AI Insights · Timothy · April 2026
Top 5 Beauty Retail Apps on Android in New Zealand: Q1 2026
Explore the performance trends of the top beauty retail apps in New Zealand during Q1 2026, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the first quarter of 2026, the beauty retail app landscape in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends among the top five applications. Data sourced from Sensor Tower reveals insights into downloads and active user engagement.
MECCA - Beauty Shopping saw consistent weekly downloads, peaking at around 468 in late January. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at approximately 5.1K and closing the quarter at 4.7K.
SEPHORA - Beauty Shopping experienced an upward trend in downloads, reaching a high of 284 in early March. Active users showed a gradual decline from 4.3K to 3.6K over the quarter.
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics maintained a modest download rate with a peak of 144 in late March. Active users increased from 126 to 157 by the end of the quarter.
Wonder Beauties had stable download numbers, culminating at 32 in early March. Active user engagement rose steadily from 98 to 130 throughout the quarter.
Lastly, Nykaa - Beauty Shopping App showed variable download activity, with a noticeable dip in March, while active users remained relatively stable around the 270 mark by the end of the quarter.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore further trends and analytics in the beauty retail app sector.
