Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 was another strong year for beauty and personal care in Sweden, with solid value growth driven by premiumisation, ingredient-led product development, and a growing focus on skin health and routine building. While volume growth remained modest due to category maturity and cautious consumer spending, brands and retailers continued to add value through ingredient-led innovation, multifunctional formats, and a greater emphasis on performance and personalisation. The Swedish market also saw increased experimentation and fragmentation, particularly among younger consumers, who are turning to new domestic and international brands, inspired by social media and influencers.
2024 key trends
2024 was marked by the rapid rise of affordable premium and pharmacy-positioned brands in both the mass and premium segments. Brands like CeraVe, CAIA, Kiehl’s, Rituals, and COSRX expanded their presence, particularly in categories like skin care, helping blur the line between mass and premium products. In parallel, low-cost retailers like Normal continued to impact value expectations for everyday products.
Competitive landscape
The leading beauty and personal care companies in Sweden in 2024 were the Swedish subsidiaries of international giants such as L’Oréal, Unilever, Beiersdorf, and Procter & Gamble. These players continued to hold strong positions through their portfolios of mass brands, such as Garnier, L’Oréal Paris, Nivea, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, and Oral-B. While most of these faced pressure from low-cost retailers, private label, and premium brands, and as such struggled to maintain share, they still remained staples in everyday care in many households.
Retail developments
Beauty specialists like Kicks and Lyko remained dominant in the premium space, offering wide assortments and strong omnichannel experiences. These players also led in exclusive brand partnerships, influencer collaborations, and discovery-driven shopping formats. Pharmacies gained further ground in skin care, sun care, and oral care, supported by consumer trust, ingredient transparency, and the growing interest in dermatological products. Grocery retailers remained strong in low-engagement categories but continued to lose share to low-cost stores such as Normal, which expanded rapidly and reshaped pricing expectations in mass beauty and personal care.
What next for beauty and personal care ?
Sweden’s beauty and personal care market is expected to see strong growth in value terms (at constant 2024 prices) over the forecast period. Demand for effective, ingredient-led, and high-performing products will likely remain strong fuelling value growth. Skin health, ingredient transparency, and hybrid formats will likely continue to drive new product development and innovation. A more diverse and ageing population will likely also add value, with demand rising for inclusive shade ranges, tailored solutions, and gentle, dermatologically tested products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Sweden 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 Sweden, 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 Sweden 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 Sweden?
- Which are the leading brands in Sweden?
- How are products distributed in Sweden?
- 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 Sweden
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 Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Category benefits from premiumisation but challenges remain
Private label winning share with strong value proposition
Sales shifting online but with a strong focus on pharmacies
A brighter outlook for baby and child-specific products despite falling birth rates
Parent showing a greater understand of the importance of using baby and child-specific sun care
Innovation expected to focus on more targeted solutions and packaging
Bath and Shower in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mixed performances seen across bath and shower as hygiene habits evolve
Polarisation remains a feature of a fragmented market
E-commerce gains share but grocery retailers remains the key distribution channel
Sales expected to be fuelled by premiumisation
Simple, natural and sensitive products set to be the big winners
Ingredient-led claims and fragrances expected to influence new product development
Colour Cosmetics in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Colour cosmetics benefit from changing attitudes to beauty in Sweden
Polarisation remains a feature of the market
Beauty specialists retain a key role in the distribution landscape
Multifunctional products expected to drive growth
Social media likely to have a growing influence on sales of colour cosmetics
Clean, functional and inclusive products set to be a feature of innovation
Deodorants in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales stagnate due to category maturity and a lack of interest in innovation
Premium brands among the top performers but mass brands still dominate
Distribution informed by product type
Polarisation set to remain a feature of deodorants
Low cost retailers a threat to growth
Skin-friendly formulas and fragrances likely to be a feature of innovation
Depilatories in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Depilatories suffers from category maturity
Estrid continues to shake up the market with a fresh approach to depilatories
Distribution landscape evolving as Estrid brings new ideas to the market
Skinification trend set to remain a key driver of value growth
Environmental and financial concerns expected to inform market demand
Limited opportunities for real innovation
Fragrances in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premiumisation the key growth driver in fragrances in 2024
Premium brands remain on top as affordable luxuries
Fragrances benefit from an omnichannel approach to retailing
Niche premium fragrances set to be the growing focus of demand
Younger consumers expected to invest in their fragrance wardrobes
Sustainability, personalisation and digital tools set to be the focus of innovation
Hair Care in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premiumisation trend fuels strong growth in hair care
Competition becoming more fragmented
Distribution landscape evolving as more consumers turn to specialist products
Premiumisation set to remain a feature of hair care
Clean and ethical products likely to prove popular
Hair care set to become more diversified as consumers become more demanding
Men's Grooming in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Moderate growth seen in 2024 with limited interest in male-specific products
Gillette maintains its lead but competition heats up
Distribution shifting towards health and beauty specialists and e-commerce
Many men still to be convinced of the benefits of using specialist products
Beard trend spells bad news for men’s shaving
Innovation set to focus on encouraging men to expand their beauty and personal care routines
Oral Care in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Oral care benefiting from growing interest in more advanced products
Well-known brands continue to dominate sales in oral care
Grocery retailers lose ground as consumers look for better value
Market maturity could limit volume growth but premiumisation should present new opportunities
Consumers going electric
Convenience and sustainability likely to be a feature of new product development
Skin Care in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers remain willing to invest in healthy skin
Competition intensifies as consumers embrace a wide range of products
Distribution evolving with consumers shifting away from grocery retailers
Multifunctional products expected to find favour as demand for skin care grows
Younger consumers eager to experiment with new products
Skin care set to remain a hotbed of innovation
Sun Care in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Unusually warm weather drives demand for sun protection in 2024
Competition intensifies as players look to offer consumers more for their money
Pharmacies lead sales but e-commerce gaining ground
Bright outlook for sun care
Self-tanning expected to benefit from premiumisation
Skinification, convenience and sustainability set to inform innovation
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers show willingness to pay more for clearly defined benefits
Competition heating up as new players present new ideas to the market
Consumers showing an increasing interest in product ingredients
Skinification trend set to play a central role in the premium segment
Competitive landscape expected to become more fragmented
Functionality, efficacy and sustainability expected to be drivers of innovation
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Sweden
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premiumisation presents challenges and opportunities for the mass segment
Competitive landscape becoming more polarised
Consumers demanding more from the products they buy
Bright outlook for the mass segment as players focus on providing added value
ow-cost retailers could drive increased price competition
Mass brands will look to balance quality with affordability
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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