Beauty and Personal Care in Italy - Research and Markets

Beauty and personal care in Italy saw high single-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, with sales favoured by being a year without major disruptions, with 2022 being affected by various negative events. These included the prohibition of commercialising products containing Lilial (also known as lily of the valley) starting from March 2022.

The Beauty and Personal Care in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Baby and Child-specific Products, Bath and Shower, Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Depilatories, Dermocosmetics Beauty and Personal Care, Fragrances, Hair Care, Mass Beauty and Personal Care, Men's Grooming, Oral Care, Oral Care Excl Power Toothbrushes, Premium Beauty and Personal Care, Prestige Beauty and Personal Care, Skin Care, Sun Care.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Beauty and personal care in 2023: The big picture
Italian consumers prioritise gratification in beauty and price in personal care
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for beauty and personal care?

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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MASS BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Price inflation puts pressure on volume sales as players look to protect their profit margins
Drugstores and beauty specialists benefit from a wide offer and expert advice
Companies play with pack sizes in a bid to attract value-focused consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Mass beauty and personal care sales set to decline as prices stabilise
Optimistic outlook for private label
Sustainability and performance set to be main focus of innovation

CATEGORY DATA

Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

PREMIUM BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Premium beauty and personal care shows a solid performance as consumers allow themselves small indulgences
Luxury fashion brands enter the premium beauty market
La Roche-Posay becomes the leading premium beauty and personal care brand

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Premium offerings set to grow in coming years favoured by economic recovery
Men showing a growing willingness to invest in their appearance
Beauty specialists poised for growth as they look to offer greater value and new experiences

CATEGORY DATA

Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

BABY AND CHILD-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Strong price increases impact volume sales but the end of pandemic restrictions provides a boost to demand
Focus on protection and a longer summer boosts sales of baby and child-specific sun care
Sustainable and natural products continue to see growing demand while skin hydration becomes a growing claim

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Falling birth rates present a significant threat to the future of baby and child-specific products
E-commerce and drugstores set to gain share, as other channels limit their offerings in the category
Family-friendly products should present opportunities for manufacturers of baby and child-specific products as consumers look for value

CATEGORY DATA

Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028

BATH AND SHOWER IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Category-wide price hikes bolster value growth in 2023 but place downward pressure on volume sales
Surge in demand for skin-friendly solutions favours bar soap over liquid variants
Companies adjust pack sizes to attract budget conscious shoppers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Bath and shower sales to normalise following the pandemic and cost of living crisis
Positive outlook for private label as Italians show a growing interest in value over branding
Drugstores expected to gain share thanks to demand from value conscious consumers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2019-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028

COLOUR COSMETICS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Colour cosmetics sees strong growth as consumers return to busier lives away from the home
Lip products and facial make-up show steady growth during the first mask-free year
Cosnova continues to strengthen its share in Italy thanks to its offer of affordable quality

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Volume sales to return to pre-pandemic levels in the short term while fashion brands should bring renewed energy to the premium segment
Multipurpose products set to gain further share as consumers look for value and convenience
The “new normal” should boost demand for sustainable and long-lasting make-up

CATEGORY DATA

Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Make-up: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2020-2023
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DEODORANTS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Strong price hikes and favourable weather boost demand for deodorants
High demand for convenient deodorant formats with sprays coming out on top
Leading brands focus on product performance to attract consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Deodorants set to benefit from more active lifestyles and rising average temperatures
Sustainable and natural deodorants likely to gain traction
Innovation set to be focused on added benefits and skin-friendly solutions

CATEGORY DATA

Table 54 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028

DEPILATORIES IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Demand for depilatories increases in 2023 as consumers lead more active lifestyles
Consumers go in search of value as the cost of living rises, while Sodalco launches a new product range to attract demand
Depilsoap brand revamped by new ownership

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Various factors, including Italians’ low disposable income, set to favour depilatories
Health and beauty specialists forecasted to record solid growth
Sustainability will remain a key focus of innovation and new product development in depilatories

CATEGORY DATA

Table 63 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 65 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2023
Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2019-2023
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2023
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

FRAGRANCES IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Fragrances thriving as consumers look for small indulgences
Consumers favour premium fragrances
Brand launches focus on more intense fragrances to meet consumer demand

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Fragrances will likely continue to be associated with emotional wellbeing
Luxury fashion brands set to strengthen their position in fragrances
Clean, natural and sustainable products set to drive innovation in fragrances

CATEGORY DATA

Table 70 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

HAIR CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Price hikes boost value growth in 2023 but negatively impact volume sales
New product launches target growing skinification trend
L'Oréal remains the biggest company in hair care but Pantene remains the leading brand thanks to strong investment in new product development

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Hair care set to see moderate volume growth in the forecast period
Styling agents and colourants likely to struggle for growth
Sustainability concerns set to drive new product development and innovation over the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

Table 78 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2020-2023
Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028

MEN'S GROOMING IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Men’s grooming continues to see volume growth in 2023 despite price hikes
Favourable weather and more active lifestyles support toiletries’ sales
The growing number of bearded Italians casts a cloud over men’s shaving

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Men’s grooming set to benefit from the performance of men’s fragrances and men’s toiletries
Health and beauty-focused men set to drive demand for premium men’s grooming products
Men’s shaving expected to continue struggling, while beard care products could see growing interest

CATEGORY DATA

Table 91 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 92 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 93 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
Table 94 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2019-2023
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2020-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

ORAL CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Oral care shows strong value growth on the back of high price increases
Sales of electric toothbrushes continue to be impacted by challenging economic conditions
Health-focused consumers prioritise quality in toothpaste and price in other categories

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Improving oral care routines set to drive volume growth in the coming years
Electric toothbrushes to recover and drive growth over the forecast period with a focus on innovation and new technology
Innovation expected to focus on preventative health and holistic beauty

CATEGORY DATA

Table 100 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 101 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 102 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 103 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 104 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2023
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2020-2023
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2020-2023
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SKIN CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Skin care sees growth due to price increases while volume sales see a strong recovery
The official end of the pandemic has a mixed impact on sales in 2023
Body care continues to struggle as consumers shy-away from the category

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Positive outlook for skin care but challenges remain
Efficacy and sustainable claims set to drive skin care innovation
Beauty specialists set to grow at the expense of pharmacies

CATEGORY DATA

Table 113 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 114 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2020-2023
Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2020-2023
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Firming Body Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 121 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 123 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SUN CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Sun care sales see healthy growth in 2023 despite a slow start to the season
Sun protection drives sales as consumers increasingly view these products as essential
Private label sun care continues to outperform branded offerings due to cost-of-living crisis

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Sun care will continue to benefit from tourism and climate change
Year-round sun protection expected to sustain category sales and drive innovation
Sun care set to become increasingly environmentally friendly

CATEGORY DATA

Table 124 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 125 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 126 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 127 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 130 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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