Category
Fashion
Small Luxuries
Trend cluster
Category
Acne
SPF
Skincare brands formulate sunscreens for people with acne-prone skin.
4.2
Trend score
What's Happening
What is the Acne SPF trend?
Acne SPF: Since sunscreens tend to be the heaviest skincare product that consumers apply, they can cause blemishes in people who have acne-prone skin. Now, more brands are formulating sunscreens that don't clog pores and feature ingredients that help prevent acne.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Acne SPF trend
The skincare industry in North America continues to innovate and create sophisticated formulas to treat the various skin concerns that consumers have. The popularity of the industry comes from consumers' growing desire to treat skin concerns and prioritize prevention, rather than simply covering up imperfections with makeup.
Trend themes
Themes within the Acne SPF trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Acne-safe Sunscreen
More brands are formulating sunscreens that don't clog pores and feature ingredients that help prevent acne.
02
Microbiome Skincare Collections
There is an increasing demand for sophisticated formulas to treat skin concerns, which emphasizes prevention rather than simply covering up imperfections with makeup.
03
Dermatologist-Approved Skincare
Consumers are looking for quality skincare products without the hassle of visiting a doctor or going through telemedicine.
Industry implications
What the Acne SPF trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Beauty and Skincare
The skincare industry continues to innovate and create sophisticated formulas to treat the various skin concerns that consumers have.
For
Health and Wellness
There is a growing demand for products designed to promote wellness and prevent health issues.
For
E-commerce
Online marketplaces offer consumers a convenient way to purchase skincare and other health products from the comfort of their homes.
Workshop question
How could your brand cater to its customers' more specific needs?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Acne SPF
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 50%, freshness 17%.
Popularity59%
Activity50%
Freshness17%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Acne SPF trend
7 featured examples from Jun 17, 2021 to Aug 28, 2023CategoryFashion
Illuminating Mineral Sunscreens
This Two-in-One SPF Provides a Lightweight Daily Glow
Opportunities for brands to develop more innovative and multi-functional sunscreen products that balance sun protection with skin and environmental health.
CategoryFashion
Microbiome Skincare Collections
Hero Cosmetics Launches its Force Shield Skincare Collection
Indie beauty brands like Hero Cosmetics are disrupting the skincare industry by developing new lines that focus on microbiome-balancing and acne-friendly products.
CategoryFashion
Acne-Prone Skin Protectors
The Clear as Day Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 46 Smooths Uneven Texture
The skincare industry must adapt and cater to the specific needs of people with acne-prone skin, offering solutions that provide sun protection without damaging their skin's textu…
CategoryFashion
Dermatologist-Approved Sunscreens
Apostrophe Brand Launches Its First Over-The-Counter Sunscreen
The desire for effective yet streamlined personal grooming products offers enormous potential for transforming the cosmetics industry with an emphasis on simplicity and high-quali…
CategoryFashion
Acne-Safe SPF Serums
Ciele's Weightless Tinted Serum is Packed with Protective Benefits
The beauty and personal care industry can explore innovative ways to develop more clean, acne-safe and SPF-infused products.
CategoryFashion
Tomato-Infused Sunscreens
Yesto's Mineral Sunscreen Protects Blemish-Prone Skin
The growing trend for fruit-infused skincare products offers innovation opportunities for natural ingredient sourcing and formulation development within the skincare industry.
CategoryFashion
Acne-Safe Sunscreen Serums
ZitSticka's MEGASHADE Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 is Breakout-Proof
The skincare industry has an opportunity for disruption by introducing more innovative hybrid products, such as acne-safe sunscreen serums with additional skin-caring benefits.
