Beauty and personal care in Costa Rica recorded a slowdown in total current value sales growth in 2023, but saw total volume sales rebound at an impressive pace following a marginal decline in 2022. These results reflected a rapid reduction in inflationary pressures, with the country actually experiencing persistent deflation from June onwards. This was a sea change from the previous year, when annual inflation reached its highest level in over a decade. The turnaround was underpinned by the con...
Euromonitor International's Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 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.
Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica
Euromonitor International
April 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN COSTA RICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Beauty and personal care in 2023: The big picture
2023 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 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
MASS BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Mass products containing activated charcoal gain ground beyond oral care
Men show greater brand loyalty than women in the mass segment
Differentiation strategies help smaller players hold their own against global brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Interest in mass products with stronger health credentials set to rise
Sustainability concerns will continue to influence consumer choices
Price-based promotions expected to remain a key competitive tactic
CATEGORY DATA
Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PREMIUM BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
E-commerce remains a key distribution and promotional channel for premium brands
Dermocosmetics continue to make gains in premium skin care
Purchasing decisions increasingly shaped by influencers and celebrity endorsements
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Storytelling and brand narratives will be focal points for marketing investment
Segmentation set to become more pronounced
Health-oriented innovation likely to be particularly visible in the premium segment
CATEGORY DATA
Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BABY AND CHILD-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Smaller brands become more widely available and diversify their offers
Products made with natural ingredients and fewer chemicals gain popularity
Demand for private label lines and cheaper economy brands remains solid
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More artisanal-style brands with clean label formulas likely to emerge
Producers will continue to invest in packaging designs that appeal to young children
Paediatrician recommendations set to remain highly influential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
BATH AND SHOWER IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Ubiquity of antibacterial claims in the wake of COVID-19 dilutes their impact
Liquid soap and body wash/shower gel increasingly preferred over bar soap
Moisturising properties and scents remain key factors in purchasing decisions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for hand sanitisers set to continue falling
Liquid soap likely to see withdrawal of some cheaper and lower quality products
Global brands will remain most active in terms of innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 36 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2019-2023
Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
COLOUR COSMETICS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Return to pre-pandemic routines buoys demand for long-lasting colour cosmetics
Nail products is the strongest performer among the main categories
Lip gloss profits from supply improvements and influencer recommendations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Interest in products with functional skin health benefits expected to rise
Producers will continue to increase advertising via TikTok
Clean label brands likely to gain popularity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
DEODORANTS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Products with more innovative functional claims capture consumer attention
Bundling promotions continue to be widely used in deodorants
Secret remains the only deodorants brand available in gel format
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Scent innovation likely to become more frequent as competitive pressures grow
Demand for aluminium-free deodorants expected to increase
Products with skin-sensitive formulas will continue to gain popularity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2019-2023
Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
DEPILATORIES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand rebounds as inflation falls and consumers resume pre-pandemic routines
Consumers continue to show little interest in women’s pre-shave products
More sophisticated varieties gain ground in women’s razors and blades
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Convenience factor will mitigate threat from professional hair removal services
Women’s pre-shave should benefit from growing availability of added-value products
Demand for hair removers/bleaches set to remain relatively low
CATEGORY DATA
Table 60 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2019-2023
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
FRAGRANCES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium segment benefits most from improvements in purchasing power
Use of celebrities and influencers as brand ambassadors remains widespread
Storytelling campaigns increasingly employed to appeal to younger consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More fragrances brands likely to be made available in sets/kits
Fast fashion fragrances will continue to gain popularity as “dupes”
Lack of availability of certain brands will temper expansion of premium segment
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2019-2023
Table 69 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HAIR CARE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Shampoos and conditioners with added-value formulas attract growing interest
Many consumers are more inclined to use colourants in the wake of the pandemic
Salon professional hair care products continue to gain popularity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Social media trends will continue to shape consumer choices and brand strategies
Sustainability concerns should encourage more players to develop refill packs
Penetration of clean label products expected to improve
CATEGORY DATA
Table 74 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 76 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 81 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
MEN'S GROOMING IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Men’s grooming products with multiple functions continue to perform positively
Purchasing decisions increasingly influenced by advice from barbers
Bundling promotions remain highly effective due to strong brand loyalty among men
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising image-consciousness among men will continue to support robust growth
Convenience set to remain a key selling point
Products claiming to reduce hair loss expected to make gains in men’s hair care
CATEGORY DATA
Table 85 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 86 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 87 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
Table 88 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
Table 89 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2019-2023
Table 90 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2023
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2020-2023
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ORAL CARE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Global giants continue to lead but niche-oriented brands gain ground
Whitening products increasingly visible in toothpaste and mouthwashes/dental rinses
Bundle pack promotions remain common in oral care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Toothpaste and manual toothbrushes will remain the dominant categories
Functional claims beyond whitening and freshening likely to gain prominence
Products with a more natural positioning expected to fare well
CATEGORY DATA
Table 94 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 95 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 96 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 97 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 98 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2023
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SKIN CARE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Standard products face increasing threat from dermocosmetic varieties
Consumers show growing interest in facial care serums
Recommendations from dermatologists are highly trusted
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing adoption of preventive skin care practices will remain a key demand driver
Segmentation and added-value functionality should be focal points for innovation
Standard brands expected to try to emulate the success of dermocosmetics
CATEGORY DATA
Table 105 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 106 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SUN CARE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Robust recovery in inbound tourism boosts demand
Texture remains a key concern in purchasing decisions
Proposed legislative and tax changes strengthen interest in sun protection
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability claims should grow in importance as environmental concerns rise
Sun protection expected to witness greater segmentation
Price-based promotions and free gift offers will remain common
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 113 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 114 Sales of Sun Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028