UK Retail Health and Beauty - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Health and Beauty category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Health and Beauty – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Health and Beauty UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 21.15966314
78.84033686
21%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 41
59
41%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 18%
Transactional 10%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 2%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 5%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Retail Health and Beauty brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
boots.com 14.7
lookfantastic.com 6.31
amazon.co.uk 3.59
theperfumeshop.com 2.96
spacenk.com 2.94
charlottetilbury.com 2.9
hollandandbarrett.com 2.75
cultbeauty.co.uk 2.68
allbeauty.com 2.51
superdrug.com 2.45
others 56.21
  • boots.com - 14.7%
  • lookfantastic.com - 6.31%
  • amazon.co.uk - 3.59%
  • theperfumeshop.com - 2.96%
  • spacenk.com - 2.94%
  • charlottetilbury.com - 2.9%
  • hollandandbarrett.com - 2.75%
  • cultbeauty.co.uk - 2.68%
  • allbeauty.com - 2.51%
  • superdrug.com - 2.45%
  • others - 56.21%

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In the beauty PPC landscape, Boots leads with 14.70% click share, followed by Lookfantastic at 6.31%. Amazon captures 3.59%, while ‘others’ dominate with 56.21%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Retail Health and Beauty brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date boots.com lookfantastic.com spacenk.com superdrug.com hollandandbarrett.com allbeauty.com theperfumeshop.com cultbeauty.co.uk amazon.co.uk charlottetilbury.com
2026/05/01 9.14% 5.57% 2.37% 0.83% 3.7% 2.27% 1.89% 3.11% 3.38% 4.89%
2026/05/02 8.32% 5.66% 2.08% 0.47% 3.87% 2.76% 2.04% 2.2% 3.09% 3.43%
2026/05/03 8.26% 5.95% 2.59% 0.98% 3.54% 1.84% 2.28% 2.62% 2.79% 4.16%
2026/05/04 8.79% 6.37% 3.03% 1.48% 3.4% 1.58% 2% 1.96% 3.23% 5.75%
2026/05/05 8.29% 6.96% 2.27% 0.88% 3.32% 2% 2.52% 2.12% 3.79% 3.47%
2026/05/06 8.66% 8% 2.1% 0.65% 2.71% 1.66% 2.27% 2.46% 3.42% 2.85%
2026/05/07 8.68% 8.75% 1.78% 0.66% 2.93% 2.13% 2.3% 2.9% 3.05% 2.18%
2026/05/08 7.55% 5.68% 1.6% 0.95% 2.77% 1.59% 1.69% 3.14% 3.36% 3.9%
2026/05/09 7.47% 5.93% 1.53% 0.96% 2.74% 1.76% 1.69% 2.98% 2.78% 3.57%
2026/05/10 7.85% 6.09% 1.72% 1.62% 2.76% 1.68% 1.81% 3.23% 2.77% 3.48%
2026/05/11 12.11% 6.25% 2.5% 2.56% 1.56% 2.76% 1.94% 4.47% 2.75% 1.78%
2026/05/12 11.47% 6.84% 2.4% 2.84% 1.57% 3.52% 2.22% 4.24% 2.84% 1.76%
2026/05/13 13.07% 5.21% 2.02% 2.23% 1.98% 3.34% 2.61% 3.32% 3.12% 1.59%
2026/05/14 12.85% 4.78% 2.11% 2.03% 1.94% 3.74% 2.53% 4.25% 3.21% 1.66%
2026/05/15 7.54% 5.67% 1.6% 0.95% 2.77% 1.59% 1.69% 3.13% 3.36% 3.89%
2026/05/16 13.77% 4.93% 1.99% 2.79% 2% 2.67% 3.2% 2.01% 2.9% 1.23%
2026/05/17 11.94% 5.43% 2.27% 2.04% 2.03% 2.49% 3% 1.66% 3.13% 1.6%
2026/05/18 11.65% 5.33% 2.22% 1.9% 1.93% 2.84% 2.89% 1.55% 3.28% 1.45%
2026/05/19 10.96% 5.21% 2.15% 2% 2.06% 2.32% 2.64% 1.52% 3.56% 1.8%
2026/05/20 10.94% 7.07% 2.27% 1.26% 1.85% 2.46% 2.08% 1.36% 3.37% 1.85%
2026/05/21 11% 6.14% 2.41% 1.48% 1.73% 2.6% 1.66% 1.56% 2.82% 2.76%
2026/05/22 10.7% 7.52% 2.61% 1.5% 1.7% 2.17% 2.18% 2.19% 2.49% 4.34%
2026/05/23 9.97% 7.14% 2% 1.79% 1.81% 2.05% 2.45% 2.89% 2.47% 4.96%
2026/05/24 9.9% 7.16% 1.49% 1.92% 1.7% 2.17% 2.12% 3.32% 2.22% 6.44%
2026/05/25 10.54% 7.06% 1.52% 2.29% 2.06% 2.57% 2.45% 4.04% 2.04% 5.31%
2026/05/26 11.38% 6.6% 1.96% 3% 1.86% 2.96% 2.12% 3.04% 1.92% 6.13%
2026/05/27 11.78% 7.26% 2.27% 3.05% 2.02% 2.93% 2.06% 3.32% 2.02% 3.18%
2026/05/28 12.48% 5.52% 2.17% 3.23% 2.18% 2.6% 2.13% 3.28% 2.01% 3.37%
2026/05/29 12.45% 6.42% 2.58% 2.89% 2.1% 2.43% 2.4% 3.03% 2.06% 2.45%
2026/05/30 13.11% 5.35% 2.85% 2.23% 2.12% 2.5% 2.79% 2.48% 2.01% 2.05%
2026/05/31 13.54% 5.25% 3% 2.53% 2.45% 2.44% 2.4% 2.24% 2.02% 1.86%
  • boots.com
  • lookfantastic.com
  • spacenk.com
  • superdrug.com
  • hollandandbarrett.com
  • allbeauty.com
  • theperfumeshop.com
  • cultbeauty.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • charlottetilbury.com

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In May 2026, boots.com saw a fluctuating spend share, peaking at 13.77% mid-month. Lookfantastic.com experienced a steady decline, while spacenk.com and superdrug.com showed gradual increases. By month’s end, boots.com led with 13.54%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Retail Health and Beauty

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 2161
2026/05/02 2065
2026/05/03 2058
2026/05/04 2185
2026/05/05 2238
2026/05/06 2323
2026/05/07 2353
2026/05/08 2331
2026/05/09 2262
2026/05/10 2238
2026/05/11 2581
2026/05/12 2775
2026/05/13 2684
2026/05/14 2719
2026/05/15 2331
2026/05/16 2806
2026/05/17 2744
2026/05/18 2766
2026/05/19 2735
2026/05/20 2712
2026/05/21 2765
2026/05/22 2770
2026/05/23 2797
2026/05/24 2855
2026/05/25 2949
2026/05/26 3198
2026/05/27 3078
2026/05/28 3078
2026/05/29 3000
2026/05/30 3085
2026/05/31 3041

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In May 2026, distinct advertisers on Google SERP surged from 2,161 to 3,041. Mid-month saw a notable spike, peaking at 3,198 on May 26. The month concluded with a strong presence of advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Retail Health and Beauty

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
charlottetilbury.com 1.12%
boots.com 1.03%
argos.co.uk 0.6%
lookfantastic.com 0.42%
spacenk.com 0.36%
visionexpress.com -0.44%
cultbeauty.co.uk -0.5%
hollandandbarrett.com -0.73%
amazon.co.uk -0.83%
sephora.co.uk -0.97%

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In the past month, charlottetilbury.com and boots.com saw significant click share growth, while sephora.co.uk and amazon.co.uk experienced notable declines.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Retail Health and Beauty Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date boots.com lookfantastic.com spacenk.com superdrug.com allbeauty.com amazon.co.uk ebay.co.uk cultbeauty.co.uk hollandandbarrett.com theperfumeshop.com
2026/05/01 11.36% 7.4% 3.72% 1.44% 2.67% 5.19% 1.39% 3.45% 3.93% 1.78%
2026/05/02 10.73% 8% 3.44% 0.76% 3.02% 4.57% 1.84% 2.35% 4.15% 1.89%
2026/05/03 10.85% 8.27% 4.26% 1.69% 2.36% 4.41% 2.02% 2.86% 3.64% 2.11%
2026/05/04 11.15% 8.87% 4.76% 2.55% 2.15% 4.6% 1.87% 2.21% 3.73% 1.89%
2026/05/05 10.67% 9.42% 3.62% 1.49% 2.13% 5.54% 2.12% 2.3% 3.61% 2.48%
2026/05/06 10.87% 10.82% 3.22% 1.01% 1.93% 5.02% 1.66% 2.54% 2.94% 2.33%
2026/05/07 10.68% 11.52% 2.78% 0.96% 2.26% 4.58% 1.32% 3.34% 3.3% 2.41%
2026/05/08 9.7% 7.4% 2.58% 1.59% 2.22% 5.09% 1.37% 3.9% 3.13% 1.66%
2026/05/09 9.59% 7.89% 2.51% 1.4% 2.37% 4.06% 1.36% 3.37% 3.23% 1.56%
2026/05/10 10.07% 8.14% 2.94% 2.47% 2.13% 4% 1.55% 3.84% 3.2% 1.7%
2026/05/11 13.68% 8.3% 4% 3.85% 3.28% 3.81% 2.84% 5% 1.68% 1.89%
2026/05/12 12.85% 9.03% 3.76% 4.28% 4.2% 3.87% 2.66% 4.91% 1.62% 2.18%
2026/05/13 15.01% 6.78% 3.19% 3.35% 4.04% 4.42% 2.85% 3.9% 2.1% 2.39%
2026/05/14 14.69% 6.23% 3.41% 3.08% 4.35% 4.48% 2.72% 5.17% 2.09% 2.47%
2026/05/15 9.7% 7.4% 2.58% 1.59% 2.22% 5.09% 1.37% 3.9% 3.13% 1.66%
2026/05/16 15.72% 6.55% 3.17% 3.99% 3.14% 4% 2.89% 2.28% 2.05% 3.19%
2026/05/17 13.84% 7.26% 3.62% 3.04% 2.92% 4.4% 3.49% 1.85% 2.08% 3.19%
2026/05/18 13.4% 7.14% 3.52% 2.88% 3.34% 4.65% 3.26% 1.91% 1.99% 2.96%
2026/05/19 12.56% 7.01% 3.4% 3.01% 2.76% 5.07% 3.78% 1.82% 2.09% 2.67%
2026/05/20 12.57% 9.62% 3.61% 1.9% 2.85% 4.84% 4.11% 1.5% 1.98% 2.07%
2026/05/21 12.75% 8.37% 3.9% 2.21% 3.13% 4.07% 3.4% 1.55% 1.84% 1.7%
2026/05/22 12.57% 10.19% 4.18% 2.21% 2.58% 3.68% 2.93% 2.76% 1.85% 2.25%
2026/05/23 11.6% 9.85% 3.3% 2.68% 2.38% 3.67% 3.23% 3.23% 2.07% 2.53%
2026/05/24 11.62% 9.91% 2.55% 2.89% 2.68% 3.35% 3.39% 4.18% 1.9% 2.24%
2026/05/25 12.17% 9.58% 2.51% 3.36% 3.1% 2.96% 2.7% 4.73% 2.18% 2.57%
2026/05/26 12.96% 8.94% 3.21% 4.4% 3.53% 2.75% 2.35% 3.85% 1.96% 2.15%
2026/05/27 13.34% 9.81% 3.69% 4.42% 3.54% 2.88% 2.38% 3.64% 2.11% 2.13%
2026/05/28 14.07% 7.43% 3.46% 4.66% 3.12% 2.97% 2.42% 3.83% 2.25% 2.17%
2026/05/29 14.06% 8.68% 4.11% 4.2% 2.84% 2.99% 2.63% 3.54% 2.25% 2.41%
2026/05/30 14.67% 7.11% 4.6% 3.26% 2.9% 2.88% 2.56% 2.87% 2.25% 2.89%
2026/05/31 15.09% 6.95% 4.8% 3.74% 3.04% 2.85% 2.64% 2.53% 2.53% 2.51%
  • boots.com
  • lookfantastic.com
  • spacenk.com
  • superdrug.com
  • allbeauty.com
  • amazon.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • cultbeauty.co.uk
  • hollandandbarrett.com
  • theperfumeshop.com

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In May 2026, boots.com led with a steady rise, peaking at 15.72% on the 16th. lookfantastic.com fluctuated, ending at 6.95%. spacenk.com showed gradual growth, finishing at 4.8%. superdrug.com and allbeauty.com saw modest gains, while amazon.co.uk declined to 2.85%. ebay.co.uk and cultbeauty.co.uk had minor fluctuations. hollandandbarrett.com and theperfumeshop.com remained stable.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Health and Beauty

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Health and Beauty - Last month
  1. 1
    Summer Beauty At Boots | Shop Skincare Brands at Boots https://www.boots.com

    Get That Glass Skin Look With The Latest in Beauty - Shop at Boots.com. Save Up To Half Price.

  2. 2
    Charlotte Tilbury | Shop Luxury Makeup & Skincare https://www.charlottetilbury.com

    Free Delivery On All Orders Over £49 Shop Award-Winning Makeup And Innovative Skincare. Shop Magical Makeup Products To Beautify Your Eyes, Lips & Cheeks At CharlotteTilbury.com.

  3. 3
    Book an Appointment Online - Book an Eye Test https://www.davidclulow.com

    Find your Perfect Frame with our Optical Advisor. Choose your personal trend style! Book an Eye Test With one of our Qualified Optometrists.

  4. 4
    Pharmica™ Online Pharmacy https://www.pharmica.uk

    Get 20% Off With Code NEW20 — Get 20% Off Your Order. Buy Effective, Clinically Proven Treatment. Trusted UK Pharmacy. Pharmica™ - Join 1,000,000+ UK Customers. No GP Appointment Needed. Confidential & Safe.

  5. 5
    Shop Online At The Body Shop | The Body Shop https://www.thebodyshop.com

    Nourish and protect your skin with some of our bestselling body care products. Changemaking beauty. Fighting for a fairer and more beautiful world.

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In the vibrant world of Google PPC, Boots entices with summer beauty savings, while Charlotte Tilbury offers luxury with free delivery. David Clulow focuses on personalized eyewear, Pharmica™ promises trusted treatments, and The Body Shop champions ethical beauty.

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