Industry · Form 5500 business code 446120
Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, & Perfume Stores: retirement plans
Plans whose sponsor entered this principal business activity code on Form 5500.
Form 5500 information is as filed by the plan administrator with the Department of Labor and may be amended. Figures reflect the plan year shown, not current balances. The business code is chosen by the filer from the list in the Form 5500 instructions.
For plan year 2024, 33 retirement plans in cosmetics, beauty supplies, & perfume stores with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500: 33 defined contribution and 0 defined benefit. They reported 132,952 participant records and $1.76B in net assets, counting every plan on the form.
The median defined contribution plan held $29,672 per participant, well below the national median of $53,031, and its employer put in $1,420 per active participant (national: $2,174). Among plans reporting Schedule C compensation the median was $130 per participant against $123 nationally.
Employers contributed $72.0M and participants $144M during the year, and the plans paid out $188M in benefits.
In 2009 the same group numbered 19 plans with $283M; by 2024 it was 33 plans (up 74%) and $1.76B (up 523%). From plan year 2023 the 100-participant line counts participants with account balances, which moved many plans to the short form.
Medians compared with all US plans
| Median plan, plan year 2024 | Industry: DC | US: DC | Industry: DB | US: DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $29,672 | $53,031 | — | $86,234 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $1,420 | $2,174 | — | $10,244 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $130 | $123 | — | $344 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.39% | 0.26% | — | 0.42% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $124 | $116 | — | $527 |
Medians across plans with 100 or more participants (32 DC and 0 DB plans with a Schedule H here). Fee medians cover plans reporting an amount. DC: defined contribution, such as 401(k) and 403(b). DB: defined benefit pension.
Distribution of DC plans
| Measure | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $19,333 | $29,672 | $47,693 | 32 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $757 | $1,420 | $2,588 | 32 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $61.02 | $130 | $188 | 30 |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $49.91 | $124 | $166 | 32 |
Trend by plan year
| Plan year | Plans 100+ | Participants | Net assets | Employer contributions | Participant contributions | Median DC assets / participant | Median DC Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | 132,952 | $1.76B | $72.0M | $144M | $29,672 | $130 |
| 2023 | 33 | 122,608 | $1.50B | $64.7M | $131M | $26,008 | $95.51 |
| 2022 | 31 | 119,792 | $1.19B | $56.6M | $115M | $18,913 | $87.71 |
| 2021 | 31 | 114,885 | $1.38B | $52.2M | $105M | $19,873 | $97.97 |
| 2020 | 37 | 95,518 | $1.19B | $47.0M | $95.1M | $18,240 | $70.80 |
| 2019 | 37 | 111,069 | $1.00B | $55.8M | $88.8M | $12,645 | $25.95 |
| 2018 | 29 | 106,223 | $761M | $36.2M | $74.6M | $9,726 | $26.66 |
| 2017 | 25 | 99,704 | $777M | $31.4M | $64.3M | $12,404 | $28.79 |
| 2016 | 24 | 93,720 | $641M | $33.3M | $61.1M | $11,850 | $15.36 |
| 2015 | 25 | 83,721 | $611M | $31.1M | $53.6M | $12,491 | $12.90 |
| 2014 | 23 | 76,627 | $592M | $28.0M | $46.2M | $13,196 | $6.51 |
| 2013 | 21 | 69,878 | $540M | $24.9M | $41.7M | $12,610 | $10.92 |
| 2012 | 23 | 66,254 | $443M | $22.7M | $37.2M | $9,093 | $6.71 |
| 2011 | 23 | 43,120 | $370M | $19.0M | $32.4M | $8,956 | $9.31 |
| 2010 | 17 | 39,393 | $328M | $13.6M | $24.6M | $8,278 | $16.18 |
| 2009 | 19 | 38,130 | $283M | $10.2M | $23.8M | $6,559 | $15.42 |
Plan year is the year in which the plan year began. The drop in large plans from 2023 follows a rule change: the 100-participant line now counts participants with account balances, so many plans moved to the short form.
Provider share
Service provider organisations named most often on the Schedule C of the 34 plans on this page's list, by number of plans. A plan usually names several providers.
Largest plans
The 34 largest by participants of 34 plans with a page on this site.
| Plan | Sponsor | State | Type | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer / active | Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance 401(k) Retirement Plan | Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. | IL | DC | 70,205 | $542M | $7,720 | $388 | $12.08 |
| Sephora Retirement Plan | Sephora USA Inc. | CA | DC | 32,767 | $600M | $18,314 | $975 | $36.02 |
| Sally Beauty 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | TX | DC | 20,376 | $294M | $14,433 | $398 | $12.91 |
| L'Occitane, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | L'Occitane, Inc. | NY | DC | 1,018 | $23.7M | $23,262 | $1,043 | $125 |
| Lush 401(k) Savings Plan | Lush Handmade Cosmetics LLC. | AZ | DC | 788 | $8.1M | $10,235 | $803 | $104 |
| Glossier 401(k) Plan | Glossier, Inc. | NY | DC | 523 | $9.5M | $18,165 | $0 | $134 |
| Absolute Beauty 401(k) Plan | Absolute Beauty, LLC | MO | DC | 507 | $5.8M | $11,459 | $0 | $123 |
| Arbonne International LLC 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Arbonne International LLC | CA | DC | 473 | $34.8M | $73,579 | $2,491 | $175 |
| Seed Beauty 401(k) Savings Plan | Seed Beauty, LLC | CA | DC | 467 | $10.3M | $22,022 | $1,342 | $9.93 |
| Alcora Corporation 401(k) Plan | Alcora Corporation | FL | DC | 440 | $11.7M | $26,619 | $2,250 | $138 |
| Kenneth's Profit Sharing and Retirement Plan | Kenneth's Hair Salons & Day Spas, Inc. | OH | DC | 389 | $38.5M | $99,019 | $12,434 | — |
| Orveon Global US LLC 401(k) Plan | Orveon Global US LLC | NY | DC | 355 | $18.4M | $51,755 | $5,542 | $152 |
| Fragrance Net 401(k) Plan | Telescents, Inc. DBA Fragrance Net.com | NY | DC | 314 | $15.8M | $50,226 | $1,896 | $245 |
| Sally Beauty de Puerto Rico, Inc. Coda Profit Sharing Plan | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | TX | DC | 298 | $3.3M | $11,070 | $508 | $51.07 |
| Beauty Industry Group 401(k) Plan | Beauty Industry Group Opco, LLC | UT | DC | 277 | $8.6M | $31,172 | $2,278 | $100 |
| Anastasia Beverly Hills LLC 401(k) Plan | Anastasia Beverly Hills, LLC | CA | DC | 276 | $8.4M | $30,348 | $2,495 | $288 |
| Kenneth's Hair Salons & Day Spas, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Kenneth's Hair Salons & Day Spas, Inc. | OH | DC | 275 | $12.9M | $46,848 | $1 | $192 |
| Fruit of the Earth Retirement Savings Plan | Fruit of the Earth | TX | DC | 272 | $12.0M | $44,208 | $1,497 | $58.08 |
| Amorepacific US, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Amorepacific US, Inc. | NY | DC | 225 | $6.3M | $28,222 | $3,055 | $158 |
| Parlux Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan | Parlux Holdings, Inc. | NY | DC | 224 | $9.9M | $44,077 | $0 | $154 |
| Oxygen Development Retirement & Savings Plan | Oxygen Development LLC | FL | DC | 217 | $13.7M | $63,265 | $2,987 | $129 |
| 401(k) Plan of Cosway Company, Inc. | Cosway Company, Inc. | CA | DC | 198 | $19.9M | $100,302 | $1,159 | $345 |
| Supergoop! 401(k) Plan | Supergoop, LLC | TX | DC | 194 | $2.8M | $14,211 | $2,867 | $80.22 |
| Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, Inc. | Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, Inc. | NY | DC | 174 | $3.0M | $17,118 | $1,949 | $10.74 |
| Cosmetic Solutions, LLC 401(k) Plan | Cosmetic Solutions, LLC | FL | DC | 174 | $3.4M | $19,673 | $1,075 | $235 |
| Forma Brands 401(k) Plan | Forma Brands, LLC | CA | DC | 166 | $7.9M | $47,350 | $4,092 | $216 |
| Innovative Cosmetic Concepts 401(k) Plan | Innovative Cosmetic Concepts, LLC | NJ | DC | 166 | $4.8M | $28,996 | $3,221 | $0.01 |
| Blue Mistral, LLC 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust | Blue Mistral, LLC | NY | DC | 158 | $13.0M | $82,422 | $3,186 | $311 |
| Milk Makeup, LLC 401(k) Plan | Milk Makeup, LLC | NY | DC | 155 | — | — | — | — |
| Ethos Beauty Partners 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Ethos Beauty Partners | NJ | DC | 139 | $8.2M | $58,666 | $990 | $280 |
| Hairuwear Inc. 401(k) Plan | Hairuwear Inc. | KS | DC | 135 | $7.6M | $56,238 | $1,022 | — |
| Cos Bar USA, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Cos Bar USA, Inc. | NC | DC | 131 | $3.1M | $23,518 | $617 | $215 |
| Lotte Duty Free Guam, LLC 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan | Lotte Duty Free Guam, LLC | — | DC | 125 | $1.5M | $11,898 | — | $111 |
| Thrive Causemetics, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Thrive Causemetics, Inc. | CA | DC | 103 | $3.6M | $35,406 | $2,194 | $69.84 |
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By state
Questions and answers
How many retirement plans are there in cosmetics, beauty supplies, & perfume stores?
33 plans with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024, out of 62 pension plans on the full form. Smaller plans file Form 5500-SF and are counted separately where shown.
What is the typical 401(k) balance in cosmetics, beauty supplies, & perfume stores?
The median defined contribution plan reported $29,672 in net assets per participant (middle half of plans: $19,333 to $47,693); nationally it was $53,031. This is a plan-level average that includes former employees, not a typical person's balance.
What do employers contribute in cosmetics, beauty supplies, & perfume stores?
The median defined contribution plan received $1,420 in employer contributions per active participant, against $2,174 nationally. Plans with no employer contribution are included at zero.
What are average 401(k) fees in cosmetics, beauty supplies, & perfume stores?
Among defined contribution plans that report any Schedule C compensation, the median was $130 per participant and 0.39% of net assets (nationally $123 and 0.26%). Schedule C leaves out fund expense ratios and fees the employer pays, so it understates total cost.
Where does this come from?
Form 5500 annual reports in the EBSA research files, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. Medians are computed by this site across plans with 100 or more participants.
Provenance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Form 5500 research files, public domain, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. Totals count every pension plan on the full form; medians and the plan list cover plans with 100 or more participants. See the methodology.