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title: "Mac Lip Gloss Clear — $306K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 50/100 · $306K/yr market. Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **mac lip gloss clear**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.6%), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 51Growth 26Conversion 56Competition 59Returns 97Price range 61Avg price 88Brand share 8Review moat 19Quality gap 50

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.6%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$20.39**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$3.75–$32.80**

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

**Competition**

**Good****50%**

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

**Conversion**

**Good****4.7%**

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

**Market size**

**Good****$306K**

$306K/yr · 317K searches

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Okay****+1.1%**

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

**Review moat**

**Bad****14,616.71**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Bad****97%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, mac lip gloss clear is a $306K/yr Amazon United States market (317K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.

Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **mac lip gloss clear market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**13K–15K**</dd><dd>avg 250–500/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$255K–$306K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**4.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#528**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**97%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**77%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**0.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**53 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**130 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**8 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**240**

**Top-5 brand share**

**97%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**50%**

Top 20: 88%

**Open market**

**2%**

- MAC61% - e.l.f.13% - NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP8% - BYUP8% - Cherimoya7% - REVLON1% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 2%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +1.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

30K20KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.1×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/mac-lip-gloss-clear/trend)

## **Top mac lip gloss clear search terms**

- **mac lip gloss**132K/yr-0.0%2.4% conv. - **mac lipglass**46K/yr+0.2%2.5% conv. - **mac lipgloss**19K/yr+19.8%1.9% conv. - **mac lip glass**21K/yr+7.0%2.2% conv. - **elf clear lip gloss**17K/yr-13.9%11.8% conv. - **mac clear lip gloss**11K/yr-2.3%3.8% conv. - **mac gloss**8K/yr+17.7%1.9% conv. - **mac lip gloss for women**8K/yr+10.4%3.0% conv. - **elf lip gloss clear**10K/yr-16.5%8.9% conv. - **mac lipglass lip gloss**6K/yr+12.5%2.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/mac-lip-gloss-clear/search-terms)

## **Top mac lip gloss clear 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%4%$12K8%$24K12%$37K16%$49K1101001K10K100K1.0M Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

[1![MAC Lipglass Brillant - 321 Dreamy (.10 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tk6xy2PPL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass Brillant - 321 Dreamy (.10 Fl Oz)**MAC**$30.89**5.0★28 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHQQP3TW) [2![MAC Lipglass Lip Gloss Oh Baby for Women 0.7 Oz Multi 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WhwK-2LWL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass Lip Gloss Oh Baby for Women 0.7 Oz Multi 1 Count**MAC**$24.00**4.7★626 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QF9MTK) [3![M.a.c MAC Clear Lipglass Lip Gloss Clear Unboxed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Fb1UUdo+L.jpg)**M.a.c MAC Clear Lipglass Lip Gloss Clear Unboxed**BYUP**$30.62**4.5★53 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P3FXUZY) [4![e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Nourishing Tinted Lip Oil For A High-shine Finish Infused With Jojoba Oil Vegan & Cruelty-free Crystal Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PgJarKOyL.jpg)**e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Nourishing Tinted Lip Oil For A High-shine Finish Infused With Jojoba Oil Vegan & Cruelty-free Crystal Clear**e.l.f.**$8.68**4.6★29,517 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRMZ4S2) [5![Cherimoya MAX Makeup Clear Lip Polish (2 Pieces)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GJaP16VQL.jpg)**Cherimoya MAX Makeup Clear Lip Polish (2 Pieces)**Cherimoya**$6.02**4.5★1,819 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KK4VKZG)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![MAC Lipglass Air Non-sticky Gloss - 220 Zephyr (Clear) .17 Fl Oz / 5 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315pwsDkkpL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass Air Non-sticky Gloss - 220 Zephyr (Clear) .17 Fl Oz / 5 ml**MAC**$24.16**4 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKHNS9CW) [![MAC Lipglass Brillant - 321 Dreamy (.10 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tk6xy2PPL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass Brillant - 321 Dreamy (.10 Fl Oz)**MAC**$30.89**28 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHQQP3TW) [![MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Frosting 5ml 1 Glass-Like Shine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JkIdvi4BL.jpg)**MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Frosting 5ml 1 Glass-Like Shine**MAC**$22.14**7 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3QB3H8W) [![NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss Bling Lip Gloss Non Sticky and Shiny Vegan Lip Makeup - Bring The Bling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rFLmB1VKL.jpg)**NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss Bling Lip Gloss Non Sticky and Shiny Vegan Lip Makeup - Bring The Bling**NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP**$5.65**125,229 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX74X16K) [![e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Nourishing Tinted Lip Oil For A High-shine Finish Infused With Jojoba Oil Vegan & Cruelty-free Crystal Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PgJarKOyL.jpg)**e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Nourishing Tinted Lip Oil For A High-shine Finish Infused With Jojoba Oil Vegan & Cruelty-free Crystal Clear**e.l.f.**$8.68**29,517 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRMZ4S2)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![MAC Lipglass Brillant - 321 Dreamy (.10 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tk6xy2PPL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass Brillant - 321 Dreamy (.10 Fl Oz)**MAC**$30.89**5.0★**▲ 212%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHQQP3TW) [![MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Frosting 5ml 1 Glass-Like Shine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JkIdvi4BL.jpg)**MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Frosting 5ml 1 Glass-Like Shine**MAC**$22.14**3.2★**▲ 113%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3QB3H8W) [![MAC Lipglass Air Non-sticky Gloss - 220 Zephyr (Clear) .17 Fl Oz / 5 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315pwsDkkpL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass Air Non-sticky Gloss - 220 Zephyr (Clear) .17 Fl Oz / 5 ml**MAC**$24.16**3.0★**▲ 94%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKHNS9CW) [![MAC Lipglass C-THRU](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318YZni2VPL.jpg)**MAC Lipglass C-THRU**MAC**$32.80**4.4★**▲ 92%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071X5YSSR) [![MAC LipGlass Lip Gloss - Bittersweet Me Lip Gloss Women 0.1 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kR2F7bWzL.jpg)**MAC LipGlass Lip Gloss - Bittersweet Me Lip Gloss Women 0.1 oz**MAC**$25.04**4.6★**▲ 63%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072KGDRGP)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about mac lip gloss clear**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Moist/Dry**17%

*“Great hydration”*

**Soft Feel**14%

*“Its soft”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**11%

*“Great shine”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Good quality”*

**Color**6%

*“the color is beautiful”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Worth the money”*

**Ease Of Application**4%

*“awesome applicator”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“Sticky”*

**Smell**3%

*“no weird smell”*

**Thickness**3%

*“Lasts for hours and so thick, I LOVE it”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**12%

*“During the day the stickiness can be annoying”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“Not Worth the Price”*

**Thickness**6%

*“It comes out too thick and its sticky”*

**Smell**6%

*“Scent & Flavor Too Strong”*

**Moist/Dry**6%

*“Didnt find this hydrating”*

**Durability**5%

*“Broke while opening it”*

**Allergies**3%

*“Allergic reaction”*

**Color**3%

*“Dont like the color for me”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%

*“the shine isn't good at all”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“down very fast it will make bubbles and they dont come out”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Color**29%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**12%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Product Condition**6%

**Moist/Dry**6%

**Smell**6%

**Functionality-Overall**5%

**Value For Money**4%

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**3%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is mac lip gloss clear profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $306K/yr across 31 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +1.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the mac lip gloss clear niche?**</dt><dd>8 brands and 240 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 50% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in mac lip gloss clear?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Value For Money, Thickness. The return rate is 0.6%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for mac lip gloss clear peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.1× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the mac lip gloss clear niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $3.75–$32.80; the average listing price is $20.39 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 14,617 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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