Millennial and Gen Z consumers are known for favoring products that express their individuality, and bold metallic cosmetics are a great way to do so. From metallic liquid lip glosses to chrome nail polishes, metallic cosmetics are a compelling way to add interesting, futuristic details to one's look.
As a cross between tech and cosmetics, metallic face masks have grown to be quite popular with young consumers. Their intended results vary, but the metallic sheen the masks give are distinct to these products. Not only are metallic cosmetics a great way to express individuality, they draw in light and the eyes interest as an observer.
Cosmetics companies are making use of the addition of metals to their products in innovative ways. Once the addition of metal to cosmetics would seem counterintuitive but now its a fun way to add high-tech interest to a makeup look.
20 Innovative Metallic Cosmetics
From Liquid Chrome Manicures to Metallic Foil Freckles:
Mary Van Puymbroeck — Jun 19, 2017 — Fashion
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Magnetic False Eyelashes
One Two Cosmetic's Glue-Free Design Offers a New Way to Wear Lashes
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Magnetic Face Masks
The Dr. Brandt Magnetight Solution Hydrates and Reduces Aging Effects
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Gem-Inspired Nail Polishes
The New Kendra Scott Collection Includes Gem-Hued Polishes
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Ultra-Pigmented Sparkly Lipsticks
These New Kat Von D Lipsticks Come in 11 Shockingly Bright Hues
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Metallic Makeup Enhancers
Cover FX's 'Custom Enhancers' Come in Three New Luminous Shades
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Metallic Foundation Makeup
Mac Cosmetics' Face and Body Foundations Now Have a Metallic Sheen
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Reusable Press-On Nails
Static Nails' Pop-On Styles are a Convenient Alternative to Nail Polish
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Luxurious Metallic Cosmetics
Christian Louboutin's Metalinudes Collection is Great for Summer
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Liquid Chrome Manicures
Ciate's Liquid Metallic Nail Polish is an Alternative to Gel or Powder
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Faux Freckle Cosmetics
This Music Festival Makeup Look Recreates Metallic Beauty Marks
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Luxury Chrome Nail Polishes
These Christian Louboutin Polishes are Limited Edition
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Silver Lip Glosses
Milk Makeup's 'Supernova' Holographic Lip Gloss is a Cool Metallic Shade
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Metallic Liquid Lipsticks
The OFRA Duo-and-Triple-Chrome Lipsticks Add Some Shimmer to Any Pout
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Rejuvenating Magnetic Masks
Dr. Brandt Skincare Magnetight Reduces Wrinkles With Energized Ions
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Heroic Ranger Face Masks
These Power Ranger GlamGlow Masks Correspond with the Release of the Film
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Metallic Foil Freckles
Glitter Freckles Adds Extra Glow to Your Face and Body This Summer
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Metallic Lipstick Pens
Milk Makeup's 'Lip Metal' Pen Swipes on Liquid Metallic Color
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Silver Peel-Off Face Treatments
Glamglow's Peel-Off Mask Leaves Firmer Facial Skin Behind
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Magnetic Face Masks
Dr. Harold Lancer's 'Younger Revealing Mask' Comes with a Magnet
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Nude Metallic Lip Creams
NYX's Lip Creams Are Offered in a Range of Shades
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Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons
iPolish Smart Nails Change Hue with App Control & Touch Interaction
High-Pigment Lip Oils
MAC Lipglass Cushion Provides the Shine of a Gloss Minus the Stickiness
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Glamorous Sports Collabs
Glamnetic x Fanatics Collection Brings Game-Day Energy to Your Fingertips
Digital Makeup Zines
MAC Cosmetics is Reviving MACzine, Digitally, for a New Generation
Timeless Metallic Watches
G-SHOCK’s Fine Metallic Series is Built for the Future
Edible Chocolate Lipsticks
The MAC Cosmetics x Doja Cat Collab Started with a Memorable VMAs Stunt
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors
The L’Oréal Mood Mirror is a CES 2025 Beauty-Tech Innovation
Blurred Cosmetic Campaigns
MAC Cosmetics and Ella Gross Promote Innovative Powder Kiss Formulas
Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections
Chanel's Spring 2025 Makeup Capsule Boasts Unexpected Pairings
Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
Play-Centered Color Cosmetics
Trouble Maker Makeup Delivers Fun & Affordability to Gen Zalpha
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Buildable Cream Eye Shadows
MERIT Launches Solo Shadow Sheen, A Modern Take on ’90s Shimmer
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Brush-On Perfumes
Zara × Jo Malone Collaborated on a Trio of City-Inspired Personal Fragrances
Glossy Gel Lip Liners
MAC Cosmetics' Lipglazer Glossy Lipliner is Lightweight & Plumping
Assistive Beauty Systems
L'Oréal SYNC Makes Applying Makeup More Enjoyable & Accessible
Accessible Makeup Palettes
Shine Foundation and Cheekbone Beauty are Filling a Beauty Industry Gap
Mood-Driven Nail Polish Products
The Lights Lacquer Core Collection Has 12 Hues
Digital Avatar Makeup
Roblox Expands into Digital Avatar Makeup with Customizable Cosmetics
3-In-1 Lip Glosses
RMS Beauty's New Liplights Cream Lip Gloss Reacts to pH
Thematic Holiday Makeup Lines
NYX Unveiled its Treat-Inspired Holiday 2025 Collection
Playful False Nails
Digi Beauty is a Bold Collab Offering Ultra-Playful Nail Art
Solid Skincare Keychains
Purepeak Appeals to Gen Z's Love of Compact, Portable Cosmetic Keychains
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Jam-Inspired Beauty Products
Korean Beauty Brand dearcloud™ Embraces Current Viral Makeup Trends
Noir-Inspired Luxury Cosmetic Collections
Chanel Debuts the Alluring Rouge Noir Collection
Next-Gen Moisturizing Cosmetics
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Appeals to Gen Alpha and Gen Z
One-Step Glimmer Eyeshadows
Revlon Glimmer Liquid Shadow Adds Dazzling Shimmer to the Eyes
Black Metal-Inspired Lip Balms
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death Launched "Lip Embalms"
Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections
Guerlain's Fall 2025 Majestic Feathers Line is Chic
Angular Metallic Mouse Designs
The Aluminum Mouse by Jocelyn Graphism is Simple Yet Eye-Catching
Cooling Creamy Lip Oils
Glossier Lip Glaze is Said to Be "the Next-Generation Lip Oil"
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Bio-Based Liquid Haircare
Kitsch's Liquid Shampoo and Conditioner Formulas are Targeted
Gen Z Cosmetic Brands
Myntra and SUGAR Cosmetics Partner to Launch Molten Beauty
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Feel-Good Lip Products
Serotonin Beauty Makes Products for Self-Expression
Y2K Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme’s Juicy Kissing Web Stars Celebs from Hit 2000s Shows
High-End Holiday Makeup Capsules
The Chanel Holiday 2025 Makeup Line Explores the Flamboyant Sky
Color-Changing Beauty Sticks
Sephora Collection's Color Twisters Change Upon Lip or Cheek Contact
Affordable Performance Cosmetics
Sona Cosmetics Delivers "Makeup Without the Markup"
Nostalgia-Driven Makeup Launches
The Huda Beauty Strawberry Latte Collection is Y2K-Inspired
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Vibrant Water-Cream Blushes
Estée Lauder Debuts the 'Futurist Blushmaker Dewy Cheek Tint'
Gaming-Inspired Cosmetics
Godmode is a New Beauty Brand from Chloe Grace-Moretz & Rina Sawayama
Blurred Soft-Focus Cosmetics
The Cloud Touch Finish Collection Meets the Demand for "Cloud Skin"
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Cream Beauty Compacts
Laura Geller Beauty Debuts Best of the Best Cream Full Face Basics Palette
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Functional Mini Cosmetics
MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Makeup Features Tiny, Pigmented Products
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections
The Flower Knows Shell's Jewel Collection Boasts Ocean Motifs
Floral High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Boasts Its Camélia Futura Makeup Collection This Summer
Triple-Layer Lip Glosses
Jotim's Amber Lip Gloss is Powered by Proprietary Film-Forming Technology
Beauty-Inspired Bodycare
NYX's Fat Oil Body Collection Builds on the Success of Its Lip Oils
Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks
Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Artistry Mask Easily Creates a Viral Look
Customizable Gloss Bottles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Community Inspired the (S)e.l.f. Made Bottle
Multi-Use Matte Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics’ Multisculpt Matte is for the Eyes and Face
Non-Crease-Proof Eyeshadows
Fara Homidi Beauty's Essential Eye Collection Achieves a Lived-In Look
Makeup-Inspired Colorfuldevices
Lipstick Mechanical Keyboard Highlights Glam with Cosmetic Hues
Fashion Brand Cosmetic Collections
Juicy Couture Beauty Products Come in a Variety of Options
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
Festival-Ready Freckle Stamps
Tarte Cosmetics Dropped a Faux Freckle Stamp in Starstruck
Musical Makeup Packaging
Rimmel London's Full Volume Makeup Includes Scannable Spotify Codes
Effortless Skincare Campaigns
Garnier's De-Glaze My Makeup with Me Pokes Fun at Beauty Fads
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
Inclusive Self-Care Cosmetics
CHOC is an Empowering Makeup Brand for Melanin-Rich Skin
Youthful Hair Mists
Mane is Launching Scented Hair & Body Mists for Millennials & Gen Z
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections
Annabelle Cosmetics is Gearing Up for Halloween
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Emotional Wellness Neurocosmetics
The Skin-Brain Axis Inspired Gotha Cosmetics' Neuroaura Concept
Sun-Inspired Luxurious Beauty Lines
Hermès Boasts the Les Façons Makeup Capsule
Limited-Edition Luminous Matte Lipstick
Chanel Debuts the Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles Lipstick
Wet-Pressed Powder Highlighters
Kosas Launches the 'Shiny Objects' Range
Futuristic Personal Care Fragrances
Parfex Launches FutureSkin Nova Collection
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Rock-Inspired Cosmetics
Ozzy Osbourne x Birmingham-Based Beauty Brand Unveil an Edgy Makeup Line
Multipurpose Beauty Booster Campaigns
The Many-Trick Pony Features a Horse Voiced by Rebecca Black
Skin-Loving Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Lush's New Skincare-Makeup is Nourishing & Multitasking
Nude Lipstick Trio Sets
The MAC 'Wildest Gleams Mini Lustreglass Lip Trio' Features Iconic Shades
Pigmented Lip-Conditioning Products
Estée Lauder's Pure Color Melt-On Glosstick Brings the Shine
Comedy Horror Cosmetics
The NYX Cosmetics x Wednesday Collection Creates Fun, Dark Designs
Multi-Use Lip Product Holders
ColourPop Cosmetics & PopSockets Teamed Up to Make ColourPopSockets
Transformative LED Face Masks
The Aesthetic Skin LED Face Mask is Plastic Surgeon-Approved
South Asia-Influenced Cosmetics Brands
Just B Cosmetics Champions Bold Beauty and Inclusivity
Culture-Inspired Lip Shades
The Plasma Lip Compound Tinted in Fortune Celebrates Luck and Elegance
Glitter Freckle Makeup Patches
Fazit Serves Gen Z with Its Freckle Makeup Patches
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
Skincare-Based Makeup Launches
Glow Recipe Extends its Nourishing 'Hues Collection'
Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations
e.l.f. Cosmetics x NYLON Partner for a Miami Art Week Piece
Lanolin-Based Tinted Lip Masks
LIXR Beauty's Lip Mask is Multi-Functional and Practical
High-Performance Cosmetic Lines
Clariant Introduces a New Collection of Personal Care Products
Sunset-Inspired Blushes
MAC Cosmetics' Strobe Beam Liquid Blush Comes in Warm Reds, Mauves & More
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Lash Brand Expansions
Lilly Lips Marks Lilly Lashes’ Expansion Into Color Cosmetics
Giftable Sparkly Moisturizers
Bubble Skincare's Slam Dunk Glam Edition Comes in Festive Packaging
Affordable Makeup Offers
Maybelline New York Drops its Black Friday Deals Ahead of the Holidays
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Concealer-Inspired Lip Glosses
Huda Beauty's LightCealer, MidCealer & RichCealer Revive Y2K Style
Protective Liquid Highlighters
The Glow & Protect SPF 50+ Liquid Highlighter is Full of Benefits
Transformative Nail Treatments
The ORLY Beauty pH Perfector Reveals a Personalized Pink Hue
Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns
Pixi Beauty Debuts the 'Glow, Reimagined' Collection
Children's Show Makeup Collaborations
The Glisten Cosmetics x Teletubbies Collection is Bold
Kid-Friendly Glitter Nail Sets
Terra Beauty Boasts the Kids GLITTER SHIMMER Mini Nail Set
Hydration-Focused Shimmer Drops
Skinvest Debuts its Glow Range with New Molten Gold Shimmer Drops
3-in-1 Luxury Lipsticks
Hermès' Silky Lipstick Shine is Comforting, Hydrating & Versatile
Shimmery Lip Balms
ColourPop Extends the 'Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Balm' with Shimmer
Bronzer Shade Expansions
Just B Cosmetics Debuts Cool Bronze Pigment Glow Ahead of Holiday Glam
Summer-to-Fall Nail Polishes
The Gelish x Morgan Taylor Living Out Life Range Has Six Shades
Effortless Minimalist Makeup Products
No Makeup Makeup® Introduces a New Blush & Lip Color
Treat-Like Glossy Balms
Kulfi Beauty's Lip Snack Shares Scents Inspired by Sweet Treats
Lip Oil Sticks
A Swipe of MAC Cosmetics' Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick Releases Emollient Oils
Liquid Lash Extensions Mascaras
Thrive Causemetics Adds a New Color Option to Its Mascara
Celebratory Beauty Expansion Campaigns
KimChiChic Beauty Celebrates Its Inclusion in Ulta
Lush-Glow-Effect Korean Glosses
The 'rom&nd Glasting Color Glosses' Boast a Lightweight Formula
Princess-Themed Lip Glosses
ColourPop Launches the Disney Princess Ultra Glossy Lip Collection
Beauty Discovery Cosmetic Collections
Trouble Maker Cosmetics are Arriving at Superdrug in the UK
Gold-Flecked Cuticle Serums
OPI Good as Gold Cuticle Serum Features Mood-Boosting Scent Tech
Luxurious Lip Color Collections
Tom Ford Beauty Boasts the Soleil Ultra-Shine Lip Color Collection
Frosted Rose Nail Lacquers
Essie Debuts Two Sophisticated Shades for Fall Transitions
Shimmery Waterproof Highlighters
Urban Decay Expands its Face Bond Range with a Liquid Highlighter
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Dramatic Luxury Mascaras
Gucci Beauty Has Unveiled Its Latest Mascara — Le Magnétisme
Luxury Beauty Destinations
A Niche Beauty Destination Offers Premium Services
Expanded Luminizer Collections
Rare Beauty Introduces Two New Shades to Its Liquid Luminizer Line
3-in-1 Lipsticks
Spellcast Beauty's Dynamic Duo Lipstick Sports a Split Design
Two-Step Nail Systems
Essie's Gel Couture Collection Delivers Salon-Quality Results at Home
Sparkling Nail Support Polishes
The Londontown Glow Getter Nail Luminizer Supports Healthy Nails
High-Performance Solid Cosmetics
Groupe GM Introduces Solid Labs for Solid Cosmetic Production
Luxe Plumping Glosses
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Debuts Nostalgic Multi-Finish Lip Collection
Soccer-Inspired Makeup Patch Designs
United States Soccer Federation Partners with Fazit
Magnetic Nail Polish Strips
Color Street's Velvet Lounge Collection Has Metallic-Infused Finishes
Vibrant Fuchsia Lipstick Shades
Nikol Beauty Has Expanded Its Popular Shiny Velvet Cream Lipstick