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Top 100 Pop Culture Trends in August

From Filmic Cold Brew Cans to Vegan-Based Music Festivals

— August 24, 2024 — Pop Culture
August 2024 pop culture trends reveal a fascinating interplay of nostalgia and celebrity worship. On one hand, there's a pronounced yearning for the past, manifested in everything from retro-inspired fashion to the vinyl record resurgence. It's a comfort-seeking behavior, a digital age hug in the form of familiar aesthetics. This nostalgic undercurrent taps into a collective desire for authenticity and escapism, offering consumers a respite from the relentless pace of modern life.

Conversely, the cult of celebrity continues its relentless march, transforming stars into lifestyle gurus. From athleisure endorsed by athletes to beauty routines dictated by influencers, consumers are increasingly influenced by the lives of the famous. This phenomenon is a testament to the enduring human need for connection and aspiration. As these two cultural forces collide and intertwine, they create a complex and often contradictory landscape. This dynamic interplay not only shapes consumer behavior but also influences the strategies of brands and marketers seeking to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
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Plumping Gloss Shade Expansions
Plumping Gloss Shade Expansions
Patrick Ta's Major Volume Plumping Gloss is Availble in New Shades
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Gymnast-Backed Nail Products
Gymnast-Backed Nail Products
Kiss Has Selected Suni Lee as a Brand Ambassador for Salon X-tend
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Chef-Approved Pizza Lines
Chef-Approved Pizza Lines
Princess Cruises Enters a Collaboration with Tony Gemignani
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97
Celebratory Cartoon Clothing Collections
Celebratory Cartoon Clothing Collections
Primark The Lion King Collection is Arriving This Summer
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96
Pop-Star Jewelry Collaborations
Pop-Star Jewelry Collaborations
BTS Member Jin Becomes New Global Ambassador for Maison FRED
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95
Revived Retro Internet Games
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
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94
Iced Coffee-Inspired Albums
Iced Coffee-Inspired Albums
Dunkin' Released the Iced EP with 2000s Boy Band Legends
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93
Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets
Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils a Special Jaws LEGO Set with 1,497 Pieces
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92
Familial Personal Fragrances
Familial Personal Fragrances
Homecourt's Cocomoi Fragrance Captures the Warmth of Family
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91
Heartwarming Streaming Services
Heartwarming Streaming Services
Hallmark+ Shares Feel-Good Content & Exclusive Membership Benefits
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90
Pirate-Themed Game Expansions
Pirate-Themed Game Expansions
Fortnite is Collaborating with Pirates of the Caribbean
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89
Ice Cream-Inspired Energy Drinks
Ice Cream-Inspired Energy Drinks
C4 Energy Celebrates Its Creamsicle Flavor with Ludacris
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88
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
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87
Mutant Superhero Gin Bottles
Mutant Superhero Gin Bottles
Aviation American Gin Launches Exclusive Wolverine Gin Bottle
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86
Movie-Inspired Truck Commercials
Movie-Inspired Truck Commercials
Ram Truck Partners with Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
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85
Income-Centric Animated Comedies
Income-Centric Animated Comedies
Universal Basic Guys Follows Two Characters Earning 3k Monthly
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84
Film-Themed AR Designs
Film-Themed AR Designs
White Castle Celebrates the 'Borderlands' Film with Unique Packaging
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83
Vegan-Based Music Festivals
Vegan-Based Music Festivals
Vegandale is a Celebration of Veganism and Entertainment
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Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
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AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
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Actress-Approved Tea Break Commercials
Actress-Approved Tea Break Commercials
The Pure Leaf Tea Break Campaign Stars Lindsay Lohan
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Modern-Retro Handheld Games
Modern-Retro Handheld Games
'Kien' is a 2024 Release For 2001's GameBoy Advance
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Cotton-Enhanced Diaper Prints
Cotton-Enhanced Diaper Prints
DYPER™ Has Introduced Its Limited Edition Smurftastic Diaper Line
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Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets
Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets
LEGO Releases LEGO(R) Ideas JAWS Set and Brick-Buster Mini-Film
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Low-Cost Country Star Housewares
Low-Cost Country Star Housewares
The Dollar General Dolly Parton Collection Has Around 50 Items
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Olympian-Backed Hair Brands
Olympian-Backed Hair Brands
Simone Biles and K18 Have Partnered Together
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Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
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AI-Enhanced e-Reading Platforms
AI-Enhanced e-Reading Platforms
Rebind Engages Individuals with Classic Literature in a New Way
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Imitation Book Accessories
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
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Football-Inspired Grilling Campaigns
Football-Inspired Grilling Campaigns
Kingsford Partners with Retired Football Player Jason Kelce
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70
Cartoon Cat-Like Toothbrushes
Cartoon Cat-Like Toothbrushes
Sanrio's Hello Kitty Unveils a Collaboration with MOON Oral Beauty
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Meditative Vanilla-Rose Fragrances
Meditative Vanilla-Rose Fragrances
HeartStone by Tracy Anderson Soothes the Mind & Body with Scent
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Fairytale-Inspired Bronzers
Fairytale-Inspired Bronzers
The MAC Pretty It Up Cinderella Bronze Powder is Multi-Use
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Anniversary-Commemorating Gins
Anniversary-Commemorating Gins
The Renais Édition Anniversaire is a Special Edition Gin
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Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
Illuvium is Releasing Three Connected Web3 Games on July 25th
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Demure Secret Agent Suitcases
Demure Secret Agent Suitcases
The Globe-Trotter x 007 Graphite Grey Carry-On Celebrates James Bond
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Cartoon-Inspired Bath Products
Cartoon-Inspired Bath Products
Lush Cosmetics has Partnered with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Rapper-Themed QSR Merch
Rapper-Themed QSR Merch
The Eminem x White Castle Collab is Limited-Edition
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Milky All-Over Hydrators
Milky All-Over Hydrators
Fenty Skin's Hydrating Body Milk Blends Luxe Plant-Based Butters and Oils
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Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections
Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections
Vintage Wine Estates Unveils House of the Dragon Cider and Wine
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Collaborative Rock Band Merch
Collaborative Rock Band Merch
Brain Dead and Supervinyl Debuted The Rolling Stones Merch
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Retro Railway-Inspired Puzzle Sets
Retro Railway-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The The Bica Funicular Made from LEGOS Celebrates Lisbon
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Pride-Celebrating Jewelry Lines
Pride-Celebrating Jewelry Lines
Awe Inspired Collaborated with Zane Phillips on a Jewlery Range
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Charitable Racoon-Inspired Beer
Charitable Racoon-Inspired Beer
Streets of Toronto Has Introduced the Cheeky Raccoon Lager
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Text-to-Emoji Converters
Text-to-Emoji Converters
NeatEmoji is a Chrome Extension That Widens Communication Possibilities
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Star-Shaped Luxury Perfumes
Star-Shaped Luxury Perfumes
Mugler's Angel Fantasm Eau De Parfum Sensuelle is Alluring and Fruity
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Transparent Cinema LED Screens
Transparent Cinema LED Screens
Unilumin Group Makes a Significant Advancement in Film Technology
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Disney-Inspired Lipsticks
Disney-Inspired Lipsticks
Mac's 40 Disney Favourites in Princess Incognito Lasts 10 Hours
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Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
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Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Rabanne Named Singer Troye Sivan Its Makeup Brand Ambassador
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50
Movie Mashup Snacks
Movie Mashup Snacks
Inspired by Twisters, Fritos Flavor Twists Fuse Hot and Cooling Flavors
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Thriller-Inspired Slime Collections
Thriller-Inspired Slime Collections
Sloomoo Institute & Amc Networks Release Limited Edition Slime
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Anime-Inspired Smartphone Models
Anime-Inspired Smartphone Models
The Samsung Doraemon Special Edition Galaxy Z Flip6 is Cute
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Three-in-One Breakfast Cereals
Three-in-One Breakfast Cereals
The Kelce Mix Cereal Has Three General Mills Cereals in One Box
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Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
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Advanced Text-to-Speech Technology
Advanced Text-to-Speech Technology
ReadSpeaker Stands Out as a Leader in Enhancing Accessibility
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Cartoon-Branded Timepieces
Cartoon-Branded Timepieces
The Spinnaker Hass Automatic SpongeBob SquarePants Watches are Vibrant
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Curated Travel-Size Skincare Kits
Curated Travel-Size Skincare Kits
Glow Recipe Presents the 'Get Glowing with Me Kit' by Katie Fang
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Limited-Edition Combo Amplifiers
Limited-Edition Combo Amplifiers
MESA/Boogie Introduces the JP-2C 1x12 Combo Amplifier
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Horror-Comedy Film Experiences
Horror-Comedy Film Experiences
The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience is Full of Haunts
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Rapper-Approved Ice Creams
Rapper-Approved Ice Creams
Snoop Dogg Added Two New Flavors to His Dr. Bombay Ice Cream Line
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Antihero Gaming Controllers
Antihero Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Cheeky Controller is Said to Be Designed by Deadpool Himself
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Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts
Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts
The Mister Donut Minion Doughnuts are Arriving in Japan
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Gymnast Beauty Brand Partnerships
Gymnast Beauty Brand Partnerships
NYX Partners with Gymnast Shilese Jones
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2000s-Inspired Frozen Treats
2000s-Inspired Frozen Treats
Dairy Queen and Ashlee Simpson-Ross are Celebrating a Classic Flavor
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Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Roblox Announced a Partnership with Team USA and the Paralympics
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Disney-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Disney-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Pair Eyewear Has Introduced the Mickey & Friends Collection
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Country Star Frozen Pastas
Country Star Frozen Pastas
Dolly Parton's Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Comes in a Party Size Tray
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Filmic Cold Brew Cans
Filmic Cold Brew Cans
Coraline Cold Brew is a Special Edition of a Stumptown Coffee Award Winner
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Athlete-Backed Hydration Drinks
Athlete-Backed Hydration Drinks
Lionel Messi Has Introduced Más+, a New Hydration Drink in Canada
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Portable Compact Fantastical Toys
Portable Compact Fantastical Toys
Mattel Creations Unveils the Polly Pocket Harry Potter Set
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Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs
Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs
Gundam and Crocs Celebrate RX-78-2 with the All-Terrain Clog
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Streaming Series Scented Candles
Streaming Series Scented Candles
The Bath & Body Works x Stranger Things Candles are 80s-Inspired
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Inspiring Back-to-School Campaigns
Inspiring Back-to-School Campaigns
BIC Partners with GRAMMY-Nominated Artist Charlie Puth
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Imaginative Luxury Perfume Campaigns
Imaginative Luxury Perfume Campaigns
The Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau De Parfum is Ethereal
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Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
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Video Game-Inspired Tabletop Games
Video Game-Inspired Tabletop Games
KessCo Debuts the Sonic Speed Battle Tabletop Game
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Spooky Interactive Toy Designs
Spooky Interactive Toy Designs
Mattel Boasts the MEGA Monster High Frankie Stein's Boo-k Lab
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Glamorous Cherry Perfumes
Glamorous Cherry Perfumes
Sabrina Carpenter's Cherry Baby Fragrance is Sophisticated and Sweet
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Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
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Spooky Pop-Up Launches
Spooky Pop-Up Launches
The Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic Collection Has Been Released
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Basketball Player-Approved Sneaker Designs
Basketball Player-Approved Sneaker Designs
PUMA Hoops & LaMelo Ball Will Release Two New Colorways
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Anti-Hero Coffee Campaigns
Anti-Hero Coffee Campaigns
Tim Hortons Embraces Deadpool & Wolverine in Its Marketing
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Psychedelic Microdosing Platforms
Psychedelic Microdosing Platforms
SetSet Aims to Make Microdosing Safe and Accessible
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Collectible Toy Smartphone Cases
Collectible Toy Smartphone Cases
The Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Collection is Ultra-Cutesy
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15
Expansive Gamer Treat Menus
Expansive Gamer Treat Menus
The Baskin-Robbins Super Mario Menu is Arriving in Japan
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Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
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13
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
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12
Collectible Cosplay Condiments
Collectible Cosplay Condiments
Heinz Styled Ketchup and Mustard to Look Like Deadpool & Wolverine
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11
Romantic Champagne Cocktails
Romantic Champagne Cocktails
Emily in Paris' Chamère is Now Available in Ready-to-Drink Formats
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10
Purplish Singer Tumblers
Purplish Singer Tumblers
The Stanley x Olivia Rodrigo Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler is Punkish
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9
Experimental Film Motels
Experimental Film Motels
The Mountain Dew Borderlands Motel Brings the Video Game to Life
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8
Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations
Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations
The Barbie x ALDO 2024 Collection is Dreamhouse-Inspired
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7
Athletic Merchandise Capsules
Athletic Merchandise Capsules
G.O.A.T. Fuel Launched Its Inaugural Merchandise Capsule
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Anti-Hero Shoe Collections
Anti-Hero Shoe Collections
adidas Partners with Marvel to Release a Deadpool and Wolverine Line
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5
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant
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4
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Beauty Products
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Beauty Products
Lush Debuts the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection
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3
Fairytale-Inspired Lipsticks
Fairytale-Inspired Lipsticks
M·A·C Partnered with Disney to Release 'Royal Ball'
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2
Cosmetics-Themed Cookies
Cosmetics-Themed Cookies
Kylie Cosmetics x Crumbl Cookies are Exclusive to a Santa Monica Pop-Up
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1
Limited-Edition Sugarcane Vinyls
Limited-Edition Sugarcane Vinyls
Bacardí & Camila Cabello Dropped a Commemorative Vinyl Single
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