Kline's Amalgam Unveils Top Performing e-Commerce Beauty Items

Amalgam, a digital tool of consulting and research firm Kline, has released the top 10 e-commerce  beauty and personal care items for February 2018.

The rankings are based on best-selling product listings and customer ratings and reviews from nearly 20 retailer websites. Five of the top 10 products jumped more than 200 spots in their journey to the top of the list; Ulta’s Eyeshadow Single leaped by more than 2,000.

“Kline has closely watched the changing trends and brand performances in the beauty market for nearly 60 years,” said Carrie Mellage, vice president of Kline’s consumer products practice. “As technology enabled the evolution of the business and channels, this same technology allows us to uncover emerging nuances in the market and see the fresh, often unknown brands and trends bubble up to the top. It confirms that digital is an equal-opportunity playing field where any brand can win, if they play their cards right and maintain relevancy.”

Top 10 Beauty and Personal Care Items, February 2018

1. Garnier Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream, 10.2 oz
2. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 4-Pack
3. Ulta Eyeshadow Single
4. Redken Color Extend Conditioner, 8.5 oz
5. Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel, 16 oz
6. It's a 10 Miracle Leave In Plus Keratin, 4 oz
7. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Single
8. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream, 2 oz
9. AmazingC­osmetics AmazingC­oncealer
10. Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Top 10 Lip Makeup Items, February 2018

1. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 4-Pack
2. Ulta Butter Balm Lip Gloss
3. Maybelline New York Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
4. L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick
5. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer
6. NYX Cosmetics Soft Matte Lip Cream
7. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm Natural Mint & Shea Butter SPF 25, 0.25 oz
8. FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
9. J.Cat Beauty Roll It Up Auto Lip Liner, All 12 Colors
10. Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner

Top 10 Facial Skin Care Items, February 2018

1. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream, 2 oz
2. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1, 13.5 oz
3. Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub, 3 oz
4. Simple Facial Wipes Micellar, 25 count
5. Differin Gel, 0.5 oz
6. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, 1.7 oz
7. St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub, 6 oz
8. NeedCrystals Microder­mabrasion Crystals, 8 oz
9. Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover, 4.2 oz
10. Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes, Cucumber and Sage, 30 count

Additional Observations

1. Popularity in the digital space changes rapidly. For example: Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil dropped from a #1 rank in makeup in January to #257 in February. Meanwhile, its Eyeshadow Single and Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion jumped from the positions of #293 and #78 in makeup in January to #3 and #5, respectively, in February
2. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, launched in late 2017, had three of products in the top 500 by the end of 2017. The brand continues to climb the charts; its Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer jumped more than 500 spots each month since its debut, landing in the top 25 in the lip makeup category in February.
3. Gel formats increased in popularity, as seen with the success of products including Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, Toyo Natural Aqua Gel Cure, Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, and Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream.