back acne treatment
Worth a lookShows low returns (0.1%), but a deep review moat (9,886 avg reviews) keeps it on the watch list.
Returns
Incredible0.1%return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate
Conversion
Great8.3%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Quality gap
Great4.2★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Competition
Good54%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Brand share
Okay80%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Growth
Okay+9.0%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
Market size
Okay£158K£158K/yr · 199K searches
Avg price
Okay£9.55avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Review moat
Bad9,886.04avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Price range
Bad£5.11–£17.77cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, back acne treatment is a £158K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (199K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 80% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May. Verdict: Worth a look — 52/100.
Data updated Jul 18, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
Market data
- Units sold / yr
- 13K–15K
- avg 250–500/product
- Revenue / yr
- £119K–£143K
- units × avg price
- Launch success
- —
- 4 of 4 new (360d)
- Conversion rate
- 8.3%
- Avg BSR
- #81
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 100%
- Sponsored
- 100%
- Out of stock
- 4.2%
- Avg brand age
- 41 months
- Avg seller age
- 150 days
Competition
The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
15 falling
Sellers
66
Top-5 brand share
80%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
54%
Top 20: 93%
Open market
16%
- Chemist at Play54%
- BellamiLuxx10%
- ISDIN6%
- SOME BY MI5%
- Revitale4%
- The INKEY List4%
- Open — no brand owns it (9 brands, 16%)
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +9.0% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×
Product shelf
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
All 25 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
Chemist at Play 1% Salicylic Acid Body Wash | Clears Bacne & Body Acne | Exfoliating Body Wash for Back Chest & Bum Acne | Softens Skin | Sulphate Free | For Men & Women | 236ml
Chemist at Play£8.294.3★15,564 rev
Chemist at Play Body Wash Exfoliating for Dry Rough Bumpy Strawberry Skin with 1% Salicylic Acid 2% Lactic Acid and Ceramides for Men and Women | 236 ml
Chemist at Play£8.534.3★15,564 rev
BellamiLuxx Body & Back Acne Treatment Spray: 2% Salicylic Acid & Tea Tree Oil Bacne Spray for Clear Soothe & Moisturize - Effective for Men Women Teens with Back Chest Shoulder Arm Acne
BellamiLuxx£16.414.2★304 rev
ISDIN Acniben Body Spray - For Body Acne Bacne & Chest Spots - Salicylic & Glycolic Acid Exfoliant - Quick Drying 360 Nozzle 150ml
ISDIN£15.614.3★4,304 rev
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 400ml - Korean Back Acne Body Wash with Tea Tree - Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Body Wash for Smooth Skin - Korean Skincare Shower Gel
SOME BY MI£12.974.4★2,604 rev
Newest
by launch date
Bacne Out Bar Soap with Turmeric Vitamin C & AlphaArbutin Natural Body Acne Treatment for Back Chest & Shoulders Dark Spot Remover & Brightening Cleanser Acne Healing Bar
Heyzeibo£8.354 rev
BellamiLuxx Body & Back Acne Treatment Spray: 2% Salicylic Acid & Tea Tree Oil Bacne Spray for Clear Soothe & Moisturize - Effective for Men Women Teens with Back Chest Shoulder Arm Acne
BellamiLuxx£16.41304 rev
BellamiLuxx Butt Acne Clearing Treatment Cream: Body Acne Treatment Lotion for Folliculitis and Pimples on Back Buttocks Thighs With 2% Salicylic Acid & Tea Tree Oil - Butt Cream for Smooth Skin
BellamiLuxx£17.77105 rev
Chemist At Plays Cherry Lip Balm| Repairs Chapped Lips Brightens Dark Lips | 1% Kojic Acid| SPF 50 PA++++| For men and women| 4.5gm
Chemist at Play£7.491,905 rev
Chemist At Play Exfoliating Kit|Exfoliating Body Wash Body Wash For Rough Skin|Roll on Deodorant- Aqua Fragrance Prevents Odour Exfoliates Underarm| AHA Body Lotion For Dead Skin Cells & Radiant Skin
Chemist at Play£11.4922,879 rev
Trending
90-day click momentumBacne Out Bar Soap with Turmeric Vitamin C & AlphaArbutin Natural Body Acne Treatment for Back Chest & Shoulders Dark Spot Remover & Brightening Cleanser Acne Healing Bar
Heyzeibo£8.354.0★
Chemist At Play Exfoliating Kit|Exfoliating Body Wash Body Wash For Rough Skin|Roll on Deodorant- Aqua Fragrance Prevents Odour Exfoliates Underarm| AHA Body Lotion For Dead Skin Cells & Radiant Skin
Chemist at Play£11.494.2★
Be Bodywise 1% Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash Shower Gel 250ml | Prevents Body Acne Bumpy skin & Deep cleanses | Suitable for All Skin Types.
Be Bodywise£10.974.2★
CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Oily Skin 236ml
CeraVe£8.604.6★
The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick 45g Multiple Concerns One Targeted Solution Delivers Deep Effective Exfoliation Fragrance Free Suitable For All Skin Types
The INKEY List£9.804.3★
Reviews
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Good quality, fast delivery, and works perfectly”
“It doesnt have an overpowering fragrance”
“Perfect for skin”
“Very effective”
“not too expensive”
“cleans well”
“The acne is gone”
“Smooth and moisturised”
“soft, smooth”
“Works just as it states”
What buyers complain about
“Caused an allergic reaction”
“noticed it was making my skin red”
“a tad bit pricey”
“Does have an interesting smell some may not like”
“It is not effective”
“definitely makes your skin dry”
“No noticeable improvement”
“Unfortunately, it didnt improve my acne at all and actually made my skin feel dry and tight, causing some redness”
“the salicylic acid wasn't effective as skin care”
“So small”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is back acne treatment profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £158K/yr across 25 tracked products. 4 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +9.0%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).
- How competitive is the back acne treatment niche?
- 15 brands and 66 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 80% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in back acne treatment?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Allergies, Skin Health, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.1%.
- When does demand for back acne treatment peak?
- Demand peaks in Apr–May; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the back acne treatment niche?
- Listings span £5.11–£17.77; the average listing price is £9.55 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 9,886 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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