Beauty and Personal Care in Malaysia
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 Malaysia
Economy, quality and convenience choices help to shape demand trends
Johnson & Johnson leverages a strong brand portfolio to lead baby and child-specific products
Mother and baby specialist retailers boost the distribution of baby and child-specific products
Premiumisation in baby and child-specific products as parents prioritise quality and clean products for their offspring
Convenience to drive growth in baby and child-specific toiletries
Online marketing, research and sales to gain traction
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 Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 17 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Bath and Shower in Malaysia
Premiumisation in bath and shower with the entrance of more imports with premium positioning
Growing popularity of private label as consumers look to value for money
Bath and shower gains distribution impetus through health and beauty specialists and e-commerce
New products and formats in body wash/shower gel to spur development and growth in bath and shower
Bar soap to continue to lose ground as Malaysians shift to body wash/shower gel and foam and body scrubs
Skinification benefits and indulgence variants to spur innovation and new product launches
Table 22 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2024
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Colour Cosmetics in Malaysia
New product development boosts mass and premium colour cosmetics
L’Oréal maintains clear leading position with distinguished offer in colour cosmetics
Growth in premium colour cosmetics boosts beauty specialists
Popularity of K-beauty brands and hybrid function products to add dynamism to colour cosmetics
Consumers move towards colour cosmetics virtual try-on services
Clean beauty and sustainability trends to continue to develop in colour cosmetics
Table 31 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 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 Eye Make-up: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2021-2024
Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Deodorants in Malaysia
Consumers show a stronger preference for deodorants with natural/organic ingredients amidst the emerging clean beauty trend
Beiersdorf outperforms rivals through constant launches of deodorants promoting enhanced efficacy
Price promotions and interesting selections draw consumers of deodorants to health and personal care stores
Deodorants players to emphasise higher quality and efficacy in their ranges
Increasing popularity of serum-based deodorants promotes skinification trend
Clean beauty positioning to drive new product development
Table 42 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Depilatories in Malaysia
Faster retail volume and value growth in 2024 despite ongoing competition from hair wax salons
Procter & Gamble leads depilatories with a wide and dynamic product portfolio under Gillette
Health and beauty specialists lead distribution with strong assortments and high visibility
Limited new product launches and competition from hair wax salons to restrain the development and growth of depilatories
Niche or emerging brands could develop women’s pre-shave
Products for sensitive skin to gain momentum
Table 51 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 53 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Fragrances in Malaysia
The category sees the fast emergence of body mists and affordability initiatives
L’Oréal leverages strong brands to maintain the leadership of a highly fragmented competitive landscape
Newly opened high-end outlets help department stores to stay ahead of the field
The development of premium retailing and emergence of body mists to provide key growth drivers
Marketing and retail dynamics to boost fragrances in Malaysia
Sustainable products and packaging to move to the fore
Table 58 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 59 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2024
Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Hair Care in Malaysia
The salon-at-home experience and premiumisation add dynamism to the category
Unilever banks on clean beauty and skinification through hair care regimes
Grocery retailers offer large selections to lead distribution
Premiumisation to fuel retail value growth in the forecast period
More unique positioning to meet increasingly sophisticated demand
Players look to cater to the large Muslim population
Table 66 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 67 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 68 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
Men's Grooming in Malaysia
Increasing focus on men’s grooming amidst a rising number of appearance- and fashion-conscious male consumers
Procter & Gamble leads a highly competitive landscape
Health and personal care stores offer large shelf space for men’s grooming products
Premium men’s skin care to enjoy strong range expansion and growth opportunities
Novelties to expand the reach and use of men’s grooming products
Innovation to continue apace in men’s hair care
Table 79 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
Table 82 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2024
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2021-2024
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2021-2024
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Oral Care in Malaysia
Improving product knowledge and greater affordability see consumers switch to power toothbrushes and more sophisticated oral care routines
Colgate-Palmolive tops oral care with the largest product coverage from toothbrushes to toothpaste to mouthwashes
Grocery retailers remain popular as oral care consumers value convenience
Stronger oral hygiene awareness to sustain growth trajectory in oral care
Parental focus on oral hygiene and diversifying ranges of products and ingredients to add dynamism to oral care
Convenience packaging and halal products to gain prominence
Table 88 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 91 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 92 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 95 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2021-2024
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2021-2024
Table 97 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Skin Care in Malaysia
Strong demand growth amidst the rapid engagement of proactive skin care routines
The highly fragmented competitive landscape features dynamic existing and new competitors
Strong development in the distribution of skin care featuring concept stores, wider assortments and omnichannel initiatives
Stiff competition between premium and mass skin care in conjunction with soaring numbers of brand launches
Dermatological skin care to gain traction with a strong emphasis on ingredients-based research
Sustainability to play a vital role in the presentation of skin care
Table 101 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 102 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 103 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 104 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Firming Body Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Sun Care in Malaysia
Growing consumer health awareness increases offer and use of sun care products
Bioré UV and Curél by Kao enjoy strong visibility on retail shelves
Large shelf space for sun care in health and beauty specialists
Premium sun protection to lead development and growth in the forecast period
Hybrid function sun care products to grow in popularity among Malaysians
Evolution in formats to gain momentum
Table 112 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 113 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 117 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Malaysia
High-end retail space provides opportunities to growth for many premium beauty and personal care players
L’Oréal invests strongly across its brand portfolio to lead premium beauty and personal care
Enhanced customer experiences drive stronger interest in premium beauty and personal care
Growing consumer acceptance of internationally renowned premium beauty and personal care brands underlines strong growth forecast
Cross-category expansion and hybridity to serve as major strategies of premium beauty and personal care players
High-end retail space remains essential for premium beauty and personal care
Table 119 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 120 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 123 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 124 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Malaysia
Mass beauty and personal care enjoys price and accessibility advantages
Unilever leads with a diversified range of products under key brands like Sunsilk, Dove and Lifebuoy
Botanification trend gains momentum through new products
Rising cost-of-living to continue to boost the appeal of mass beauty and personal care
Retail development to push Asian brands in mass beauty and personal care
More and more consumers to prefer hybrid, clean and “green” mass beauty and personal care products
Table 125 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 126 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 130 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029