Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Beauty and personal care in Malaysia continued to see strong growth in retail volume and current value sales in 2024. While the rate of inflation remained significant for the market in 2024, and continued to influence demand and retail value sales development, it was slower than in 2022 and 2023.
2024 key trends
Clean beauty was a rising trend in beauty and personal care in Malaysia at the end of the review period. Manufacturers are actively engaged in this trend, launching clean beauty products continuously.
Competitive landscape
International players continued to top the rankings in beauty and personal care in retail value terms in 2024. Despite a marginal drop in retail value share, L'Oréal (M) remained the leading player in a highly fragmented industry at the end of the review period.
Retail developments
Health and personal care stores led a wide and fragmented distribution landscape in beauty and personal care in Malaysia in retail value share terms in 2024, closely followed by department stores, direct selling and supermarkets. At the end of the review period, health and personal care stores leveraged a large and wide outlet network, covered by key retailers like Watsons and Guardian, and a large and wide array of beauty and personal care products, mostly under mass brands.
What next for beauty and personal care?
Beauty and personal care in Malaysia is projected to see a strong retail volume CAGR and a double-digit retail value (constant 2024 prices) CAGR over the forecast period. A strong skinification trend, a soaring demand for dermatological/dermocosmetic and science-backed beauty and personal care products, hybrid/multifunctional items and new and added-value ingredients are expected to be key growth drivers in the forecast period.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Malaysia 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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
- Which are the leading brands in Malaysia?
- How are products distributed in Malaysia?
- 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 Malaysia
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 Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Economy, quality and convenience choices help to shape demand trends
Johnson & Johnson leverages a strong brand portfolio to lead baby and child-specific products
Mother and baby specialist retailers boost the distribution of baby and child-specific products
Premiumisation in baby and child-specific products as parents prioritise quality and clean products for their offspring
Convenience to drive growth in baby and child-specific toiletries
Online marketing, research and sales to gain traction
Bath and Shower in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premiumisation in bath and shower with the entrance of more imports with premium positioning
Growing popularity of private label as consumers look to value for money
Bath and shower gains distribution impetus through health and beauty specialists and e-commerce
New products and formats in body wash/shower gel to spur development and growth in bath and shower
Bar soap to continue to lose ground as Malaysians shift to body wash/shower gel and foam and body scrubs
Skinification benefits and indulgence variants to spur innovation and new product launches
Colour Cosmetics in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
New product development boosts mass and premium colour cosmetics
L’Oréal maintains clear leading position with distinguished offer in colour cosmetics
Growth in premium colour cosmetics boosts beauty specialists
Popularity of K-beauty brands and hybrid function products to add dynamism to colour cosmetics
Consumers move towards colour cosmetics virtual try-on services
Clean beauty and sustainability trends to continue to develop in colour cosmetics
Deodorants in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers show a stronger preference for deodorants with natural/organic ingredients amidst the emerging clean beauty trend
Beiersdorf outperforms rivals through constant launches of deodorants promoting enhanced efficacy
Price promotions and interesting selections draw consumers of deodorants to health and personal care stores
Deodorants players to emphasise higher quality and efficacy in their ranges
Increasing popularity of serum-based deodorants promotes skinification trend
Clean beauty positioning to drive new product development
Depilatories in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Faster retail volume and value growth in 2024 despite ongoing competition from hair wax salons
Procter & Gamble leads depilatories with a wide and dynamic product portfolio under Gillette
Health and beauty specialists lead distribution with strong assortments and high visibility
Limited new product launches and competition from hair wax salons to restrain the development and growth of depilatories
Niche or emerging brands could develop women’s pre-shave
Products for sensitive skin to gain momentum
Fragrances in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The category sees the fast emergence of body mists and affordability initiatives
L’Oréal leverages strong brands to maintain the leadership of a highly fragmented competitive landscape
Newly opened high-end outlets help department stores to stay ahead of the field
The development of premium retailing and emergence of body mists to provide key growth drivers
Marketing and retail dynamics to boost fragrances in Malaysia
Sustainable products and packaging to move to the fore
Hair Care in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The salon-at-home experience and premiumisation add dynamism to the category
Unilever banks on clean beauty and skinification through hair care regimes
Grocery retailers offer large selections to lead distribution
Premiumisation to fuel retail value growth in the forecast period
More unique positioning to meet increasingly sophisticated demand
Players look to cater to the large Muslim population
Men's Grooming in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Increasing focus on men’s grooming amidst a rising number of appearance- and fashion-conscious male consumers
Procter & Gamble leads a highly competitive landscape
Health and personal care stores offer large shelf space for men’s grooming products
Premium men’s skin care to enjoy strong range expansion and growth opportunities
Novelties to expand the reach and use of men’s grooming products
Innovation to continue apace in men’s hair care
Oral Care in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Improving product knowledge and greater affordability see consumers switch to power toothbrushes and more sophisticated oral care routines
Colgate-Palmolive tops oral care with the largest product coverage from toothbrushes to toothpaste to mouthwashes
Grocery retailers remain popular as oral care consumers value convenience
Stronger oral hygiene awareness to sustain growth trajectory in oral care
Parental focus on oral hygiene and diversifying ranges of products and ingredients to add dynamism to oral care
Convenience packaging and halal products to gain prominence
Skin Care in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Strong demand growth amidst the rapid engagement of proactive skin care routines
The highly fragmented competitive landscape features dynamic existing and new competitors
Strong development in the distribution of skin care featuring concept stores, wider assortments and omnichannel initiatives
Stiff competition between premium and mass skin care in conjunction with soaring numbers of brand launches
Dermatological skin care to gain traction with a strong emphasis on ingredients-based research
Sustainability to play a vital role in the presentation of skin care
Sun Care in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growing consumer health awareness increases offer and use of sun care products
Bioré UV and Curél by Kao enjoy strong visibility on retail shelves
Large shelf space for sun care in health and beauty specialists
Premium sun protection to lead development and growth in the forecast period
Hybrid function sun care products to grow in popularity among Malaysians
Evolution in formats to gain momentum
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
High-end retail space provides opportunities to growth for many premium beauty and personal care players
L’Oréal invests strongly across its brand portfolio to lead premium beauty and personal care
Enhanced customer experiences drive stronger interest in premium beauty and personal care
Growing consumer acceptance of internationally renowned premium beauty and personal care brands underlines strong growth forecast
Cross-category expansion and hybridity to serve as major strategies of premium beauty and personal care players
High-end retail space remains essential for premium beauty and personal care
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Malaysia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mass beauty and personal care enjoys price and accessibility advantages
Unilever leads with a diversified range of products under key brands like Sunsilk, Dove and Lifebuoy
Botanification trend gains momentum through new products
Rising cost-of-living to continue to boost the appeal of mass beauty and personal care
Retail development to push Asian brands in mass beauty and personal care
More and more consumers to prefer hybrid, clean and “green” mass beauty and personal care products
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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