How Dove is repositioning its brand in the age of dermocosmetics

Dove has entered the facial skincare category for the first time with Dove Regenerative in Brazil, a range developed in response to the growing demand for dermocosmetic products. The move signals a strategic shift for the brand which is best known for its body care and inclusive messaging, as it seeks to position itself within a rapidly evolving segment of the beauty market.

10 Apr 2025

Rapid rises

According to Dove’s insights, demand for dermocosmetics – skincare products designed by dermatologists – is rocketing. Data from Nielsen[a] predicts the global dermocosmetics segment is currently worth €8bn, representing 24% of the skincare market.

With growth rates currently at 10.5%, reports suggest dermocosmetics could represent 38% of skincare sales by 2030 – and Brazil is among the key markets reporting rapid rises.

"We saw an opportunity to land an affordable skincare range that’s backed by cutting-edge science with premium ingredients, and democratises access to this type of product," said Luana Pereira, Dove Face communications lead.

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“Until now, consumers have had to compromise either on price or results. We saw an opportunity for Dove to land an affordable skincare range in the space between premium and mass brands. A range that’s backed by cutting-edge science with premium ingredients, and democratises access to this type of product.”

Visible results

Created with Brazil’s racially diverse population in mind, the range was tested to ensure visible results on over 100 different Brazilian skin tones.

“In line with our strategy of being explicitly inclusive of all women, ensuring visible results on all skin tones has always been a priority in the development of our formulas,” Pereira adds.

“To guarantee our products would be as effective as possible for everyone, we ensured a representative sample of people of different skin tones in all our formula tests, especially the clinical ones.”

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