Beauty and Personal Care in Norway
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 Norway
Minimalist parenting norms continue to limit category expansion
Established brands retain dominance in a conservative product landscape
Pharmacies gain ground as parents seek expert-backed trust and safety
Cultural norms and demographics will continue to constrain growth
Segmentation and functional positioning to support differentiation
Sun protection and barrier support to drive limited innovation
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 Norway
Category stagnation persists as hand hygiene trends recede
Mainstream brands face margin pressure as premium players gain ground
Low-cost and pharmacy channels reshape distribution dynamics
Premiumisation and sensorial value to support future category growth
Natural, sensitive-skin and certified claims to shape mass appeal
Innovation to focus on skin care ingredients, refill formats, and scent profiles
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 Norway
Category continues strong performance with hybrid products and clean aesthetics
Fragmentation intensifies as niche, influencer and affordable premium brands rise
Omnichannel retailing boosts experimentation and supports niche discovery
Skin care–driven innovation to define value growth across base products
Social media, inclusivity and influencer discovery to shape future preferences
Hybrid formats and sustainable innovation to drive future launches
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 Norway
Mature habits and low usage frequency continue to constrain growth
Pharmacy and premium brands gain share amid changing preferences
Low-cost retailers increase market fragmentation and margin pressure
Premiumisation to remain modest but focused on sticks and pharmacy formats
Discount retailers to shape mass market through price and accessibility
Subtle innovation in format, ingredients, and portability to support value retention
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 Norway
Category remains steady as newer brands begin to disrupt established routines
Newcomers challenge established leaders with clean design and flexible models
Low-cost and lifestyle retailers shift distribution dynamics
Skin-friendly claims and minimalistic branding to shape value growth
Advanced hair removal solutions to remain niche despite minor potential revival
Innovation remains limited outside of brand-led differentiation
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 Norway
Fragrance wardrobes and niche scents fuel ongoing premiumisation
Premium and artisanal brands outperform as storytelling gains value
Omnichannel strategies enable trial, discovery, and brand expansion
Niche unisex fragrances to drive value through exclusivity and narrative
Fragrance wardrobes and mood-based usage to support product variety
Sustainability, storytelling and sensorial layering to shape innovation
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 Norway
Ingredient-led routines and professionalisation drive category evolution
Fragmented competition intensifies as salon and niche brands expand
Normal continues to disrupt, while e-commerce and salons reposition
Premiumisation to deepen through results-driven treatments and elevated routines
Low-cost retail to remain a defining influence on category structure
Innovation to focus on ingredients, inclusivity, and salon-grade experiences
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 Norway
Lack of clear segmentation continues to limit overall category growth
Fragrances lead value growth while skin care and hair care remain fragmented
Discount retailers reinforce functional purchasing patterns and pricing pressure
Modest forecast as men’s grooming struggles to break out of functional positioning
Segmentation remains the biggest hurdle to long-term category expansion
Innovation to focus on routine-building, multifunctionality, and entry-level premium formats
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 Norway
Peripheral products and electric toothbrushes support modest value growth
Brand loyalty holds, but low-cost channels reshape value dynamics
Discount and pharmacy channels gain share as shoppers seek affordability and functionality
Low growth forecast as maturity and commoditisation limit value potential
Electric toothbrushes remain the primary growth driver
Peripheral care products gain relevance amid rising interest in holistic hygiene
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 Norway
Stabilisation after years of rapid growth, but interest in skin health remains strong
Fragmentation intensifies as brands succeed across price segments
Omni-channel strategies and pharmacy trust define distribution landscape
Barrier repair and skin health to remain key drivers of value growth
K-beauty, niche labels, and demographic shifts to expand category appeal
Innovation to focus on actives, formats, and sustainable packaging
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 Norway
Weather dampens sales but key trends persist
Mass-positioned pharmacy brands hold their ground
Pharmacies lead distribution as ecommerce channels grow more sophisticated
Self-tanning to remain the most consistent driver of value
Sun protection to benefit from health messaging and evolving consumer needs
Innovation to focus on hybrid formats and expanded shade ranges
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 Norway
Premium beauty and personal care maintains strong momentum through ingredient-led demand
Fragmentation intensifies as niche and influencer-led brands gain ground
Consumers seek efficacy, transparency, and self-expression in premium choices
Skinification trend to drive cross-category premium growth
Omnichannel shopping and niche brands will fuel fragmentation
Science-backed innovation and sustainability to define product development
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 Norway
Performance remained mixed, with pharmacy-led mass brands outperforming
Pharmacy-positioned brands gain traction amid intensified competition
Consumers prioritise value, functionality, and skin health in mass purchases
Mass pharmacy brands expected to lead growth through trust and efficacy
Low-cost retailers will reshape price expectations in key mass categories
Ingredient-led innovation will blur the lines between mass and premium
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