Leading Fragrance Claims: Charting the Trendsetters in Skinification

September 2024

Skin health positioning in fragrances is an under-penetrated space. Trending claims address skin sensitivity, but consumers are likely to demand more substantiated, specific claims. Skin health claims are significant drivers of the fragrance consumer journey in Western Europe and Southeast Asia, while consumers in North America and the Middle East and Africa are also receptive. Emerging formats make up a small piece of the market, but are well-poised to grow as players look to expand product var

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Skin health positioning in fragrances is an under-penetrated space

According to Euromonitor’s Via Pricing Sample, less than 5% of online fragrance SKUs contain skin health claims. Fastest-growing claims include “non irritating”, “hypoallergenic” and “no allergens” claims, but consumers knowledgeable about skin care will likely demand more substantiated, specific claims in the future, such as “dermatologically-tested” or “hypoallergenic”.

Skin health fragrance claims are most prominent in Western Europe

Emerging claims, such as “fatigue relief” and “aiding sleep”, are adding to the variety of skin health claims in Western Europe, alongside trending claims “non irritating” and “antioxidant”. Consumers in other regions, especially North America and the Middle East and Africa, are also receptive to skin health claims in fragrances, while other regions may be less receptive, such as East Asia where usage is driven by emotional and sensorial connection.

Skinification trends impact fragrances in Southeast Asia as consumers actively look for skin care benefits

“Sensitive skin” and other skin health claims are significant drivers of the fragrance consumer journey in Southeast Asia. Consumers are seeking “hypoallergenic” and “free from” claims to a greater extent than other regions. Rising awareness of health and wellness, growing middle class and greater concern from pollution’s effect on skin sensitivity are driving demand for value-added products in this region.

Fragrance brands debut emerging formats to inject newness in the category and drive up skin health demand

Although emerging formats (eg solid fragrances, hair fragrances, microbiome-friendly fragrances, etc) make up a small fraction of the fragrances market, these features are well-poised to expand usage occasions among consumers and lengthen their increasingly holistic beauty rituals. These are also opportunities for players to expand their product variety.

Why read this report?
Key findings
This briefing focuses on “skin health” as a key growth opportunity in fragrances
Skinification is shifting how fragrances position skin health, but impact varies by region
Leading skinification claims include “vegan”, “no alcohol” and “no parabens”
“Non irritating”, “hypoallergenic”, “no allergens” among upward-trending skin health claims
“Skin-safe”, sensitive skin positioning in South Africa merges fragrances with skin health
Skin health claims most prominent in Western Europe, but not a driving force in Asia Pacific
Brands should look to Western Europe to maximise impact of skinification in fragrances
Skinification meets biotech innovation through France-based B2B company Klearia
“Sensitive skin” and other skin health claims a driver of consumer journey in Southeast Asia
Thailand-based Panpuri emphases “non irritating” effect on skin, which resonates in SE Asia
Countering the drying effect of fragrances, solid fragrances emerge as an alternative
Hair fragrances emerge as a “final step” in routines that adds scent safely to hair
Fragrances with Arabic origins are gaining popularity outside of the Middle East
Recommendations/Opportunities for growth
Evolution of claims in fragrances
Coordination with ingredient players needed to solidify fragrances ’ link to skin health
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