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title: "Mac Eyeshadow — £58K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 40/100 · £58K/yr market · 111K searches/yr · £16.92 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **mac eyeshadow**
**Skip it**
Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 96% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 15Growth 14Conversion 39Competition 40Returns 96Price range 74Avg price 80Brand share 10Review moat 55Quality gap 52
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Avg price**
**Great****£16.92**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Good****£7.05–£37.08**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Good****1,314.95**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Okay****61%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Market size**
**Bad****£58K**
£58K/yr · 111K searches
**Growth**
**Bad****-22.8%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Brand share**
**Bad****96%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, mac eyeshadow is a £58K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (111K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 96% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 40/100.
Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **mac eyeshadow market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **3K–4K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£51K–£68K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **3.1%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#209**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **95%**
- **Sponsored**
- **55%**
- **Out of stock**
- **17.9%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **50 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **161 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**7 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**53**
**Top-5 brand share**
**96%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**61%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**2%**
- Urban Decay66% - Bobbi Brown19% - Max Factor4% - Kiko Milano3% - Laura Geller Beauty3% - e.l.f.2% - Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 2%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -22.8% search growth over the last 90 days.
8K6KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.3×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/beauty/mac-eyeshadow/trend)
## **Top mac eyeshadow search terms**
- **urban decay eyeshadow**56K/yr-23.4%3.0% conv. - **bobbi brown eyeshadow stick**17K/yr+3.6%0.7% conv. - **naked eyeshadow palette**15K/yr-32.1%3.7% conv. - **urban decay eyeshadow palette**10K/yr-21.7%2.9% conv. - **bobbi brown eyeshadow**3K/yr-11.4%0.0% conv. - **urban decay palette**6K/yr-46.5%2.3% conv. - **urban decay naked palette**4K/yr-54.2%3.9% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/beauty/mac-eyeshadow/search-terms)
## **Top mac eyeshadow products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%10%£6K20%£12K30%£18K40%£23K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 20 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**URBAN DECAY NAKED 2 BASICS EYE PALETTE**Urban Decay**£16.46**4.3★689 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087KGRNFK) [2**Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette 12 Rosy Hues for Increased Glow or Smoky Looks 15.6g**Urban Decay**£27.90**4.6★3,411 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PNHMSQE) [3**Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick - Moonstone Multi - Chrome For Women 0.05 oz Eye Shadow**Bobbi Brown**£26.01**4.2★1,154 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B1857Q5H) [4**BOBBI BROWN Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick - 22 Taupe 1 6 g**Bobbi Brown**£27.09**4.1★389 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYBKVV19) [5**Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Eyeshadow Compact High-Impact Shimmer Supercharged Sparkle & Dazzling Glitter Finish Up to 16 Hour Wear Vegan Formula Eye Makeup Shade: Space Cowboy 1.8g**Urban Decay**£13.21**4.6★1,345 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CJBPCAG)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**LANDMOON Nude Mini Eyeshadow Palette 6 Colors Smoky Matte Taupe & Brown Neutral Eye Shadows Highly Pigmented Long-Lasting Waterproof Travel Size Makeup Palette with Mirror**LANDMOON**£7.46**253 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMY7QDB7) [**Laura Geller Beauty The Delectables 14 Multi-Finish Baked Eyeshadows - Long-Lasting Eyeshadows for Everyday (Soho Shimmers)**Laura Geller Beauty**£15.76**4,110 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FP2YQ8L2) [**Urban Decay Naked Multi-Use Face Stick Creamy Buildable Cream Blush Bronzer Highlighter Stick for Cheeks Eyes and Lips Blendable Natural Finish Vegan Formula 4.3g**Urban Decay**£20.83**81 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FCS459TF) [**Urban Decay Space Rider Moondust Quad Eyeshadow Palette Shimmer Shades**Urban Decay**£23.50**19 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CCNTXGH4) [**Urban Decay Naked Palette Original Revival Iconic 12-Shade Neutral Eyeshadow Palette with Mattes Metallics and Shimmers Double-Ended Brush Included Vegan Pigmented Formula 15.6g**Urban Decay**£37.08**36 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DBWSSMQ4)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Laura Geller Beauty The Delectables 14 Multi-Finish Baked Eyeshadows - Long-Lasting Eyeshadows for Everyday (Soho Shimmers)**Laura Geller Beauty**£15.76**4.2★**▲ 189%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FP2YQ8L2) [**LANDMOON Nude Mini Eyeshadow Palette 6 Colors Smoky Matte Taupe & Brown Neutral Eye Shadows Highly Pigmented Long-Lasting Waterproof Travel Size Makeup Palette with Mirror**LANDMOON**£7.46**4.4★**▲ 150%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMY7QDB7) [**Urban Decay Naked Multi-Use Face Stick Creamy Buildable Cream Blush Bronzer Highlighter Stick for Cheeks Eyes and Lips Blendable Natural Finish Vegan Formula 4.3g**Urban Decay**£20.83**4.2★**▲ 113%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FCS459TF) [**Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick - Moonstone Multi - Chrome For Women 0.05 oz Eye Shadow**Bobbi Brown**£26.01**4.2★**▲ 104%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B1857Q5H) [**Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick 44 Cashew 1 count (Pack of 1)**Bobbi Brown**£20.92**4.3★**▲ 99%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B099KD5XRX)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about mac eyeshadow**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Color**45%
*“Good range of shades”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Good quality”*
**Value For Money**11%
*“Worth the money”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%
*“Bright and wonderful”*
**Ease Of Application**4%
*“application is really easy as well”*
**Durability**3%
*“it stays all day”*
**Soft Feel**3%
*“smooth it over with my finger”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“was as expected”*
**Suitability Combination Skin**1%
*“Never had a problem with UD eyeshadow”*
**Texture/Consistency-Overall**1%
*“Creamy texture with good staying power would buy again”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**12%
*“Smaller and no brush”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**11%
*“It's all shiny”*
**Color**11%
*“More brown than burgundy”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“Waste of money”*
**Smudge Resistance**6%
*“Does not work does not stop smudging”*
**Allergies**4%
*“Has caused a severe allergic reaction leading to swollen”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“It does not do what it's supposed to do at all”*
**Coverage**4%
*“Not much coverage”*
**Moist/Dry**4%
*“Dried out quickly”*
**Quality-Overall**3%
*“Not the best considering the brand”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Color**40%
**Defective Material/Parts**15%
**Product Condition**7%
**Quality-Overall**4%
**Moist/Dry**4%
**Size-Overall**4%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Ease Of Use**4%
**Ease Of Cleaning**3%
## **Common questions**
- **Is mac eyeshadow profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £58K/yr across 20 tracked products. 1 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -22.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (40/100).
- **How competitive is the mac eyeshadow niche?**
- 7 brands and 53 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 96% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in mac eyeshadow?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Brightness/Shine/Glow, Color. The return rate is 0.7%.
- **When does demand for mac eyeshadow peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.3× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the mac eyeshadow niche?**
- Listings span £7.05–£37.08; the average listing price is £16.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,315 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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