These May 2015 cosmetics trends range from organic beauty collections to artistic makeup applications that celebrate whimsical aesthetics. As the fashion industry embraces opulence yet again, the return of illusionary makeup artistry is in full effect. The month's fashion editorials and artist projects reject practicality and instead illustrate the heightened level of artistry a makeup expert must possess.
When it comes to accessible products, raw and all-natural collections are on the rise and are winning out over chemically-enhanced makeup and skincare lines. While organic Middle Eastern cosmetics draw inspiration from historical beauty rituals, homemade hair powder tutorials show one how to keep locks clean with an inexpensive and natural solution.
On the marketing front, these May 2015 cosmetics feature vibrant labels and sculptural bottles that mimic kid-friendly cartoon characters. The popularity of this branding is not only synonymous with alternative cosmetic labels but is also becoming embraced among heritable brands who wish to appeal to millennial consumers.
Top 60 Cosmetics Trends in May
From Organic Beauty Collections to All-Natural Soap Subscriptions:
Jana Pijak — May 31, 2015 — Fashion

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Futuristic Hair Editorials
Harper's Bazaar UK's Beauty Queen's Story Boasts Braided Hairstyles

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Plastic Mask Runways
The AW15 Undercover Plastic Surgery Runway Screams Youthful Beauty
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Exquisite Floral Tattoos
Alice Carrier Creates Intricate Botanical Body Ink for Her Clients
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Symbolic War Paint Editorials
Atlas Magazine's Latest Exclusive Features Artistic Cosmetics
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Glam Rock Beauty Editorials
HGISSUE's Burning the Ground Story Boasts Wild Rocker Makeup
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Conceptual Cosmetic Portraits
Oyster Magazine's Micro Beauty Shoot is Artistically Bold
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Eerie Two-Faced Makeup
The Jacquemus AW15 Collection Reflects on Society's Double Standard
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Temporary Friendship Bracelets
Flash Tattoos Creates Beautiful Body Art Full of Vibrant Colors
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Cosmetic Camouflage Photography
Axel Chang's Makeup Boasts Artistic and Intricate Details
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Theatrical Graffiti Cosmetics
This Male Makeup Editorial is Artistic and Visually Bold
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Fruity Cosmetics Packaging
This Peach Baviphat Peeling Gel Comes in a Fresh Jar
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Food-Based Beauty Lines
Skin Food is a Korean Beauty Collection is Derived from Fresh Foods
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Cutesy Cosmetics Cases
This Tony Moly Packaging Takes on the Form of a Bunny
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Pastel Eyeliner Collections
Dior's Pastel Eyes Sticks Come in a Myriad of Fresh Spring Hues
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Homemade Hair Powders
This DIY Dry Shampoo Concoction is Perfect for On-the-Go Summer Adventures
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Organic Middle Eastern Cosmetics
Green Bar's Product Range Includes Botanical Oils and Skincare
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Tourist Map Tattoos
Cat Dunn Has Created Temporary Tatts To Guide Visitors Around Cities
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Feminine Princess Cosmetics
Etude Cosmetics' Etoinette Range is Inspired by Parisian History
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Artisan Aromatherapy Soap
Cleanse With Benefits is a Range of Luxury Soap Inspired by Nature
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Herbal Bath Salt DIYs
Julep's Homemade Bath Products Feature All-Natural Ingredients
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Portable Shampoo Packaging
These Hair Product Packaging Designs are Chic and Luggage-Inspired
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Opulent Tranquil Perfumeries
This Perfumery Retail Design in Greenwich Village is Beyond Elegant
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Clinical Cosmetics Packaging
The Laboratorio Ahal Boasts Understated Scientific Branding
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Expressive Cosmetic Packaging
The Tony Moly Lip Gloss Collection Takes on Cartoon Characters
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Unisex Bath Products
Purearth Boasts Minimalist Branding that Will Appeal to All Genders
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Dessert Lip Balm Branding
The Face Shop's Lip Balm Collection Boasts Graphic Containers
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Aromatic Bathing Melts
The Amayori Shower Mochi Line Consists of Aromatherapy Shower Tablets
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Porcelain Perfume Packaging
This Guerlain Muguet Fragrance Boasts a Limited Edition Bottle
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Truth-Inspired Beauty Branding
LG's belif Cosmetic Line Focuses on Playful Percentage Bars
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Beauty Bar Eateries
The Colette Petit Cafe is a Permanent Pop-Up in Her Majesty's Pleasure Salon
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Caffeinated Facial Serums
The Morning Glory Firming Serum by One Love Organics is Java-Powered
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Extravagant Youth Perfumes
Petite Guerlain is a Lavish Fragrance for Children
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Egg-Inspired Skincare Branding
The TONYMOLY Egg Pore Tightening Mask Packaging Resembles Food
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Blossoming Fragrance Branding
Valentino's Valentina Pink Perfume Boasts a Floral Bottle Accent
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Metallic Foiled Makeup
The Rick Owens Gold Faces Glistened Down the Mayan-Inspired Runway
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Livestream Game Campaigns
Twitch's Old Spice Nature Adventure Gives Viewers Control Over a Human
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Nautical-Themed Cleansing Tools
The Clarisonic Mia 2 Summer Collection Boasts Limited Edition Hues
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Organic Bath Salts
Etsy's Ravenscourt Apothecary Shop Boasts Naturally Scented Products
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Smashing Cosmetic Campaigns
NARS' Social Media Beauty Campaign Had Fans Unveil a New Product Line
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Seeing Eye Nail Stickers
Pixie Market's Stick-On Manicure is Easy to Apply and Remove
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Cosmetic Kickoff Apps
The #ootd_WITH CLINIQUE Reposting App Launches Clinique Pop
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Kids-Only Hair Products
The 'So Cozy' Hair Collection Bridges the Gap Between Infants and Adults
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All-Natural Soap Subscriptions
This Organic Beauty Subscription Box Deals in Eco-Friendly Soap
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Halal Cosmetics Branding
The Iba Halal Care Cosmetics are Ethically and Hygienically Manufactured
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Animated Feline Manicures
The NCLA Hello Kitty Collection Features Customized Nail Stickers
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Quixotically Patterned Sunblock
These Sunscreen Packaging Designs are Vibrant and Feminine
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Anime Beauty Masks
Loverecipe's Facial Treatment Masks Use Ingredients Like Peppers and Broccoli
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Enchanting Mascara Packaging
The Packaging for the FAIRYDROPS Mascara Line is Theatrical
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Dewy Skincare Bottles
Holika Holika's Aqua Fantasy Packaging Shows Off Its Icelandic Roots
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Nesting Doll Fragrances
These Face Shop Perfumes Boast Decorative and Toy-Themed Packages
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Tea-Infused Cosmetics
David's Tea Beauty Products Are Vegan, Cruelty-Free and Organic
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Biodegradable Organic Sunscreens
Goddess Garden Produces a Line of All-Natural Sunscreens
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Herbal Cosmetics Branding
The Ahal Beauty Line is Eco-Conscious and Indulgent
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Animated Beauty Packaging
This Eye Gel Packaging Design Features a Cartoon Raccoon
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Musical Nail Polish Displays
This Digital Retail Display Concept is Designed by PERCH Interactive
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Sweat-Detecting Perfumes
This Smart Perfume's Odor Strength Varies Depending On How Much You Sweat
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Cruelty-Free Polishes
La Couleur Couture Polishes are Vegan and Environmentally Friendly
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Starfish Extract Creams
Mizon's Miracle Anti-Aging Cream is Made with 70% Starfish Extract
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Bold Cosmetics Campaigns
The 'I Only Wear MAC' Campaign Offers A Bold Take on Nude Makeup
Patisserie-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
Estée Lauder x Ladurée Partner for Sensorial Makeup
Bedazzled High-End Makeup Lines
Guerlain & Shourouk Rhaiem Debut the Holiday 2024 Makeup Capsule
Backstage-Inspired High-End Beauty Capsules
Christian Dior Welcomes Jenna Ortega for Its Campaign
Ethereal Self-Care Collections
The Dream Collection by Rituals Targets Gen Z
Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines
COS Expands into the Fragrance Market with cos perfumery
Space Travel Certified Cosmetics
Ready Set Jet Becomes the First Beauty Brand Certified for Space
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
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
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
High-End Skin Essentials Collections
Christian Dior Delivers a Strategic Evolution in Luxe Beauty
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections
Chanel's Spring 2025 Makeup Capsule Boasts Unexpected Pairings
Clairvoyance-Inspired High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Debuted Its Clairvoyance Makeup Collection
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
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Nostalgic Makeup Palettes
Urban Decay Invites Consumers to Experience its Original Naked Palette
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
Hydroxytyrosol-Based Makeup Innovations
OLIVE ROSE is the World's First No Makeup Makeup
Plant-Based Retinols
Olivier Midy Elevates Clean Skincare with Plant-Based Innovations
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
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Eco Amenity Offerings
ADA Cosmetics Introduces Eco-Boutique Amenities in Smart Dispensers
Summery Skincare Cosmetics
These New Tree Hut Products Include Fragrances and a Serum
Easter-Inspired Body Care Ranges
Lush Debuts Its Playful Seasonal Easter Lineup
Style-Conscious Body Washes
The Olay x Wantable Power Edit Helps Fashionistas Feel Their Best
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Springtime-Themed Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Spring Collection Has New Products and Scents
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
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Health-Focused Youth Skincare
Revolution Skin Shares Age-Safe Solutions for Gen Z & Gen Alpha
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
Blurred Soft-Focus Cosmetics
The Cloud Touch Finish Collection Meets the Demand for "Cloud Skin"
Clean Beauty Products
Tabor and Olive Provides Trustworthy and Clean Products For Home and Body
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'
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Honorary Limited-Edition Beauty Sets
Sephora Canada Celebrates the Lunar New Year
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
Expansive Organic Skincare Lines
Miranda Kerr's KORA Organics Debuts on QVC
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
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
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Botanical Body Cleansers
Native Moisturizing Body Wash Boasts 7% Functional Shea Butter
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Inclusive Beauty Haircare Products
Fenty Hair Will Cater to All Hair Types
Clear Haircare Collections
It's a 10 Haircare's Clear Collection Features Transparent Formulas
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Smoothing Skincare-Inspired Lipsticks
CoverGirl Clean Lip Color Lipsticks Come in 24 Shades
Astrology-Aligned Cosmetics
Star Signs Inspired the Maya Jama x Rimmel Collaboration
Mother's Day-Focused Self-Care Capsules
Lush's Mother's Day Collection is Colorful & Sustainable
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Fragrance-Focused Cleaning Products
These Fabulosa Seasonal Collections Have Captivating Scents
Wellness-Focused Efficient Skincare Lines
Practical Alchemy is an Emerging Wellness Beauty Brand
Customizable Makeup Cases
Julia Dantas Debuts 411 Cosmetics
Advanced Dermocosmetics Collections
Teoxane's Skincare Solutions Share Clinically Proven Formulas
Ethical Skincare Brands
Jackie Loos Recently Founded the Eco-Conscious Tone Cosmetics
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
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
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Vegan-Friendly Talc-Free Cosmetics
Polite Society Makeup Launched Two New Products
Inclusive Eye-Makeup Collections
Live Tinted Debuts its Ophthalmologist-Tested 'Legacy Collection'
Low-Cost Luxury-Inspired Cosmetics
Bath & Body Works Everyday Luxuries Collection is Affordable
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
Curated Canadian Beauty Sets
The Beauty Edit Vol. 1 Showcases Canada’s Indie Beauty Talent
Aquatic Cosmetic Collections
Sigma Beauty Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Has Five Pieces
Color-Centric Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Absolute Collection is an Ode to the Color of the Year
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Expansive Personal Care Lines
method launches at Ulta Beauty and Introduces Exclusive Products
Botanical-Based Gift Sets
Formulary55 Offers Thoughtful Luxury with the Mother’s Day Soap Gift Set
Mythological Beauty Collections
Greek Mythology Inspired the Goddess Collection by Nobody's Child
Results-Driven Natural Skincare
Britto Skin Shares the Power of Plant-Based Actives
Adorable Beauty Sets
KimChiChic Beauty and Caboodles Present a Limited-Edition Set
Ethical Skin-Nourishing Cosmetics
The Beauty Kitchen PURE Collection Features Four Products
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
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
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Elevated Makeup Carrying Bags
ÉTOILE Launches the ÉTOILE PRO Premium Kit for Beauty Enthusiasts
Skin Barrier Support Campaigns
BYOMA Declared May Skin Barrier Awareness Month
Clean Makeup Initiatives
Sephora Canada will Host a Free Makeup Masterclass at The Bentway
Summer-Centric Haircare Products
These Pacifica Haircare Collections Come in Five Options
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
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
Refreshed Beauty Jingles
Maybelline Reworked the Maybe It’s Maybelline Jingle for a New Generation
Cosmically Inspired Haircare
Super Nova Hair Care Shares Stellar Treatments and Styling Essentials
Fashion-Minded Makeup Products
The LR Zeitgard Signature Range Features 19 Products
Skincare-Fortified Makeup Lines
Isamaya Ffrench Launches the 'Core Collection' Makeup Line
Mom-Approved Skincare Lines
Bubble is Keeping Mom Covered This Mother's Day Season
Chinese Beauty Expansions
Huaxizi Unveils a New Cosmetic Series in its First Global Product Launch
Multifunctional Mascara Collections
Texen Beauty Partners’ Moon Collection Enhances Lashes & Brows
Luxurious Lip Color Collections
Tom Ford Beauty Boasts the Soleil Ultra-Shine Lip Color Collection
Regional Cosmetic Collections
The Body Shop The India Edit Collection is an Indian Exclusive
Whimsically Witchy Cosmetic Collections
The KISS Wicked Collection is Limited-Edition
Artist-Designed Beauty Packaging
Youth to the People Celebrates 10 Years of Its Superfood Cleanser
Ethical Cosmetics Campaigns
Sabrina Elba Advocates for Ethical Sourcing and Child Labor Reform
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
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Skin-Balancing CC Creams
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Has Been Revamped Ahead of the Summer
Premium Indian Beauty Kiosks
Character Cosmetics Opens its New Lulu Mall Kiosk for Indian Shoppers
Dazzling Gemstone-Inspired Cosmetics
Tree Hut Gemstone Glow is a Limited-Edition Range
High-Precision Beauty Lines
Daily Life Forever52 is Launching the Backstage Essential Collection
Skin-Caring Eyeshadows
Oceanly Eyeshadows are Plastic-Free and Infused with Seaweed
Scientifically Proven Natural Skincare
Finally All Natural's Formulas Avoid Fillers & Irritants
Lip Collection Expansions
Core Lip Collection in Ulta in Target