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
56
Exquisite Floral Tattoos
Alice Carrier Creates Intricate Botanical Body Ink for Her Clients
55
Symbolic War Paint Editorials
Atlas Magazine's Latest Exclusive Features Artistic Cosmetics
54
Glam Rock Beauty Editorials
HGISSUE's Burning the Ground Story Boasts Wild Rocker Makeup
53
Conceptual Cosmetic Portraits
Oyster Magazine's Micro Beauty Shoot is Artistically Bold
52
Eerie Two-Faced Makeup
The Jacquemus AW15 Collection Reflects on Society's Double Standard
51
Temporary Friendship Bracelets
Flash Tattoos Creates Beautiful Body Art Full of Vibrant Colors
50
Cosmetic Camouflage Photography
Axel Chang's Makeup Boasts Artistic and Intricate Details
49
Theatrical Graffiti Cosmetics
This Male Makeup Editorial is Artistic and Visually Bold
48
Fruity Cosmetics Packaging
This Peach Baviphat Peeling Gel Comes in a Fresh Jar
47
Food-Based Beauty Lines
Skin Food is a Korean Beauty Collection is Derived from Fresh Foods
46
Cutesy Cosmetics Cases
This Tony Moly Packaging Takes on the Form of a Bunny
45
Pastel Eyeliner Collections
Dior's Pastel Eyes Sticks Come in a Myriad of Fresh Spring Hues
44
Homemade Hair Powders
This DIY Dry Shampoo Concoction is Perfect for On-the-Go Summer Adventures
43
Organic Middle Eastern Cosmetics
Green Bar's Product Range Includes Botanical Oils and Skincare
42
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
40
Artisan Aromatherapy Soap
Cleanse With Benefits is a Range of Luxury Soap Inspired by Nature
39
Herbal Bath Salt DIYs
Julep's Homemade Bath Products Feature All-Natural Ingredients
38
Portable Shampoo Packaging
These Hair Product Packaging Designs are Chic and Luggage-Inspired
37
Opulent Tranquil Perfumeries
This Perfumery Retail Design in Greenwich Village is Beyond Elegant
36
Clinical Cosmetics Packaging
The Laboratorio Ahal Boasts Understated Scientific Branding
35
Expressive Cosmetic Packaging
The Tony Moly Lip Gloss Collection Takes on Cartoon Characters
34
Unisex Bath Products
Purearth Boasts Minimalist Branding that Will Appeal to All Genders
33
Dessert Lip Balm Branding
The Face Shop's Lip Balm Collection Boasts Graphic Containers
32
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
30
Truth-Inspired Beauty Branding
LG's belif Cosmetic Line Focuses on Playful Percentage Bars
29
Beauty Bar Eateries
The Colette Petit Cafe is a Permanent Pop-Up in Her Majesty's Pleasure Salon
28
Caffeinated Facial Serums
The Morning Glory Firming Serum by One Love Organics is Java-Powered
27
Extravagant Youth Perfumes
Petite Guerlain is a Lavish Fragrance for Children
26
Egg-Inspired Skincare Branding
The TONYMOLY Egg Pore Tightening Mask Packaging Resembles Food
25
Blossoming Fragrance Branding
Valentino's Valentina Pink Perfume Boasts a Floral Bottle Accent
24
Metallic Foiled Makeup
The Rick Owens Gold Faces Glistened Down the Mayan-Inspired Runway
23
Livestream Game Campaigns
Twitch's Old Spice Nature Adventure Gives Viewers Control Over a Human
22
Nautical-Themed Cleansing Tools
The Clarisonic Mia 2 Summer Collection Boasts Limited Edition Hues
21
Organic Bath Salts
Etsy's Ravenscourt Apothecary Shop Boasts Naturally Scented Products
20
Smashing Cosmetic Campaigns
NARS' Social Media Beauty Campaign Had Fans Unveil a New Product Line
19
Seeing Eye Nail Stickers
Pixie Market's Stick-On Manicure is Easy to Apply and Remove
18
Cosmetic Kickoff Apps
The #ootd_WITH CLINIQUE Reposting App Launches Clinique Pop
17
Kids-Only Hair Products
The 'So Cozy' Hair Collection Bridges the Gap Between Infants and Adults
16
All-Natural Soap Subscriptions
This Organic Beauty Subscription Box Deals in Eco-Friendly Soap
15
Halal Cosmetics Branding
The Iba Halal Care Cosmetics are Ethically and Hygienically Manufactured
14
Animated Feline Manicures
The NCLA Hello Kitty Collection Features Customized Nail Stickers
13
Quixotically Patterned Sunblock
These Sunscreen Packaging Designs are Vibrant and Feminine
12
Anime Beauty Masks
Loverecipe's Facial Treatment Masks Use Ingredients Like Peppers and Broccoli
11
Enchanting Mascara Packaging
The Packaging for the FAIRYDROPS Mascara Line is Theatrical
10
Dewy Skincare Bottles
Holika Holika's Aqua Fantasy Packaging Shows Off Its Icelandic Roots
9
Nesting Doll Fragrances
These Face Shop Perfumes Boast Decorative and Toy-Themed Packages
8
Tea-Infused Cosmetics
David's Tea Beauty Products Are Vegan, Cruelty-Free and Organic
7
Biodegradable Organic Sunscreens
Goddess Garden Produces a Line of All-Natural Sunscreens
6
Herbal Cosmetics Branding
The Ahal Beauty Line is Eco-Conscious and Indulgent
5
Animated Beauty Packaging
This Eye Gel Packaging Design Features a Cartoon Raccoon
4
Musical Nail Polish Displays
This Digital Retail Display Concept is Designed by PERCH Interactive
3
Sweat-Detecting Perfumes
This Smart Perfume's Odor Strength Varies Depending On How Much You Sweat
2
Cruelty-Free Polishes
La Couleur Couture Polishes are Vegan and Environmentally Friendly
1
Starfish Extract Creams
Mizon's Miracle Anti-Aging Cream is Made with 70% Starfish Extract
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Inclusive Performance Cosmetics
Serena Williams' Wyn Beauty Products are Made to Move
Consumer-Driven Mascara Products
Essence Makeup Lash Princess Mascara Comes in Two New Options
Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Clean Mindful Cosmetics
Sonela's Lip Glosses and Liquid Blushes Fortify the Mind-Skin Connection
Natural Luxurious Makeup Collections
Chanel's Les Beiges Collection Delivers Impeccable Results
Clairvoyance-Inspired High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Debuted Its Clairvoyance Makeup Collection
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
High-Value Advent Calendars
The Makeup Revolution 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar is Available Now
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Rococo-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Flower Knows Calls Attention to Its Violet Strawberry Rococo Line
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Nostalgic Makeup Palettes
Urban Decay Invites Consumers to Experience its Original Naked Palette
Bedazzled High-End Makeup Lines
Guerlain & Shourouk Rhaiem Debut the Holiday 2024 Makeup Capsule
Gilded Hair Collections
Zara Hair's Debut Collection Shares Gold-Themed "Makeup for Hair"
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Hydroxytyrosol-Based Makeup Innovations
OLIVE ROSE is the World's First No Makeup Makeup
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Affordable Cosmetics Holiday Bundles
e.l.f. Cosmetics Presents a Makeup Set Range for the Holidays
Summery Skincare Cosmetics
These New Tree Hut Products Include Fragrances and a Serum
Affordable Nude Cosmetic Products
about-face Introduces the Nude Beach Collection
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
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Seasonal Eyelash Kits
Maybelline New York Launches Two Holiday Beauty Sets in 2023
Rejuvenating Springtime Cosmetics
The Tree Hut In Bloom Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Limited-Edition Spring-Inspired Cosmetic Products
Subtl Beauty Introduces the Spring Stak
All-Over Beauty Palettes
The Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette Has Two Unique Textures
Sustainable Indigenous Cosmetics
Cheekbone Beauty Creates Makeup Using Indigenous Inspirations
Inaugural Fashion Brand Cosmetics
Celine Beauté Will Debut a Red Lipstick This Fall
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Back-To-School Beauty Kits
ESW Beauty Launches the Glow Getter Kit
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Relaunched Celebrity Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian's SKKN Will Take a Skincare-First Approach to Makeup
Sculptural Beauty Palettes
Little Ondine's Sculptor Contour and Highlight Palettes are Dynamic
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Expansive Organic Skincare Lines
Miranda Kerr's KORA Organics Debuts on QVC
Glittering Springtime Nail Polishes
The OPI Your Way Collection is Ready for Seasonal Change
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Cookies-Inspired Personal Care Lines
Native Unveils a Girl Scouts of the USA Personal Care Line
Pre-Release Cosmetics Programs
Too Faced Launches an Exclusive Pre-Release Access Program
Multi-Benefit Beauty Sticks
BOOM! Beauty Supports Maturing and Menopausal Skin
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Low-Cost Skincare-Inspired Cosmetics
The Onyx Professionals Bath and Body Collection is Hydrating
Eid-Celebrating Personal Care Collections
Lush Collaborates with the Eid Community Network
Inclusive Beauty Haircare Products
Fenty Hair Will Cater to All Hair Types
Targeted Luxury Beauty Sets
The U Beauty Holiday Sets Present a Variety of Skincare Solutions
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
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Premium Beauty Make-Up Collections
Hermès Presents its Le Regard Series to its Beauty Line
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Fragrance-Focused Cleaning Products
These Fabulosa Seasonal Collections Have Captivating Scents
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Ethical Skincare Brands
Jackie Loos Recently Founded the Eco-Conscious Tone Cosmetics
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Sustainable Hospitality Cosmetics
The L’Occitane en Provence Aromachology Collection is Eco
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Spring-Inspired Body Care Collections
Yves Rocher Introduces New Body Care for Various Skin Needs
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Vegan-Friendly Talc-Free Cosmetics
Polite Society Makeup Launched Two New Products
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Aquatic Cosmetic Collections
Sigma Beauty Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Has Five Pieces
Astrology-Aligned Cosmetics
Star Signs Inspired the Maya Jama x Rimmel Collaboration
Accessible Superfood Beauty Brands
Goop Unveils a New Affordable Beauty Brand at Target and Amazon
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Fall-Ready Makeup Collections
Elate Beauty Recently Released the Covet Collection
Expression-Focused Haircare Lines
ZARA Launches Another Haircare Product with Guido Palau
Mythological Beauty Collections
Greek Mythology Inspired the Goddess Collection by Nobody's Child
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Everyday Cream-to-Powder Eyeshadows
Merit's Solo Shadow's Simplicity Makes It Supremely Wearable
Luxury Makeup Collections
The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Performance Organic Skincare
May Botanicals is a New Organic Skincare Brand by Georgia May Jagger
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Illuminating Multipurpose Makeup
These New Makeup Revolution Products Come in Three Variants
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Multifunctional Mascara Collections
Texen Beauty Partners’ Moon Collection Enhances Lashes & Brows
Premium Indian Beauty Kiosks
Character Cosmetics Opens its New Lulu Mall Kiosk for Indian Shoppers
Versatile Vibrantly Packaged Cosmetics
Polite Society Offers a Series of New Makeup Products
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
Vegan Personal Care Cosmetics
The Body Shop's Product Portfolio is Certified by The Vegan Society
Summer-Centric Haircare Products
These Pacifica Haircare Collections Come in Five Options
Terracotta-Inspired Blush Collections
Guerlain Expands Its Complexion Essentials
Microbiome-Supporting Beauty Lines
OM Botanical Unveils a New Skin and Hair Microbiome Line
Valley-Inspired Hydrating Skincare
Maude Circle International Introduces Apripure Cosmetics
Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines
Kindness Powered Skincare Boasts Safe and Quality Formulas
Refreshed Beauty Jingles
Maybelline Reworked the Maybe It’s Maybelline Jingle for a New Generation
Seasonal Winter Makeup Collections
Chanel's New LES BEIGES Collection is Designed for Winter
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
50s-Style Musical Beauty Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Grease Collection is Fan-Approved
Hair Toning Market Expansions
Alexandra Organic is Entering the U.S. Market
Future-Facing Hair Colors
The Aveda Vibe Collection is Arriving Ahead of Festival Season
Chinese Beauty Expansions
Huaxizi Unveils a New Cosmetic Series in its First Global Product Launch
Organic Luxury Skincare Lines
Harry & Rose Offers an All-Natural Skincare Line for Infants
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Dazzling Holiday Makeup Collections
NARS Unveils Its Special Holiday Capsule for Winter 2023
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Luxury Beauty Promotions
The Sephora Spring Savings Event Spotlights YSL Beauty Products
Romantic Regency Makeup Collections
The Kiko Milano Bridgeton Makeup Collection is Refined
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Holiday Self-Care Kits
Wellness Brand Waphyto Launches the New Targeted Holiday Kits
Streamlined Skincare Solutions
Mio Cosmetics Delivers Straightforward Skincare Routines for All
Holistic Wellness Cosmetics
GPI Beauty The Harmony Collection Has Cosmetic and Skincare Solutions
Vibrantly Packaged Makeup Launches
Polite Society Has Unveiled Three New Products
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Indian-Inspired Clay Masks
Junglo Reintroduces Self-Care Through the Lens of Ayurveda
Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails
These New Olive & June Nail Collections Come in Two Options
Nourishing Gold-Infused Skincare
Goldie Lux Skin's ONE Collection Features 24K Colloidal Gold
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
Skin-Balancing CC Creams
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Has Been Revamped Ahead of the Summer
Dazzling Gemstone-Inspired Cosmetics
Tree Hut Gemstone Glow is a Limited-Edition Range
Ritualistic Everyday Bodycare
Embodyme Makes Body Care Part of Beauty Routines
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Skin-Caring Eyeshadows
Oceanly Eyeshadows are Plastic-Free and Infused with Seaweed
Bold Limited Edition Palettes
Sephora's Mini Color Shifter Strange Botanicals Eyeshadow is Playful
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Lip Collection Expansions
Core Lip Collection in Ulta in Target
Dermatologist-Tested Eyeshadows
Tarte's Tartelette™ to Go Amazonian Clay Palette Has New Shades
Scientifically Proven Natural Skincare
Finally All Natural's Formulas Avoid Fillers & Irritants