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The 4 best cosmetics and beauty supply spots in Berkeley

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Published on December 16, 2019
The 4 best cosmetics and beauty supply spots in BerkeleyPhoto: Benefit Cosmetics Boutique and BrowBar Lounge/Yelp

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cosmetics and beauty supply spots around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for cosmetics and beauty supply.

December is the top month of the year for consumer spending at health and beauty businesses across the Berkeley area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and email marketing for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Berkeley-area health and beauty businesses rose to $53 for the metro area in December of last year, 5% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. MAC

photo: megan h./yelp

First on the list is MAC. Located at 1850 Fourth St., the beauty supply store and makeup artist spot is the highest-rated cosmetics and beauty supply spot in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp.

2. 100% Pure

Photo: hannah s./Yelp

Next up is 100% Pure, a member of the chain, situated at 2983 College Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the cosmetics and beauty supply spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Benefit Cosmetics Boutique & BrowBar Lounge

Photo: benefit cosmetics boutique & browbar lounge/Yelp

Benefit Cosmetics Boutique & BrowBar Lounge, located at 1831 Fourth St. (between Hearst Avenue and Virginia Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cosmetics and beauty supply spot, which offers eyebrow and waxing services, four stars out of 351 reviews.

4. Marie Veronique

Photo: marie veronique/Yelp

Check out Marie Veronique, which has earned five stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cosmetics and beauty spot at 1820 Solano Ave., Suite B-2. (between Colusa Avenue).


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