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Twitch Tests Native Live Shopping With E.l.f., Powered by Amazon Ads

The trial lets viewers buy e.l.f. products without leaving streams, reflecting Twitch's push into creator-driven commerce.

Overview

  • Twitch launched its first in-stream purchasing experience on October 17 through a partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics and Amazon Ads.
  • The eyes.lips.first shoppable element debuts on e.l.f.’s Elfyou channel, allowing browsing and checkout without interrupting the broadcast.
  • Amazon Ads executive Sarah Looss said the format keeps viewers immersed while discovering and buying products in real time.
  • The launch is reported as a first-of-its-kind live-shopping format for Amazon-owned Twitch as social commerce accelerates on platforms like TikTok.
  • E.l.f. plans to discuss the collaboration at TwitchCon San Diego and draws on its Twitch presence since 2020, with roughly 24,000 followers and a peak stream of 1.1 million viewers.