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# **periguard ointment skin protectant**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($4.52–$13.85) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 10Growth 51Conversion 75Competition 17Returns 97Price range 0Avg price 29Brand share 22Review moat 36Quality gap 20

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.5%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Good****7.0%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Growth**

**Good****+22.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,850.38**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Avg price**

**Okay****$9.52**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Bad****91%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Bad****79%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Market size**

**Bad****$42K**

$42K/yr · 63K searches

**Price range**

**Bad****$4.52–$13.85**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 79% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**8 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**46**

**Top-5 brand share**

**91%**

**Open market**

**5%**

- Medline Remedy50% - DermaRite22% - Skin Care8% - Medline5% - Welmedix5% - A+D4% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 5%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$4K20%$8K30%$12K40%$17K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Medline Remedy Clinical Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant (4 oz Tube) Vanilla Scent Diaper Rash Cream Incontinence Care Wetness Protection Paraben Free Hypoallergenic Adults Children](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lBNHDlQcL.jpg)**Medline Remedy Clinical Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant (4 oz Tube) Vanilla Scent Diaper Rash Cream Incontinence Care Wetness Protection Paraben Free Hypoallergenic Adults Children**Medline Remedy**$9.79**4.8★7,917 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KLKH2MW) [2![DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qULkLk75L.jpg)**DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free**DermaRite**$10.80**4.8★33 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFJ0WK) [3![Medline Remedy Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (4 oz Tube) Unscented Barrier Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Adults Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sl4E4CbNL.jpg)**Medline Remedy Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (4 oz Tube) Unscented Barrier Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Adults Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free**Medline Remedy**$7.07**4.7★4,486 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD9N1TJ) [4![Perishield Barrier Ointment 3.5 oz . Tube](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HMXNEe-+L.jpg)**Perishield Barrier Ointment 3.5 oz . Tube**Skin Care**$9.23**4.4★51 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009NDOZG) [5![Medline Remedy Essentials Ointment (7 oz Tube) Unscented Moisturizing Breathable Film Aloe Vitamins A D & E Soothing Incontinence Care for Adults & Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PwkJJ+5bL.jpg)**Medline Remedy Essentials Ointment (7 oz Tube) Unscented Moisturizing Breathable Film Aloe Vitamins A D & E Soothing Incontinence Care for Adults & Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free**Medline**$8.20**4.7★2,615 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FE7V3A)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![A+D Incontinence Support Skin Protectant & Rash Ointment Treats & Prevents Incontinence Rash Soothes Chafed Skin Odor Neutralizing Technology - 3.5oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316qNL8CWTL.jpg)**A+D Incontinence Support Skin Protectant & Rash Ointment Treats & Prevents Incontinence Rash Soothes Chafed Skin Odor Neutralizing Technology - 3.5oz**A+D**$8.83**1,129 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBWGWHX) [![Medline Remedy Specialized Extra Thick Zinc Skin Paste (4 oz) Unscented Micronized Zinc Oxide Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Barrier Nourishing Soothes Irritation Wetness Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4190QgMRv1L.jpg)**Medline Remedy Specialized Extra Thick Zinc Skin Paste (4 oz) Unscented Micronized Zinc Oxide Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Barrier Nourishing Soothes Irritation Wetness Protection**Medline**$9.90**348 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTC71HY) [![Medline Remedy Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (4 oz Tube) Unscented Barrier Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Adults Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sl4E4CbNL.jpg)**Medline Remedy Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (4 oz Tube) Unscented Barrier Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Adults Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free**Medline Remedy**$7.07**4,486 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD9N1TJ) [![Medline Remedy Specialized Zinc Oxide Paste with Menthol (4 oz Tube) Unscented Calamine Incontinence Care Diaper Rash Wetness Protection Hypoallergenic Paraben Free Adults Soothing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DaHNBQ90L.jpg)**Medline Remedy Specialized Zinc Oxide Paste with Menthol (4 oz Tube) Unscented Calamine Incontinence Care Diaper Rash Wetness Protection Hypoallergenic Paraben Free Adults Soothing**Medline Remedy**$10.01**2,973 rev7y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NC73KZD) [![DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qULkLk75L.jpg)**DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free**DermaRite**$10.80**33 rev10y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFJ0WK)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Dynarex DynaShield Skin Protectant Barrier Cream - Zinc Oxide Cream with Vitamins A D E Aloe Vera - Protect and Treat Minor Wounds and Dry Skin - 4 oz. Tube 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Qrh85CO9L.jpg)**Dynarex DynaShield Skin Protectant Barrier Cream - Zinc Oxide Cream with Vitamins A D E Aloe Vera - Protect and Treat Minor Wounds and Dry Skin - 4 oz. Tube 1 Count**Dynarex**$6.83**4.7★**▲ 221%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001V9HRUU) [![DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qULkLk75L.jpg)**DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free**DermaRite**$10.80**4.8★**▲ 211%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFJ0WK) [![AmeriDerm 80200 Perishield Skin Protectant 3.5 oz. Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21T6T3DnY9L.jpg)**AmeriDerm 80200 Perishield Skin Protectant 3.5 oz. Bottle**AmeriDerm**$4.52**5.0★**▲ 64%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BL9G7WS) [![Welmedix Adult Diaper Rash Cream - Zinc Oxide Cream & Moisturizing Skin Barrier Cream Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Cream for Adults Skin Protection Ointment - 4oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o0NcytM0L.jpg)**Welmedix Adult Diaper Rash Cream - Zinc Oxide Cream & Moisturizing Skin Barrier Cream Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Cream for Adults Skin Protection Ointment - 4oz**Welmedix**$13.85**4.5★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDH6HT6) [![Perishield Barrier Ointment 3.5 oz . Tube](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HMXNEe-+L.jpg)**Perishield Barrier Ointment 3.5 oz . Tube**Skin Care**$9.23**4.4★**▲ 19%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009NDOZG)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 40 weeks — +22.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

9K7KSpike '25Spike '26Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Feb '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“This cream is really good”*

**Efficiency**14%

*“Works Well”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Allergies**8%

*“helps alleviate irritation”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Worth money”*

**Protection**5%

*“This gives an extra layer of protect”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“Protects the skin from that moisture”*

**Itch Relief**2%

*“Great for rashes”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easy to use”*

**Comfort-Overall**2%

*“Seems real comforting and nice”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Allergies**15%

*“Skin rashes”*

**Thickness**12%

*“Product has chunky stuff in it”*

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**10%

*“Gritty texture”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Difficult to apply”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Didn't work”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“False advertising bad quality”*

**Smell**4%

*“Doesn't smell great”*

**Product Condition**2%

*“appeared to have been used”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Bigger than I thought”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“This is completely unacceptable quality control for a product designed for infants”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**16%

**Functionality-Overall**15%

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**14%

**Smell**9%

**Product Condition**6%

**Thickness**4%

**Value For Money**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Ingredients-Overall**3%

**Size-Overall**2%