What trademark class is a skincare brand in?

Most skincare brands register in classes 3 and 35. Class 3 covers cosmetics & cleaning; Class 35 covers advertising & retail. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.

Do skincare brands need to register in more than one class?

Often, yes. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee for each one. Many skincare brands file in classes 3 and 35 together, then add others as the business grows.

How much does it cost a skincare brand to register a trademark?

Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a skincare brand covering classes 3 and 35 pays about £265. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused — which is why checking the name is free first matters.

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Which trademark classes does a skincare brand need?

Most skincare brands register in class 3 (Cosmetics & cleaning) and class 35 (Advertising & retail).

Skincare and cosmetics sit in the non-medicated cosmetics class — as long as you avoid therapeutic claims. The moment a product claims to treat a condition it crosses into the pharmaceutical class, and most brands add the retail class for selling direct.

Last reviewed June 2026

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The classes skincare brands usually register in

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Frequently asked questions

What trademark class is a skincare brand in?: Most skincare brands register in classes 3 and 35. Class 3 covers cosmetics & cleaning; Class 35 covers advertising & retail. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.
Do skincare brands need to register in more than one class?: Often, yes. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee for each one. Many skincare brands file in classes 3 and 35 together, then add others as the business grows.
How much does it cost a skincare brand to register a trademark?: Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a skincare brand covering classes 3 and 35 pays about £265. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused — which is why checking the name is free first matters. See the full cost breakdown .

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These are the classes skincare brands most commonly register, not a full legal specification — when you file, you list the exact goods or services you need. This is general information, not legal advice. See also our guide to registering a UK trademark, or browse other business types.