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.
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How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.
| Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 21.15966314 |
| 78.84033686 |
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 |
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Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the 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 |
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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%.
Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the 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% |
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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%.
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.
| 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.
Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.
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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.
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% |
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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.
Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.
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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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