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# **scar wax**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-1.3% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 26Growth 24Conversion 62Competition 38Returns 48Price range 73Avg price 83Brand share 27Review moat 55Quality gap 70

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.02**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$4.44–$43.78**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.3★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Conversion**

**Good****5.4%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Review moat**

**Good****1,316.57**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Returns**

**Okay****3.2%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Competition**

**Okay****62%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Brand share**

**Okay****89%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Market size**

**Okay****$104K**

$104K/yr · 107K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-1.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**11 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**48**

**Top-5 brand share**

**89%**

**Open market**

**7%**

- MEICOLY39% - BOBISUKA14% - STOCKMAR14% - Mehron12% - Ben Nye10% - Mysense4% - Open — no brand owns it (5 brands, 7%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$5K10%$10K15%$16K20%$21K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![MEICOLY Scar Wax Kit with Spatula SFX Scar Makeup Fake Scar Modeling Wax for Realistic Scar Wound and Cut Halloween Special Effects Cosplay Fake Nose Putty Stage FX Makeup Light (1.76Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vj-VOtknL.jpg)**MEICOLY Scar Wax Kit with Spatula SFX Scar Makeup Fake Scar Modeling Wax for Realistic Scar Wound and Cut Halloween Special Effects Cosplay Fake Nose Putty Stage FX Makeup Light (1.76Oz)**MEICOLY**$7.53**4.1★3,257 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PVW7962) [2![MEICOLY 3Pcs Special Effects SFX Makeup Kit Fake Nose Skin Putty Wax Makeup for Cosplay Scar Wax Fake Scar Modeling Wax for Cut Wound with Spatula Fake Blood Scab Coagulated Blood Gel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UiJ7PdjtL.jpg)**MEICOLY 3Pcs Special Effects SFX Makeup Kit Fake Nose Skin Putty Wax Makeup for Cosplay Scar Wax Fake Scar Modeling Wax for Cut Wound with Spatula Fake Blood Scab Coagulated Blood Gel**MEICOLY**$9.23**4.1★1,107 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F4BJN8W) [3![Ben Nye Nose and Scar Wax Fair 1 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XDYu2dNiL.jpg)**Ben Nye Nose and Scar Wax Fair 1 Ounce**Ben Nye**$13.00**4.2★447 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047EA48I) [4![Mehron Makeup SynWax | Firm Modeling Wax for Special FX | Scar Wax SFX Makeup For Fake Scars Fake Wounds & Halloween Effects 1.5 oz (42 g) | Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QzfkNYXvL.jpg)**Mehron Makeup SynWax | Firm Modeling Wax for Special FX | Scar Wax SFX Makeup For Fake Scars Fake Wounds & Halloween Effects 1.5 oz (42 g) | Made in the USA**Mehron**$13.87**4.0★3,268 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BKOELU) [5![BOBISUKA Scar Wax Professional Modeling Fake Wound Special Skin Effect for Halloween Stage Fancy Dress Up Cosplay Theatrical SFX MakeupLarge 70g/2.46oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YmgNKb1vS.jpg)**BOBISUKA Scar Wax Professional Modeling Fake Wound Special Skin Effect for Halloween Stage Fancy Dress Up Cosplay Theatrical SFX MakeupLarge 70g/2.46oz**BOBISUKA**$6.98**4.3★1,071 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096KL6N2H)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![BOBISUKA Scar Wax Extension Oil for Professional SFX & Halloween Makeup - Non-Sticky Smooth Finish - 0.17OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iv0PIWivL.jpg)**BOBISUKA Scar Wax Extension Oil for Professional SFX & Halloween Makeup - Non-Sticky Smooth Finish - 0.17OZ**BOBISUKA**$4.44**78 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D38ZRPGQ) [![BOBISUKA Demonic Special Effects SFX Halloween Makeup Kit - 5 Colors Bruise Makeup Face Body Painting Palette + Scar Wax with Spatula Tool + Fake Blood Splatter Spray + Fake Blood Cream +Stipple Spong](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZgAur-qwL.jpg)**BOBISUKA Demonic Special Effects SFX Halloween Makeup Kit - 5 Colors Bruise Makeup Face Body Painting Palette + Scar Wax with Spatula Tool + Fake Blood Splatter Spray + Fake Blood Cream +Stipple Spong**BOBISUKA**$16.66**1,069 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6J2RH3B) [![Mysense Liquid Latex Scar Wax SFX Makeup Kit for Fake Scars Wounds Burns With 6 Color Bruise Wheel Face Body Paint Stage Blood Coagulated Blood Gel and Spatula Sponges Q-tips](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BY-8Ywz2L.jpg)**Mysense Liquid Latex Scar Wax SFX Makeup Kit for Fake Scars Wounds Burns With 6 Color Bruise Wheel Face Body Paint Stage Blood Coagulated Blood Gel and Spatula Sponges Q-tips**Mysense**$19.08**848 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B76DM6SZ) [![immetee Scar Wax SFX Makeup Kit Face & Body Paint Christmas Halloween Makeup Kit Fake Blood Painting Brushes Spatula Stipple Sponge Stage Theatrical Party Cosplay Carnival](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+aC9bXagL.jpg)**immetee Scar Wax SFX Makeup Kit Face & Body Paint Christmas Halloween Makeup Kit Fake Blood Painting Brushes Spatula Stipple Sponge Stage Theatrical Party Cosplay Carnival**immetee**$19.85**818 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G37S8G5) [![Mysense Scar Wax Kit SFX Make Up Special Effects Fake Molding Wound Skin Wax Body Paint Halloween Set Fake Nose Stage Zombie Cosplay Costume SFX Makeup with Spatula 1.4Oz(40g)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NoXGQkVCL.jpg)**Mysense Scar Wax Kit SFX Make Up Special Effects Fake Molding Wound Skin Wax Body Paint Halloween Set Fake Nose Stage Zombie Cosplay Costume SFX Makeup with Spatula 1.4Oz(40g)**Mysense**$8.09**848 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0995XF2N2)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![BBTO 600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Back to School Supply Handicraft DIY Travel Award Road Restaurant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ebpKCv70L.jpg)**BBTO 600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Back to School Supply Handicraft DIY Travel Award Road Restaurant**BBTO**$15.89**4.5★**▲ 197%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WFJ5GT) [![Stockmar Modelling Beeswax - 6 Colors - 100x40 mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41znXBjceOL.jpg)**Stockmar Modelling Beeswax - 6 Colors - 100x40 mm**STOCKMAR**$21.48**4.6★**▲ 171%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010X8V2A) [![MEICOLY Scar Wax Kit with Spatula SFX Scar Makeup Fake Nose Skin Modeling Putty Wax for Cosplay/Realistic Scar/Fake Wound Cut Halloween Special Effects Makeup Dark(1.67Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uohLFGYRL.jpg)**MEICOLY Scar Wax Kit with Spatula SFX Scar Makeup Fake Nose Skin Modeling Putty Wax for Cosplay/Realistic Scar/Fake Wound Cut Halloween Special Effects Makeup Dark(1.67Oz)**MEICOLY**$8.07**4.1★**▲ 95%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PVW8N2R) [![Bowitzki Halloween Makeup Special Effects Oil Face Body Paint Fake Blood Scar Wax Charred Ash Powder with Sponges Brush Halloween Party SFX Cosplay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516MpybqUKL.jpg)**Bowitzki Halloween Makeup Special Effects Oil Face Body Paint Fake Blood Scar Wax Charred Ash Powder with Sponges Brush Halloween Party SFX Cosplay**Bowitzki**$16.52**4.5★**▲ 76%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDKL67HW) [![Stockmar Modelling Beeswax 12 Assorted Color Sheets in Sliding Cardboard Box Non-Drying Reusable Wax Art Set for Artists and Hobbyists for Creative Art Projects Crafting and Sculpture](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ipkLjlayL.jpg)**Stockmar Modelling Beeswax 12 Assorted Color Sheets in Sliding Cardboard Box Non-Drying Reusable Wax Art Set for Artists and Hobbyists for Creative Art Projects Crafting and Sculpture**STOCKMAR**$37.49**4.6★**▲ 58%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H6D7SQ)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -1.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

15K10KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 10.8×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**23%

*“Good Quality”*

**Ease Of Use**20%

*“Easy to use”*

**Color**18%

*“Colors look great”*

**Ease Of Application**9%

*“Easy to work with easy to apply stays on good product”*

**Soft Feel**5%

*“Soft enough to form edges and cuts and ulcerations”*

**Coverage**5%

*“Great coverage”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Amazing materials”*

**Allergies**2%

*“Latex did not irritate skin”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%

*“its good and then when you want to apply it on somewhere add adhesive”*

**Metal Quality**2%

*“So cool I like the metallic ones”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**25%

*“I can't get this product to stick to my skin”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“not worth it”*

**Wrinkles**8%

*“I know its not meant for wrinkles”*

**Product Condition**8%

*“The product was received completely used”*

**Hard Feel**8%

*“Absolutely awful and hard to mold”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Smaller than expected”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Doesn't work”*

**Strength**4%

*“Product was flimsy”*

**Paint Quality**4%

*“So much so I accidentally broke one of my sculpting tools trying to get the wax out”*

**Skin Health**4%

*“I can't get this product to stick to my skin”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**21%

**Color**10%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Functionality-Overall**9%

**Product Condition**8%

**Ease Of Use**7%

**Hard Feel**5%

**Size-Overall**4%

**Moist/Dry**3%

**Leak-Proof**3%