Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Sales of beauty and personal care saw positive high single-digit growth in current value terms in Italy in 2024. This was in part driven by inflation but it was also due to an increase in the purchasing power of consumers.
2024 key trends
Digitalisation, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has had a profound impact on the behaviour of Italian consumers in the beauty and personal care market. During the lockdowns, many Italians learned to rely on digital tools to inform themselves about products, while they also used them to purchase products and to interact with brands, developing a newfound familiarity with the online world.
Competitive landscape
In 2024, L'Oréal Italia consolidated its position as the overall leader in beauty and personal care, with a diversified strategy that embraces both the mass and premium segments, focusing on innovation, sustainability and an increasingly direct involvement of consumers. Among its most significant brands, La Roche-Posay was one of the company’s most dynamic brands in 2024, thanks to its consolidated reputation in the field of dermocosmetics.
Retail developments
Beauty specialists remained the leading distribution channel for beauty and personal care in Italy in 2024, holding a particularly strong share in colour cosmetics, fragrances and skin care. Despite increasing competition from e-commerce, beauty specialists continued to be the main point of reference for a wide range of products in both the premium and mass segments.
What next for beauty and personal care ?
Beauty and personal care is expected to see steady growth in value terms (at constant 2024 prices) over the forecast period, driven by factors that reflect evolving consumer preferences and global trends. Sustainability will be a key pillar, with growing demand for natural, organic and cruelty-free products, coupled with increasing attention to eco-friendly packaging.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Italy 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 Italy, 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 Italy 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 Italy?
- Which are the leading brands in Italy?
- How are products distributed in Italy?
- 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 Italy
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 Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Baby and child-specific sun care one of the few bright spots as declining birth rates continue to undermine sales
Sun care brands thrive as players focus on natural and sustainable solutions
Health and beauty specialists capture a significant share of sales thanks to trusted image
Sun care likely to remain one of the few bright spots as birth rates continue to fall
‘Sephora Kids’ trend could present new opportunities for development
Players will need to innovate to remain relevant
Bath and Shower in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Hygiene and sustainability concerns two big factors influencing demand
Dove remains perched on the top following brand relaunch while private label takes off with strong value positioning
Distribution remains focused on presenting the best value for the consumer
Body wash/shower gel set to be the main growth driver with a focus on new innovations
Skinification trend expected to inform new product development
Functional fragrances could elevate bath and shower experiences
Colour Cosmetics in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Colour cosmetics thriving with natural looks a key trend
A big year for Kiko and Cosnova as the leading players make significant gains
Beauty specialists capitalise on their wide range of products and services
Value, multifunctionality and the natural look
Social media likely to play a central role in shaping the future of colour cosmetics
Innovation expected to focus on sustainability, inclusivity and new technologies
Deodorants in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sticks and sprays driving growth
Sodalco launches new range targeting pre-teen girls
E-commerce opening up new opportunities for deodorants
Sprays projected to remain the key growth driver backed by new innovations
Men’s deodorants and products for intimate areas showing promise
Health and sustainability likely to be the focus of innovation
Depilatories in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Women’s razors and blades the standout category as consumers look for convenience
Gillette cuts through the competition
Value and convenience key to distribution
Women’s razors and blades set to be the focus of growth and development
Younger consumers represent a key consumer base for depilatories
Sustainability concerns expected to inform innovation and new product development
Fragrances in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Fragrances constantly evolving to meet the needs of Italians
L'Oréal leads with ongoing investment in new product development and innovation
Beauty specialists dominate but e-commerce making inroads for repeat purchases
Mood enhancing products and body mists expected to be important sales drivers
Youth in revolt as younger generations reject traditional values
Fragrances set to be a hotbed of innovation
Hair Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mixed results for hair care with big wins for shampoos and styling agents
L'Oréal retains the lead but private label ramps up the competition
Health and personal care stores lead distribution but discounters gain share with strong value proposition
Healthy and sustainable products expected to see significant gains
Skinification trend expected to have a growing impact on hair care
New innovations set to play a key role in the future of hair care
Men's Grooming in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Men’s fragrances remains central to the growth of men’s grooming in Italy
Gillette remains the focus of innovation while Dior benefits from the popularity of men’s fragrances
Men value convenience and variety when shopping for beauty and personal care
Bright outlook for men’s grooming as men develop more sophisticated beauty and personal care routines
Gen Z set to play a key role in the category’s future
Innovation set to drive growth and development within men’s grooming
Oral Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Toothpaste driving the growth of oral care in Italy in 2024
Players investing in innovation to stay ahead of the competition
Consumers look for convenience and value when shopping for oral care products
Increasing health awareness should spell good news for oral care
Sustainability concerns influencing growth and development in oral care
Private label expected to make further inroads in oral care
Skin Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Increasing health awareness fuelling demand for skin care
Competition heating up with L'Oréal remaining on top
Consumers place their skin health in the hands of pharmacies
Skin health will be a key focus of growth and development
Innovation expected to focus on green initiatives and new technologies
Scientific research turning up new opportunities for skin care
Sun Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growing awareness around skin health boosting sales of sun care
Leading players focus on the importance of year-round sun protection
Consumers turn to pharmacies for their sun care solutions
Skin health concerns and rising temperatures should fuel demand for sun care
Thriving tourism industry should boost sales
Sustainability concerns likely to influence new product development
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers show willingness to invest in premium products again
L'Oréal leads but MEDSPA making waves with Miamo
Consumers looking to make more ethical and informed decisions
Premium beauty and personal care set for steady growth as economy improves
Dermocosmetics set to have a growing influence on the market
Premium skin care and hair care set to be a focus of innovation
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A positive year for mass beauty and personal care with consumers keen to experiment with new products
L'Oréal remains on top but Cosnova continues to take significant strides with another dynamic year
Consumers look for innovative and sustainable products at affordable prices
Bright outlook for the mass segment with body mists proving popular
Sustainability set to play an increasingly central role in the market
Premium features at mass market prices
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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