Is highlighter makeup profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $670K/yr across 39 tracked products. 9 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -7.7%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (55/100).

How competitive is the highlighter makeup niche?

21 brands and 110 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 41% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in highlighter makeup?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Color, Brightness/Shine/Glow, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 1.2%.

When does demand for highlighter makeup peak?

Demand peaks in Dec; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the highlighter makeup niche?

Listings span $4.20–$43.71; the average listing price is $9.53 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 10,782 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

highlighter makeup

Worth a look

Shows low returns (1.2%), but soft demand (-7.7% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Great1.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Competition

Good41%

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

Price range

Good$4.20–$43.71

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

Market size

Good$670K

$670K/yr · 2.3M searches

Brand share

Good70%

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Okay3.0%

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

Avg price

Okay$9.53

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Growth

Bad-7.7%

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

Review moat

Bad10,781.9

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, highlighter makeup is a $670K/yr Amazon United States market (2.3M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 70% of demand. Demand peaks in Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 55/100.

Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

highlighter makeup market data

Units sold / yr: 60K–80K; avg 1,250–1,500/product
Revenue / yr: $572K–$762K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 3.0%
Avg BSR: #43
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 95%
Out of stock: 1.0%
Avg brand age: 51 months
Avg seller age: 132 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

21 falling

Sellers

110

Top-5 brand share

70%

Top 20: 99%

Top-5 click share

41%

Top 20: 84%

Open market

24%

wet n wild28%
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP13%
e.l.f.11%
Revolution Beauty London11%
L'Oreal Paris7%
KYDA6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -7.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

Open Trend

Top highlighter makeup search terms

highlighter makeup1.3M/yr -6.5%2.8% conv.
iluminadores de maquillaje123K/yr -2.1%1.3% conv.
makeup highlighter98K/yr +0.4%2.2% conv.
highlighters makeup152K/yr -41.5%1.3% conv.
face highlighters & luminizers86K/yr -7.2%1.8% conv.
highlight78K/yr +5.2%2.0% conv.
iluminador67K/yr +12.3%0.9% conv.
nyx highlighter70K/yr -9.0%2.4% conv.
highlighter powder66K/yr -16.5%3.5% conv.
face highlighter50K/yr -3.3%2.5% conv.

All search terms

Top highlighter makeup 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.

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

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder Highlighter Makeup Shimmer Glow Pink Rose Gold Blossom Glow

wet n wild$5.354.5★23,847 rev

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Buttermelt Highlighter Powder Highlighter Makeup With Up to 12H Wear and High Impact Glow - 05 Bright and Butta (Light Champagne)

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP$11.344.6★726 rev

wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder Warm Gold Golden Flower Crown

wet n wild$5.704.5★23,847 rev

Revolution Reloaded Pressed Powder Highlighter Intensely Pigmented for a High Impact Dewy Finish Just My Type 0.22 Oz

Revolution Beauty London$6.084.5★6,743 rev

KYDA Face Highlighter Palette High Glossy Face Illuminator Palette Natural Glow Finish Pearl Shimmer Smooth Baked Powder Lasting Sparkling Champagne Highlighter Makeup-SUN GLOW

KYDA$10.004.4★3,345 rev

Newest

by launch date

e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter Long-Lasting Luminous Face Finish Cake-Resistant With Micro-Shimmer Vegan & Cruelty-Free Soft Pearl Era

e.l.f.$8.96969 rev

6mo ago

e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter Long-Lasting Luminous Face Finish Cake-Resistant With Micro-Shimmer Vegan & Cruelty-Free Blush Money

e.l.f.$8.95969 rev

6mo ago

Milani Baked Highlighter - Long-Lasting Powder for Natural Radiant Glow- Buildable & Blendable Face Makeup with Lit-From-Within Finish- Vegan Cruelty-Free & Talc-Free Made in Italy Dolce Perla

Milani$12.821,554 rev

7mo ago

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Buttermelt Highlighter Powder Highlighter Makeup With Up to 12H Wear and High Impact Glow - 05 Bright and Butta (Light Champagne)

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP$11.34726 rev

7mo ago

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Buttermelt Highlighter Powder Highlighter Makeup With Up to 12H Wear and High Impact Glow - 15 U Butta Werk (Frosty Pink)

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP$11.37521 rev

7mo ago

What buyers say about highlighter makeup

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

What buyers love

Brightness/Shine/Glow20%

“Gives a glow”

Color13%

“Colors are beautiful”

Quality-Overall10%

“Very affordable for the quality”

Value For Money9%

“Excellent value”

Suitability Combination Skin7%

“Great on skin”

Soft Feel5%

“Soft and creamy”

Coverage4%

“Beautiful coverage”

Ease Of Application3%

“Easy application”

Ease Of Use3%

“Easy to put on”

Durability3%

“Its very durable”

What buyers complain about

Color8%

“No color at all”

Brightness/Shine/Glow6%

“No glow”

Functionality-Overall6%

“No results”

Coverage5%

“did not cover dark circles”

Wrinkles5%

“Wrinkles show more”

Durability4%

“Breaks”

Value For Money4%

“Too expensive”

Moist/Dry4%

“not moisturizing enough”

Allergies3%

“Allergic”

Suitability Combination Skin3%

“made my skin look worse”

Top return reasons

Color38%

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

Brightness/Shine/Glow9%

Functionality-Overall5%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Product Condition3%

Value For Money3%

Coverage3%

Size-Overall3%

Weight Light2%

Common questions

Is highlighter makeup profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $670K/yr across 39 tracked products. 9 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -7.7%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (55/100).
How competitive is the highlighter makeup niche?: 21 brands and 110 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 41% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in highlighter makeup?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Color, Brightness/Shine/Glow, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 1.2%.
When does demand for highlighter makeup peak?: Demand peaks in Dec; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the highlighter makeup niche?: Listings span $4.20–$43.71; the average listing price is $9.53 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 10,782 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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