These April 2015 cosmetics trends range from beauty e-consultations to food-based makeup lines that feature no harmful chemicals or added preservatives. The cosmetic industry's recent focus on artistry means that minimalism has been replaced with looks that are more theatrical in their appearance.
While designers are experimenting with textures, masks and artistic motifs on the runway, top fashion publications are also highlighting whimsical makeup applications rather than wearable ones.
On the retail front, affordable makeup brands are also recognizing this artistic market shift and are collaborating on film-inspired beauty lines and electric-hued collections that cater to a niche market.
Growing through convergence, a business pattern discussed in the New York Times Bestseller 'Better & Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas', these April 2015 cosmetics trends prove that reinvention, co-branding and adaptability are all ways that one can succeed in today's fast paced world.
Top 50 Cosmetics Trends in April

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Beauty Transformation GIFs
Elle Muliarchyk Playfully Captures Dramatic Makeovers

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Vibrant Geometric Tattoos
David Cote's Bold Body Ink Turns People into Walking Art Galleries
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Artistic Makeup Photography
Sunday Times Style‘s Painted Lady Editorial Features Vibrant Cosmetics
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Plastic Mask Runways
The AW15 Undercover Plastic Surgery Runway Screams Youthful Beauty
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Beauty Tutorial Apps
Through Sephora, Map My Beauty Shows How and Where to Apply Cosmetics
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Pouting Beauty Portraits
Design Scene's Donna Exclusive Features Newcomer Donna V
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Homemade Underarm Bars
This DIY Deodorant Project Contains Healthy and All-Natural Ingredients
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Eerie Two-Faced Makeup
The Jacquemus AW15 Collection Reflects on Society's Double Standard
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Digital Temporary Tattoos
'Magic Tattoos' Come to Life with the Scan of Your Smart Phone
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Digital Makeup Artists
MODA by Foreo 3D Prints Complete Cosmetic Looks in 30 Seconds
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Neon Eyeshadow Editorials
Volt Magazine's Primavera Beauty Story Boasts Colorful Cosmetics
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Abstract Art Manicures
Fall For DIY's Brush Stroke Nail Art is Easy and Fashion-Forward
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Food-Based Beauty Lines
Skin Food is a Korean Beauty Collection is Derived from Fresh Foods
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Makeover-Assisting Apps
The YouCam Makeup App is a Virtual Cosmetic Kit
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Color-Customizing Salons
eSalon Offers Offers Customization as an Alternative to Boxed Hair Color
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Milliner-Inspired Makeup Lines
The MAC x Philip Treacy Collaboration is Inspired by Fascinators
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Natural Shaving Lathers
This Homemade Shaving Cream Gives a Smooth Shave and Moisturizes Skin
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Custom Manicure Kiosks
Purikura's Photo Booths Let You Create Your Own Nail Art Stickers
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Disney Princess Cosmetics
The MAC x Cinderella Collection is Fresh-Faced and Feminine
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Fur-Clad Beauty Editorials
The Elle Greece Fur…Y Tale Story Features Bold Winter Makeup
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Metallic Star Makeup
The Star Freckles at A Détacher are Spring's Favorite Accessory
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Lipstick-Shaped Shops
Chanel's Rouge Coco Japan Pop-Up Features Multi-Levels of Interaction
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Artisanal Bath Soaps
These Bath Fizzies by Inspired Soap Works Boast Organic Ingredients
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Superfood Face Serums
Goji Beaute's Cosmetic Product is Made with a Gem of Nutrition
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Vintage Eyewear Editorials
L’Officiel Turkey's Lotte Koolen Photoshoot is an Homage to the 70s
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Chromatic Beauty Packaging
The Boots No7 Limited Edition Line Boasts Beautiful Packaging
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Sketched Skincare Packaging
Agronauti Cosmetics Branding Expresses the Art Behind Its Recipe
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Charging Cosmetic Cases
The Blush Compact Power Case Gives Cheeks Color & Phones Battery Life
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Heat-Sensitive Lipsticks
Moodmatcher Changes Color to the Heat of Your Lips
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Bizarre Mammal Lotions
Hippo Milk Body Lotion Uses Actual Hippo Milk as Its Main Ingredient
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Refined Apothecary Branding
The Odin Men's Grooming Kit Boasts a Sleek Nordic Aesthetic
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Dramatic Eyeshadow Editorials
Beauty Scene's 'The Stunning Shade' Story is Nostalgic
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Patterned Cosmetics Sachets
Beautiful Skin Care Samplers Facilitate Facial Treatments On the Go
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Royal Home Videos
The Body Shop Commercial Reveals How the Queen Spends Mother's Day
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Complexion-Focused Tools
Clarisonic's Sonic Radiance Brightening Solution Improves Skin Instantly
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Car Dealership Spas
The Mercedes-Benz Burlington Location Boasts a Spa and Cafe
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Metallic Freckle Makeovers
The Beauty at the Serkan Cura AW15 Haute Couture Show was Radiant
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Metallic Foiled Makeup
The Rick Owens Gold Faces Glistened Down the Mayan-Inspired Runway
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Artisanal Shaving Soaps
The XX Artisan Shaving Soap is Made By Italian Artisans
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Custom Eyelash Tools
Voir is the World's First Lash Curler Customized to Fit All Eye Shapes
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Charcoal-Based Toners
The Activated Charcoal Cleanser Absorbs Oil and Eliminates Acne
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Beauty E-Consultations
Tesco Buddies Up with Bloggers to Host Beauty Consultations on Google+
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Extensive Skin Equalizers
MAKE UP FOR EVER's Step 1 Series Creates Flawless Skin in a Flash
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Augmented Makeup Mirrors
Modiface's Mirror Simulates the Process of Trying on Makeup
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Charcoal Facial Scrubs
Michael Todd's Latest Exfoliation Product Gently Removes Dead Skin
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Energizing Skincare Creams
Sportmetics' Face Cream Products Help to Revitalize Skin Post-Workout
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Neutralizing Natural Deodorants
PiperWai's Deodorant is Made with Magnesium, Charcoal and Starch
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Korean Beauty Evolutions
Cut.com Captures 100 Years of Beauty in Korea in One Minute
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Soothing Skincare Sprays
Samcos' Herbal Skin Spray Products Have All-Season Applications
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Patisserie-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
Estée Lauder x Ladurée Partner for Sensorial Makeup
Couture Color Palettes
Pantone 'Dualities' Was Unveiled at New York Fashion Week 2024
Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines
COS Expands into the Fragrance Market with cos perfumery
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series
Sephora Adds to Its 'We Belong to Something Beautiful' Campaign
Luxury Beauty Brand Launches
La Beauté Louis Vuitton Unveils a New Era of Luxury Beauty
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Clean Mindful Cosmetics
Sonela's Lip Glosses and Liquid Blushes Fortify the Mind-Skin Connection
Luxurious Nude Lipstick Lines
Christian Dior Debuts Its 2025 Addict Nudes N'Roses Collection
Natural Luxurious Makeup Collections
Chanel's Les Beiges Collection Delivers Impeccable Results
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors
The L’Oréal Mood Mirror is a CES 2025 Beauty-Tech Innovation
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
High-Value Advent Calendars
The Makeup Revolution 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar is Available Now
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
Influencer-Approved Beauty Brands
Mikayla Nogueira’s Point of View Beauty Focuses on Makeup Prep
High-End Skin Essentials Collections
Christian Dior Delivers a Strategic Evolution in Luxe Beauty
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Celeb Beauty Brand Expansions
Lady Gaga's Haus Labs Expands to Asia-Pacific Via Sephora
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Assistive Beauty Systems
L'Oréal SYNC Makes Applying Makeup More Enjoyable & Accessible
Hydroxytyrosol-Based Makeup Innovations
OLIVE ROSE is the World's First No Makeup Makeup
GenAI Makeup Solutions
Wanna-Beauty AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree in AI
Youth-Oriented Beauty Branding
Avatara Represents a Fresh Approach to Skincare
Refillable Cosmetic Campaigns
The L'Oréal #JoinTheRefillMovement Campaign is Expansive
Guava-Themed Cosmetics
Tarte and Dunkin’ Unveil a Fruity Lip Collaboration
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Next-Gen Moisturizing Cosmetics
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Appeals to Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Jam-Inspired Beauty Products
Korean Beauty Brand dearcloud™ Embraces Current Viral Makeup Trends
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Easter-Inspired Body Care Ranges
Lush Debuts Its Playful Seasonal Easter Lineup
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Springtime-Themed Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Spring Collection Has New Products and Scents
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Video Game-Inspired Makeup Ranges
The Pat McGrath Labs x Candy Crush Saga Range is Limited-Edition
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Pie is Launching a 'Beauty Pie Holiday Party' in Mayfair
Sustainable Indigenous Cosmetics
Cheekbone Beauty Creates Makeup Using Indigenous Inspirations
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections
The Guerlain x Emilio Pucci Makeup Collection is High-End
Floral High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Boasts Its Camélia Futura Makeup Collection This Summer
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Mocktail-Inspired Beauty Masks
ESW Beauty Emphasizes Playful Packaging for Cosmetic Formulations
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Luxe Brown Beauty Collabs
An IPSY x Pantone Collaboration is Dropping in 2025
Co-Branded Beauty Albums
NYX Professional Makeup DroppedNYXTAPE with Indie Female Artists
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Bakery Brand Beauty Products
Sprinkles Cupcakes Beauty Products Will Arrive in 2025
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns
Milani's America’s Next Top Primer Revisits 2000 Reality TV
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
Smoothing Skincare-Inspired Lipsticks
CoverGirl Clean Lip Color Lipsticks Come in 24 Shades
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Fingerprint Application Tools
Real Techniques Introduces Finger-Mimicking Makeup Applicators
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Teen-Friendly Cosmetic Lines
Bonjou's Teen Line is the Ultimate Beauty Cheat Sheet
Portable Gym-Care Beauty Kits
Après Beauty Focuses on Practicality and Performance
Beauty Supply Delivery Services
Uber Eats and Sally Beauty Launch a New Delivery Option
Membership-Based Beauty Apps
Beauty Pie Launched an Exclusive App for its Members on Pi Day
Customizable Makeup Cases
Julia Dantas Debuts 411 Cosmetics
Makeup Vending Machines
Irá Booth Offers On-the-Go Makeup with Style and Technology
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
Makeup-Centric Tote Bags
The Merit Tote Bag is A Minimalist Must-Have for Everyday Elegance
90s-Inspired Makeup Revivals
MAC Cosmetics' New Collection Revives Beloved Cool-Tone Colors
High-Performance Cosmetic Lines
Clariant Introduces a New Collection of Personal Care Products
Actress Lip Color Campaigns
The Tom Ford Runway Lip Color Collection is Angelina Jolie-Approved
Vegan-Friendly Talc-Free Cosmetics
Polite Society Makeup Launched Two New Products
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Adorable Beauty Sets
KimChiChic Beauty and Caboodles Present a Limited-Edition Set
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Expansive Personal Care Lines
method launches at Ulta Beauty and Introduces Exclusive Products
African American-Inspired Makeup Collections
Black Radiance Collaborates with Cross Colours
Beauty Product Easter Gifts
The Next Beauty Easter Egg Was Created with Cath Kidston
AI-Powered Beauty Consultants
Twinit AI Makeup Enhances Personal Features with AI and 3D Vision
Canadian Beauty Company Rebrands
Vasanti Cosmetics Unveils a Rebrand and New Beauty Innovations
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Cake-Inspired Lip Oil Launches
Well People Partners with Sweet Laurel Bakery on Its New Launch
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Elevated Makeup Carrying Bags
ÉTOILE Launches the ÉTOILE PRO Premium Kit for Beauty Enthusiasts
Clean Makeup Initiatives
Sephora Canada will Host a Free Makeup Masterclass at The Bentway
Collaborative Beauty Deliveries
Ulta Beauty Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Virtual Beauty Masterclasses
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty's Free Easy Beauty School Sharpens Skills
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Fashion-Minded Makeup Products
The LR Zeitgard Signature Range Features 19 Products
Skincare-Fortified Makeup Lines
Isamaya Ffrench Launches the 'Core Collection' Makeup Line
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
Multifunctional Mascara Collections
Texen Beauty Partners’ Moon Collection Enhances Lashes & Brows
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Beauty Retailer Expansions
Too Faced Joins Amazon's Storefront to Sell Its Products
Streamlined Skincare Solutions
Mio Cosmetics Delivers Straightforward Skincare Routines for All
Weather-Centric Beauty Collections
Newbeauty's Winter 2024 TestTube is Your Winter Beauty Arsenal
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails
These New Olive & June Nail Collections Come in Two Options
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
High-Precision Beauty Lines
Daily Life Forever52 is Launching the Backstage Essential Collection
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Updates
Avon Beauty Products are Now Leaping Bunny-Approved
Patch-Style Makeup Products
These Fazit Makeup Patches Come in Two Varieties
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Lip Collection Expansions
Core Lip Collection in Ulta in Target
Dermatologist-Tested Eyeshadows
Tarte's Tartelette™ to Go Amazonian Clay Palette Has New Shades