The vending machine used to mean soda. Now it means a limited lip oil, travel perfume, and a line of people pretending they only came to look.
Why it is everywhere right now
Small-format beauty turns shopping into a quick, photogenic ritual. It is low commitment, high novelty, and perfectly sized for a mall comeback.
The sample counter got automated and learned how to glow.
What comes next
Expect restocks with drop language, more airport placements, and vending machines that behave like tiny flagship stores.
