Top 100 Cosmetics Trends in October

From Dual Function Makeup to Tinted Sunscreen Cosmetics

Beauty and cosmetic brands are looking for ways to increase the efficiency and accessibility of their products, as portrayed in the October 2021 cosmetics innovations roundup.

One brand, in particular, Tower 28, stands out for its tinted sunscreen product. The SunnyDays SPF 30 is a two-in-one mineral sunscreen designed to help consumers reduce their makeup application time while remaining protected from the sun. Tower 28 is one of many brands that focus on product efficiency. Nude Envie's nourishing makeup line is another example of dual-functioning cosmetics; the brand includes skincare elements into its makeup products.

In terms of accessibility, the cosmetic industry has seen an increase in subscription availability. Beauty Pie's monthly membership program brings the cosmetics to the consumer for a hassle-free experience.

SCORE
6.9 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 98%
Activity 97%
Freshness 11%
Calming Birch Serums
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Fashion
Calming Birch Serums
Post-Micro-Needling Facial Sets
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Fashion
Post-Micro-Needling Facial Sets
Eye Bag-Reducing Extracts
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Fashion
Eye Bag-Reducing Extracts
Free-From 24-Hour Moisturizers
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Marketing
Free-From 24-Hour Moisturizers
Effortless Skincare Collections
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Fashion
Effortless Skincare Collections
Mother-Daughter Cosmetic Brands
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Pop Culture
Mother-Daughter Cosmetic Brands
Monthly Cosmetic Memberships
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Fashion
Monthly Cosmetic Memberships
Exclusive Indigenous Sustainable Cosmetics
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Fashion
Exclusive Indigenous Sustainable Cosmetics
Retinol-Berry Smoothing Night Serums
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Marketing
Retinol-Berry Smoothing Night Serums
Sustainable Olive Skincare
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Fashion
Sustainable Olive Skincare
On-the-Go Cooling Mists
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Fashion
On-the-Go Cooling Mists
Long-Lasting Vitamin C Serums
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Fashion
Long-Lasting Vitamin C Serums
E-Platform-Hosted Beauty Shops
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Business
E-Platform-Hosted Beauty Shops
Imperfect Eyelash Collections
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Fashion
Imperfect Eyelash Collections
Caviar-Derived Retinol Oils
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Fashion
Caviar-Derived Retinol Oils
Moisturizing Lotion Sticks
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Fashion
Moisturizing Lotion Sticks
Rose Quartz-Inspired Cosmetics
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Fashion
Rose Quartz-Inspired Cosmetics
Lightweight Multicultural Cosmetics
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Fashion
Lightweight Multicultural Cosmetics
Naturally Formulated Nail Polishes
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Eco
Naturally Formulated Nail Polishes
Social Selling Cosmetic Platforms
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Business
Social Selling Cosmetic Platforms
Spa-Inspired Shower Gels
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Fashion
Spa-Inspired Shower Gels
CBD-Infused Anti-Aging Mists
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Fashion
CBD-Infused Anti-Aging Mists
POC-Targeted Skincare Brands
CATEGORY
Fashion
POC-Targeted Skincare Brands
Premium Natural Bath Salts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Premium Natural Bath Salts
Influencer Marketing Apps
CATEGORY
Fashion
Influencer Marketing Apps
Department Store Beauty Subscriptions
CATEGORY
Business
Department Store Beauty Subscriptions
Eco-Friendly Square Cosmetic Bottles
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Eco
Eco-Friendly Square Cosmetic Bottles
Personalized Skincare Routine Analyzers
CATEGORY
Tech
Personalized Skincare Routine Analyzers
Eco-Conscious Luxury Perfumes
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Eco
Eco-Conscious Luxury Perfumes
Male-Specific Self-Tanning Serums
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Fashion
Male-Specific Self-Tanning Serums
Ayurvedic Stress-Managing Elixirs
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Fashion
Ayurvedic Stress-Managing Elixirs
Male-Targeted Self-Tanners
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Fashion
Male-Targeted Self-Tanners
Eco-Friendly Biotech Oils
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Eco
Eco-Friendly Biotech Oils
Microbiome-Friendly Skincare Masks
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Fashion
Microbiome-Friendly Skincare Masks
Sustainably Packaged Body Butters
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sustainably Packaged Body Butters
Inclusive Clean Beauty Rebrands
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Fashion
Inclusive Clean Beauty Rebrands
Sustainably-Sourced Cosmetic Ingredients
CATEGORY
Eco
Sustainably-Sourced Cosmetic Ingredients
Collagen Boosting Skincare Ranges
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Fashion
Collagen Boosting Skincare Ranges
Anti-Aging Booster Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Anti-Aging Booster Serums
Male-Targeted Anti-Aging Creams
CATEGORY
Fashion
Male-Targeted Anti-Aging Creams
Vitamin C-Enriched Facial Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vitamin C-Enriched Facial Serums
Anti-Inflammatory Cooling Creams
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Fashion
Anti-Inflammatory Cooling Creams
Revamped Sensitive Skincare Cosmetics
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Marketing
Revamped Sensitive Skincare Cosmetics
Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
CATEGORY
Business
Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
Pigmented Powdered Lipsticks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Pigmented Powdered Lipsticks
Anti-Acne CBD Skincare
CATEGORY
Fashion
Anti-Acne CBD Skincare
Sophisticated Dual Function Makeup
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sophisticated Dual Function Makeup
Bacteria-Targeting Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bacteria-Targeting Serums
Personalized Skincare Boutiques
CATEGORY
Fashion
Personalized Skincare Boutiques
Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging Solutions
CATEGORY
Eco
Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging Solutions
Bespoke Luxury Beauty Bags
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Pop Culture
Bespoke Luxury Beauty Bags
Fragrance Brand Subscription Expansions
CATEGORY
Business
Fragrance Brand Subscription Expansions
K-Beauty E-Commerce Content Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
K-Beauty E-Commerce Content Platforms
Essential Oil-Infused Skincare
CATEGORY
Fashion
Essential Oil-Infused Skincare
Supercharged Purifying Skincare
CATEGORY
Fashion
Supercharged Purifying Skincare
Grape-Infused Skincare
CATEGORY
Eco
Grape-Infused Skincare
Glamourous Nail Wraps
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glamourous Nail Wraps
Color-Neutralizing Hair Care
CATEGORY
Fashion
Color-Neutralizing Hair Care
Solution-Oriented Skincare
CATEGORY
Fashion
Solution-Oriented Skincare
Hydrating Grooming Kits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hydrating Grooming Kits
Celebrity Skincare Expansions
CATEGORY
Fashion
Celebrity Skincare Expansions
Self-Tanning Spray Kits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Self-Tanning Spray Kits
Dessert-Inspired Body Sprays
CATEGORY
Fashion
Dessert-Inspired Body Sprays
Portable Perfume Gels
CATEGORY
Fashion
Portable Perfume Gels
Pandemic-Focused Skincare Products
CATEGORY
Fashion
Pandemic-Focused Skincare Products
Board Game-Inspired Eyeshadows
CATEGORY
Fashion
Board Game-Inspired Eyeshadows
Water-Activated False Eyelashes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Water-Activated False Eyelashes
Antibacterial Face Sprays
CATEGORY
Fashion
Antibacterial Face Sprays
CBD-Infused Men's Grooming Products
CATEGORY
Fashion
CBD-Infused Men's Grooming Products
Mono-Material Makeup Brushes
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Eco
Mono-Material Makeup Brushes
Sports Brand Cosmetic Investments
CATEGORY
Business
Sports Brand Cosmetic Investments
AR Makeup Tutorial Platforms
CATEGORY
Fashion
AR Makeup Tutorial Platforms
Transformative Anti-Aging Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Transformative Anti-Aging Serums
Bath Self-Care Subscription Boxes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bath Self-Care Subscription Boxes
Upcycled Cedar Tree Deodorants
CATEGORY
Fashion
Upcycled Cedar Tree Deodorants
Elevated Skincare Advent Calendars
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Fashion
Elevated Skincare Advent Calendars
Luxury Beauty Retail Livestreams
CATEGORY
Business
Luxury Beauty Retail Livestreams
Live Probiotic-Infused Serums
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Fashion
Live Probiotic-Infused Serums
Futuristic Lipstick Pouches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Futuristic Lipstick Pouches
Cohesive Skincare Brand Designs
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Marketing
Cohesive Skincare Brand Designs
Gen Z-Targeted Skincare Campaigns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Gen Z-Targeted Skincare Campaigns
Luxury Parisan Hotel Spas
CATEGORY
Fashion
Luxury Parisan Hotel Spas
Acne-Clearing Skincare Tools
CATEGORY
Fashion
Acne-Clearing Skincare Tools
Skincare-Infused Blushes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Skincare-Infused Blushes
Transfer-Resistant Lip Tints
CATEGORY
Fashion
Transfer-Resistant Lip Tints
Cancer-Supporting Beauty Products
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Eco
Cancer-Supporting Beauty Products
Cost-Friendly Facial Razors
CATEGORY
Eco
Cost-Friendly Facial Razors
Waterless Body Wash Concentrates
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Fashion
Waterless Body Wash Concentrates
Tinted Sunscreen Cosmetics
CATEGORY
Fashion
Tinted Sunscreen Cosmetics
Mood-Boosting Perfume Oils
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Fashion
Mood-Boosting Perfume Oils
Edible Beauty Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Edible Beauty Serums
Vegan Collagen Alternatives
CATEGORY
Eco
Vegan Collagen Alternatives
Immersive Bathing Kits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Immersive Bathing Kits
Architecture-Designed Luxury Perfume Bottles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Architecture-Designed Luxury Perfume Bottles
Innovative Essential Oil Diffuser
CATEGORY
Eco
Innovative Essential Oil Diffuser
AR-Powered Beauty Experiences
CATEGORY
Business
AR-Powered Beauty Experiences
Play-Focused Beauty Stores
CATEGORY
Business
Play-Focused Beauty Stores

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