US Mid Year State of Beauty 2026

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The U.S. beauty and personal care market remains remarkably resilient, reaching $123.3B in sales and growing +12.0% year over year, with online growth significantly outpacing in-store performance. Ecommerce, marketplaces, and social commerce continue to reshape the industry, with channels such as Amazon and TikTok Shop driving discovery, engagement, and sales growth. This report explores the state of beauty in 2026, including category performance, channel transformation, emerging consumer behaviors, and the trends influencing future growth. Readers will gain insights into how digital commerce, evolving shopper expectations, and fast-growing segments such as fragrance, K-Beauty, Gen Alpha, AI, and wellness are changing the competitive landscape.

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US Mid Year State of Beauty 2026

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