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Accomplished by: Renata MOKROVA Supervised by: Boris DURISIN
Differences between Vichy Brand Image & Vichy Brand Identity
in Russian and in French Markets
MASTER THESIS
The Framework
Relevance of the topic chosen • Increasing importance of brand management • Mismatch between company’s and consumers’ perception of the brand • Room for research in active cosmetics/cross-country analysis • Mismatch of the Vichy brand identity and brand image in Russia • Vichy brand identity recent renewal
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Object: Vichy brand (L’Oréal Groupe) Subject: Gap between brand image and brand identity
Research Question What are the differences in the gap between Vichy brand image and Vichy brand identity in Russian and French markets?
1. Theoretical background
Broad definition: The core brand sense in its perfect state, like the company wants it to be (Aaker, Bivainiene, Domnin) Narrow definition: The set of brand characteristics that allow for brand identification and differentiation by maintaining its core (Kapferer)
1. Defining the notions
• to identify the brand • to differentiate the brand
Key findings
BRAND IDENTITY
BRAND IMAGE
The perception of the brand by consumers, constructed from unique set of associations, created in the memory of consumers in the process of the communication with the brand (Aaker, Keller, Janonis and Virvilaite).
Types of associations:
1. ATTRIBUTES 2. BENEFITS 3. PERSONALITY • Non-product related • Product-related
• Functional • Experiential • Symbolic
Source: [Keller, 2005; Korchia, 2005]
• Brand character • Personal traits
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2. Brand Wheel structural model, Bates Worldwide
Brand essence
Personality
Values
Benefits
A9ributes Physical characteris<cs (color, package,
aroma)
In comparison to other brands
Principles, guidelines, key pillars
Human traits, characteris<cs
Key idea, core
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1. Theoretical background Key findings
Source: [Domnin, 2009; Starov, 2008]
6 obstacles for BR ID communication
3. Brand identity communication process
Source: [Doyle, 2001; Starov, 2010]
Sender Company
Mean of communication Receiver Consumer
Brand iden)ty Brand image
Reac<on
Other signals
Coding Decoding
Feedback
Message
• Other factors • External brand-related signals • Inappropriate communication
channel
• Competitors’ activities • Inappropriate BR ID • Inefficient messages
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1. Theoretical background Key findings
2. Research Methodology
1. Qualita<ve research: In-‐depth interview with a Vichy representa<ve
Vichy brand iden<ty
2. Quan<ta<ve research: Survey, 200 consumers (poten<al/previous/current)
• 100 in Russia • 100 in France
STAGE RESULT
Vichy brand image-‐id gap
• in Russia • in France
Cross-‐country comparison of the brand image-‐id gap
Research Ques)ons: 1. How Vichy brand iden<ty is defined? 2. Are new Vichy logos (both visual and textual) are known and being recognized by consumers and can be considered as strong
brand a9ributes? 3. Do consumers perceive the emo<onal and func<onal benefits stated in brand iden<ty model as the ones offered by Vichy brand? 4. If Vichy would be a person, would have consumers described it with exactly the same traits as stated in the brand iden<ty model?
How strong the stated traits are recognized in Vichy by consumers? 5. Could consumers recognize indirectly the values and the essence of Vichy brand specified in its iden<ty model? 6. How similar is Vichy brand image in general from the point of view of Russian and French consumers to its compe<tors? 7. How different is the nature of the iden<ty-‐image gap in Russia and in France? 8. What are the differences in consumer behavior in ac<ve cosme<cs category between Russia and France?
Goal: reveal the differences in the brand iden<ty-‐image gap between Russian and French markets
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2. Research Methodology Qualitative research
• In-depth interview using the interview guideline, based on the structure of Brand Wheel model
• 1h, language: Russian, recorded
HOW
• Vichy brand-manager, responsible for the sub-brands: Normaderm, Vichy Homme, axe deodorants and recent general brand campaign
WHO
• 19th of April, 2014 • Anti-Café, 10 rue de Richelieu, Paris
WHEN/WHERE
• Vichy brand identity wheel • Hypotheses for the qualitative stage
RESULT
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Questionnaire design
Sampling
Methods of data analysis
• 20 questions, multi-choice / scaled questions • 6 parts:
1. Consumer behavior and involvement in the category 2. Vichy attributes (logos and images): recognition with/without a hint 3. Vichy benefits (emotional and functional): Likert scale 4. Vichy personality: chose 3 traits and assess the intensity of given traits for Vichy 5. Vichy values & essence: implicit, defined through association with the image 6. Socio-demographic
• Created in English, translated into Russian and French, checked with a bilingual • It was based on the existing study on brand identity/image gap (Janonis, Dovalienė, Virvilaitė, 2007)
• Sample size: 200, scope: France and Russia • Intentionally non-representative: Vichy target audience as defined by Vichy brand-manager • Convenience and judgmental sampling methods • On-line distribution of the survey: acquaintances, woman forums, direct messages to brand pages
followers in social networks • To motivate respondents: there was a chance to get Vichy product for free (6 products were allocated)
• SPSS package • Vichy brand wheel in each country: Central tendency measures analysis • Cross-country comparison: hypotheses testing
• Parametric test: Student t-test / Non-parametric: Mann-Whitney U test for 2 independent samples • Chi-Square test for nominal variables (measure of association)
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2. Research Methodology Qualitative research
H0: The country of the residence and the level of recogni<on of visual Vichy logo are sta<s<cally independent. H0: The country of the residence and the level of recogni<on of textual Vichy logo are sta<s<cally independent. H0: The country of the residence and the level of recogni<on of Vichy visuals are sta<s<cally independent.
H0: There is no difference in the percep<on of emo<onal benefits of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0a: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘feeling more confident as emo<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0b: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘feeling more charisma<c’ as emo<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0c: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘feeling that skin becomes flawless’ as emo<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0d: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘feeling of keeping everything under control’ as emo<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France
H0: There is no difference in the percep<on of func<onal benefits of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0a: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘efficacy’ as the func<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0b: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘safety’ as the func<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0c: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘textures’ as the func<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France H0d: There is no difference in the percep<on of ‘deep ac<on’ as the func<onal benefit of Vichy brand between Russia and France
H0: There is no difference in percep<on of Vichy brand personality between Russia and France. H0a: There is no difference in percep<on of Vichy brand as reliable brand between Russia and France. H0b: There is no difference in percep<on of Vichy brand as stylish brand between Russia and France. H0c: There is no difference in percep<on of Vichy brand as intelligent brand between Russia and France.
H0: The country of residence and the level of recogni<on of Vichy essence and values are sta<s<cally independent.
A9ributes
Emot. Benefits
Func. Benefits
Personality
Essence
2. Research Methodology Qualitative research: Br Id Hypotheses
3. Empirical context
Vichy brand: • France in 1931, owned by L’Oréal Groupe (since 1955) • Cosmetique Active department of L’Oréal + La-Roche Posay, Sanoflore, Roget &
Gallet and Skin Ceuticals • Distribution channel: pharmacies • Expert’s advice (pharmacist) and complete skin care routine • 15 sub-brands. Communication by sub-brand. • Renewal of identity: from ‘Health is beautiful’ to ‘You ideal skin’
Russia France 1.6 bln EUR (2012)
Expected CAGR (5y): 5% Skin care Market*
3 bln EUR (2012) Expected CAGR (5y): 1%
*Source: Euromonitor Internation report, 2013
Active cosmetics: Avéne, Bioderma, Uriage, LRP (Mass market:Kalina, Avon, Oriflame, L’Oréal)
Competition Active cosmetics: Avéne, Nuxe, LRP (Mass market: Biersdorf, Yves Rocher, L’Oréal)
N1 in active cosmetics, 3.5% MS The only from AC in TOP-10 SC LRP: 0.6%
Vichy performance
N3 in active cosmetics, 2.5% MS LRP: 4.7%
Retail design&experience in POS on the initial stage/ Income growth, less educated
Retail channel/Consumers
More developed, less concentrated. Parashops/ More knowledgeable, sophisticated
4. Results
Reliable, stylish/sophisticated, intelligent
Skinlife science Safety Origins: Vichy thermal water Pleasure
Efficacy Safety Textures Deep action
Feel self-confident Feel charismatic Flawless skin Feel on the top of things (in control)
Brand essence
YOUR IDEAL SKIN 1. Vichy Brand Identity
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Visual logo: 65%, max recognition: current users (83%)
Textual: 66%; Confusion with old logo 20% max recognition: never users (71%)
Visuals: 37%, confusion with LRP min confusion: current users
R: 62%, S: 45%, I: 45% 3% negative traits
Unprof: 3% previous users Outdated: 3% never/3% previous users
Current users: ‘friendly’ instead ‘intelligent’ Users score higher the presence of traits
FUNC average: 4.9/7; #1: Safety In general scores are lower for never-users
EMO average: 3.5/7; #1: Flawless skin For current users: #1: Confidence
84% recognized Least gap never-users (93%), largest: previous users (77%)
YOUR IDEAL SKIN
4. Results 2. Vichy Brand Id-Image gap, Russia
• Largest gap in: A9ributes (Visuals) and benefits (Emo<onal). Total match: values and personality. • Current users have Vichy brand image closest to the iden<ty. Never users tend to have closer image to iden<ty, since they have
their impression created only by communica<ons, without using the product. • The highest perceived similarity of Vichy is with LRP (4.7/7), the lowest is with Nivea (2.1/7). 15% didn’t know LRP
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YOUR IDEAL SKIN
4. Results 3. Vichy Brand Id-Image gap, France
• Largest gap: a9ributes, benefits, personality (‘intelligent’ trait is not associated). Match: values, 2 personality traits • Current users perceive a9ributes and benefits be9er than non-‐users and previous users. • The highest perceived similarity is with LRP (4.5), the lowest with Nivea (2.4). 5% didn’t know LRP. • Overall similarity of Vichy with LRP is lower in France than in RUS, and with Nivea is higher than in RUS
R: 65%, S: 51%, I: 20%, Organized: 47% R: lowest for never-users (44%)
Unprof.: 4% never/ 2% previous users Outdated: 4% never / 3% previous users The highest scores for reliable & elegant:
current users; for intelligent: prev.users
FUNC aver.4.7/7; #1: Textures Current users: highest scores
Never users: lowest scores Never-users ranking – total match
Users: textures 1st
EMO aver.3.2/7; #1: Flawless skin
Visual logo: 45%, textual: 60% Confusion with previous: 29%
Visuals: 38%, confusion with Nivea Highest recogn. Level: current users
83% recognized Least gap with previous users
(95%), largest: never users (72%)
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4. Results 4. Differences between Russia and France
1. Regularity of cosmetic products usage 2. Love looking soigné 3. Level of care how the skin looks like 4. Interest in the category 5. $ spent on purchase
Consumer behavior Parametric test Non-‐parametric test
Overall similarities
.00
.00
.02
.27
.24
.00
.00
.00
.17
.02
• In Russia consumers use cosme<c products more regularly than in France • In Russia consumers care more about how they and their skin look like than in France • In France consumers spend more on cosme<c products than in Russia: EUR39 vs EUR46. *The difference is significant only when non-‐parametric test is applied.
1. L’Oréal Paris 2. Nivea 3. La Roche-Posay
Parametric test Non-‐parametric test
.25
.34
.79
.14
.00
.48
• In France Nivea is perceived much more similar to Vichy in comparison with Russia if non-‐parametric test is applied.
H0 H0
H0 H0
4. Results
1. Visual logo 2. Textual logo 3. Visuals
Attributes Chi-‐Square
.00
.21
.01
.00
.21
.01
H0 Phi Cramer’s V H0
Benefits
1. Emotional all 2. Feeling confident 3. Feeling charismatic 4. Feeling of flawless skin 5. Feeling of control 6. Functional all 7. Efficacy 8. Safety 9. Textures 10. Deep action
.05
.00
.28
.58
.79
.28
.24
.01
.19
.65
Parametric test Non-‐parametric test H0 H0
4. Differences between Russia and France
.08
.00
.54
.95
.07
.10
.18
.00
.06
.08
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4. Results
1. Personality all 3 2. Reliable 3. Stylish 4. Intelligent * In FR: no ‘intelligent’ trait
Personality
.00
.00
.06
.00
.00
.00
.01
.00
H0 H0
Values
1. Flower image .10
4. Differences between Russia and France
Parametric test Non-‐parametric test
Chi-‐Square H0 Phi Cramer’s V H0 .10
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Conclusion
In RUS Vichy image is closer to Vichy identity than in FR.
Current users have Vichy image closer to Vichy identity.
The differences between countries are observed in Attributes, Benefits and Personality: • Textual logo: stronger association in Russia • Visual logo: in Russia confused with LRP, in France with Nivea • Confidence as emotional benefit: stronger in Russia • Safety as functional benefit: stronger in Russia • Brand personality is perceived closer to the original one in Russia • Vichy is seen as reliable more in Russia than in France • Vichy is seen as stylish in Russia rather than in France (if non-parametric test is applied) • In France Vichy brand is not seen as intelligent as it compared to Russia
MARKETING IMPLICATIONS
LIMITATIONS
• In both countries attributes are recognized poorly: revise key messages and statements • In both countries benefits are not highly associated with the brand (esp. emotional) • Invest in general brand support: attributes are recognized on the aver/below aver level • In Russia Vichy is confused with LRP: create marketing activities aimed to stress the
difference with LRP. • In France Vichy is perceived being similar to Nivea: highlight the medical expertise of
Vichy, position itself within the right category (active cosmetics and not mass market)
• Lack of representativeness due to the sampling method • Different samples structure • Biggest cities mostly • Research not on the image, but on the perception of given characteristics
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Back-‐up
Structure of the paper
Introduc)on
ROLE OF BRAND IDENTITY IN THE BRAND MANAGEMENT PROCESS 7 §1. BRAND IDENTITY AS THE CORE OF BRAND §2. BRAND IDENTITY COMMUNICATION PROCESS §3. INTERRELATION OF BRAND IMAGE AND BRAND IDENTITY THEORETICAL BACKGROUND: KEY FINDINGS EMPIRICAL CONTEXT 40 §1. VICHY BRAND PROFILE §2. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY: STUDY ON VICHY BRAND IDENTITY IN RUSSIA AND IN FRANCE 50 §1. RESEARCH DESIGN §2. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH §3. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 65 §1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VICHY IMAGE AND IDENTITY IN RUSSIA §2. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VICHY IMAGE AND IDENTITY IN FRANCE §3. COMPARISON OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN RUSSIA AND IN FRANCE §4. DIFFERENCES IN IDENTITY-‐IMAGE GAP BETWEEN RUSSIA AND FRANCE §5. MARKETING IMPLICATIONS §6. LIMITATIONS CONCLUSION 85 BIBLIOGRAPHY 89 APPENDIX 93 AFFIDAVIT 107
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Author Definition
Aaker D. Unique set of brand associations that the creator of the brand strives to develop-maintain. These associations reflect the meaning of the brand and its promises given by the company to its consumers. This is the ideal brand perception that the company wants the customers to have.
Bichun Y. Ideal brand essence given by the brand creator.
Bivainiene L. The way the creators of the brand want the consumers to perceive the brand.
De Cherantoni L. Brand character, goals and values that allow for brand differentiation.
Domnin V. It is the brand meaning. This concept aims to identify and differentiate a bran in order to influence customer behavior. It is the ideal state of brand: the way brand creators want the brand to be perceived by stakeholders.
Kapferer J.-N. Brand identity is necessary for differentiation and identification functions of the brand. It sets the framework of brand values and uniqueness.
Pertsia V. and Mamleeva L. Unique complex of brand connected features, that substantiates why brand is exists, and includes the promise of the company to its customers.
Starov S. Set of associations about one brand that the company strives to create.
Source: [Bivainiene, 2007 ; Domnin, 2009 ; Nandan, 2005 ; Starov, 2010]
J.-N. Kapferer Brand identity prism
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2. Structural models of brand identity
D. Aaker Brand identity system
• Br Id development stage • Core/extended identity
• 6 interrelated facets • Stimulus-reaction model • Externalization/
internalization
de Chernatony Brand identity model
• 5 elements • Brand vision and culture
Thompson Total Branding, J. Walter
Thompson
Brand Platform model Young&
Rubicam • Reason to trust • 4 levels
• Brand personification
Brand Key Unilever
• 9 elements • Competition analysis • Key feature
Brand Pyramid Mars
• 7 elements • USP • Consumer values
2. Theoretical background Key findings
4. Brand identity/brand image: conceptual difference
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2. Theoretical background Key findings
IDENTITY IMAGE
Owner/creator Sender: company (brand-‐manager, marke<ng-‐manager)
Receiver: target audience (consumer)
Related ac<on Crea<on/coding Interpreta<on/decoding
Concept Absolu<on Reality
Exposure to external factors
Indirect Direct
Level of control by the brand owner
Strong Weak
Source: [Chernatony, 1999; Driesener & Romaniuk, 2006; Janonis & Virvilaitė, 2007; Kapferer, 2008; Keller, 2005; Roy & Barenjee, 2007; Srivastava, 2010; Stock, 2009; Domnin, 2009]
Tasks: 1. Specification of the definitions of brand identity on the basis of already
existing; 2. Analysis of the structural models of brand identity; 3. Defining the process of brand identity communication and brand image
formation; 4. Constructing Vichy brand identity in Russian and in French markets through
the qualitative research of the brand’s representatives; 5. Studying the perception of Vichy brand identity, i.e. brand image, in Russian
and in French markets through the consumer research, determining the gaps between them;
6. Formulating the differences in the nature of the gap between France and Russia.
1. The Framework
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Novelty: • Systematization of the differences between the notions of brand image and
brand identity • Study of the brand image-brand identity gap in the cosmetics market • Comparison of the nature of the gap between 2 countries
H0: There is no difference in the regularity of usage of cosme<c products in Russia and in France H0: There is no difference in the loving looking sogné in Russia and in France H0: There is no difference in the level of care about the appearance of the skin in Russia and in France H0: There is no difference in the level of interest in the category in Russia and in France H0: There is no difference in the preference towards buying cosme<c products on-‐line in Russia and in France H0: There is no difference in the amount of money spent per purchase in Russia and in France
3. Research Methodology Quantitative research: Consumer behavior Hypotheses
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Split by groups in 2 countries
28
36
36
Never used
Previously used
Currently using
25
29
46
Never used
Previously used
Currently using
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Structural models of brand iden<ty
Aaker D. Kapfereer J.-N.
De Chernaton
y (1)
De Chernaton
y (2)
Keller K.
Brand Wheel
Brand Platform
Thompson Total
Branding (1)
Thompson Total
Branding (2)
Brand Key
Brand Pyramid
Physical traits/attributes + +
+
+
+
+
Personality + + + +
+ +
+ + + Relationship + + +
Culture
+ + Self-reflection
+
Self-image
+ Essence + +
+
+ + Gains (rational) /functional benefits +
+
+ + +
+ +
Emotional benefits +
+
+ + +
+ + Values/principles
+ +
+
+
Positioning
+
+
+
+ Codes
+
USP/Reason to trust +
+
+ +
Products
+ TA
+ +
Competition
+ Consumer insight
+
Key feature
+ Ценности
потребителя
+ Presentation
+
Vision
+ Symbolic benefits +
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Aaker
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Kapferer
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De Chernatony
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Brand plaworm, Young&Rubicam
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Sources
• Data bases: EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest, Emerald. • Euromonitor Interna<onal • Authors: Aaker, Domnin, Kapferer, Kotler, Starov, de Chernatony & etc.
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Vichy visuals: change
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Survey: distribu<on
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Essence & values images
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Q on visuals
Visual logo for different subbrands
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AQUALIA THERMAL Hydration, max concentration of Thermal water
CAPITAL SOLEIL Sun protection UVA & UVB
DEODORANT
DERCOS Shampoos and hair care
DERMABLEND Correction Fondation
CELLU DESTOCK Body care : correction
IDEALIA Perfect skin tone and quality
LIFTACTIV Against deep wrinkles
NEOVADIOL Imporves skin density
NORMADERM Problematic skin (acne, redness…)
NUTRIEXTRA Deep nutrition : body
NUTRILOGIE Deep nutrition : face
PURETE THERMAL Cleansing products
TEINT Fondation
VICHY HOMME Products for men
Sub-‐brands
Web-‐site: product descrip<on
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Frequency, % Russia France
Valid
very old 20 1
not existing 4 9
official 66 60
previous 9 29
vichy town 1 1
Total 100 100
Textual logo
% of respondents Russia France
Valid
LRP 37.0 18.0
NIVEA 22.0 41.0
CLARINS 4.0 3.0
VICHY 37.0 38.0
Total 100.0 100.0
Visual logo
% of respondents Russia France
Never used Valid
very old
Not existing
official
previous
vichy town
Total
very old
17.9
0
71.4
7.1
3.6
100.0
27.8
0
4.0
52.0
40.0
4.0
100.0
0
Previously Valid not existing 2.8 17.2
official 61.1 55.2
previous 8.3 27.6
Total 100.0 100.0
Currently Valid
very old 13.9 2.2
not existing 8.3 6.5
official 66.7 67.4
previous 11.1 23.9
Total 100.0 100.0
% of respondents Russia France
Never used Valid
LRP 39.3 8.0
NIVEA 21.4 56.0 CLARINS 7.1 12.0 VICHY 32.1 24.0 Total 100.0 100.0
Previously Valid
LRP 38.9 20.7 NIVEA 25.0 37.9 CLARINS 0 VICHY 36.1 41.4 Total 100.0 100.0
Currently Valid
LRP 33.3 21.7
NIVEA 19.4 34.8 CLARINS 5.6 0 VICHY 41.7 43.5 Total 100.0 100.0