Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 marked another year of solid value growth for beauty and personal care in Norway, supported by a high level of consumer interest and the continued expansion of pharmacy and specialist retail. Although growth slowed slightly compared to the post-pandemic rebound years, the industry remained resilient, driven by sustained premiumisation, product innovation, and an increasing emphasis on hybrid beauty solutions. A cultural shift towards skin health and conscious consumption also continued to shape the competitive landscape, with both mass and premium offerings responding to consumer demand for efficacy, minimalism, and transparency.
2024 key trends
The rise of affordable premium brands continued to blur the traditional divide between mass and luxury segments. Brands such as Rituals, CAIA, and Kiehl’s gained ground by offering elevated experiences and ingredient-focused messaging at accessible price points. Similarly, pharmacy-positioned mass brands like CeraVe and Cosmica succeeded by leveraging dermatological credibility and minimalist formulations that resonated with Norwegian preferences for sensitive skin care. This convergence of value and quality proved particularly influential in skin care and sun care, with many consumers prioritising functional benefits over prestige branding.
Competitive landscape
Leading BPC companies in Norway such as L’Oréal, Orkla, Estée Lauder, and Unilever maintained significant market presence in 2024, supported by their broad portfolios and extensive distribution networks. While these players faced growing competition from niche and influencer-led brands, their well-known mass market labels remained highly recognisable and accessible. Grocery and discount stores continued to support the distribution of key brands like Nivea, L’Oréal Paris, Define, and Head & Shoulders, helping to preserve their visibility and relevance, particularly among price-sensitive consumers.
Retail developments
The Norwegian retail landscape for beauty and personal care remained relatively stable in 2024, with grocery stores continuing to dominate mass categories such as bath and shower, deodorants, and oral care. At the same time, specialist beauty retailers like Kicks and Fredrik & Louisa remained strong in premium categories, supported by robust omnichannel strategies. Their investment in curated in-store experiences and digital platforms enabled them to retain relevance even as consumer behaviour shifted. Pharmacy retailers expanded their share further, especially in skin care and sun care, where their product positioning aligned closely with consumer expectations around safety, efficacy and skin sensitivity.
What next for beauty and personal care?
Over the forecast period, beauty and personal care in Norway is expected to maintain steady value growth, although the pace is likely to moderate. Rising maturity in key categories such as skin care and fragrances, as well as greater channel saturation, will place downward pressure on expansion. However, strong consumer interest in personal wellbeing, premium product attributes, and effective skincare routines will continue to support market resilience. An ageing population and growing cultural diversity will also drive demand for more tailored and inclusive offerings.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Norway 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 Norway, 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 Norway 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 Norway?
- Which are the leading brands in Norway?
- How are products distributed in Norway?
- 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 Norway
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 Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Minimalist parenting norms continue to limit category expansion
Established brands retain dominance in a conservative product landscape
Pharmacies gain ground as parents seek expert-backed trust and safety
Cultural norms and demographics will continue to constrain growth
Segmentation and functional positioning to support differentiation
Sun protection and barrier support to drive limited innovation
Bath and Shower in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Category stagnation persists as hand hygiene trends recede
Mainstream brands face margin pressure as premium players gain ground
Low-cost and pharmacy channels reshape distribution dynamics
Premiumisation and sensorial value to support future category growth
Natural, sensitive-skin and certified claims to shape mass appeal
Innovation to focus on skin care ingredients, refill formats, and scent profiles
Colour Cosmetics in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Category continues strong performance with hybrid products and clean aesthetics
Fragmentation intensifies as niche, influencer and affordable premium brands rise
Omnichannel retailing boosts experimentation and supports niche discovery
Skin care–driven innovation to define value growth across base products
Social media, inclusivity and influencer discovery to shape future preferences
Hybrid formats and sustainable innovation to drive future launches
Deodorants in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mature habits and low usage frequency continue to constrain growth
Pharmacy and premium brands gain share amid changing preferences
Low-cost retailers increase market fragmentation and margin pressure
Premiumisation to remain modest but focused on sticks and pharmacy formats
Discount retailers to shape mass market through price and accessibility
Subtle innovation in format, ingredients, and portability to support value retention
Depilatories in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Category remains steady as newer brands begin to disrupt established routines
Newcomers challenge established leaders with clean design and flexible models
Low-cost and lifestyle retailers shift distribution dynamics
Skin-friendly claims and minimalistic branding to shape value growth
Advanced hair removal solutions to remain niche despite minor potential revival
Innovation remains limited outside of brand-led differentiation
Fragrances in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Fragrance wardrobes and niche scents fuel ongoing premiumisation
Premium and artisanal brands outperform as storytelling gains value
Omnichannel strategies enable trial, discovery, and brand expansion
Niche unisex fragrances to drive value through exclusivity and narrative
Fragrance wardrobes and mood-based usage to support product variety
Sustainability, storytelling and sensorial layering to shape innovation
Hair Care in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ingredient-led routines and professionalisation drive category evolution
Fragmented competition intensifies as salon and niche brands expand
Normal continues to disrupt, while e-commerce and salons reposition
Premiumisation to deepen through results-driven treatments and elevated routines
Low-cost retail to remain a defining influence on category structure
Innovation to focus on ingredients, inclusivity, and salon-grade experiences
Men's Grooming in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Lack of clear segmentation continues to limit overall category growth
Fragrances lead value growth while skin care and hair care remain fragmented
Discount retailers reinforce functional purchasing patterns and pricing pressure
Modest forecast as men’s grooming struggles to break out of functional positioning
Segmentation remains the biggest hurdle to long-term category expansion
Innovation to focus on routine-building, multifunctionality, and entry-level premium formats
Oral Care in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Peripheral products and electric toothbrushes support modest value growth
Brand loyalty holds, but low-cost channels reshape value dynamics
Discount and pharmacy channels gain share as shoppers seek affordability and functionality
Low growth forecast as maturity and commoditisation limit value potential
Electric toothbrushes remain the primary growth driver
Peripheral care products gain relevance amid rising interest in holistic hygiene
Skin Care in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Stabilisation after years of rapid growth, but interest in skin health remains strong
Fragmentation intensifies as brands succeed across price segments
Omni-channel strategies and pharmacy trust define distribution landscape
Barrier repair and skin health to remain key drivers of value growth
K-beauty, niche labels, and demographic shifts to expand category appeal
Innovation to focus on actives, formats, and sustainable packaging
Sun Care in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Weather dampens sales but key trends persist
Mass-positioned pharmacy brands hold their ground
Pharmacies lead distribution as ecommerce channels grow more sophisticated
Self-tanning to remain the most consistent driver of value
Sun protection to benefit from health messaging and evolving consumer needs
Innovation to focus on hybrid formats and expanded shade ranges
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premium beauty and personal care maintains strong momentum through ingredient-led demand
Fragmentation intensifies as niche and influencer-led brands gain ground
Consumers seek efficacy, transparency, and self-expression in premium choices
Skinification trend to drive cross-category premium growth
Omnichannel shopping and niche brands will fuel fragmentation
Science-backed innovation and sustainability to define product development
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Performance remained mixed, with pharmacy-led mass brands outperforming
Pharmacy-positioned brands gain traction amid intensified competition
Consumers prioritise value, functionality, and skin health in mass purchases
Mass pharmacy brands expected to lead growth through trust and efficacy
Low-cost retailers will reshape price expectations in key mass categories
Ingredient-led innovation will blur the lines between mass and premium
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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