Skincare Department Planogram Compliance Audit

Inspection template for verifying a skincare bay against the current approved planogram, including regimen sequencing, hero product placement, tester pairings, pricing, signage, and merchandising execution.

Audit Scope and Fixture Identification

• Fixture location and department identified correctly
  Verify the audit is being performed on the intended skincare bay, fixture, or endcap and that the location matches the store record.
• Current approved planogram version available on site
  The current approved planogram, reset packet, or store communication should be present and used as the comparison standard.
• Audit date, store, and inspector recorded
  Capture the audit date, store identifier, and inspector name or ID in the notes field.
• Fixture type matches planogram intent
  Confirm the fixture type matches the approved merchandising location for this skincare assortment.
• Planogram exceptions or local deviations documented
  Any approved exceptions, substitutions, or local deviations should be documented and supported by store communication.

Planogram Layout and Regimen Sequencing

• Regimen sequencing follows approved order
  Products are arranged in the correct regimen order, such as cleanse, treat, moisturize, and protect, or as specified by the planogram.
• Brand blocks and subcategories match the planogram
  Verify brand blocking, category grouping, and subcategory placement against the approved layout.
• Shelf position and facings match the approved planogram
  Check that each SKU is placed in the correct shelf position and that facings align with the approved count.
• Out-of-place items are absent from the bay
  No unauthorized, misplaced, or cross-merchandised items should be present in the skincare bay unless approved.
• Shelf labels align with product placement
  Shelf labels, strips, or dividers should correspond to the product directly above or below them.

Hero Placement and Feature Execution

• Hero products placed in approved feature locations
  Verify that hero products are positioned in the designated feature area, focal shelf, or promotional zone.
• Hero product facings and prominence match planogram
  Hero products should have the correct facing count, shelf height, and visibility as specified in the approved planogram.
• Promotional signage matches featured products
  Feature callouts, promo tags, and branded signage should align with the current featured assortment.
• Feature execution is clean and shopper-ready
  Rate the overall execution quality of the hero display, including alignment, presentation, and visual impact.
• Feature display has no expired or discontinued items
  No expired, discontinued, or unauthorized items should be used in the feature display.

Tester Pairings and Sampling Standards

• Testers paired with the correct sellable SKU
  Each tester should be matched to the corresponding retail product, shade, or formula as directed.
• Tester availability matches approved tester list
  Confirm that required testers are present for the assortment and that no unauthorized testers are displayed.
• Tester condition is clean and usable
  Tester packaging, pumps, caps, and dispensing surfaces should be clean, functional, and not visibly contaminated.
• Sampling materials are stocked and organized
  Cotton pads, applicators, or other approved sampling materials should be available where required.
• Tester signage and hygiene messaging are present
  Any required tester signage, hygiene reminders, or usage instructions should be visible and legible.

Pricing, Signage, and Shelf Communication

• Shelf prices match the current authorized price file
  Verify that shelf tags and displayed prices match the current approved pricing or POS file.
• Promotional pricing is correctly displayed
  Any sale, bundle, or event pricing should be displayed accurately and within the effective date range.
• Signage is legible, current, and properly placed
  Shelf talkers, brand signs, and category headers should be readable and positioned according to standards.
• Price labels align with the correct SKU
  Each price label should correspond to the product directly associated with it.
• Markdowns, clearance, or discontinued labels are accurate
  Any markdown or clearance communication should reflect the correct status and not conflict with current pricing.

Merchandising Execution, Condition, and Sign-Off

• Shelves are neat, faced, and fully recovered
  Products should be fronted, aligned, and recovered so the bay appears full and orderly.
• Damaged, leaking, or expired products removed
  Remove any damaged, leaking, expired, or unsellable items from the fixture.
• Bay is clean and free of dust, debris, and spills
  The fixture, shelves, and surrounding area should be clean and shopper-ready.
• Inspection findings documented with corrective actions
  Record all deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions needed to restore compliance.
• Inspector signature completed
  Inspector signs to confirm the audit findings are accurate and complete.