These pop culture-inspired cosmetics draw inspiration from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Although it may seem like an usual partnership, cosmetics companies have a long history of promoting media icons and their work. These collaborations demonstrate that the world of film and TV provides the perfect source of make-up inspiration.
Some of the most interesting cosmetics collections are those that promote a new film or TV show. These collections manage to turn fictional characters and fantasy worlds into beautiful make-up palettes. Some of these collections include Disney princess polishes, evil queen-inspired eyeshadows and sci-fi lipsticks.
Beyond the promotion of a new film or TV show, there are a number of cosmetics collections that draw inspiration from the past. These collections evoke feelings of nostalgia by presenting consumers with iconic images and beloved characters. Some of these vintage pop culture-inspired collections include cartoon character eyeshadows, cult movie manicures and classic film cosmetics.
40 Pop Culture-Inspired Cosmetics
From Disney Princess Lipsticks to Superhero Skincare Masks:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 10, 2015 — Fashion
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Epic Competition Cosmetics (UPDATE)
The Dystopian COVERGIRL Hunger Games Makeup Looks are Gorgeous
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Hollywood Royalty-Inspired Shoots
Markus Jans Shoorts Emily van Raay for Glamour Germany February
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Famous Family Makeup Collaborations
The Osbournes for MAC Cosmetics Will Be a Hit Specialty Line
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Fierce Makeup Collaborations
The Mac Cosmetics Nasty Gal Collection is Full of Deep Vibrant Hues
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Musician Marketed Manicure Art
The British Designers At BOHEM Create 'Nails For The Stars'
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Controversial Pop Star Cosmetics
The Miley Cyrus for MAC Viva Glam Collection is Punchy in Pink
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Superhero Skincare Masks
These Masks Feature the Likeness of Popular Marvel Superheroes
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Plumping Celebrity Lipsticks
Kylie Jenner's New Lipstick Line Features Rosy and Nude Hues
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Disney-Inspired Makeup
The Mac Cosmetics x Maleficent Collection is Dark and Villainous
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DIY Dystopian Film Manicures
This Hunger Games Nail Look Represents Katniss Everdeen's District
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Serial Killer-Inspired Perfumes
Smell Like Hannibal Lecter with NBC's Latest Hannibal Perfume
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Evil Queen-Inspired Fashion
Hot Topic Has a Movie Fashion Collection Based on Disney's Maleficent
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Celebrated Artist Cosmetics
Talented Makeup Artist Charlotte Tilbury Releases her Own Products
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Disney Princess Cosmetics
The MAC x Cinderella Collection is Fresh-Faced and Feminine
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Retro Adult Film Cosmetics
Balm Chicky Balm Balm Combines 70s Adult Films and Lip Balm
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Anime-Inspired Perfumes
The Sailor Moon Perfume is Part of the Miracle Romance Line
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Wicked Queen Makeup Lines
The Maleficent Makeup Line for MAC Celebrates an Iconic Villain
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Sci-Fi Cosmetic Collections
Disney's Star Wars and CoverGirl Created an Epic Makeup Collection
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Cinematic Makeup Collections
The Latest Urban Decay Makeup Line Commemorates Pulp Fiction
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Fierce Superstar Cosmetics
The Rihanna Mac Makeup is Bold and Perfect for the Holidays
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Artist-Inspired Cosmetics
This Vibrant Cosmetics Collection Features Fun Colors and Quirky Designs
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Tribal Serpent Makeup
The Santigold for Smashbox Cosmetics Collection Matches All Skin Colors
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Disney Princess Lipsticks
This Line of Lip Colors is Based on Disney’s Popular Princess Characters
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Cartoon Character Cosmetics
The Marge Simpson x MAC Collection is Full of Bold Color Hues
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Celebrity Polish Collaborations
The Victoria Beckham X Nails Inc. Line is a Limited Edition Set
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Lovable Luxury Lipsticks
The Tom Ford Lips & Boys Collection Boasts 50 Different Shades
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Pop Couple Nail Decals
These Nail Decals are Perfect for the Upcoming Beyonce and Jay Z Tour
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Nightmare Before Christmas Nails
Get Jack Skellington-Inspired Nails with This Spooky Tutorial
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Lilac Celebrity Cosmetics
The Kelly Osbourne MAC Collection is Purple-Themed
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Wizard-Themed Lipsticks
These Magical Harry Potter Lipsticks are Named After the Movie's Cast
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Edgy Superstar Cosmetics
The Latest MAC x Rihanna Viva Glam Collection is Dramatically Bold
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Delicate Celebrity Perfumes
The Britney Spears Fantasy Intimate Edition Fragrance is Feminine
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Celebratory Film Cosmetics
The Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Collection Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
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Dark-Lipped Celebrity Cosmetics
The Lorde x MAC Collection Provides the Perfect Dark Lip
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TV-Worthy Cosmetics
Make Up For Ever's Ultra HD Foundation is Made for High Definition Filming
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Cult Film Manicures
These Mean Girls Beauty Nail Decals are Made with Quotes from the Film
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Wizardly Beer Balms
These Harry Potter-Inspired Wonder Witch Lip Balms Smell like Butterbeer
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Beachy Celebrity Fragrances
This New Scent from Jennifer Aniston is the Perfect Summer Perfume
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Cinematic Polish Collections
China Glaze Created a Nail Polish Line in Honor of the Giver Movie
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Cartoon Popstar Manicures
Adorn These Nail Stickers in Honor of the Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors
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Enchanting Film-Inspired Capsules
The Wicked x ALDO 2024 Collection Features Whimsical Details
Movie-Inspired Apparel Collections
Forever 21 X Wicked's Collection Captures the Magic of the Film
Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics
The Rick and Morty x SHEGLAM Collab Shares Quirky Makeup
Cosmetics-Themed Cookies
Kylie Cosmetics x Crumbl Cookies are Exclusive to a Santa Monica Pop-Up
Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Marvel and KITH Join Forces Again on a Honorary Capsule
Consumer-Driven Mascara Products
Essence Makeup Lash Princess Mascara Comes in Two New Options
Makeup-Themed Dog Toys
Rare Beauty Introduces Playful Dog Toys Inspired by Its Makeup
Fairytale-Inspired Lipsticks
M·A·C Partnered with Disney to Release 'Royal Ball'
Comedic Horror Cosmetics
The NYX x Beetlejuice Collab Shares Bold Colors for Fantastical Looks
Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules
H&M Debuts a Wicked Collection Influenced by the Land of OZ
Cartoon-Inspired Body Care
Lush Debuts a Humorous Shrek-Inspired Body Collection
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Marshmallow-Inspired Beauty Collabs
Jet-Puffed & Taste Beauty Made Eye Gels & Scented Face Masks
Characterized Filmic Drinkware
Starbucks Debuts Wicked-Inspired Drinkware
Spooky Hair Color Lines
Splat Hair Color Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Mischievous Nail Polish Collections
The Sally Hansen x Despicable Me 4 Collection is Playful
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Cartoonish Nail Polish Lines
Mooncat Collaborates With The Powerpuff Girls on a Polish Collection
Cosmetic-Toting Tumblers
The e.l.f. Cosmetics and Stanley Collab Introduces Lip Oil Holders
Clean Mindful Cosmetics
Sonela's Lip Glosses and Liquid Blushes Fortify the Mind-Skin Connection
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Spooky Movie-Themed Polishes
Sally Hansen and Warner Bros Debut a New Beetlejuice Nail Collection
Vampire Film Makeup Lines
Colourpop's Twilight Makeup Offers Looks for Team Edward and Team Jacob
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Disney-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Pair Eyewear Has Introduced the Mickey & Friends Collection
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Witchy Body Care Collabs
The Wicked X Lush Collection Shares Themed Designs from the Land of Oz
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Multi-Use Beauty Oils
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Almost Lipstick Inspired a Lip and Cheek Oil
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Wearable Candy Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen x Ring Pop Collection is Limited-Edition
Rococo-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Flower Knows Calls Attention to Its Violet Strawberry Rococo Line
Movie-Musical Luggage Collabs
The Béis x Wicked Collection Celebrates Contrasting Styles
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces the Exciting Pokémon Collection
Gilded Hair Collections
Zara Hair's Debut Collection Shares Gold-Themed "Makeup for Hair"
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Whimsical Film-Inspired Makeup Sets
The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Collab Boasts Character Sets
Disney-Inspired Lipsticks
Mac's 40 Disney Favourites in Princess Incognito Lasts 10 Hours
Makeup Water Brand Collections
Liquid Death Teams Up with e.l.f. Cosmetics for Corpse Paint Makeup
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Affordable Nude Cosmetic Products
about-face Introduces the Nude Beach Collection
Buttery Face Palettes
Smashbox's HALO Sculpt + Glow Face Palette is Redefining Radiance
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Holiday Movie Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Home Alone Collection is Expansive
Rejuvenating Springtime Cosmetics
The Tree Hut In Bloom Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Sustainable Indigenous Cosmetics
Cheekbone Beauty Creates Makeup Using Indigenous Inspirations
Inaugural Fashion Brand Cosmetics
Celine Beauté Will Debut a Red Lipstick This Fall
Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collabs
Fenty Beauty x Arcane Gleans from a Hit Netflix Series
Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections
The Guerlain x Emilio Pucci Makeup Collection is High-End
Couture Beauty Campaigns
The Rouge Dior 2024 Campaign Film Features Four House Muses
Silent Drama Campaigns
Lancôme's Hypnôse Drama Mascara Campaign Shares Smile-Boosting Secrets
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Relaunched Celebrity Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian's SKKN Will Take a Skincare-First Approach to Makeup
Lipstick Decorating Games
Redecor Players Can Now Use Revlon-Inspired Shades in Their Designs
Movie-Musical Skincare Collabs
The Wicked x Beekman 1802 Collection Celebrates Duality
Long-Lasting Holiday Cosmetics
The 2024 SKKN By Kim Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion
Balmain Introduces the Lion King Collection of Apparel
Fantastical Nail Polish Collections
The OPI x Wicked Collection Has 12 Limited-Edition Shades
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
TV-Inspired Makeup Collections
Rare Beauty Launches 'Only Murders in the Building' Cosmetic Duo
Paint-Can-Themed Lip Gloss Sets
NYX Introduced its Home Alone 12 Piece Mini Lip Drum Holiday Gift
Jelly-Inspired Primers
e.l.f Cosmetics Brings Back Its Limited-Edition Jelly Pop Primer
Revitalizing Skincare Masks
The Sephora Collection Masks are Convenient and Refreshing
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
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
Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations
Pleasing Launches a Whimsical Collaboration Inspired by Disney
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Fairytale-Inspired Bronzers
The MAC Pretty It Up Cinderella Bronze Powder is Multi-Use
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Cartoon-Based Lifestyle Bundles
The Hello Kitty x Kitsch Collab Features Styling Essentials
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Disney-Inspired Eye Shadows
MAC Partnered with Disney to Release an Aladdin-Themed Palette
Actress Lip Color Campaigns
The Tom Ford Runway Lip Color Collection is Angelina Jolie-Approved
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Singer-Made Beauty Boxes
Gwen Stefani's Ipsy Box Was Curated by the Singer Herself
Aquatic Cosmetic Collections
Sigma Beauty Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Has Five Pieces
Witchy Personal Care Capsules
Lush Releases a Line of Products Inspired by the 'Wicked' Movie
Scream Queen Skincare Campaigns
philosophy and Sarah Michelle Gellar Partnered for a Retinol Ad
Astrology-Aligned Cosmetics
Star Signs Inspired the Maya Jama x Rimmel Collaboration
Peach-Hued Lip Glosses
Pantone & Shades By Shan Made The Lip Shine Based on the Color of the Year
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Vintage Glamour Lipsticks
The Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipsticks Revive Golden Age Style
Mysterious Musical Film Cosmetics
The Wicked x Dr. PAWPAW Collection Has Two Products
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Mythological Beauty Collections
Greek Mythology Inspired the Goddess Collection by Nobody's Child
Luxury Makeup Collections
The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
K-Pop-Inspired Eyewear
The K-Pop Collection by Zenni Optical Gleans from Style Idols
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Expansive Cinematic Clothing Ranges
The Primark x Wicked Collection Gets Fans Ready for the Movie
Soda-Flavored Lip Oils
INNBEAUTY Project's Sips & Lips Duo Takes Flavor Inspiration from Poppi
Versatile Vibrantly Packaged Cosmetics
Polite Society Offers a Series of New Makeup Products
Festive Film Makeup Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Elf Collection is Holiday-Ready
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines
ColourPop Teams Up with Pokémon on a New Makeup Capsule
Savory Condiment Lip Glosses
Filipinta Beauty Makes Beauty Products Inspired by Pantry Staples
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Iconic Touring Artist Makeup
Madonna's Makeup Collaboration Celebrates Her Iconic On-Stage Looks
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Romantic Regency Makeup Collections
The Kiko Milano Bridgeton Makeup Collection is Refined
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Premium Indian Beauty Kiosks
Character Cosmetics Opens its New Lulu Mall Kiosk for Indian Shoppers
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Dazzling Lipstick Collections
Shiksona Introduces the Chic In The Spotlight Collection
Vibrantly Packaged Makeup Launches
Polite Society Has Unveiled Three New Products
Glittery Powder Sprays
Kara Beauty Drops 'Starcrossed Dreams' Shimmer Powder Spray Collection
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Edgy 90s-Style False Lashes
The Kiss Lash Couture Rebel Collection Includes Six Styles
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Celebrity Super Bowl Commercials
NYX Makeup and Cardi B Debut Their First Super Bowl Commercial
Country Star Lipstick Lines
Dolly Parton's 'Heaven's Kiss' Lipstick Capsule Comes with Four Shades
Architectual Makeup Capsules
Tom Ford Teases a New Makeup Collection Comprised of "Essentials"
Lip Collection Expansions
Core Lip Collection in Ulta in Target
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe