How Skincare Trends Are Shaping Our Latest Suncare Innovations- Unilever

Unilever reveals that the demand for suncare is soaring in many of our key skincare markets, with Euromonitor 2022 figures showing a 30% increase in sales in India, a 45% increase in Indonesia and a 22% surge in the Philippines. And the potential for further growth is enormous.

The global suncare market is currently valued at €20 billion, yet according to Euromonitor the total addressable market (the potential value of this market around the world) is €177 billion.

Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing brands are acting on consumer insights to tap into this opportunity. And while a reliable SPF (sun protection factor) is the most sought-after functional feature among sunscreen users around the world, our data shows consumers are increasingly seeking more than just sun protection.

We’ve seen a significant uptick in demand for skincare products that also hydrate the skin, and those suitable for sensitive complexions.

This also varies by geography, with brightening, even tone, anti-pollution and anti-ageing benefits plus lightweight formulas among the key preferences for consumers in Asia, and moisturising SPF skincare driving demand in the US and Europe.

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Unilever brands including Vaseline, POND’S SKIN INSTITUTE and Lakmé have all responded quickly to these insights with innovative new products that combine science-led beauty benefits with functional sun protection.