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title: "After Sun Lotion — $3.0M/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 57/100 · $3.0M/yr market · 2.3M searches/yr · $12.58 avg price. Clears our launch bar. Data updated Jul 2026."
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"og:title": "After Sun Lotion — $3.0M/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **after sun lotion**
**Launch it**
A $3.0M/yr market growing +128.7% this quarter with returns at 0.6% — clears our launch bar.
Market size 96Growth 95Conversion 89Competition 13Returns 97Price range 39Avg price 55Brand share 0Review moat 22Quality gap 21
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.6%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Incredible****$3.0M**
$3.0M/yr · 2.3M searches
**Growth**
**Incredible****+128.7%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Great****10.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Avg price**
**Good****$12.58**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Okay****$6.31–$20.49**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Bad****9,888.7**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.7★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Bad****84%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Brand share**
**Bad****100%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, after sun lotion is a $3.0M/yr Amazon United States market (2.3M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Launch it — 57/100.
Data updated Jul 17, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **after sun lotion market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **150K–200K**
- avg 15,000–20,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$1.9M–$2.5M**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **10.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#12**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **70%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **59 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **125 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 84% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**4 **—flat
**Sellers**
**84**
**Top-5 brand share**
**100%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**84%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**0%**
- Hawaiian Tropic83% - Sun Bum6% - Banana Boat6% - BLUE LIZARD5%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +128.7% search growth over the last 90 days.
125K75KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 19.1×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/after-sun-lotion/trend)
## **Top after sun lotion search terms**
- **after sun lotion**644K/yr+194.7%7.7% conv. - **hawaiian tropic**421K/yr+77.1%2.3% conv. - **hawaiian tropic after sun**179K/yr+585.1%12.9% conv. - **after sun**198K/yr+150.0%4.5% conv. - **after sun skin care**99K/yr+161.5%3.7% conv. - **hawaiian tropic after sun body butter**92K/yr+125.4%13.9% conv. - **aftersun**153K/yr+3.1%2.6% conv. - **hawaiian tropic after sun lotion**120K/yr-11.8%11.1% conv. - **aftersun lotion**45K/yr+166.8%7.8% conv. - **after sun care**58K/yr+128.3%3.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/after-sun-lotion/search-terms)
## **Top after sun lotion 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%15%$450K30%$901K45%$1.4M60%$1.8M1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 10 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter with Coconut Oil 8 oz After Sun Lotion After Sun Moisturizer Coconut Body Butter After Sun Care After Sun Skin Care 8 oz**Hawaiian Tropic**$10.43**4.5★14,754 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BH4DD2M) [2**Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration After Sun Lotion with Aloe 6Fl Oz Twin Pack Hawaiian Tropic Lotion Moisturizing Lotion After Sun Care After Sun Moisturizer 6Fl Oz each**Hawaiian Tropic**$13.99**4.8★24,757 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2QK7F1) [3**Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Lotion | After Sun Care Skin Care Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Aloe Cocoa Butter & Shea Butter 16 Fl Oz each Twin Pack**Hawaiian Tropic**$14.43**4.8★6,443 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2R18HH) [4**Banana Boat Moisturizing After Sun Lotion with Aloe and Vitamin E 16Fl Oz After Sun Care Banana Boat After Sun Lotion Sunburn Relief 16Fl Oz**Banana Boat**$6.31**4.5★1,404 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010D05WSG) [5**Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter with Coconut Oil Beach Essentials Tan Extender Lotion 8oz each Twin Pack (Pack of 2)**Hawaiian Tropic**$20.49**4.5★14,754 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3WBRL2)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter with Coconut Oil Beach Essentials Tan Extender Lotion 8oz each Twin Pack (Pack of 2)**Hawaiian Tropic**$20.49**14,754 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3WBRL2) [**BLUE LIZARD After Sun Soothing Lotion Lightweight Formula with Shea Butter Soothes and Moisturizes Proven to Reduce the Look of Redness Instant Hydration Vegan Hypoallergenic 6 oz.**BLUE LIZARD**$12.18**225 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FST2QMCX) [**Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil 8 Fl Oz | Moisturizing Body Oil with Cocoa Butter Tan Enhancer 8 Fl Oz each Twin Pack**Hawaiian Tropic**$18.57**5,502 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084R1Y4HH) [**Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration After Sun Lotion with Aloe 6Fl Oz Twin Pack Hawaiian Tropic Lotion Moisturizing Lotion After Sun Care After Sun Moisturizer 6Fl Oz each**Hawaiian Tropic**$13.99**24,757 rev8y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2QK7F1) [**Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter with Coconut Oil 8 oz After Sun Lotion After Sun Moisturizer Coconut Body Butter After Sun Care After Sun Skin Care 8 oz**Hawaiian Tropic**$10.43**14,754 rev10y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BH4DD2M)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**BLUE LIZARD After Sun Soothing Lotion Lightweight Formula with Shea Butter Soothes and Moisturizes Proven to Reduce the Look of Redness Instant Hydration Vegan Hypoallergenic 6 oz.**BLUE LIZARD**$12.18**4.7★**▲ 56%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FST2QMCX) [**Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter with Coconut Oil Beach Essentials Tan Extender Lotion 8oz each Twin Pack (Pack of 2)**Hawaiian Tropic**$20.49**4.5★**▲ 35%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3WBRL2) [**Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter with Coconut Oil 8 oz After Sun Lotion After Sun Moisturizer Coconut Body Butter After Sun Care After Sun Skin Care 8 oz**Hawaiian Tropic**$10.43**4.5★**— 1%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BH4DD2M) [**Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration After Sun Lotion with Aloe 6Fl Oz Twin Pack Hawaiian Tropic Lotion Moisturizing Lotion After Sun Care After Sun Moisturizer 6Fl Oz each**Hawaiian Tropic**$13.99**4.8★**— 2%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2QK7F1) [**Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Lotion | After Sun Care Skin Care Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Aloe Cocoa Butter & Shea Butter 16 Fl Oz each Twin Pack**Hawaiian Tropic**$14.43**4.8★**— 4%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2R18HH)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about after sun lotion**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Smell**32%
*“Smells fresh”*
**Moist/Dry**12%
*“Very moisturizing”*
**Suitability Combination Skin**5%
*“Works well with a dark tan”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“Quality product with easy application and long lasting”*
**Suitability Dry Skin**4%
*“it really helps calm any dryness or irritation”*
**Soft Feel**4%
*“Softens skin”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Great value for money”*
**Suitability Hot Weather**3%
*“So perfect for summer”*
**Absorbency**3%
*“Absorbs well”*
**Efficiency**2%
*“Been using for 50 years works wonderful”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Smell**25%
*“Chemical smell”*
**Allergies**8%
*“Causes rash”*
**Skin Health**6%
*“BURNS MY SKIN”*
**Thickness**4%
*“It tends to go on thick”*
**Leak-Proof**4%
*“Bottles leaked”*
**Dilute/Watery**3%
*“Watered down”*
**Product Condition**3%
*“My product arrived 1/2 used”*
**Moist/Dry**2%
*“Not moisturizing at all”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%
*“Sticky, Greasy, But Works Great”*
**Oily/Greasy**2%
*“It goes on a bit oily”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Smell**36%
**Leak-Proof**17%
**Product Condition**7%
**Value For Money**6%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Size-Overall**5%
**Defective Material/Parts**3%
**Functionality-Overall**2%
**Moist/Dry**2%
**Motor Power**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is after sun lotion profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $3.0M/yr across 10 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +128.7%. Flapen's verdict: Launch it (57/100).
- **How competitive is the after sun lotion niche?**
- 4 brands and 84 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 84% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in after sun lotion?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Smell, Allergies, Skin Health. The return rate is 0.6%.
- **When does demand for after sun lotion peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 19.1× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the after sun lotion niche?**
- Listings span $6.31–$20.49; the average listing price is $12.58 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 9,889 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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