Run Skincare Department Planogram Compliance Audit — Free

Audit Scope and Fixture Identification

Fixture location and department identified correctly critical (required)

Verify the audit is being performed on the intended skincare bay, fixture, or endcap and that the location matches the store record.

Yes No N/A

Current approved planogram version available on site critical (required)

The current approved planogram, reset packet, or store communication should be present and used as the comparison standard.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

Planogram Layout and Regimen Sequencing

Regimen sequencing follows approved order critical (required)

Products are arranged in the correct regimen order, such as cleanse, treat, moisturize, and protect, or as specified by the planogram.

Yes No N/A

Brand blocks and subcategories match the planogram critical (required)

Verify brand blocking, category grouping, and subcategory placement against the approved layout.

Yes No N/A

Shelf position and facings match the approved planogram critical (required)

Check that each SKU is placed in the correct shelf position and that facings align with the approved count.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Shelf labels align with product placement critical (required)

Shelf labels, strips, or dividers should correspond to the product directly above or below them.

Yes No N/A

Hero Placement and Feature Execution

Hero products placed in approved feature locations critical (required)

Verify that hero products are positioned in the designated feature area, focal shelf, or promotional zone.

Yes No N/A

Hero product facings and prominence match planogram critical (required)

Hero products should have the correct facing count, shelf height, and visibility as specified in the approved planogram.

Yes No N/A

Promotional signage matches featured products

Feature callouts, promo tags, and branded signage should align with the current featured assortment.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

No expired, discontinued, or unauthorized items should be used in the feature display.

Yes No N/A

Tester Pairings and Sampling Standards

Testers paired with the correct sellable SKU critical (required)

Each tester should be matched to the corresponding retail product, shade, or formula as directed.

Yes No N/A

Tester availability matches approved tester list

Confirm that required testers are present for the assortment and that no unauthorized testers are displayed.

Yes No N/A

Tester condition is clean and usable

Tester packaging, pumps, caps, and dispensing surfaces should be clean, functional, and not visibly contaminated.

Yes No N/A

Sampling materials are stocked and organized

Cotton pads, applicators, or other approved sampling materials should be available where required.

Yes No N/A

Tester signage and hygiene messaging are present

Any required tester signage, hygiene reminders, or usage instructions should be visible and legible.

Yes No N/A

Pricing, Signage, and Shelf Communication

Shelf prices match the current authorized price file critical (required)

Verify that shelf tags and displayed prices match the current approved pricing or POS file.

Yes No N/A

Promotional pricing is correctly displayed critical (required)

Any sale, bundle, or event pricing should be displayed accurately and within the effective date range.

Yes No N/A

Signage is legible, current, and properly placed

Shelf talkers, brand signs, and category headers should be readable and positioned according to standards.

Yes No N/A

Price labels align with the correct SKU critical (required)

Each price label should correspond to the product directly associated with it.

Yes No N/A

Markdowns, clearance, or discontinued labels are accurate

Any markdown or clearance communication should reflect the correct status and not conflict with current pricing.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Damaged, leaking, or expired products removed critical (required)

Remove any damaged, leaking, expired, or unsellable items from the fixture.

Yes No N/A

Bay is clean and free of dust, debris, and spills

The fixture, shelves, and surrounding area should be clean and shopper-ready.

Yes No N/A

Inspection findings documented with corrective actions

Record all deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions needed to restore compliance.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature completed

Inspector signs to confirm the audit findings are accurate and complete.

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Run: Skincare Department Planogram Compliance Audit

Audit Scope and Fixture Identification

Planogram Layout and Regimen Sequencing

Hero Placement and Feature Execution

Tester Pairings and Sampling Standards

Pricing, Signage, and Shelf Communication

Merchandising Execution, Condition, and Sign-Off

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