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# **olay hand soap**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 21Growth 26Conversion 92Competition 16Returns 100Price range 84Avg price 84Brand share 0Review moat 65Quality gap 21

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****11.1%**

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

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.65**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$8.56–$56.16**

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

**Review moat**

**Good****903.73**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Okay****+1.1%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$85K**

$85K/yr · 41K searches

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Bad****81%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Brand share**

**Bad****100%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 81% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**4 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**26**

**Top-5 brand share**

**100%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- McKesson89% - Atrilly6% - Clorox3% - Mölnlycke2%

## **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%$9K20%$17K30%$26K40%$34K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle [Pack of 1] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e8JEqONFL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle \[Pack of 1\] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$11.07**4.7★1,614 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q5FCQS8) [2![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 1 Gallon Refill Bottle [Pack of 1] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21fFL9fDNRL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 1 Gallon Refill Bottle \[Pack of 1\] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$27.41**4.7★1,614 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C5VXOI) [3![McKesson Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap 18 oz [Pack of 1] Pump Bottle Clean Scent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312Bm2HNjdL.jpg)**McKesson Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap 18 oz \[Pack of 1\] Pump Bottle Clean Scent**McKesson**$11.28**4.6★155 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AN2KBXQ) [4![McKesson Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap 1 Gallon [Pack of 1] Refill Clean Scent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sdfdCuZjL.jpg)**McKesson Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap 1 Gallon \[Pack of 1\] Refill Clean Scent**McKesson**$23.87**4.5★328 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZQDJMYQ) [5![Antimicrobial Soap Medi-Stat - Item Number 6000033EA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J9roGhucL.jpg)**Antimicrobial Soap Medi-Stat - Item Number 6000033EA**Atrilly**$15.85**4.6★485 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFI7QA)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Hibiclens Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Soap and Skin Cleanser 8 oz with Foaming Pump for Home and Hospital 4% CHG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KPPM8wOJL.jpg)**Hibiclens Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Soap and Skin Cleanser 8 oz with Foaming Pump for Home and Hospital 4% CHG**Mölnlycke**$11.61**3,389 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX2TYL2T) [![Clorox Healthcare AloeGuard Antimicrobial Liquid Hand Soap with Pump Triclosan-Free Infused with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Gentle and Moisturizing FDA Registered 18 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F-y89SLVS.jpg)**Clorox Healthcare AloeGuard Antimicrobial Liquid Hand Soap with Pump Triclosan-Free Infused with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Gentle and Moisturizing FDA Registered 18 Fl Oz**Clorox**$16.78**349 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YRYHPWS) [![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 8 oz Pump Bottle [Pack of 1] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/210x7l7t6UL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 8 oz Pump Bottle \[Pack of 1\] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$8.56**40 rev7y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZF2JY) [![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle [Pack of 12] - Bulk Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e8JEqONFL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle \[Pack of 12\] - Bulk Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$56.16**1,614 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XD2PSR6) [![Antimicrobial Soap Medi-Stat - Item Number 6000033EA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J9roGhucL.jpg)**Antimicrobial Soap Medi-Stat - Item Number 6000033EA**Atrilly**$15.85**485 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFI7QA)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Hibiclens Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Soap and Skin Cleanser 8 oz with Foaming Pump for Home and Hospital 4% CHG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KPPM8wOJL.jpg)**Hibiclens Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Soap and Skin Cleanser 8 oz with Foaming Pump for Home and Hospital 4% CHG**Mölnlycke**$11.61**4.8★**▲ 41%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX2TYL2T) [![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle [Pack of 12] - Bulk Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e8JEqONFL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle \[Pack of 12\] - Bulk Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$56.16**4.7★**▲ 37%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XD2PSR6) [![Clorox Healthcare AloeGuard Antimicrobial Liquid Hand Soap with Pump Triclosan-Free Infused with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Gentle and Moisturizing FDA Registered 18 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F-y89SLVS.jpg)**Clorox Healthcare AloeGuard Antimicrobial Liquid Hand Soap with Pump Triclosan-Free Infused with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Gentle and Moisturizing FDA Registered 18 Fl Oz**Clorox**$16.78**4.7★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YRYHPWS) [![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 1 Gallon Refill Bottle [Pack of 1] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21fFL9fDNRL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 1 Gallon Refill Bottle \[Pack of 1\] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$27.41**4.7★**▲ 20%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C5VXOI) [![McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle [Pack of 1] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e8JEqONFL.jpg)**McKesson Antimicrobial Lotion Hand Soap with Aloe 18 oz Pump Bottle \[Pack of 1\] - Herbal Scent Keeps Hands Clean and Moisturized Medical-Grade Soap**McKesson**$11.07**4.7★**▲ 17%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q5FCQS8)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 26 weeks — +1.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

900700Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26May '26Jun '26

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Smell**17%

*“Love the scent”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Excellent product”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Effective”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised and expected”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good deal”*

**Cleansing**8%

*“Love this cleanser”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy To Use”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**5%

*“Clean is good every you go”*

**Moist/Dry**3%

*“They DO NOT dry the skin- quite the opposite”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“Gentle on skin”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**19%

*“The scent is very clinical”*

**Moist/Dry**15%

*“Did not moisturize the skin very well”*

**Allergies**12%

*“I was afraid it would irritate my skin”*

**Skin Health**6%

*“my son who has bad acne”*

**Lather**4%

*“No lather”*

**Jamming/Clogging**3%

*“Ok for single use then nozzle clogs up”*

**Side Effects**3%

*“My cousin age 38 died early last year from a boil when pus reached his blood stream”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Not as described”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“Good product however this pump didn't work and so it didn't suds up”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“Its not as cheap as a bar of soap”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Smell**47%

**Leak-Proof**14%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%

**Motor Power**9%

**Moist/Dry**6%

**Skin Health**4%

**Dilute/Watery**2%

**Value For Money**2%

**Size-Overall**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**1%