 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 Canada
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 Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health features and gentle ingredients drive innovation in baby and child-specific products
Procter & Gamble Co retains its lead, improving its share through well-established brands
Hypermarkets leads sales and improves its share as consumers appreciate a wide variety at affordable prices
Growth is set to accelerate throughout the forecast period as disposable incomes increase
Sustainable ingredients and packaging will be the focus of product innovations
Natural ingredients and products that address specific dermatological needs will become more common
Bath and Shower in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Skin care properties and multifunctionality drives sales in bath and shower
Procter & Gamble Co improves its lead offering well-established, affordable brands
Retail e-commerce improves its share as retailers invest in omnichannel strategies
Population growth and rising disposable incomes are set to support forecast sales
Innovations are set to focus on sustainability, with brands offering refill options
Social advocacy and brand authenticity are key to engage consumers
Colour Cosmetics in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sun care and skin care ingredients are increasingly infused in colour cosmetics, supporting value growth
Leader L'Oréal Canada losses share within a highly competitive market
Beauty specialists lead distribution however share falls as competition from retail e-commerce rises
Eye make-up and multifunctional properties are forecast to drive positive growth
Innovation from premium players will focus on high-quality and multifunctionality
Diversification into holistic wellbeing could support growth over the forecast period
Deodorants in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The shift towards natural ingredients supports innovation and boosts value growth
Unilever Canada improves its lead through its Dove and Dove Men+Care brands
Pharmacies lead distribution, offering an extensive range of deodorants
Innovations will focus on formulas free-from ingredients perceived to be harmful
Brands are expected to increasingly invest in sustainable packaging solutions
Innovation is set to focus on both skin care benefits and heightened efficacy
Depilatories in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Depilatories record a value decline as consumers look to save costs during 2024
Procter & Gamble retains its lead while Parissa Labs benefits from a migration away from salon treatments
Pharmacies lead distribution although share is lost to affordable goods from supermarkets
Rising efficacy, population growth and improved economic conditions are set to support growth
Sustainability and ethical sourcing are set to be key in consumer purchasing decisions
Innovation will focus on high-end performance and added skin care benefits to drive value
Fragrances in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Fragrances in Canada are increasingly being viewed as wellness products
Leaders Coty (Canada) and Chanel improve their share as consumers invest in premium options
Beauty specialists lead sales, however, share is lost to pharmacies
Population growth and a preference for premium options is set to drive value growth in fragrances
Brands will increasingly introduce refillable fragrance formats to align with consumer demands
New players are expected to enter fragrances across the forecast period
Hair Care in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Value growth in hair care is driven by natural, organic and skin care ingredients
Multination players improve their leads, offering quality and affordable hair care
Pharmacies improve its share as retailers increase their hair care portfolios
Positive value growth is set to be driven by skin care ingredients and higher-quality products
Sustainability and ingredient transparency will be increasingly important in Canadian hair care
Scalp care and treatments are expected to be the focus of hair care innovations
Men's Grooming in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth in men’s grooming is driven by premiumisation and social media activations
Second-placed Unilever Canada Inc records the strongest uplift in share
Retail e-commerce captures sales from pharmacies, offering additional benefits and services
A migration towards premium grooming products is set to support value growth
Innovation is set to focus on sustainability and refill options in men’s grooming
Premium hair care products are expected to focus on scalp health
Oral Care in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth is driven by rising demand for natural products and technological innovation
Multinationals retain the lead, offering well-established and trusted brands
Pharmacies and retail e-commerce increase their share in oral care
Enhanced functionality and smart technology is set to drive growth across the forecast period
Ingredient innovation and advanced formulations are expected to shape launches
There is set to be a stronger focus on sustainable packaging and natural ingredients
Skin Care in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Natural and organic skin care products drive value growth in 2024
L’Oréal Canada improves its lead, with growth driven by its dermocosmetics brands
Pharmacies retain its lead while beauty specialists have a challenging year
Demand for dermocosmetic solutions and multi-functional products is set to drive growth
Sustainable ingredients and packaging will be a core trend across the forecast period
Natural, high-performance ingredients will be the focus of product innovation
Sun Care in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sun protection drives sales while self-tanners face challenges due rising price sensitivity
L'Oréal Canada retains its lead, improving its share through sales of La Roche-Posay
A broadening product ranges continues to drive footfall to pharmacies
Climate change and a demand for self-tanning products will drive forecast growth
Mineral-based sun protection is set to gain ground as some consumers seek gentle formulas
Brands will incorporate skin care benefits to boost value and drive sales
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premium skin care remains resilient, as premium fragrances boost value growth
L'Oréal Canada boosts its share through its offering of dermocosmetics brands
High-quality, self-care and ethical positions support sales of premium beauty and personal care
Premium products will be viewed as affordable luxuries, driving growth over the forecast period
Sustainability will be increasingly sought after by Canadian consumers
Advanced formulations, versatility and luxury are set to boost retail value growth
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Canada
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Affordability and alignment with rising trends supports growth of mass products in 2024
Procter & Gamble Co improves its lead offering trusted and affordable products
Mass brands offer clean beauty and sustainability, enhancing appeal in 2024
The expanding Canadian population and ongoing affordability will drive growth
Mass bath and shower is set to be challenged by premium products, as consumers invest in added-benefits
Multifunctional products are set to shape innovation as consumer seek added-benefits
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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