How Beauty Brands Can Ride the Live Shopping Wave

USALive CommerceTikTok ShopLivestream ShoppingShoppable VideoWWD · October 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
How Beauty Brands Can Ride the Live Shopping Wave

Rihanna, the founder of Fenty Beauty, recently hosted the brand's first 12-hour TikTok Shop Mega Live event, marking a significant move in the live shopping space. This event signals the return of live selling, a trend that was popular in the '90s and 2000s, now revitalized through TikTok Shop.

The success of Fenty Beauty's live shopping event on TikTok Shop has implications for the broader social commerce landscape, particularly for beauty brands looking to leverage live shopping to drive sales and engagement. As live shopping continues to gain traction, brands will need to develop strategies to effectively utilize platforms like TikTok Shop to reach their audiences.

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