Think your fulfillment is fine? So did the 110+ cosmetics brands we audited.
75% of Cosmetics Brands Left Post-Purchase Revenue on the Table.
Are you one of them?
Key Findings
- 75% of brands skipped post-purchase offers
- Only 31% offered free returns; 9% didn’t allow them at all
- Nearly 90% didn’t include free samples
- 1 in 10 went silent after order confirmation
- Median free shipping threshold: $50
In a shade-sensitive, loyalty-driven category, every missed moment is a missed opportunity for LTV. If your post-click experience isn’t as polished as your branding, you’re leaving revenue and reputation on the table.
Read the full report.

In this report, we cover:
- The checkout experience- Shipping timelines, options, + carriers used
- Fulfillment speed + accuracy
- Packaging + unboxing moments
- How products hold up through transit
- Post-purchase communication
- What brands are getting right—and where they’re losing customers
Whether you’re crushing CX or want a reality check, this report will show you how your brand compares.
Curious how other industries compare?
We’ve put them to the test too.
We’ve put them to the test too.
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