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Fish-Shaped Cosmetic Brushes

Mermaid Salon's Unique Makeup Brush Boasts a Novel Paddle Handle

— March 16, 2017 — Fashion
An Australia-based cosmetics brand by the name of 'Mermaid Salon' is now accepting pre-orders of its newest unique makeup brush, dubbed the 'Chubby Mermaid.' The fish-like brush takes the form of a wide fin tail that comes in opulent finishes like rose gold, silver or matte black. As for its potential applications, the cosmetic paddle brush may be used in a number of ways for accentuating the face with foundation, blush, highlights and contours.

To complement this unique makeup brush, Mermaid Salon also offers a shell-shaped cosmetic carrying case that continues the aquatic theme.

Many young beauty consumers are now looking to add a bit of whimsy to their cosmetic bags with novelty makeup brushes in the shapes of fantastical unicorn horns, mermaid tails and wizard wands.

Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Beauty Tools - The rise of novelty makeup brushes shaped like fantasy objects presents an opportunity for innovative and playful beauty tools.
2. Aquatic-themed Carrying Cases - The introduction of the shell-shaped cosmetic carrying case to complement the fish-shaped cosmetic brush offers a disruptive opportunity for an entire aquatic-themed cosmetic storage line.
3. Multi-application Cosmetic Tools - The versatile and wide shape of the 'Chubby Mermaid' cosmetic brush presents an opportunity for other multi-application cosmetic tools that can achieve several looks with a single product.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics Industry - Cosmetics companies can innovate by creating more playful and unique makeup brushes and tools that cater to the demand of younger and more whimsical beauty consumers.
2. Fashion Industry - Fusing fashion and beauty by creating cosmetic brushes with trendy designs could be a disruptive opportunity for fashion brands aiming to tap into the beauty industry.
3. Design Industry - The rise of playful and unique cosmetic tools opens up an opportunity for designers to create aesthetically pleasing and functional beauty products that can cater to a wide audience.
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