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Beauty and Personal Care in South Korea

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  • 128 Pages
  • May 2023
  • Region: South Korea
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2306216
Despite already having returned to the pre-pandemic level of current value sales in 2021, beauty and personal care saw continued value growth in 2022. Although seeing a minimal increase, volume sales also returned to the pre-pandemic level in 2022. These positive performances were driven by the release of pent-up consumer demand and the increase in activities outside of the home as the COVID-19 pandemic eased.

The Beauty and Personal Care in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2027 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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Table of Contents

BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Beauty and personal care in 2022: The big picture
  • 2022 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for beauty and personal care?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 6 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2022
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
MASS BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Although all mass categories increase, mass colour cosmetics drives growth
  • Vegan products are a priority for companies and consumers
  • Olive Young is the dominant offline retailer of mass beauty and personal care brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vegan and dermocosmetics skin care products likely to win in the market
  • Mass colour cosmetics set to see full recovery and perform better than premium
  • Players await the results of Ministry investigations into hair dye shampoo ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 10 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 14 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
PREMIUM BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Changes in preference for gifting hit sales of premium skin care sets/kits
  • Lifting of outdoor mask mandate drives a rebound for premium colour cosmetics
  • Premium fragrances maintains its dynamic growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stability set to return, with growth even for mature categories such as premium skin care
  • Slowing but still positive growth momentum as consumers value small luxuries
  • Wider availability of premium hair care products will contribute to growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 16 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 20 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
BABY AND CHILD-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Nature Republic expands into baby toiletries and skin care
  • Vegan, clean and derma products gain traction for their safety and efficacy
  • Social media plays a key role for busy working mothers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Low birth rate remains the biggest threat to baby and child-specific products
  • Child-specific colour cosmetics to increase, but parents’ discretion will be required
  • Hospitals to remain a significant channel for derma skin care
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 22 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Skin Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2022-2027
BATH AND SHOWER IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales see healthy growth as consumers return to lives outside of the home
  • Brands take sustainability into account to follow the “meaning out” trend
  • Rising availability of vegan products in bath and shower
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Large capacity products to gain more traction amidst economic constraints
  • Premiumisation to grow further along with a focus on olfactory experiences
  • Inclusivity to become a key theme for packaging
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 33 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 36 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 39 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2022-2027
COLOUR COSMETICS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales of colour cosmetics spike with the lifting of outdoor mask mandate
  • Sales of vegan colour cosmetics grow strongly, backed by the “meaning out” trend
  • Non-beauty players dabble in beauty retailing to capitalise on the surge in demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sales recovery set to continue as the indoor mask mandate ends in early 2023
  • Variety store Daiso to become a significant distributor amidst economic constraints
  • Personalisation is here to stay
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Make-up: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DEODORANTS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Lack of product development leaves the category lacking dynamism
  • Premium deodorants have a presence, but sales remain low
  • Deodorant wipes sees some potential, but sales are negligible
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slowdown in growth expected for deodorants
  • Fragrance-like deodorant sprays projected to see growth
  • Low significance of deodorant creams, pumps and wipes
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 53 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 54 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 55 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2022-2027
DEPILATORIES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The self-beauty trend drives dynamic growth for depilatories
  • Men are increasingly turning to home waxing
  • Lack of irritation remains a primary factor when choosing depilatories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slowing growth due to rising popularity of alternatives
  • Men to further adopt depilatories, while female demand may be hampered
  • Consumer education needed for further growth in depilatories
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 63 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 64 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2022
  • Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
FRAGRANCES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong growth sustained by increased social engagements after lifting of social distancing measures
  • Premium fragrances pushed by companies and retailers
  • Lush Korea launches a 20th anniversary fragrance exclusive to the Korean market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Premium fragrances to sustain healthy growth as a small luxury amidst economic constraints
  • Indie brands to see growth, capitalising on young consumers’ demand for fragrances
  • Next-generation premium fragrances set to gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 70 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HAIR CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Younger consumers’ concerns over hair loss increase
  • Brands push damage care products, while hair dye shampoos face concerns over ingredients
  • Hair care meets personalisation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Hair dye shampoos to remain significant as brands explore alternative ingredients
  • More new players to jump into the anti-hair loss space
  • Premium hair care products to increase, backed by “skinification”
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 77 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 78 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 79 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 80 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 88 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 89 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2022-2027
MEN'S GROOMING IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Lack of growth for men’s skin care due to consumers’ awareness of alternatives
  • Colour cosmetics brands positioned as gender-neutral to capture men’s growing interest in make-up
  • New entrants attract men with “athleisure beauty”
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Diversified consumer perception of masculine will reflect new men’s skin care trends
  • Gender-neutral trend may help men’s grooming brands to also appeal to women
  • E-commerce to see a further rise in distribution, but offline will still influence trends
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 90 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 91 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 92 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2022
  • Table 93 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2022
  • Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 95 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
ORAL CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Lifting of outdoor mask mandate and social distancing measures boost oral care sales
  • Premium toothpastes more popular due to consumers’ value-driven consumption
  • Marvis launches a subscription service in South Korea
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Brands to leverage gen Z-targeted marketing to boost oral care sales
  • Personalisation and subscription to be leveraged for a premium positioning
  • E-commerce expected to grow further due to various benefits
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 99 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 100 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 101 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 102 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 103 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2022
  • Table 104 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 108 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SKIN CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Move from premium to mass products prompts value decline
  • Vegan skin care products welcomed by gen Z consumers
  • The emergence of multifunctional products and “small molecule” formulae
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Personalisation could be a new opportunity
  • Skin care set to see a trend of rebranding towards the younger generation
  • A change to functional cosmetics regulation could reactivate product innovation
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 112 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 113 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Firming/Anti-cellulite Body Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SUN CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • 2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales boosted by consumers’ increasing return to outdoor events without masks
  • Sun care marketing taps into the “reef-safe” feature
  • Non-nano mineral sun care products grow significantly due to safety issues
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sales growth expected to be moderate in the forecast period
  • Sun care product range to be further segmented by occasion and care need
  • Large-capacity pack sizes set to be popular amidst economic constraints
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 123 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 124 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 127 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 128 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 129 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027