A beauty store, beauty supply store or cosmetics store is a retail business that sells cosmetics, hair-care products and/or beauty tools.Ibis World Research, accessed March 8, 2020 The term "beauty store" (without "supply") is often associated with large chains that provide a large-format, glamorous shopping experience whereas "beauty supply store" (including "supply") is associated with smaller, independent retailers.
The industry collectively is referred to by various terms such as under the NAICS classification system, Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies & Perfume Stores (NAICS 446120), comprising establishments known as cosmetic or perfume stores or beauty supply shops primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, hair, wigs, toiletries, and personal grooming products.NAICS category 446120, NAICS official site
Chains Chains of beauty stores include: Bath & Body Works bluemercury Douglas ICI Paris XL Lush M·A·C Merle Norman Müller Sally Beauty Sephora Ulta Beauty
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