February 19, 2026

Physicians Formula Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 550 pieces of influencer content sponsored by Physicians Formula over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how Physicians Formula 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 Physicians Formula, see here: Physicians Formula influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

Physicians Formula's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The two charts below show month-by-month data for:

  • Total sponsored posts tracked
  • Total views those posts generated
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Physicians Formula's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

47Jan48Feb65Mar53Apr45May43Jun36Jul58Aug32Sep24Oct43Nov45Dec

Physicians Formula's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 45 sponsored posts per month. March recorded the highest volume at 65 posts (44% above average), while October was the quietest at 24 posts.

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Physicians Formula's influencer activity by month (views)

Total views on sponsored video posts

289.1kJan1.2MFeb2.3MMar231.5kApr1.2MMay1.3MJun1.2MJul409.7kAug1.3MSep195.0kOct305.7kNov219.3kDec

March generated the most views at 2.3M, while October recorded the least at 195k. Across all tracked posts in the 12-month window, average views per post were 18.7k. Views appear to be largely volume-driven, tracking closely with post output across the year. The top-performing tracked post, by @leslovesbeauty, generated 1.8M views.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • TikTok: 311 posts (56.5%)
  • Instagram: 238 posts (43.3%)
  • YouTube: 1 posts (0.2%)
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Physicians Formula's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

238Instagram311TikTok1YouTube

TikTok influencer marketing is a clear focus for Physicians Formula.

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

leslovesbeauty x Physicians Formula

leslovesbeauty
@leslovesbeauty
06 Mar, 25
1.8M
24.3k
[...] intrusive thoughts win with this @physiciansformula Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector [...]

Influencer bio

♡ UGC | Beauty Enthusiast | 45 ♏️ |📍CT + CA 💙 ♡ Reviews | Textures | #over40beauty ♡ Contact: leslovesbeauty@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views 1.8M
Post EMV $57.6k

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alizaaramirezz x Physicians Formula

alizaaramirezz
@alizaaramirezz
27 Feb, 25
285.5k
35.7k
[...] @sephora microsmooth powder @Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer @Fenty Beauty Sun [...]

Influencer bio

Dallas, TX 💌alizaacramirez@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views 285.5k
Post EMV $7.5k

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x Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula
18 Feb, 25
5.7k
271
* Physicians Formula Diamond Filler Lip & Cheek Color / [...]

Influencer bio

Hello, welcome. In this channel, I regularly share videos on various topics such as makeup, skin care, cosmetics, shopping, fashion, travel and culture and art. If you are interested in such topics, you can subscribe to my channel. If you press the ringer, you will be notified of my videos that I publish every Wednesday and Friday. Don't forget to follow me on my social media accounts like Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest below.

Collaboration metrics

Post views 5.7k
Post EMV $199

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

  • Videos: 98.1%
  • Carousels: 1.9%

💡 Related resource: How To Find TikTok Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (TikTok), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers Physicians Formula 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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Physicians Formula's influencers average views (TikTok)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K61.6%
1K-5K22.9%
5K-10K5.4%
10K-50K6.3%
50K-100K1.7%
100K-500K1.7%
500K+0.4%

With 61.7% of partnerships featuring creators averaging <1K views, Physicians Formula's strategy suggests niche targeting and authenticity, likely leveraging collaboration models like gifting and affiliates to work with smaller creators.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on TikTok (138.9k avg views/post):

kaylee.marina x Physicians Formula

kaylee.marina
@kaylee.marina
22 Nov, 25
27.3k
922
[...] - @Maybelline NY loose powder - @Physicians Formula bronzer - @Kaja Beauty eyeshadow - [...]

Influencer bio

beauty & yapping ✨ 23 | TX ✨ 💌: kaylee@idolsandicons.co

Collaboration metrics

Post views 27.3k
Post EMV $592

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on TikTok (8.3k avg views/post):

latinabaddie101 x Physicians Formula

latinabaddie101
@latinabaddie101
11 Jan, 26
3.4k
539
[...] 115 @Morphe Cosmetics brow pencil @Physicians Formula butter bronzer @Kosas hype blush [...]

Influencer bio

Latina Baddies Only 🙂‍↔️😘 IG: alexisss03 💌 alexis.business.rivera@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views 3.4k
Post EMV $95

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Physicians Formula's repeat partnerships

Out of 404 unique influencers in our dataset, 21 of them (5%) posted content for Physicians Formula in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @ellasolves, who has collaborated across 6 months with 9 total posts.

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

ellasolves x Physicians Formula

ellasolves
@ellasolves
06 Feb, 26
84
[...] too long". . . Thanks @physiciansformula for gifting me your [...]

drshoskin x Physicians Formula

drshoskin
@drshoskin
12 Apr, 25
11.6k
[...] which is why I love @physiciansformula 3-in-1 Hydrating [...]
drshoskin
@drshoskin
26 Nov, 25
5.7k
[...] or irritates my skin. #PhysiciansFormulaPartner But [...]
drshoskin
@drshoskin
23 Dec, 25
5.5k
[...] science-backed beauty. #PhysiciansFormulaPartner As part of [...]

yari_29 x Physicians Formula

yari_29
@yari_29
27 Dec, 25
1.5k
25
[...] @loréal paris usa @Physicians Formula @Juvia’s Place @ONE SIZE [...]
yari_29
@yari_29
07 Dec, 25
1.5k
18
[...] @loréal paris usa @Physicians Formula @LYS Beauty @Doll 10 [...]
yari_29
@yari_29
20 Jan, 26
693
24
[...] paris usa @livetinted @Physicians Formula @Rhodeskin @ONE SIZE [...]

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Physicians Formula had the most influencer activity. 50% 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:

  • United Kingdom (5.8%)
  • Spain (4.9%)
  • Canada (4.6%)
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Physicians Formula's influencer activity by market

United States50.0%
United Kingdom5.8%
Spain4.9%
Canada4.6%
India3.8%
Other30.9%

Here is another example of Physicians Formula collaborating with an influencer in United States.

autumnmarys x Physicians Formula

autumnmarys
@autumnmarys
05 Jul, 25
229.9k
21.6k
[...] by Lady Gaga moonstone highlight @Physicians Formula butter bronzer @Tower 28 Beauty [...]

Physicians Formula's influencer activity vs. related brands

Physicians Formula competes with Milani Cosmetics and COVERGIRL in mass-market makeup where creators influence purchase through drugstore hauls and best-of lists. All three target a broad audience looking for affordable, reliable performance.

Total influencer content

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Physicians Formula vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Physicians Formula
Milani Cosmetics
COVERGIRL
5503143.6k

COVERGIRL leads with 3.6k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Physicians Formula (550 posts) and Milani Cosmetics (314 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 1.5k posts, suggesting established influencer marketing investments. COVERGIRL has several times more total posts than Physicians Formula and Milani Cosmetics.

By social platform

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Physicians Formula vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Physicians Formula
Milani Cosmetics
COVERGIRL
23831497831102.6k107InstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, COVERGIRL leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with COVERGIRL at 2.6k, Physicians Formula at 311, Milani Cosmetics at 0 posts. Milani Cosmetics's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On TikTok, COVERGIRL has several times more posts than Physicians Formula, while Milani Cosmetics has none.

By geographical market

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Physicians Formula vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Physicians Formula's top markets

Physicians Formula
Milani Cosmetics
COVERGIRL
2752022.5k32191122700United StatesUnited KingdomSpain

COVERGIRL has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (2.5k posts, 69.6%), Canada (127 posts, 3.5%), United Kingdom (112 posts, 3.1%), suggesting a North America focus, while Physicians Formula leads in Spain with 27 posts (4.9%), while Milani Cosmetics leads in India with 21 posts (6.7%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is COVERGIRL at 2.5k posts (69.6%), Physicians Formula at 275 posts (50%), Milani Cosmetics at 202 posts (64.2%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Physicians Formula sponsor most?
Physicians Formula's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is TikTok (56.5% of their total content).
Do Physicians Formula use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Based on our data, we did not detect significant discount code usage in Physicians Formula's influencer collaborations.
Which influencers does Physicians Formula collaborate with?
Some of Physicians Formula's recent partnerships include @shelby.rose.07, @ellasolves, @ilovemakeup.cz, @lizvelazquez6, @drshoskin. You can see list of Physicians Formula influencers here.

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