Dr Sam’s is raising its prices after experiencing higher costs in its supply chain.
The skin care brand created by London, UK-based dermatologist Sam Bunting warned customers last week that prices are increasing “to help offset rising costs”.
The increases take effect in the UK from 21 July, adding between £1 and £2 to selected products.
SPF products and key bestsellers will not be affected, as “keeping essential daily skin care accessible is a top priority,” the brand told Cosmetics Business.--ABSTRACTEND-
“Like many in the industry, we have experienced rising costs in our supply chain,” added Dr Sam’s in the brand’s statement.
“To continue delivering the high-performance formulations and responsible manufacturing our customers expect, a small price adjustment has been necessary.
“We remain committed to offering great value – our 20% off subscription rate is just one way we help make consistent skin care more accessible – and we gave our customers the chance to stock up on their favourites before the price increase takes effect.”
Several beauty brands have announced price increases in recent months against a backdrop of uncertainty around global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Glow Recipe announced a hike to some products in May in response to the “continuous” rise in raw materials and shipping costs.
The Korean skin care company’s Watermelon Toner, Dew Drops and Hue Drops increased by US$1 on 31 May.
The Inkey List also adjusted its prices for US and Canadian consumers by between 50 cents and $1, including its Caffeine Eye Cream and Omega Water Cream.
e.l.f. Beauty is increasing its costs by $1 from 1 August, although it said that 75% of its products will remain under the $10 price point.
Naturium, which is owned by e.l.f. Beauty, is also pushing up the prices of a selection of its body care products from the same day.
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant behind Pampers, Olay, and Head & Shoulders, has also warned of “likely” price hikes to manage the impact of tariffs.
Luxury French brand Hermès is also set to increase prices in the US, and Swiss multinational manufacturer Givaudan has also warned of an increase in its prices in 2025.
Interparfums is planning to raise prices in the US by 6% to 7% starting 1 August as a result of the tariffs imposed on imported goods.
Shower brand Hello Klean is also feeling the pinch from the new duties, and has raised US retail prices by roughly 25%.
Swedish beauty tool brand Foreo will absorb some of the costs of the tariffs, but informed consumers of a 20% to 30% price increase on its goods from 22 April onwards.
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs came into effect in April with a minimum 10% baseline duty on products imported to the US.
Reciprocal tariffs on top of this have been delayed until 1 August.