March 12, 2026

Huda Beauty Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 7.2k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Huda Beauty over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how Huda Beauty invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with Huda Beauty, see here: Huda Beauty influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

Huda Beauty's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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Huda Beauty's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

1,008Jan130Feb578Mar559Apr427May736Jun647Jul539Aug513Sep752Oct777Nov548Dec

Huda Beauty's sponsored post volume peaks in January with 1k posts, 68% higher than the monthly average of 601. February recorded the lowest activity at 130 posts, 78% below average.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of Huda Beauty's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 3.9k posts (53.7%)
  • TikTok: 3.3k posts (45.9%)
  • YouTube: 31 posts (0.4%)
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Huda Beauty's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

3.9kInstagram3.3kTikTok31YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Huda Beauty.

Here are 3 examples of Huda Beauty's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

florian_fuell x Huda Beauty

florian_fuell
@florian_fuell
17 Apr, 25
5.6M
297.4k
[...] Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara @hudabeauty Lip Contour 2.0- Rich Brown [...]

Influencer bio

▪️Friseurmeister ▫️Make up Artist ▪️Frankfurt ⬇️Get your Inspiration ☺️⬇️ 📩 Bookings: kontakt@florianfuell.de

Collaboration metrics

Post views5.6M
Post EMV $199.1k

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cilia.ghass x Huda Beauty

cilia.ghass
@cilia.ghass
21 Jun, 25
4.5M
287.4k
[...] Let’s really test that 😏 @Huda Beauty Combo : Warm Brown - Baby Pink 🛍️ [...]

Influencer bio

Hairstyle/Beauty 😎 #AlgerienneCapable

Collaboration metrics

Post views4.5M
Post EMV $104.4k

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sarahsarosh x Huda Beauty

sarahsarosh
@sarahsarosh
17 Jul, 25
153.4k
6.9k
[...] new hair growth in 6-8 weeks * @hudabeauty Faux Filter Concealer Products are [...]

Influencer bio

Hey, I’m Sarah - A girl just like you - building a brand, travelling the world, drinking too much coffee… and figuring life out one vlog at a time.💁🏽‍♀️✨

Collaboration metrics

Post views153.4k
Post EMV $5.3k

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 77%
  • Posts: 23%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers Huda Beauty are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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Huda Beauty's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K9.1%
1K-5K25.0%
5K-10K15.3%
10K-50K27.2%
50K-100K8.1%
100K-500K11.5%
500K+3.7%

Huda Beauty's creator selection appears relatively diversified across size tiers, with no single segment dominating. This suggests a balanced approach to influencer partnerships, spreading investment across different audience sizes.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (3.7M avg views/post):

leahcomptonn x Huda Beauty

leahcomptonn
@leahcomptonn
31 May, 25
145
Introducing the NEW Valentino Puffer Gloss ✨ These have been my new favourite lip plumpers! Crafted with the Valentino Puffer ComplexTM-infused formula, for an immediate visible plumping effect. They are a long-lasting, non-sticky formula, enriched with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and vitamin E, keeping the lips feeling soft PLUS how cute is this packaging, it features Valentino’s signature PINK V-Logo! A new must-have from me🩷🥹 Shades featured: - Moonlight Crush🌙🔮🖤✨ - Dazzling Mermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ 💦🌊 - Extra Pink 💗🎀💄 - In My Glowing Era 🌟💖✨ What’s your favourite shade?? First makeup look ib @f.bermann #ad#valentinobeauty #makeup #lipgloss

Influencer bio

🎨 Blending Art with Beauty ✨ Inspiring you to create using makeup 💌Email - Leahambercompton@hotmail.com Dive into my world👇🏼

Collaboration metrics

Post likes145
Post EMV $15

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.5k avg views/post):

omgmerosh x Huda Beauty

omgmerosh
@omgmerosh
21 Jan, 26
2.1k
thanks for having me - @hudabeauty 🎷🍷 @evolvemgmt.de

Influencer bio

🐚🍸🐆🌟 turkish - persian ✉️ omgmerosh@luxe-connect.agency

Collaboration metrics

Post likes2.1k
Post EMV $215

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Huda Beauty's repeat partnerships

Out of 4.6k unique influencers in our dataset, 378 of them (8%) posted content for Huda Beauty in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @mahnoor_malik17, who has collaborated across 11 months with 29 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of Huda Beauty's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

mahnoor_malik17 x Huda Beauty

mahnoor_malik17
@mahnoor_malik17
24 Nov, 25
12.8k
@hudabeauty Easy bake powder in cherry [...]
mahnoor_malik17
@mahnoor_malik17
20 Oct, 25
3.8k
@hudabeauty new colour correctors in [...]
mahnoor_malik17
@mahnoor_malik17
11 Jan, 26
3.7k
Introducing @hudabeauty's genius invention - Easy [...]

gigglecloud x Huda Beauty

gigglecloud
@gigglecloud
23 Jan, 26
19.1k
[...] out mid-touch-up 👀📱 PR | @hudabeauty #hudabeauty [...]
gigglecloud
@gigglecloud
03 Dec, 25
5.6k
[...] to take over your FYP 💗— Huda Beauty Blush Filter Soft Glow [...]
gigglecloud
@gigglecloud
14 Jan, 26
1.9k
Huda Beauty Faux Filter Color Corrector [...]

emmaahp x Huda Beauty

emmaahp
@emmaahp
09 Apr, 25
47.1k
[...] tinted serum foundation @hudabeauty faux filter concealer, blush [...]
emmaahp
@emmaahp
27 May, 25
12.1k
[...] tinted serum drops @hudabeauty ‘watermelon pop’ blush [...]
emmaahp
@emmaahp
20 Aug, 25
6.2k
[...] blush + bronzer * @hudabeauty faux filter concealer, blush [...]

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Huda Beauty had the most influencer activity. 25.8% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • India (13.8%)
  • United Kingdom (7.5%)
  • France (5.1%)
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Huda Beauty's influencer activity by market

United States25.8%
India13.8%
United Kingdom7.5%
France5.1%
Italy4.3%
Other43.5%

Here is another example of Huda Beauty collaborating with an influencer in United States.

herosheemaz x Huda Beauty

herosheemaz
@herosheemaz
11 Mar, 25
3.1M
124.8k
[...] sticks by @toofaced Liquid blush by @hudabeauty Concealer by @diorbeauty Eyeshadow [...]

Huda Beauty's influencer activity vs. related brands

Like Huda Beauty, both Kylie Cosmetics and Haus Labs are creator-led makeup brands that rely heavily on social-first launches and influencer seeding. They compete for the same trend-driven beauty audience across TikTok and Instagram.

Total influencer content

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Huda Beauty vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Huda Beauty
Kylie Cosmetics
Haus Labs
7.2k1.6k5.2k

Huda Beauty leads with 7.2k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Haus Labs (5.2k posts) and Kylie Cosmetics (1.6k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 4.7k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. Huda Beauty has several times more total posts than Kylie Cosmetics.

By social platform

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Huda Beauty vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Huda Beauty
Kylie Cosmetics
Haus Labs
3.9k7265563.3k9064.6k31611InstagramTikTokYouTube

Huda Beauty leads on Instagram and YouTube, while Haus Labs leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with Huda Beauty at 3.9k, Kylie Cosmetics at 726, Haus Labs at 556 posts. Haus Labs's activity is particularly concentrated on TikTok. On Instagram, Huda Beauty has several times more posts than both Kylie Cosmetics and Haus Labs, while on TikTok, Haus Labs has more posts than Huda Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics.

By geographical market

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Huda Beauty vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Huda Beauty's top markets

Huda Beauty
Kylie Cosmetics
Haus Labs
1.9k5472.4k9961470541144441United StatesIndiaUnited Kingdom

Haus Labs has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (2.4k posts, 47.1%), Brazil (228 posts, 4.4%), while Huda Beauty has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in India (996 posts, 13.8%), United Kingdom (541 posts, 7.5%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Haus Labs at 2.4k posts (47.1%), Huda Beauty at 1.9k posts (25.8%), Kylie Cosmetics at 547 posts (33.4%). Huda Beauty's strength in United Kingdom may indicate a home-market focus, while Haus Labs shows broader regional investment.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Huda Beauty sponsor most?
Huda Beauty's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (53.7% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Huda Beauty use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Based on our data, we did not detect significant discount code usage in Huda Beauty's influencer collaborations.
Which influencers does Huda Beauty collaborate with?
Some of Huda Beauty's recent partnerships include @simmis_beauty, @mahnoor_malik17, @rare.blueberry, @emmaahp, @mslanilawal. You can see list of Huda Beauty influencers here.

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