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Celebrity beauty brands leverage creator economy for market dominance

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Celebrity-founded beauty brands are increasingly dominating the creator economy, with companies like Kylie Cosmetics and Rare Beauty leveraging their founders' fame for significant market share. These brands accounted for half of the top 10 beauty companies based on creator marketing performance in 2025, demonstrating a powerful shift from traditional advertising to social media-driven product discovery. While initial reach is crucial, long-term success still hinges on product quality and brand loyalty, as evidenced by the struggles of some celebrity ventures despite high-profile founders. AI

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Celebrity beauty brands leverage creator economy for market dominance

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Fernanda Tronco ·

    Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Hailey Bieber’s brands dominate beauty’s creator economy. Fame is only part of the reason

    Celebrity-founded companies claimed half of the top 10 spots in a new ranking of beauty brands by creator marketing performance. But a string of shutdowns shows star power alone doesn't build a lasting business.

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