The Report · all categories · updated 2026-08-12

Can AI shopping agents buy from beauty stores?

AI shopping agents failed the add-to-cart errand at 65% of the 17 beauty stores in Coalbird's audit, and could not find the returns policy at 82%. 1 of 17 beauty stores completed every errand. Data as of 2026-08-12.

The beauty numbers

  • beauty stores audited17
  • failed add-to-cart65%
  • returns unfindable82%
  • cleared everything1 / 17

Every beauty store, every errand

Store Find the product Find the returns policy Add to cart Grade
Olaplex ✓ ✓ ✓ clear
Kosas ✓ ✓ ✗ wobbly
Kylie Cosmetics ✓ ✗ ✓ wobbly
Summer Fridays ✓ ✓ ✗ wobbly
Fenty Beauty ✓ ✗ ✓ wobbly
ILIA ✓ ✗ ✓ wobbly
OSEA ✓ ✗ ✓ wobbly
Beardbrand ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Herbivore ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Rare Beauty ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Dr. Squatch ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Glossier ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Harry's ✗ ✗ ✓ wobbly
Milk Makeup ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Tower 28 ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
ColourPop ✓ ✗ ✗ wobbly
Youth To The People ✗ ✗ ✗ keeled over

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