Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Sales of beauty and personal care declined in 2024. This decline was primarily due to a reduction in consumption as households were faced with a rise in living costs and a sharp rise in prices, with Sri Lanka continuing to experience elevated inflation.
2024 key trends
One of the most prominent trends in beauty and personal care in Sri Lanka is the growing desire for natural, organic, and eco-friendly goods. This transition is being driven by growing consumer knowledge of the negative consequences of synthetic substances, as well as a desire for more environmentally-friendly options.
Competitive landscape
Sri Lanka's beauty and personal care market is highly competitive and features both international and local brands. In 2024, Unilever maintained the outright lead, present with well-known brands, such as Dove, Lifebuoy, Signal, Lux and Vaseline.
Retail developments
Small local grocers remains by far the leading distribution channel for beauty and personal care products. Such stores are more widely available and accessible throughout all parts of the country compared to other types of outlets.
What next for beauty and personal care?
Sales of beauty and personal care are set to rise over the forecast period. The expected expansion will be affected by rising consumer knowledge of beauty and personal care, as well as trends towards sustainability and health-conscious purchasing.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
- Which are the leading brands in Sri Lanka?
- How are products distributed in Sri Lanka?
- 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 Sri Lanka
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
Growing sales of baby and child-specific produccts as consumers focus on affordable toiletries
Baby Cheramy brand benefits from its longstanding presence in the country and retains the outright lead
Pharmacies, small local grocers and supermarkets remain the most popular channels for baby and child-specific products
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive prospects for baby and child-specific products, especially toiletries that are reasonably priced and which offer convenience
Convenience remains a major driver of sales and a strong motivation for parents to purchase baby and child-specific products
Baby and child-specific products benefits from greater innovation around quality, safety and sustainability
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Overall growth in sales of bath and shower in 2024 although mass and premium brands face different challenges
Unilever continues to grow strongly despite its outright lead in bath and shower
Small local grocers remains the outright leading channel for bath and shower
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive forecast period prospects for bath and shower as consumers appreciate practical products in smaller pack sizes as well as those designed to promote wellbeing
Industry players focus on innovation, convenient packaging and rebranding
Bath and shower caters to diverse consumer groups with wide-ranging prices and product characteristics
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Moderate growth for deodorants in 2024 as the category recovers from import restrictions
Unilever retains the outright lead thanks to the popularity of its Rexona, Axe and Denim brands
Distribution of deodorants widens though higher-end brands still mainly retail via supermarkets and pharmacies
Prospects and Opportunities
Deodorants benefits from the lifting of import restrictions, widening the competive landscape to include foreign brands
Price sensitivity and brand renown continue to make local products alluring to consumers, despite the entry of global brands
New products that focus on innovation gather momentum
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growth of hair care sales due to the necessity status of these products and increasingly sophisticated consumer demand
Unilver maintains its lead thanks to the popularity of its Sunsilk, Lifebuoy, Dove and Clear brands
Small local grocers and modern grocery retailers account for the majority share of hair care sales, while retail e-commerce experiences the strongest growth from a low base
Prospects and Opportunities
Growth of hair care as the category becomes more sophisticated
Growing uptake of digital platforms and retail e-commerce also shapes hair care trends and performance over the forecast period
Innovation, technological advancements, including around environmental friendliness, and greater digitilisation promote sales of hair care over the forecast period
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Modest growth for depilatories in 2024 as improving economy enables consumers to buy more sophisticated products
Reckitt Benckiser leads with its highly popular Veet brand
Despite the dominance of pharmacies and small local grocers, distribution continues to widen
Prospects and Opportunities
Forecast period sales of depilatories influenced heavily by the removal of import restrictions given the strong presence of global brands
Growing popularity of retail e-commerce helps to drive category growth
Industry players focus on producing good value, convenient and skin-sensitive products
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Growing consumer awareness of the importance of oral health, aided by government campaigns, boost sales of oral care
The competitive environment in oral care remains concentrated with Unilever and Hemas holding the majority share
Small local grocers retains the outright lead in the distribution of oral care, though retail e-commerce expands from a low base
Prospects and Opportunities
Consumers embrace more comprehensive oral hygiene routines over the forecast period
Growth in retail e-commerce as consumers increasingly appreciate the convenience of this channel
Oral care expansion is fulled by innovation and increasingly sophisticated products
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Consumers increasingly seek men’s grooming products that are affordable, functional and dependable
Société Bic SA retains the outright lead in men’s grooming thanks to the popularity of its Bic brand
Men’s grooming benefits from widespread distribution, with retail e-commerce growing rapidly from a low base
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive prospects for men’s grooming as the products become more sophisticated in line with consumer demand
Retail e-commerce goes from strength to strength as consumers and industry players increasingly embrace this channel
Innovation remains key to category success over the forecast period
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Modest sales growth of colour cosmetics in 2024, boosted by demand products with natural ingredients
Increasingly competitive colour cosmetics category led by Janet thank to its natural and environmentally-friendly credentials
Department stores, small local grocers, direct selling and beauty specialists are popular channels for colour cosmetics
Prospects and Opportunities
Stonger uptick for colour cosmetics as consumers embrace local brands and more health conscious options
Growing demand for BB/CC creams as consumer make-up trends continue to veer towards natural looks
Innovation and product development characterise the popularity of premium colour cosmetics
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Sales rise in 2024 as fragrances benefits from a lifting of import restrictions
Hemas Holdings retains the lead but is facing more intese competition
Direct selling and department stores retain the outright lead in the distribution of fragrances, while beauty specialists sees the strongest increase in popularity
Prospects and Opportunities
Forecast period sales of fragrances continue to benefit from the lifting of import restrictions
Continued shift towards digital marketing and interactive purchases
The popularity of fragances characterised by cost, convenience and health trends
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Skin care increasingly shaped by trend towards natural and organic products
Unilever retains the outright lead thanks to the renown of its brands
Skin care is widely distributed in Sri Lanka with pharmacies in the lead
Prospects and Opportunities
Forecast period growth for skin care as consumers become increasingly well educated about the components of the products they apply to their bodies
In tandem with growing demand for more sophisticated products some consumers also demand inexpensive skin care solutions
Industry players respond to consumer demand by launching AI-powered skin care products to suit individual requirements
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Developing habit of sun care usage due to growing awareness of the dangers of sun exposure favours category development
Beiersdorf leads with its popular Nivea Sun brand
Sun care is available across most channels in Sri Lanka with small local grocers, department stores and pharmacies holding the majority of category share
Prospects and Opportunities
Adoption of sun protection at an earlier age boosts the popularity of sun care over the forecast period
Sun protection innovation focuses on multifunctionality
Product effectiveness, improved delivery mechanisms and lightweight formulas feature in new product developments
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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