A Year of Innovation in Soap, Bath and Shower 2025
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Soap, bath and shower brands can cater to consumers' skin needs and the interest in sensorial experiences. Collaborations and convenient designs will also appeal. Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care…
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A Year of Innovation in Soap, Bath and Shower 2025
"Soap, bath and shower brands can cater to consumers' skin needs and the interest in sensorial experiences. Collaborations and convenient designs will also appeal."
Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care Research Analyst
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What we have seen
Our pick of the most innovative launches in this review
Other innovative launches
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)
Europe: target specific skin needs
Hyper-targeted solutions are in demand
Launches addressing dry skin have started to pick up
‘Skinification’ trends inspire SBS launch activity
Brand innovation: Ciroa
Europe: scent plays a vital role
In the mood for fragrance
Aromatherapy launches are on the rise
Graph 1: soap, bath and shower product launches with aromatherapy/mood enhancement fragrance group and aromatherapy claims, 2020-25
Associate scents with luxury
Brand innovation: Wild Science Lab
The Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Skin glow launches stand out
ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
Asia: clean claims can convert buy-in
Clean beauty has space to explore
pH balance stands out
Graph 2: soap, bath and shower product launches, by the top three free-from claims, 2020-25
A ‘clean’ product for every niche
Brand renovation: Filmore Pharma
Asia: the appeal of a sensorial experience
Textures create a sensorial experience
Exfoliating launches on the rise
Graph 3: soap, bath and shower product launches with exfoliating claims, 2020-25
Innovative physical exfoliators
Brand innovation: Alchemist
Australia & New Zealand: eco launches
Sustainability is still a priority
THE AMERICAS
North America: hold the ground for inclusivity
Inclusivity resonates with BPC consumers
Ethnicity claims have room for growth
Graph 4: soap, bath and shower product launches with ethnic claims, 2020-25
Getting innovative with inclusivity
Brand innovation: Dove women’s wellness
North America: elevate SBS with novelty and collaborations
Novelty and stability are both valued
Established brands drive seasonal and limited edition growth
Graph 5: soap, bath and shower product launches with seasonal and limited edition claims, 2020-25
Stand out during the season
Brand innovation: evolvetogether × goop
Latin America: convenience is in demand
Packaging upgrades bring convenience
Graph 6: soap, bath and shower product launches with convenient packaging claims, 2020-25
Go beyond packaging for convenience
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