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Beauty and Personal Care in South Africa

Published Aug 07, 2025
Length 123 Pages
SKU # EP20320800

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The beauty and personal care industry in South Africa witnessed strong growth in 2024, in both volume and value terms, fuelled by rising living standards, urbanisation and longer life expectancy. Social media continues to influence demand tapping into the heightened focus on grooming, particularly among younger consumers. The steady stream of new product launches across both mass and premium segments has further invigorated sales. On the one hand, cost-conscious shoppers are turning to more affo...

Euromonitor International's Beauty and Personal Care in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2029 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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* Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market;
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123 Pages
Beauty and Personal Care in South Africa
Euromonitor International
August 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic challenges drive growth in mass beauty and personal care
Unilever South Africa maintains lead in mass beauty and personal care
Social media is reshaping product discovery and uptake
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Affordability does not always trump quality
Mass beauty category is expected to become more competitive as new brands enter
Mass brands tend to be more agile in terms of new products and launches
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Challenging economic environment leads to slower growth in premium beauty and personal care
Premium brands see strong competition from ‘dupe’ products
Premium retail stores broaden access to premium and luxury brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest growth expected in premium segment over the forecast period
‘Dupes’ present both a challenge and opportunity for premium brands to broaden reach
New business models will give consumers more options in the premium segment
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Resilient category despite South Africa’s challenging economy
Johnson & Johnson maintains lead although it faces rising competition from private label
Retail e-commerce gains share as more consumers become comfortable shopping online for baby products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label to gain further acceptance as they improve offerings and quality
Gentle and skin safe formulations will stay at the forefront of product development
Adult preferences for science backed products to eventually spill over to baby and child specific categories
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Bar soap remains popular among consumers due to habit persistence and affordability
Unilever South Africa maintains its strong lead
Supermarkets leads in the distribution of bath and shower products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Body care to continue benefiting from self-care trend
Social media will play a key role in reshaping hygiene and grooming routine
Rising interest in bath and shower products with natural ingredients
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic environment leads consumers to seek more affordable options without compromising on quality
Estée Lauder Cos South Africa (Pty) Ltd maintains a solid lead
Pharmacies remain a key distribution channels although retail e-commerce is also growing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The lines between skincare and colour cosmetics continue to blur
Multi-functional products offering greater value are likely to perform better
Competition within mass segment will continue to intensify
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong brand loyalty for deodorants among consumers
Unilever South Africa maintains lead with strong brand portfolio
On-demand delivery changes the way consumers shop for deodorants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for safer and natural ingredients to continue
Body mists are set to gain further traction
Omnichannel strategies will meet consumer needs in different channels
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price sensitivity drives demand for more affordable options
Incolabs (Pty)Ltd maintains its lead in depilatories
Supermarkets maintain the lead in depilatories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label offers more options to cash strapped consumers
E-commerce retailers bring more affordable lines and raise the competitive stakes
Growing appetite for natural ingredients and less harsh chemicals 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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Challenging economic environment leads to slower growth
Fragrances competitive landscape remains highly fragmented
In-person shopping still prevalent in fragrances category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
New scent profiles are disrupting the market
Counterfeit brands remain a challenge for premium brands
Affluent consumers and fragrance connoisseurs demand unique products
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Hair care performs well as players cater to local needs
Local and niche brands compete well with well-established players
Supermarkets remain the main channel of distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumers look for brands that resonate with their local needs
Focus is on educating consumers and hairdressers who are important influencers
Scalp health is becoming an important focus among consumers
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Men’s grooming extends beyond traditional products
Unilever South Africa maintains strong position in the category
Men seek convenient and seamless shopping experiences
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further scope for innovation in men’s grooming
Gap in terms of education and awareness of men’s grooming products
Price sensitivity to prevail over the forecast period
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price sensitivity shapes demand patterns in oral care
Colgate Palmolive Pty Ltd maintains significant lead in oral care
Oral care seen as an essential hygiene product purchased during routine grocery shopping trips
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Claims such as teeth whitening to remain popular among South Africans
Opportunities for ingredient-led toothpastes over the forecast period
New formats and products will give a boost to oral care
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Experiential marketing creates tactile experiences in skin care
Skin care is fragmenting as new brands emerge across multiple platforms
Retail e-commerce and social media are reshaping product discovery and uptake
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ingredient-led skin care to continue driving purchasing decisions
Greater consumer sophistication is leading to consumers opening up to different beauty ideals and routines
Skin care to go beyond functional benefits to build sensory appeal
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growing awareness of the importance of sun protection although it is not deemed to be a priority for most consumers
Sun care landscape is fragmenting as new brands enter the category
Pharmacies lead in sun care distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sunscreen remains a nice to have for the majority of consumers although awareness is growing
Opportunities exist for different formats and textures
Sun protection will continue to be a key feature across beauty and personal care
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

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