Beauty and Personal Care in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
• 2024 key trends
• Competitive landscape
• Retail developments
• What next for beauty and personal care?

MARKET DATA

• Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
• Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

MASS BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Skin care maintains its lead, but suffers from maturity and economic situation
• Proya Cosmetics maintains its rising trend due to innovation and quality
• Price sensitivity leads to downgrading within the mass segment, and from premium to mass

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• More positive consumer sentiment will drive a return to value growth
• AI set to move further into mass beauty and personal care
• Local ingredients and multifunctional products are two strands of innovation

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 12 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 16 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

PREMIUM BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Declining sales, driven by search for more affordable alternatives during economic downturn
• L'Oreal extends its share despite challenges in the market
• A core consumer base continues to value premium beauty and personal care products

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• With demand for improved hair quality, premium hair care is set to see a strong rise
• Potential for premiumisation in baby and child-specific products
• Innovations such as customised and natural products likely to be seen

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 18 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 22 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

BABY AND CHILD-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Segmentation rises in the largest category, baby and child-specific sun care
• The top two players maintain dynamic growth
• Retail e-commerce becomes dominant, at the expense of mother and baby stores

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Growth will come from premiumisation, as volume sales set to remain stable
• Innovation and marketing likely to drive domestic brands to new heights
• Stricter standards will push safety to the forefront of innovation in baby and child-specific products

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 25 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 33 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029

BATH AND SHOWER IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Cautious, rational purchasing behaviour contributes to decline
• Procter & Gamble maintains its rising trend, while Guangzhou Blue Moon excels
• The rise of retail e-commerce seems unstoppable

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Price competition and falling population expected to have a negative impact
• Fragrance, sustainability, and multifunctional innovation to impact category evolution
• The rise of bath and shower sets: How bundling boosts sales

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 36 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 42 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029

COLOUR COSMETICS IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Facial make-up bucks the declining trend, as a good base for make-up is essential
• L'Oreal loses share to domestic players such as Proya Cosmetics
• Although retail e-commerce dominance is unshakeable, some offline channels see strong growth

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Consumers will continue to appreciate facial make-up, especially make-up primer
• Mass colour cosmetics set to drive growth as consumers downgrade
• Multifunctionality and natural radiance will be areas of innovation

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 44 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Make-up: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 52 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 53 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DEODORANTS IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Slow growth for a small category
• Increasing fragmentation as the share of the smallest players sees growth
• Although warehouse clubs rises, retail e-commerce continues to dominate

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Skin care expected to be increasingly incorporated in deodorants
• Children's deodorants likely to offer growth opportunities
• Trend towards fragrance-inspired deodorants anticipated

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 54 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 55 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 56 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 60 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 61 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 62 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029

DEPILATORIES IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Women's razors and blades performs well, at the expense of hair removers/bleaches
• Leading player Schick also sees the strongest growth
• Retail e-commerce offers the widest product range

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Demand for high-quality products will continue to rise, driving value growth
• Skin care expected to be a more important element in new products
• Segmentation expected to increase in depilatories

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 63 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 64 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 65 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
• Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 68 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 69 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

FRAGRANCES IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Premium unisex fragrances bucks the declining trend
• Parfums Christian Dior takes the lead, while players in premium unisex fragrances perform well
• Department stores maintains its distribution lead due to the desire for offline experiences

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Premium fragrances set to increase its dominance
• Challenges and opportunities for fragrances in China
• Understated fragrances and smaller sizes likely to perform well

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 70 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 71 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 76 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 77 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

HAIR CARE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Challenge from less frequent hair washing, but opportunities remain
• Procter & Gamble maintains its strong lead, despite a falling share
• Try-on features, sample sizes, and increase in repeat purchases drive sales via retail e-commerce, in addition to pricing and convenience

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Strong growth opportunities for salon professional hair care
• China's hair care evolution: Blending channels, experiences and commerce
• Eco-conscious and culturally rooted: A new era for hair care in China

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 78 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 79 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 80 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 88 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 89 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 90 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029

MEN'S GROOMING IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Value decline across many categories as consumers trade down
• Marketing helps Guangzhou Mizi Cosmetics see exceptional growth
• Retail e-commerce continues to take share from offline channels

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Men likely to remain cautious in their purchases
• Local brands likely to leverage social commerce for growth
• Innovation and technology will contribute to growth in men's grooming

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 91 Sales of Men's Grooming by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 92 Sales of Men's Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 93 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
• Table 94 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
• Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Men's Grooming: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Grooming: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 98 Forecast Sales of Men's Grooming by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 99 Forecast Sales of Men's Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

ORAL CARE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Toothpaste sees premiumisation, which drives value growth
• Smaller brands in toothpaste perform well, and uSmile outperforms in power toothbrushes
• Dynamic growth for warehouse clubs, as Sam's Club expands in China

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Consistent slow growth for oral care as demand expands beyond toothpaste and manual toothbrushes
• Toothpaste in China shifts toward specialisation and professional care
• uSmile launches U7 Pro - a smart toothbrush offering precision and personalisation

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 100 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 101 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 102 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 103 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 104 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
• Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 109 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 110 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 111 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 112 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

SKIN CARE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Maturity and lower consumer confidence drive value decline, but pockets of growth remain
• Proya Cosmetics takes advantage of its understanding of local consumers
• Warehouse clubs and retail e-commerce take share from most other distribution channels in skin care

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Lip care set to see the strongest growth as more people look for a good base for applying lip products
• Creating emotional bonds will be important for creating customer loyalty
• Fusion of ingredients from traditional Chinese medicine, and skin care science

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 113 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 114 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Firming Body Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 121 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 122 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 123 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

SUN CARE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Adult sun care continues to dominate, but baby and child-specific sun care leads growth as awareness rises
• Leading player L'Oreal performs well, but smaller players rise strongly from a low base
• Popularity of retail e-commerce drives a move away from some offline retailers, although others perform well

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Despite challenges, sun care is set to see solid value growth
• Consumers will seek additional benefits from sun care products
• New practical formats to shape sun care moving forward

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 124 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 125 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 126 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 127 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 129 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 130 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029