Mamaearth-Lakmé faceoff: Skincare brand wars heat up, HUL responds

According to Lakmé, the campaign was based on in vivo testing — a globally recognized gold standard for evaluating sunscreen efficacy — conducted at an independent, accredited laboratory.

Such competitive jabs are not unprecedented in the marketplace. In 2021, German brand Sebamed famously launched an ad campaign targeting HUL’s Dove, igniting a public debate over pH levels in personal care products.