Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Sales of beauty and personal care saw steady growth in current value and retail volume terms in 2024, similar to the performance seen in 2023. There was a pattern of value hacking when it came to beauty and personal care in Kuwait in 2024, with consumers focusing more on discounts and promotions rather than trading down to cheaper brands or cutting down their spending.
2024 key trends
The rise of Arab beauty (A-beauty) took centre stage towards the end of the review period and played an important role in driving growth in beauty and personal care in Kuwait in 2024. Despite the emergence and success of South Korean beauty (K-beauty) in Kuwait, it seems that its regional counterpart known as Arab beauty (A-beauty) has been seeing stronger growth.
Competitive landscape
Unilever (Al-Bahar) remained the leading company within beauty and personal care in Kuwait in 2024. The company produces popular brands including Dove, Lifebuoy, Lux, Rexona, Brut, Sunsilk, TRESemmé, Pond's, and Vaseline, which are present across many categories including bath and shower, fragrances, deodorants, skin care, and hair care.
Retail developments
Hypermarkets and supermarkets continued to dominate the distribution of beauty and personal care in Kuwait in 2024. These channels also include co-operative societies (co-ops) that hold a strong position in Kuwait’s grocery retailing market and as such account for a significant share of sales.
What next for beauty and personal care ?
Kuwait’s young, beauty-conscious, tech-savvy population are expected to propel sales of beauty and personal care over the forecast period. This demographic grew up with an appreciation for beauty products along with a focus on premium products, which they adopted from their elders.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Kuwait 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 Kuwait, 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 Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
- Which are the leading brands in Kuwait?
- How are products distributed in Kuwait?
- 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 Kuwait
Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for beauty and personal care ?
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Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Baby and child-specific products sees steady growth in 2024
Johnson & Johnson extends its lead thanks to clean label move
Expanding product availability to address all income brackets
Prospects and Opportunities
New product launches with health and wellness attributes will propel growth
Rising focus on healthier and more eco-friendly baby wipes
Standard brands and private label set to expand their offerings
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growth driven by increasing awareness of personal hygiene
Unilever remains the dominant force in bath and shower
Premiumisation continues to impact the market despite inflationary pressures
Prospects and Opportunities
Bath and shower set to continue on steady growth path
Premiumisation set to make further inroads into bath and shower
Natural bath and shower products set to be among the big winners
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Deodorants remain an essential product due to Kuwait’s hot and humid climate
Unilever extends its lead
Natural and premium deodorants making headway
Prospects and Opportunities
Deodorants set for stable performance but growth could be undermined by market saturation
Premiumisation expected to influence demand and new product development
New product developments expected to focus on healthier options
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Sales benefit from the increasingly sophisticated hair care routines of locals
Beauty specialists and social media driving new trends and developments
New trends reshaping hair care in Kuwait with a focus on premium offerings
Prospects and Opportunities
Healthy growth prospects for hair care supported by new trends and social media
More sophisticated formulas expected to appear at lower price tags
Skinification finding appeal among more sophsticated consumers
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Slight shift to women’s razors and blades as consumers look for convenience
Veet retains a strong lead in depilatories in 2024
Players form collaborations to increase their appeal
Prospects and Opportunities
Steady growth projected for depilatories despite competition from professional treatments
Polarisation expected in new product launches
Natural and sustainable products set to inform innovation
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Rising concerns around oral hygiene fuelling sales growth
Multinationals fight it out for the lead in oral care
Polarisation continues to be seen despite inflationary pressures
Prospects and Opportunities
Bright outlook for oral care as dental hygiene becomes a growing concern
Competition set to intensify with more premium offerings expected to hit the market
Demand for whitening toothpaste could be a key growth driver
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Men adopting a wider range of grooming products to improve their appearance
Competition remains fierce with local and regional brands competing with global giants
Men’s toiletries, men’s hair care, and men’s skin care gaining traction
Prospects and Opportunities
Men’s skin care and toiletries should help drive strong growth
Competition poised to intensify due to continuous new product developments
Social influencers expected to boost demand among younger men
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Beauty craze driving strong growth in colour cosmetics
Competition intensifies as players tap into evolving trends
Eye make-up and lip products see strong performances
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive outlook for colour cosmetics
Brands set to focus on clean beauty trend
New trends likely to be driven by social media and influencers
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Strong performance seen from fragrances despite rising prices
Al Qurashi retains the lead as the market becomes more fragmented
Fragrances infused with traditional ingredients proving popular
Prospects and Opportunities
Strong and steady growth predicted for fragrances
Local and regional fragrances set to widen their offerings to increase their reach
Balancing new trends with local traditions poses a key challenge in fragrances
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Skin care seen as essential due to Kuwait’s hot and humid climate
Skin care craze attracts new brands and product launches
Personalisation v tradition
Prospects and Opportunities
Skin care set to continue growing and evolving
Clean and organic products likely to be well received
K-beauty could be the next big thing in skin care in Kuwait
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Sun care sales boosted by new product developments and a growing focus on sun protection
Nivea leads but new players continue to enter the market
K-beauty brands make inroads into sun care
Prospects and Opportunities
New product launches expected to drive growth in sun care
Rising awareness of the importance of sun care should encourage new investors
Premiumisation will remain a key characteristic of sun care in Kuwait
Category Data
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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