3 Common Questions About Cosmetic Store Fixtures: Professional Answers to Help You Avoid Pitfalls
Question 1: Do cosmetic, skincare, and perfume categories require different fixtures?
Absolutely! Fixture design depends on category characteristics—confusing them will directly hurt conversions:
Makeup Area: The core needs are “easy shade testing and clear visibility.” Choose inclined makeup display stands—also ideal as a cosmetic display stand for shop—with an angle of 15°-20° to make lipstick and eyeshadow shades visible at a glance. When pairing with custom cosmetic display cases, reserve a 15cm-wide makeup trial counter (a functional type of cosmetic display counter) with stain-resistant acrylic countertops. Install 3500K warm white vanity lights (a key detail for cosmetic store lighting) above to avoid color discrepancies during testing.
Skincare Area: Focus on “ingredient communication and anti-drop protection.” For cosmetic shelf design, transparent acrylic shelves are recommended, with non-slip silicone pads on shelves (to prevent bottled serums from slipping). For probiotic skincare products requiring refrigeration, embed small refrigerated skincare retail fixtures to highlight professionalism and create a store highlight.
Perfume Area: Need to create “ambiance and texture.” Fragrance display cabinet (a specialized type of custom cosmetic display case) should use dark wood frames + mirrored back panels, paired with 4000K cool-toned spotlights to enhance the transparency of perfume bottles. Use low round display tables (height ≤80cm) to make it easy for customers to pick up and test fragrances, reducing interaction barriers.

Question 2: How to avoid crowding with fixtures in spaces under 20㎡?
The core for small spaces is “vertical utilization + modular design”—3 key tips:
Vertical Display on Walls: Install wall-mounted makeup display stands—practical as a cosmetic display stand for shop—for popular makeup products, and pair with drawer-style skincare retail fixtures below (for inventory storage) to free up floor space.
Choose Foldable Custom Cabinets: Narrow down from 60cm to 30cm in width when not in business, and expand for display during business hours—suitable for mall counters and street stores, and can be paired with a compact cosmetic display counter to maximize functionality.
Use Combined Shelves: For example, design cosmetic shelf design as “2-in-1 makeup + skincare shelves”—place lipsticks on the upper layer, toners on the lower layer, and separate with transparent partitions. This is clear and space-saving, aligning with lightweight retail display solutions for cosmetics and complementing a small cosmetic display counter.
Question 3: How to balance customer makeup trial experience with product protection?
The key is “material selection + area division”—2 actionable plans:
Trial Area Fixtures: Choose scratch-resistant quartz countertops (stain-resistant and shatterproof) for the trial station, which can be integrated with a cosmetic display counter, with 10cm-high “edges” around to prevent cosmetics from falling. Set up an “exclusive trial sample shelf” next to makeup display stands (also usable as a cosmetic display stand for shop), with independent small compartments for samples to avoid contamination of full-size products from repeated trials.
Product Protection Details: Use tempered glass (impact-resistant) for the glass doors of custom cosmetic display cases and cosmetic display counter. Round the edges of skincare shelf boards (from cosmetic shelf design) to prevent scratches when customers pick up products. Add “anti-tip clips” to fragrance display cabinet to secure perfume bottles and avoid breakage from collisions.

Conclusion: Solving Fixture Issues Relies on "Precise Demand Matching"
Questions about cosmetic store fixtures essentially stem from “mismatched needs and solutions.” Whether it’s category adaptation, space utilization, or cost control, the key is to first clarify your scenario (e.g., space size, main categories, customer groups), then select corresponding equipment like custom cosmetic display cases, makeup display stands, fragrance display cabinet, and cosmetic display counter. If you still have doubts, prioritize optimizing the “trial area experience” (with proper cosmetic store lighting and a functional cosmetic display stand for shop) and “core category displays” (using tailored cosmetic shelf design and skincare retail fixtures)—these two links are critical for improving conversions and represent the “cost-effective high ground” in fixture design.
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