18 Creative Cosmetic Compacts

Today’s on-the-go consumer is looking for their cosmetic compact to provide much more than a mirror, a makeup product and an included applicator. While some special-edition cosmetic compacts can be dressed up with special accessories or customizable stickers, others emphasize variety by neatly stacking multiple products—K-beauty brand Kaja recently launched a collection of Beauty Bento Eyeshadow Trios that take inspiration from stylish and stackable bento box food containers.

Makeup compacts are commonly filled with powdered products for the face but some brands are favoring the shape of a compact for sharing everything from dry shampoo to sun protection solutions and liquid makeup.

Looking to the future of beauty, some beauty-tech brands have released high-tech makeup compacts with smart features.