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Cosmetics (Beauty, Grooming, & Style, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Cosmetics (Beauty, Grooming, & Style, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $14.99, median 11 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 35/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $9.99 – $19.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category Beauty, Grooming, & Style (382), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 82% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 11 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- 15% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 80% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Cosmetics best sellers
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DIY Heaven: The Unauthorized Guide to Aesthetics
by Jay Phantom
- List rank#1
- Price$38.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews270
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Skincare Coloring Book: Bold and Easy Illustrations of Skin Care for Girls, Teens, Women and Kids (Cosmetics & Skincare & Beauty GRWM Coloring Books)
by EllArt Studio
- List rank#2
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews90
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Face Forward
by Kevyn Aucoin
- List rank#3
- Price$12.74
- Rating4.6
- Reviews916
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DIY Heaven: The Unauthorized Guide to Aesthetics | Clinically Reviewed Edition
by Jay Phantom
- List rank#4
- Price$39.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews11
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The Melt and Pour Soap Handbook: Unique Recipes for Thoughtful Gifts
by Declan James
- List rank#5
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews36
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Natural Soap Apothecary: Soapmaking for Beginners. A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Safe Cold-Process Soapmaking and Handling Lye Without Fear, with Easy Recipes and Techniques for Natural Soaps
by Hellen Dallow
- List rank#6
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews27
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Bath Bombs & Balneotherapy: The Surprising Health Benefits of Bath Bombs and Ancient Secrets of Hot Springs, Dead Sea Minerals and CO2 Baths for ... Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction)
by Mark Sloan
- List rank#7
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews480
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Flawless Face: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup Mastery: Master the Art of Makeup with Pro Techniques & Expert Tips
by Sarah Homes
- List rank#8
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews10
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Making Faces
by Kevyn Aucoin
- List rank#9
- Price-
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,291
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Makeup Practice Face Charts Extended Edition: 202 Pages & 10 Different Faces | Large Page Size Faces with Open and Closed Eyes | Blank Pages to ... Gift Idea For Girls (Fashion and beauty)
by Kitten Syndicate
- List rank#10
- Price$14.90
- Rating4.4
- Reviews43
Same niche in Kindle eBooks: Cosmetics
FAQ
Is Cosmetics a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 35/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 11 reviews and sells for $14.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Cosmetics?
The median best seller has 11 reviews, and 87% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Cosmetics best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $9.99 and $19.99.
Can new books break into Cosmetics?
15% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.