Are toothpaste, deodorant and razors getting smaller? Personal care shrinkflation

By ShrinkRadar · Updated 2026-11-05 · Every figure comes from a sourced case

Yes. Toothpaste tubes, deodorants, razor packs and lotions keep shrinking. We have 59 documented cases of toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, razors, skin care, sun cream and feminine care products that got smaller, in Germany, the US, the UK, Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Australia, Switzerland and South Korea, from 2015 to 2026, 8 of them in 2026. The median pack lost 20.0% of its contents, a 25.0% hidden price rise per unit at the same pack price. The latest: Smyle Whitening Pro tandpastatabletten navul (toothpaste tablets refill), 65 tablets → 63 tablets (2026, prijsprofeet.nl). The biggest: Alverde Naturkosmetik Mineral Puder, 10 g → 5 g (−50.0%). Where the source also recorded the price (31 cases), 31 of 31 cost more per unit afterwards. Shampoo, conditioner, soap and body wash are on the shampoo, soap & toothpaste hub. The 18 toothpaste and mouthwash cases also have their own guide, brand by brand: toothpaste shrinkflation.

Personal Care Facts
Are toothpaste, deodorant and razor packs getting smaller?Yes
Documented cuts59
Toothpaste and mouthwash18
Skin care, lotion and sun cream18
Deodorant5
Razors and blades5
Pads and panty liners5
Hair styling, make-up and other8
Brands35
Countries9
Years2015–2026
Median cut−20.0%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+25.0%
Biggest cut−50.0%
Pricier per unit (of 31 priced)31

Check any pack with the unit price calculator.

Latest documented cuts

Biggest cuts

Brand tracker: every documented cut

Brands with two or more cases, newest first. Each line is a separate report, often a different size or variety, so the numbers do not always chain.

BrandCasesDocumented cutsBiggest
Crest7Crest 3D White toothpaste tube (2026): 4.1 → 3.3 oz (2025–2026)
Crest 3D White toothpaste: 3.8 → 3.3 oz (2024)
Crest Enamel Repair toothpaste: 4.1 → 3.7 oz (2024)
Crest Gum Detoxify: 4.1 → 3.7 oz (2023)
Crest Toothpaste: 4.1 → 3.8 oz (2021)
Crest Pro-Health toothpaste (2017): 5.1 → 4.6 oz (2017)
Crest Pro Health: 6 → 5.1 oz (2016)
−19.5%
Gillette6Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor cartridges (Hungary): 14 → 12 cartridges (2026)
Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary): 4 → 3 cartridges (2026)
Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary): 4 → 3 cartridges (2025)
Gillette Custom Plus 3 disposable razors (Costco pack): 36 → 30 razors (2024)
Gillette Rasierklingen: 20 → 18 pieces (2020)
Gillette deodorant stick: 4 → 3.8 oz (2015)
−25.0%
Garnier4Garnier Hand Repair: 100 → 75 ml (2024)
Garnier Hand Repair hand cream (Austria): 100 → 75 ml (2024)
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ Milch LSF 50+: 200 → 175 ml (2023)
Garnier Mizellen Reinigungswasser All-in-1 Normale Haut: 400 → 375 ml (2021)
−25.0%
Nivea4Nivea Sun UV Gesicht Anti-Age LSF 50+: 50 → 40 ml (2026)
Nivea Sun Ultra Sensitive SPF 50 sun cream (UK): 50 → 40 ml (2026)
Nivea Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30: 250 → 200 ml (2025)
Nivea Hand Creme Intensive Pflege: 100 → 75 ml (2021)
−25.0%
Colgate3Colgate Total: 5.1 → 4.8 oz (2023)
Colgate Triple Action Toothpaste: 100 → 75 ml (2023)
Colgate: 8.2 → 8 oz (2016)
−25.0%
Always2Always Dailies Cotton Protection Normal panty liners (Austria): 38 → 28 liners (2024)
Always Dailies Cotton Protection Slipeinlagen normal: 38 → 28 pieces (2023)
−26.3%
Aquafresh2Aquafresh Fresh & Minty toothpaste (UK, 2026): 100 → 75 ml (2026)
Aquafresh Complete Care toothpaste: 100 → 75 ml (2023)
−25.0%
Listerine2Listerine Fresh Burst mouthwash: 600 → 500 ml (2023)
Listerine Mundspülung Total Care Zahnfleisch-Schutz: 600 → 500 ml (2023)
−16.7%
Neutrogena2Neutrogena Body Lotion Gel Hydro Boost: 400 → 250 ml (2024)
Neutrogena Deep Moisture body lotion (Austria): 400 → 250 ml (2024)
−37.5%
Sensodyne2Sensodyne ProSchmelz Tägliche Zahnpasta: 100 → 75 ml (2020)
Sensodyne toothpaste tube (UK, 2016): 100 → 75 ml (2016)
−25.0%

Toothpaste and mouthwash

Newest first. “Hidden rise” is the extra you pay per millilitre, ounce or item if the pack price stays the same.

ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
Smyle Whitening Pro tandpastatabletten navul (toothpaste tablets refill)
Smyle · Netherlands · 2026
65 tablets → 63 tablets−3.1%+3.2%€5.99 → €5.99
+3.2%
Aquafresh Fresh & Minty toothpaste (UK, 2026)
Aquafresh · United Kingdom · 2026
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%£1.07 → £0.90
+12.1%
Crest 3D White toothpaste tube (2026)
Crest · United States · 2025–2026
4.1 oz → 3.3 oz−19.5%+24.2%—
Tom's of Maine toothpaste
Tom's of Maine · United States · 2024
4.7 oz → 4 oz−14.9%+17.5%—
Crest 3D White toothpaste
Crest · United States · 2024
3.8 oz → 3.3 oz−13.2%+15.2%—
Crest Enamel Repair toothpaste
Crest · United States · 2024
4.1 oz → 3.7 oz−9.8%+10.8%—
Crest Gum Detoxify
Crest · United States · 2023
4.1 oz → 3.7 oz−9.8%+10.8%—
Colgate Total
Colgate · United States · 2023
5.1 oz → 4.8 oz−5.9%+6.2%—
Show all 18 cases (10 more)
ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
Aquafresh Complete Care toothpaste
Aquafresh · United Kingdom · 2023
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%—
Colgate Triple Action Toothpaste
Colgate · United Kingdom · 2023
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%—
Listerine Fresh Burst mouthwash
Listerine · United Kingdom · 2023
600 ml → 500 ml−16.7%+20.0%—
Listerine Mundspülung Total Care Zahnfleisch-Schutz
Listerine · Germany · 2023
600 ml → 500 ml−16.7%+20.0%4,45 € → 4,95 €
+33.5%
Crest Toothpaste
Crest · United States · 2021
4.1 oz → 3.8 oz−7.3%+7.9%—
Sensodyne ProSchmelz Tägliche Zahnpasta
Sensodyne · Germany · 2020
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%3,89 € → 3,29 €
+12.8%
Crest Pro-Health toothpaste (2017)
Crest · United States · 2017
5.1 oz → 4.6 oz−9.8%+10.9%—
Crest Pro Health
Crest · United States · 2016
6 oz → 5.1 oz−15.0%+17.6%—
Colgate
Colgate · United States · 2016
8.2 oz → 8 oz−2.4%+2.5%—
Sensodyne toothpaste tube (UK, 2016)
Sensodyne · United Kingdom · 2016
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%—

Skin care, lotion and sun cream

Body lotion, hand cream, face care and sunscreen.

ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
Nivea Sun UV Gesicht Anti-Age LSF 50+
Nivea · Germany · 2026
50 ml → 40 ml−20.0%+25.0%11,99 € → 11,99 €
+25.0%
Nivea Sun Ultra Sensitive SPF 50 sun cream (UK)
Nivea · United Kingdom · 2026
50 ml → 40 ml−20.0%+25.0%£8.50 → £8.50
+25.0%
Nivea Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30
Nivea · Germany · 2025
250 ml → 200 ml−20.0%+25.0%8,99 € → 8,99 €
+25.0%
Neutrogena Deep Moisture body lotion (Austria)
Neutrogena · Austria · 2024
400 ml → 250 ml−37.5%+60.0%—
Garnier Hand Repair hand cream (Austria)
Garnier · Austria · 2024
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%—
Schicker's Erdäpfelcreme Die Echte (Austria)
Schicker's · Austria · 2024
300 ml → 250 ml−16.7%+20.0%€23.90 → €23.90
+20.0%
Neutrogena Body Lotion Gel Hydro Boost
Neutrogena · Germany · 2024
400 ml → 250 ml−37.5%+60.0%4,95 € → 3,95 €
+27.7%
Fusswohl Fussbutter Sheabutter & Avocadoöl
Fusswohl · Germany · 2024
200 ml → 150 ml−25.0%+33.3%2,99 € → 2,79 €
+24.4%
Show all 18 cases (10 more)
ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
Garnier Hand Repair
Garnier · Germany · 2024
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%2,99 € → 2,99 €
+33.3%
Vision zonnebrandmiddel
Vision · Netherlands · 2024
200 g → 180 g−10.0%+11.1%€25,99 → €29,99
+28.2%
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ Milch LSF 50+
Garnier · Germany · 2023
200 ml → 175 ml−12.5%+14.3%8,95 € → 8,95 €
+14.3%
Balea Leichte Bodylotion
Balea · Germany · 2022
500 ml → 400 ml−20.0%+25.0%0,95 € → 0,85 €
+11.8%
Elkos MED Bodylotion Urea
Elkos · Germany · 2021
400 ml → 300 ml−25.0%+33.3%1,99 € → 1,99 €
+33.3%
Nivea Hand Creme Intensive Pflege
Nivea · Germany · 2021
100 ml → 75 ml−25.0%+33.3%1,85 € → 1,85 €
+33.3%
Garnier Mizellen Reinigungswasser All-in-1 Normale Haut
Garnier · Germany · 2021
400 ml → 375 ml−6.2%+6.7%2,85 € → 3,75 €
+40.4%
Dr. Hauschka Gesichtsöl
Dr. Hauschka · Germany · 2020
30 ml → 18 ml−40.0%+66.7%22,00 € → 18,00 €
+36.4%
Rituals Dao Body Scrub
Rituals · Germany · 2020
325 ml → 200 ml−38.5%+62.5%17,50 € → 14,90 €
+38.4%
Arya Laya Aloe Vera Body Lotion
Arya Laya · Germany · 2020
200 ml → 150 ml−25.0%+33.3%14,95 € → 14,95 €
+33.3%

Deodorant

ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
Old Spice Pure Sport deodorant stick
Old Spice · United States · 2026
3.3 oz → 3 oz−9.1%+10.0%—
Brut deodorant stick (Woolworths)
Brut · Australia · 2025
75 g → 50 g−33.3%+50.0%—
Secret Deodorant
Secret · United States · 2024
2.6 oz → 2.37 oz−8.8%+9.7%—
Vionell Geruchs-Block Intim Deo
Vionell · Germany · 2022
150 ml → 125 ml−16.7%+20.0%2,95 € → 3,95 €
+60.7%
Gillette deodorant stick
Gillette · United States · 2015
4 oz → 3.8 oz−5.0%+5.3%—

Razors and blades

Counted per razor or cartridge.

ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary)
Gillette · Hungary · 2026
4 cartridges → 3 cartridges−25.0%+33.3%—
Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor cartridges (Hungary)
Gillette · Hungary · 2026
14 cartridges → 12 cartridges−14.3%+16.7%—
Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary)
Gillette · Hungary · 2025
4 cartridges → 3 cartridges−25.0%+33.3%—
Gillette Custom Plus 3 disposable razors (Costco pack)
Gillette · United States · 2024
36 razors → 30 razors−16.7%+20.0%$31.99 → $31.99
+20.0%
Gillette Rasierklingen
Gillette · Germany · 2020
20 pieces → 18 pieces−10.0%+11.1%32,99 € → 31,99 €
+7.7%

Pads and panty liners

Counted per pad or liner.

ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
My Camelia Maxi Binden Lang
My Camelia · Germany · 2025
20 pieces → 16 pieces−20.0%+25.0%1,89 € → 1,89 €
+25.0%
Always Dailies Cotton Protection Normal panty liners (Austria)
Always · Austria · 2024
38 liners → 28 liners−26.3%+35.7%—
Tampax tampons box (Switzerland)
Tampax · Switzerland · 2024
22 tampons → 20 tampons−9.1%+10.0%—
Always Dailies Cotton Protection Slipeinlagen normal
Always · Germany · 2023
38 pieces → 28 pieces−26.3%+35.7%3,49 € → 3,25 €
+26.4%
Record Normal-Binde
Record · Germany · 2022
26 pieces → 20 pieces−23.1%+30.0%1,79 € → 1,59 €
+15.5%

Hair styling, make-up and other

ProductSizeCutHidden risePrice · real change per unit
TRESemmé Care & Protect heat protection spray (Hungary)
TRESemmé · Hungary · 2025
300 ml → 270 ml−10.0%+11.1%—
Maria Nila Extreme Spray
Maria Nila · Germany · 2025
400 ml → 300 ml−25.0%+33.3%28,00 € → 28,00 €
+33.3%
Q-tips cotton swabs, warehouse-club multipack
Q-tips · United States · 2024
1875 swabs → 1750 swabs−6.7%+7.1%—
Songreve kids facial cleanser, candy scent (South Korea)
Songreve · South Korea · 2024
200 ml → 180 ml−10.0%+11.1%—
Alverde Naturkosmetik Mineral Puder
Alverde · Germany · 2024
10 g → 5 g−50.0%+100.0%3,95 € → 3,95 €
+100.0%
Manhattan Lasting Perfection Compact Make-up 009 Honey
Manhattan · Germany · 2024
10 g → 7 g−30.0%+42.9%7,99 € → 11,99 €
+114.4%
Elnett Haarspray Intensives Volumen
Elnett · Germany · 2021
300 ml → 250 ml−16.7%+20.0%3,49 € → 3,49 €
+20.0%
Ebelin Nagellack Entferner Acetonfrei, Aloe Vera Duft
Ebelin · Germany · 2020
200 ml → 125 ml−37.5%+60.0%0,95 € → 0,65 €
+9.5%

By country

CountryCasesMedian cut
Germany25−25.0%
United States15−9.8%
United Kingdom6−25.0%
Austria4−25.7%
Hungary4−19.6%
Netherlands2−6.5%
Australia1−33.3%
Switzerland1−9.1%
South Korea1−10.0%

By year

Documented cases by the year the source dates the change. This counts what was reported, not every pack that shrank, so a busy year can simply mean more coverage.

YearCasesMedian cutBiggest cut that year
2026 (so far)8−19.8%Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary) 4 → 3 cartridges (−25.0%)
20256−22.5%Brut deodorant stick (Woolworths) 75 → 50 g (−33.3%)
202418−16.7%Alverde Naturkosmetik Mineral Puder 10 → 5 g (−50.0%)
20238−16.7%Always Dailies Cotton Protection Slipeinlagen normal 38 → 28 pieces (−26.3%)
20223−20.0%Record Normal-Binde 26 → 20 pieces (−23.1%)
20215−16.7%Nivea Hand Creme Intensive Pflege 100 → 75 ml (−25.0%)
20206−31.2%Dr. Hauschka Gesichtsöl 30 → 18 ml (−40.0%)
20171−9.8%Crest Pro-Health toothpaste (2017) 5.1 → 4.6 oz (−9.8%)
20163−15.0%Sensodyne toothpaste tube (UK, 2016) 100 → 75 ml (−25.0%)
20151−5.0%Gillette deodorant stick 4 → 3.8 oz (−5.0%)

How to compare toothpaste, deodorant and razors

  1. Price per 100 ml, per ounce or per item. The box or stick often keeps its size when the contents shrink.
  2. Toothpaste tubes: Sensodyne toothpaste tube (UK, 2016) 100 ml → 75 ml (United Kingdom, 2016); Sensodyne ProSchmelz Tägliche Zahnpasta 100 ml → 75 ml (Germany, 2020); Aquafresh Complete Care toothpaste 100 ml → 75 ml (United Kingdom, 2023).
  3. Hand cream and lotion: Garnier Hand Repair 100 ml → 75 ml (Germany, 2024); Garnier Hand Repair hand cream (Austria) 100 ml → 75 ml (Austria, 2024); Nivea Hand Creme Intensive Pflege 100 ml → 75 ml (Germany, 2021).
  4. Count the items. Always Dailies Cotton Protection Normal panty liners (Austria) 38 liners → 28 liners (Austria, 2024); Always Dailies Cotton Protection Slipeinlagen normal 38 pieces → 28 pieces (Germany, 2023); Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary) 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (Hungary, 2025).
  5. Look it up: search a brand, or use the barcode lookup.

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Brand records

FAQ

Are toothpaste, deodorant and razor packs getting smaller?

Yes. Toothpaste tubes, deodorants, razor packs and lotions keep shrinking. ShrinkRadar has 59 documented cases of toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, razors, skin care, sun cream and feminine care products sold in smaller packs or with fewer items, in Germany, the US, the UK, Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Australia, Switzerland and South Korea, from 2015 to 2026 (8 of them in 2026). The median cut is 20.0%, which is a 25.0% higher price per unit if the pack price stayed the same. The most recent: Smyle Whitening Pro tandpastatabletten navul (toothpaste tablets refill) 65 tablets → 63 tablets (2026); Aquafresh Fresh & Minty toothpaste (UK, 2026) 100 ml → 75 ml (2026); Crest 3D White toothpaste tube (2026) 4.1 oz → 3.3 oz (2025–2026).

Which personal care product shrank the most?

Alverde Naturkosmetik Mineral Puder: 10 g → 5 g (−50.0%, 2024, source: vzhh.de). Others with big cuts: Dr. Hauschka Gesichtsöl 30 ml → 18 ml; Rituals Dao Body Scrub 325 ml → 200 ml; Neutrogena Deep Moisture body lotion (Austria) 400 ml → 250 ml.

Has Crest shrunk its products?

Yes. 7 documented cuts, newest first: Crest 3D White toothpaste tube (2026) 4.1 oz → 3.3 oz (2025–2026); Crest 3D White toothpaste 3.8 oz → 3.3 oz (2024); Crest Enamel Repair toothpaste 4.1 oz → 3.7 oz (2024); Crest Gum Detoxify 4.1 oz → 3.7 oz (2023); Crest Toothpaste 4.1 oz → 3.8 oz (2021); Crest Pro-Health toothpaste (2017) 5.1 oz → 4.6 oz (2017); Crest Pro Health 6 oz → 5.1 oz (2016).

Has Gillette shrunk its products?

Yes. 6 documented cuts, newest first: Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor cartridges (Hungary) 14 cartridges → 12 cartridges (2026); Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary) 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (2026); Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary) 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (2025); Gillette Custom Plus 3 disposable razors (Costco pack) 36 razors → 30 razors (2024); Gillette Rasierklingen 20 pieces → 18 pieces (2020); Gillette deodorant stick 4 oz → 3.8 oz (2015).

Has Garnier shrunk its products?

Yes. 4 documented cuts, newest first: Garnier Hand Repair 100 ml → 75 ml (2024); Garnier Hand Repair hand cream (Austria) 100 ml → 75 ml (2024); Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ Milch LSF 50+ 200 ml → 175 ml (2023); Garnier Mizellen Reinigungswasser All-in-1 Normale Haut 400 ml → 375 ml (2021).

Has Nivea shrunk its products?

Yes. 4 documented cuts, newest first: Nivea Sun UV Gesicht Anti-Age LSF 50+ 50 ml → 40 ml (2026); Nivea Sun Ultra Sensitive SPF 50 sun cream (UK) 50 ml → 40 ml (2026); Nivea Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30 250 ml → 200 ml (2025); Nivea Hand Creme Intensive Pflege 100 ml → 75 ml (2021).

Did the price per unit go up?

Where the source recorded the price before and after (31 cases), 31 cost more per unit afterwards.

Why did toothpaste go from 100 ml to 75 ml?

5 tubes made exactly that cut, a quarter less paste in one step: Sensodyne toothpaste tube (UK, 2016) 100 ml → 75 ml (United Kingdom, 2016); Sensodyne ProSchmelz Tägliche Zahnpasta 100 ml → 75 ml (Germany, 2020); Aquafresh Complete Care toothpaste 100 ml → 75 ml (United Kingdom, 2023); Colgate Triple Action Toothpaste 100 ml → 75 ml (United Kingdom, 2023); Aquafresh Fresh & Minty toothpaste (UK, 2026) 100 ml → 75 ml (United Kingdom, 2026). Compare the price per 100 ml, not per tube.

Are deodorants getting smaller?

Yes. 5 cases: Brut deodorant stick (Woolworths) 75 g → 50 g (Australia, 2025); Vionell Geruchs-Block Intim Deo 150 ml → 125 ml (Germany, 2022); Old Spice Pure Sport deodorant stick 3.3 oz → 3 oz (United States, 2026); Secret Deodorant 2.6 oz → 2.37 oz (United States, 2024); Gillette deodorant stick 4 oz → 3.8 oz (United States, 2015).

Are razor blade packs getting smaller?

Yes. 5 cases: Gillette Venus Comfort Glide razor cartridges (Sugarberry, Coconut) (Hungary) 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (Hungary, 2025); Gillette Venus Pro Smooth Sensitive razor cartridges (Hungary) 4 cartridges → 3 cartridges (Hungary, 2026); Gillette Custom Plus 3 disposable razors (Costco pack) 36 razors → 30 razors (United States, 2024); Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor cartridges (Hungary) 14 cartridges → 12 cartridges (Hungary, 2026); Gillette Rasierklingen 20 pieces → 18 pieces (Germany, 2020).

Is sun cream getting smaller?

Yes. 5 sunscreen cases: Nivea Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30 250 ml → 200 ml (Germany, 2025); Nivea Sun UV Gesicht Anti-Age LSF 50+ 50 ml → 40 ml (Germany, 2026); Nivea Sun Ultra Sensitive SPF 50 sun cream (UK) 50 ml → 40 ml (United Kingdom, 2026); Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ Milch LSF 50+ 200 ml → 175 ml (Germany, 2023); Vision zonnebrandmiddel 200 g → 180 g (Netherlands, 2024).

How do I compare toothpaste and deodorant prices fairly?

Use the price per 100 ml or per ounce for tubes, sticks and lotions, and the price per item for razors, cartridges, pads and liners. The unit price calculator compares packs by volume, weight or count.

Where does this data come from?

From mouseprint.org, prijsprofeet.nl, allsupers.co.uk, wcpo.com, nkfh.gov.hu, vzhh.de, examinerlive.co.uk, theguardian.com. Each case page quotes or links its source, and we list a cut only when the source gives both the old and the new size or count. We do not estimate.

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