Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
The rate of growth in retail current value sales of beauty and personal care in Uruguay accelerated sharply in 2024. A key factor driving growth was the decrease in cross-border shopping by Uruguayan consumers in neighbouring Argentina, along with a reduction in smuggling from Argentina to Uruguay. This decline in contraband purchases can be attributed to an exchange rate adjustment made by the Argentine government, which significantly reduced the incentive for Uruguayan consumers to buy beauty and personal care products from abroad or those illegally imported from its larger neighbour. Manufacturers launched numerous promotions to attract consumers who were returning to local purchases. Demand was further supported by rising disposable incomes and easing inflationary pressure.
2024 key trends
Dermatological products continue to move towards the mainstream in Uruguay. A growing number of local customers are becoming interested in the composition and ingredients of the products they purchase, leading them to seek higher quality options, even if they are more expensive. In skin care and sun care, media coverage has played a significant role in raising awareness about the damage caused by the sun, and companies like Eucerin and Dermaglos have capitalised on this. Manufacturers are also responding to growing demand for natural ingredients and sustainability. For instance, L’Oréal has developed a process aimed at incorporating more natural and sustainable ingredients into its products.
Competitive landscape
L’Oréal Uruguay SA remained the leading company in beauty and personal care in 2024, with more than twice the retail value share of its closest rival, Unilever del Uruguay SA. The former has a strong financial structure that enables tit to maintain its operations and adapt to market changes. L’Oréal Uruguay SA has established closer connections with customers through social media platforms to engender customer loyalty and trust. It is present in the colour cosmetics, fragrances, hair care, skin care and sun care categories. Its brands include Maybeline New York, Vichy, CeraVe, La Roche – Posay, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme and Elvive.
Retail developments
Pharmacies are the leading distribution channel for beauty and personal care in Uruguay, as well as the most dynamic, with much of this growth coming at the expense of supermarkets. They are easily accessible to most local consumers, who often visit pharmacies to compare products and prices. Moreover, pharmacies offer competitive pricing, various payment options and a wide range of products. While pharmacies occupy a smaller physical space, they are equipped with advanced sales technology and staffed by specialised personnel who provide guidance.
What next for beauty and personal care?
The rate of growth in retail constant value sales of beauty and personal care will accelerate in 2025 and be significantly higher across the forecast period as a whole than in the review period. During the forecast period, colour cosmetics will be the most dynamic category, ahead of fragrances, skin care and sun care. Cross-border shopping with neighbouring Argentina will continue to decline, as the government of the latter country continues to modify its exchange-rate regime. However, if the current exchange-rate differential with the Brazilian real persists, it may encourage cross-border shopping in Uruguay’s northern neighbour. However, if this happens, it will likely be on a much smaller scale than in Argentina.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Uruguay 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 Uruguay, 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
- Which are the leading brands in Uruguay?
- How are products distributed in Uruguay?
- 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 Uruguay
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 Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Decline in cross-border shopping turbocharges domestic demand
Gap between leader Johnson & Johnson and Kimberly-Clark narrows
Pharmacies tighten their grip on distribution
Increasing demand for more natural products will be a key growth driver
Higher-priced dermocosmetic offerings will continue to grow in popularity
Low fertility rate could limit growth
Bath and Shower in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Decrease in cross-border shopping and disinflation underpin rebound in retail current value sales
Unilever del Uruguay SA and Colgate-Palmolive Inc SA remain dominant
Supermarkets remain the dominant distribution channel, but pharmacies and e-commerce pose a threat
Decline in cross-border shopping will continue to boost domestic sales
Sustainable products will grow in popularity
Supermarkets to remain the key distribution channel
Colour Cosmetics in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail current value sales surge as cross-border shopping declines
L'Oréal Uruguay SA remains dominant
Health and beauty specialists, particularly pharmacies, dominate distribution
Increased popularity of premium offerings will underpin acceleration in growth
Social media will grow in importance as a marketing tool
Multifunctional products will proliferate
Deodorants in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduced cross-border shopping underpins rebound in retail current value sales
Leader Unilever del Uruguay SA taps into increased demand for natural deodorants
Supermarkets dominate, but pharmacies continue to gain ground
Deodorant sprays will remain the largest category, but deodorant creams will be the most dynamic
Dermatological deodorants will grow in popularity
More consumers will prioritise environmental consciousness and sustainability
Depilatories in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduction in cross-border selling underpins sharp acceleration in retail current value sales growth
Sebamar SA continues to lead, underpinned by the well-known Gillette brand
Pharmacies remain the largest and most dynamic distribution channel
Women’s razors and blades will emerge as the most dynamic category
New product development will focus on hair removers/bleaches and women’s razors and blades
More specialised products will be launched
Fragrances in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Premium fragrances continue to outperform mass offerings
Leader L'Oréal Uruguay SA boosted by premiumisation trend
Pharmacies the largest and most dynamic distribution channel
Retail constant value sales growth will slow slightly but remain strong
Premiumisation trend to remain robust
Omnichannel retail will increasingly be the norm
Hair Care in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduced cross-border shopping underpins significant rebound in sales
L'Oréal Uruguay SA continues to dominate with Elsève/Elvive
Pharmacies continue to gain ground on supermarkets
Skinification will drive growth
Premiumisation trend will deepen
Dermatological products will continue to grow in popularity
Men's Grooming in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Surging demand for premium fragrances
Sebamar SA’s Gillette brand dominates men’s shaving
Pharmacies remain the largest and most dynamic distribution channel
Rising demand for more specialised offerings, such as dermatological products
Conceptions of masculinity will continue to evolve
Social media will grow in importance as a marketing tool
Oral Care in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduction in cross-border shopping drives strong rebound in demand
Colgate-Palmolive Inc SA remains dominant
Pharmacies pose a mounting competitive threat to supermarkets
Natural and organic options will continue to grow in popularity
Vegan and free-from options will proliferate
Aggressive pricing strategies and promotions will become the norm
Skin Care in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Local consumers increasingly perform facial and body beauty routines at home
Focus on dermocosmetics keeps L'Oréal Uruguay SA on top
Pharmacies continue to increase their market share
Body care will be the most dynamic category
More personalised products will emerge
E-commerce will help consumers visualise and evaluate their options
Sun Care in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduction in cross-border shopping boosts domestic demand
Urufarma SA continues to lead
Pharmacies continue to grow in importance at the expense of supermarkets
Increasing popularity of dermocosmetic products will underpin dynamic growth
Products formulated to protect against specific types of solar radiation will proliferate
Sustainability will become a more important factor for some
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduced cross-border shopping underpins demand surge
Dominant player L'Oréal Uruguay SA enjoys strong brand loyalty
E-commerce continues to grow in importance
Dermatological and prestige offerings will underpin robust growth
Sustainability will remain a key focus of marketing
Increased focus on online marketing and e-commerce
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Uruguay
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Reduction in cross-border shopping drives rebound in retail current value sales
Beiersdorf SA benefits from booming demand for dermatological brands
Colour cosmetics increasingly distributed through pharmacies
Continued reduction in cross-border shopping will underpin robust growth
Retailers will increasingly help brands to engage with consumers
Pricing strategies will become more aggressive
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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