Beauty store
A beauty store, beauty supply store or cosmetics store is a specialty retailer that sells cosmetics, hair-care products and/or beauty tools.. The term "beauty store" is often associated with large chains that provide a large-format, glamourous shopping experience whereas "beauty supply store" is associated with smaller, independent retailers.
Large beauty store chains include Sephora, bluemercury, Ulta Beauty, Lush, M·A·C, Sally Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Mecca Beauty in Australia, and in Europe Douglas, Müller and ICI Paris XL.
The industry collectively is referred to by various terms such as under the NAICS classification system, Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies & Perfume Stores, comprising establishments known as cosmetic or perfume stores or beauty supply shops primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and personal grooming products.
