Cosmetics and beauty remains one of retail’s fastest-growing categories
More beauty sales are moving online, but at a moderate pace
Competition across channels is intensifying as retailers seek a slice of the fast-growing beauty pie
Amazon is a force to be reckoned with in the beauty space
The beauty path to purchase is becoming more complex
Amid an uncertain future in the US, TikTok Shop is emerging as a potent partner for beauty brands
Gen Alpha is rising to meet Gen Z as influential beauty consumers
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Beauty’s run of strong retail sales growth is winding down, but new audiences and sales channels will offer opportunities for savvy brands and retailers to regain momentum.
Cosmetics and beauty remains one of retail’s fastest-growing categories
More beauty sales are moving online, but at a moderate pace
Competition across channels is intensifying as retailers seek a slice of the fast-growing beauty pie
Amazon is a force to be reckoned with in the beauty space
The beauty path to purchase is becoming more complex
Amid an uncertain future in the US, TikTok Shop is emerging as a potent partner for beauty brands
Gen Alpha is rising to meet Gen Z as influential beauty consumers
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Cosmetics and beauty has been one of retail’s standout categories over the past several years. But as growth slows, brands and retailers will have to look to new audiences and channels to capture opportunities for expansion.
Key Question: What is the outlook for cosmetics and beauty retail and ecommerce sales?
Key Stat: Online sales growth of cosmetic and beauty products is tapering down, but it remains on track to exceed the overall ecommerce penetration rate, with a quarter of category sales in 2028.
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Executive Summary
Cosmetics and beauty remains one of retail’s fastest-growing categories
More beauty sales are moving online, but at a moderate pace
Competition across channels is intensifying as retailers seek a slice of the fast-growing beauty pie
Amazon is a force to be reckoned with in the beauty space
The beauty path to purchase is becoming more complex
Amid an uncertain future in the US, TikTok Shop is emerging as a potent partner for beauty brands
Gen Alpha is rising to meet Gen Z as influential beauty consumers
Beauty's Era of Standout Retail Sales Growth Is Coming to a Close (% change YoY in US cosmetics & beauty retail sales vs. total retail sales, 2021-2028)
Fewer Consumers Made Online Beauty Purchases in H2 2024 (% of US adults who made a beauty product purchase online, by select demographics, Dec 2023-Oct 2024)
Amazon Will Gain Ecommerce Share Across Almost All Areas of Beauty in 2025 (US Amazon vs. total cosmetics & beauty retail ecommerce sales growth, 2025)
TikTok Has Gained an Edge Among Major Social Platforms As a Beauty Buying Destination (% of US social shoppers who made a beauty purchase on each platform, March 2024)
Beauty's Era of Standout Retail Sales Growth Is Coming to a Close (% change YoY in US cosmetics & beauty retail sales vs. total retail sales, 2021-2028)
Fewer Consumers Made Online Beauty Purchases in H2 2024 (% of US adults who made a beauty product purchase online, by select demographics, Dec 2023-Oct 2024)
Amazon Will Gain Ecommerce Share Across Almost All Areas of Beauty in 2025 (US Amazon vs. total cosmetics & beauty retail ecommerce sales growth, 2025)
TikTok Has Gained an Edge Among Major Social Platforms As a Beauty Buying Destination (% of US social shoppers who made a beauty purchase on each platform, March 2024)
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