Using cute and unconventional branding, cosmetic firms are helping pre-teens ease into the world of makeup with tween cosmetics. Products such as vibrant feline cosmetic collections and adorable animal-shaped moisturizers help make young girls comfortable with cosmetics through familiar and charming characters. This list is composed of tween-focused cosmetics with branding that appeals to those transitioning into adolescence.
With tweens on the cusp between childhood and adolescence, using well-known cartoon characters to brand cosmetics works to make something foreign seem familiar. Products like pocket monster manicures infuse favorite childhood icons with cosmetics.
In addition to making makeup youth-friendly, cosmetic brands are appealing to the tween yearning for social acceptance through subtly risque products. Items such as rebel character manicures and vampy starlet-inspired cosmetics appeal to the burgeoning desire to rebel.
21 Tween-Targeted Cosmetics
From Vampy Starlet-Inspired Cosmetics to Adorably Nerdy Cosmetics:
Alexander Lam — Jul 16, 2013 — Fashion

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Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
These Temporary Tattoos are Perfect to Symbolize Your Relationship

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Critter-Faced Manicure Kits
This Manicure Kit is Perfect for Animal Lovers
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Adorable Designer Manicures
The Nail Rock Meadham Kirchhoff SS12 Nail Wraps are Kitschy and Cute
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Drawn Damsel Branding
Delicate Detergent Packaging Celebrates Feminine Mystique for Merchandizing
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Temporary Eyeliner Tattoos
Eye Rock Releases The Stick-On ‘Instant Eyeliner Tape'
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Artsy Makeup Merchandizing
Laqa & Co. Packaging Celebrates the Creativity of Painting One's Face
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Vibrant Feline Cosmetic Collections
The Sephora Hello Kitty Collection is Charming
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Children's Characters Lacquers
The Muppets OPI Collection is Fun and Colorful
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Vampy Starlet-Inspired Cosmetics
The MAC Cosmetics Marilyn Monroe Makeup Collection is Chic
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Nature-Inspired Nail Stickers
The Kate Broughton Collection Offers Random Illustrated Designs
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Teen Skincare Entrepreneurs
Ava Anderson is Taking Over the Beauty Industry
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Catty Lip Color
The Paul & Joe Beaute Lipstick Features a Cute Kitten on its Tip
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Adorably Nerdy Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty 'Head of The Class' Palette is Geek Chic
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Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics
Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House
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Gold-Plated Glosses
The Alder and Co Lip Gloss Contains Bits of Gold Leaf
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Theme Park-Inspired Scents
These Disneyland Air Fresheners are Downright Bizarre
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Accessory Lip Sheens
The Rosette Lip Gloss Rings are Funky and Functional
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Adorable Animal-Shaped Moisturizers
These Owl-Shaped Lip Balms are a Hoot to Carry Around
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Sparkly Lip Balm Purses
This 'Glitter Purse Lip Gloss' Product Resembles a Chic Clutch Bag
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French Feline Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette is Full of Pastel Colors
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Model-Named Polish
The Jin Soon Choi Collection is Titled According to Fashion Icons
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Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories
Hello Kitty and Kate Space Join on a Special Capsule
Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics
The Rick and Morty x SHEGLAM Collab Shares Quirky Makeup
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Beauty Products
Lush Debuts the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection
Comedic Horror Cosmetics
The NYX x Beetlejuice Collab Shares Bold Colors for Fantastical Looks
Ultra-Cushiony Lip Balms
Star Balm's Hydrating Formula Pairs Fun Flavors with Vibrant Packaging
Rabbit-Inspired K-Beauty Collections
The dearcloud™ x Miffy Collaboration is Whimsically Playful
Cosmetic-Toting Tumblers
The e.l.f. Cosmetics and Stanley Collab Introduces Lip Oil Holders
Ethereal Self-Care Collections
The Dream Collection by Rituals Targets Gen Z
Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Playful Plush Skin Products
Tonymoly Collaborates with Squishmallows to Delight Gen Z Consumers
Marshmallow-Inspired Beauty Collabs
Jet-Puffed & Taste Beauty Made Eye Gels & Scented Face Masks
Vampire Film Makeup Capsules
The ColourPop x Twilight: New Moon Collection Features Sultry Hues
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Clean Mindful Cosmetics
Sonela's Lip Glosses and Liquid Blushes Fortify the Mind-Skin Connection
Cartoonish Nail Polish Lines
Mooncat Collaborates With The Powerpuff Girls on a Polish Collection
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Digital Pet-Inspired Lip Balms
The Tamagotchi Multi Carry Balm Comes in Several Options
Beauty-Inspired Slime Toys
Gui Gui Makes Gen Alpha's Skincare Obsession Age-Safe & Fun
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Plush Cosmetic Innovations
Maybelline Introduces Long-Lasting Teddy-Soft Lip Tint Collection
Empowering Makeup Brand Campaigns
JuJu Watkins Stars in NYX Professional Makeup’s New Campaign
Influencer-Approved Beauty Brands
Mikayla Nogueira’s Point of View Beauty Focuses on Makeup Prep
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Assistive Beauty Systems
L'Oréal SYNC Makes Applying Makeup More Enjoyable & Accessible
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Playful False Nails
Digi Beauty is a Bold Collab Offering Ultra-Playful Nail Art
Next-Gen Moisturizing Cosmetics
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Appeals to Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Rabanne Named Singer Troye Sivan Its Makeup Brand Ambassador
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Enchanting Spring-Forward Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Teams Up with Disney for a Tangled Collection
Teen-Targeted Skincare Products
InstaNatural Besties Offers Fun Ways for Teens to Enjoy Skincare
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
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
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
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
Collaborative Collection Expansions
Hard Candy and Girl Scouts Bring Back Their Sweetest Collab
Gem-Toned Eyeliners
NYX's Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil Vault is Available in 12 Shades
Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collabs
Fenty Beauty x Arcane Gleans from a Hit Netflix Series
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Cartoon Cat Toothpastes
MOON x Hello Kitty Made a Special-Edition Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Cartoon-Inspired Bath Products
Lush Cosmetics has Partnered with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Co-Branded Beauty Albums
NYX Professional Makeup DroppedNYXTAPE with Indie Female Artists
Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel
Forever 21 and Sanrio Debut Their Collaborative Valentine’s Day Line
Functional Mini Cosmetics
MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Makeup Features Tiny, Pigmented Products
Stackable Blush Balms
NYX's A Minecraft Movie Collection Celebrates a Film Adaptation
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
Potent Science-Backed Skincare
Acure Skincare Debuted New Branding and Products for Spring
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Inclusive Self-Care Cosmetics
CHOC is an Empowering Makeup Brand for Melanin-Rich Skin
Mocktail-Inspired Beauty Masks
ESW Beauty Emphasizes Playful Packaging for Cosmetic Formulations
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
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
Non-Toxic Kid-Friendly Make-Up Kits
Klee Naturals' Kids' Makeup Kit Boasts Natural Ingredients
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
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
Astrology-Aligned Cosmetics
Star Signs Inspired the Maya Jama x Rimmel Collaboration
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Unholy Skincare Campaigns
e.l.f. SKIN's Divine Skintervention Saves All Skin Types
Teen-Friendly Cosmetic Lines
Bonjou's Teen Line is the Ultimate Beauty Cheat Sheet
Cosmetics-Themed Dog Toys
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Pawer Grip Primer Dog Toy Supports Animal Welfare
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Age-Restricted Skincare
Mantle Implemented an Age Limit on Its Website to Protect Gen Alpha
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Mind-Skin Connection Kits
Selfmade's Securely Attached Kit Includes a Relationship Psychology Book
90s-Inspired Makeup Revivals
MAC Cosmetics' New Collection Revives Beloved Cool-Tone Colors
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Vegan-Friendly Talc-Free Cosmetics
Polite Society Makeup Launched Two New Products
Collaborative Beauty Collections
Nudestix Partners with Glamzilla for Limited-Edition Blush Kit
Inclusive Eye-Makeup Collections
Live Tinted Debuts its Ophthalmologist-Tested 'Legacy Collection'
Aquatic Cosmetic Collections
Sigma Beauty Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Has Five Pieces
Aspirational Mature Beauty Brands
Sarah Creal Beauty Delivers Luxe Problem Solvers for Women 40+
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Y2K Anime Makeup Palettes
Nekoyanin's Y2K Baby Palette Expands Beyond Eyeshadow
Mysterious Musical Film Cosmetics
The Wicked x Dr. PAWPAW Collection Has Two Products
High-Impact Eye Crayons
Half Magic's Sparklestik Eye Crayon Creates Bold Looks with a Swipe
Dreamy Artist-Approved Cosmetics
r.e.m. Beauty Introduces Two Shimmery Products for the New Year
Cartoon-Themed Kids Cosmetics
The Childs Farm x Bluey Products Come in Three Options
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
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Gentle Pre-Teen Skincare
Your Skin Stuff Specializes in Youth-Safe Skincare for Ages Eight to 12
Witchy Personal Care Capsules
Lush Releases a Line of Products Inspired by the 'Wicked' Movie
Holiday Movie Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Home Alone Collection is Expansive
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
Eye-Catching Acne Solutions Packaging
ZitSticka is Bringing Products to Target in New Packaging
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
Multipurpose Beauty Mousses
Fwee's Blurry Pudding Pot Boasts a Viral Fluffy Texture
Kid-Friendly Hotel Amenities
Vanity Group Offers Soothing, Entertaining Hotel Amenities for Kids
Affordable Holiday Beauty Sets
Babe Original Debuts Exclusive Holiday Gift Sets
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Care Sets
Lush's Limited-Edition Bewitched Gift Set Features Five Spooky Items
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Multifunctional Mascara Collections
Texen Beauty Partners’ Moon Collection Enhances Lashes & Brows
Kids Show Cosmetic Ranges
The Tubby Todd x Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Range is Limited-Edition
Whimsically Witchy Cosmetic Collections
The KISS Wicked Collection is Limited-Edition
Age-Inclusive Eye Creams
Bubble's Star Dew Hydrating Eye Cream is Perfect for Older Consumers
Uncomplicated Youth Skincare
Binomial Takes a Pared-Back Approach to Problem-Solving Skincare
Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Introduces the DIY-Informed Yummiland Doll Collection
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Beauty Retailer Expansions
Too Faced Joins Amazon's Storefront to Sell Its Products
Skincare-Inspired Beauty Primers
These New CoverGirl TruBlend Products Come in Six Options
Hybrid Makeup Pens
Annabelle Cosmetics Introduces the Bigshow Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Plant-Powered Neon Mascaras
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty's UV Vegan Mascara Glows in the Dark
Youth-Safe Skincare Trios
Girlyish Skincare Shares a Simple, Safe Three-Step Routine for All Ages
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Anniversary-Celebrating Cosmetic Lines
Thrive Causemetics® Debuts the 10th Anniversary Vault L:ine
Miniature Lip Liner Sets
Charlotte's Iconic Lip Cheat Trio Supports Affordable Product Discovery
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Animation-Themed Decor Ranges
The Target Pillowfort Collection Has Over 50 New Products
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings