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Glossy Pop Newsletter: The influencers fueling the mass beauty comeback
By Sara Spruch-Feiner
Jun 5, 2026

Mass beauty is experiencing renewed momentum. According to Circana data released in May, mass beauty sales rose 7% year over year in the first quarter of 2026 to $18.1 billion. It's no surprise to the creators focused on the category.

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