Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica
Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
What next for beauty and personal care?
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
Summary 1 Research Sources
Baby and Child-Specific Products in Costa Rica
Declining population aged 0-11 weighs on demand
Coamesa SA’s Johnson’s Baby enjoys high level of trust among local consumers
Supermarkets continue to lead but face increased competitive pressure
Retail constant value sales will rebound despite negative demographics
Personalisation will increase
Premium offerings will proliferate
Table 11 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 17 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Bath and Shower in Costa Rica
Falling retail value sales of hand sanitisers, body powder and intimate hygiene slow growth in bath and shower
New product launches help Colgate-Palmolive SA de CV strengthen its leadership position
Grocery retailers remain dominant distribution channel
Fading COVID-19 threat will slow demand growth
Liquid hand soap will continue to grow in popularity, but price competition will be fierce
Small retailers will increasingly offer e-commerce
Table 21 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Colour Cosmetics in Costa Rica
Wellness a growing focus for new product launches
Mercorica SA and Coamesa SA gain ground on leader Corporación Belcorp de Costa Rica SA
Supermarkets and health and beauty specialists dominate distribution
Skinification to underpin modest retail constant value sales growth
Cheap products of unknown origin and contraband will continue to undermine demand for licit offerings
Multifunctional products will become more popular
Table 30 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Deodorants in Costa Rica
Deodorant sprays gain ground on sticks
International brands dominate
Competitive pricing and convenience make supermarkets the key distribution channel
Growth in retail constant value sales will continue to slow
Innovation will largely be limited to new scents
Grocery retail chains will continue to dominate e-commerce
Table 39 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 40 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Depilatories in Costa Rica
Women’s razors and blades remain dominant
Proctor and Gamble’s Gillette Venus the leading brand
Supermarkets continue to be an important channel for depilatories
New product launches will support moderate growth in retail constant value sales
Word-of-mouth could help more specialized products gain traction
Smaller retailers will embrace e-commerce
Table 48 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Fragrances in Costa Rica
Premium fragrances continue to grow in popularity
Leader Corporación Belcorp de Costa Rica SA particularly strong in direct selling
Direct selling losing ground to beauty specialists, supermarkets and e-commerce
Premium offerings will continue to gain ground
Niche fragrances will grow in popularity
Direct sellers will add e-commerce
Table 54 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2024
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Hair Care in Costa Rica
Premium brands continue to recoup pandemic losses
Regular new product launches help Procter & Gamble Interamericas de Costa Rica stay on top
Supermarkets remain the leading distribution channel, but e-commerce is expanding
Skinification will boost retail constant value sales
A growing number of older consumers will embrace their grey hair
Mass brands will continue to draw inspiration from premium offerings
Table 62 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 69 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 70 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Men's Grooming in Costa Rica
Deflation weighs on retail current value sales growth
Procter & Gamble Interamericas de Costa Rica’s Gillette brand continues to give it an edge
Supermarkets go from strength to strength
Demand growth will be muted
Multifunctional offerings will proliferate
E-commerce will continue to grow in importance
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
Table 76 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2024
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2021-2024
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2021-2024
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Oral Care in Costa Rica
Increased consumer awareness and new product launches support sales growth
Colgate-Palmolive SA de CV remains dominant
Led by supermarkets, grocery retailers continue to dominate distribution
Increased awareness of the importance of oral care with underpin growth
Clean-label toothpaste will grow in popularity among more affluent local consumers
Innovation will focus on personalisation and multifunctionality
Table 82 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 83 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 84 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 85 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 86 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Skin Care in Costa Rica
Skin care increasingly perceived as part of overall wellness
BDF Costa Rica SA continues to lead, but niche brands are growing in popularity
Supermarkets remain the leading distribution channel, but e-commerce is gaining ground
Increased consumer knowledge will support moderate demand growth
Manufacturers will launch more multifunctional products
Dermocosmetic brands will move towards the mainstream
Table 93 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 94 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Sun Care in Costa Rica
Increased tourism underpins demand growth
Feduro Costa Rica SA remains leading player with internationally well-known brands
Supermarkets remain the leading distribution channel, but e-commerce is growing in importance
As demand matures, sun care growth will slow
Manufacturers will continue to launch new formulas and formats
Small grocery retailers will grow in importance as a distribution channel
Table 100 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 101 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 102 Sales of Sun Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 103 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 104 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 106 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 107 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica
Online search key to product discovery
Estée Lauder Cos narrows the gap to leader Saint Honoré Costa Rica
Demand limited by high pricing
High pricing will limit growth in retail constant value sales
Personalisation and personalisation will underpin demand growth
Social media will be key to product awareness
Table 108 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 109 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica
Mass products continue to mimic premium characteristics
Corporación Belcorp de Costa Rica SA strengthens its leadership position
Imported mass brands regarded as high-quality
Multifunctional products to grow in popularity
Mass brands will continue to suffer from illicit competition
Innovation will focus on personalization
Table 114 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 115 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029