Elevating products through science, aesthetics and sensorials
It all starts with desire. Fragrances that captivate. Formulas that deliver scientifically proven superior benefits that consumers can feel and see.
Aesthetics that appeal in-store, online and on bathroom shelves. Like our Dove serum shower collection. Launched last year, the line uses ingredients more often found in high-end facial skincare products, in a body wash format. Its patented MicroMoisture technology helps protect the skin barrier by keeping skin moisturised long after the shower.
Meanwhile Axe has upgraded body spray with the launch of the Axe Fine Fragrance collection – a range of sophisticated scents crafted in collaboration with expert perfumers. Sleek packaging, marketing that acts on insights to connect with Gen Z consumers and rave reviews in blind smell-tests all add to its attraction.
Our whole-body deodorants are also driving growth, expanding Unilever’s thriving deodorants business in some of our biggest markets. We acted on clear consumer trends and launched this premium innovation in three formats and across four brands, and it’s currently available in 13 markets. Whole-body deodorants is our largest cross-brand, cross-market innovation launch in PC – with more to come.
Embedding brands in culture
A vital part of our strategy is ensuring our brands show up where our consumers are – and I don’t just mean where they’re shopping. We’re embedding our brands in culture, through stories and moments that are relevant, engaging and memorable. We use these activation platforms to win the hearts and minds of consumers all over the world.
In sport,Unilever’s Personal Care brands are Official Sponsors of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – set to be the biggest cultural event in history with 48 teams, 104 matches and 6 billion viewers globally. We will be activating our Power Brands in more than 120 markets. From the stadium to fan-zones, limited editions, in-store activations and lots more. We’re incredibly excited to see our brands being at the heart of the action.
In music, Dove launched its Whole Body Deodorant among the excitement of Grammy winner Charli XCX’s Sweat Tour, with product drops and branded mirrors at venues, inspiring a rush of real-time creator content. The partnership connected with 34,000 fans at shows, reached 17.4 million users through influencer content and almost doubled Dove’s share in the whole-body deodorant market in one year.
And the creative collaborations don’t stop there. Dove’s collab with viral dessert company Crumbl saw the launch of a limited-edition product line in Walmart. We came up with products inspired by fans’ favourite flavours, even turning Dove’s packaging pink for the first time. Dove partnered with Crumbl superfans, scoring 53 million video views, and over 3.5 billion social impressions. The range hit its six-month sales target in the first four weeks and over half of shoppers were new to Dove. Brand growth in record time!