As the October 2016 makeup trends reveal, consumers are eager for products that are curated by the favorite celebrities and online influencers. Additionally, there is also a demand for gimicky products that are more about fun and experimentation than about functionality.
In recent years, curated collections created by online influencers and celebrities have become extremely popular among consumers of all ages. Among younger consumers, collections by personalities such as Zoë Kravitz continue to prove extremely popular. Among older consumers, collections by more established stars such as Taraji P. Henson and Victoria Beckham are also in high demand.
Beyond these curated collections, the October 2016 makeup trends also reveal a focus on fun and experimental beauty products. While these products are unlikely to become a regular part of a woman's beauty routine, they do provide an easy way to experiment with different looks. Some examples of these more off-beat beauty products include unicorn-inspired highlighters, fruit pigment cosmetics and pumpkin-flavored lip balms.
Top 30 Makeup Ideas in October
From Singer-Curated Makeup Collections to Fruit Pigment Cosmetics:
Katherine Pendrill — Oct 29, 2016 — Fashion
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Portable Manicure Markers
This Manicure Pen from Ciate Promises Up to 25 On-the-Go Applications
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Gem-Inspired Nail Polishes
The New Kendra Scott Collection Includes Gem-Hued Polishes
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Unicorn-Inspired Highlighters
Wet N Wild's Colored Highlighter Features a Rainbow of Colors
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Matte Lip Markers
Milk Makeup's Opaque Lip Stain Packaging is Styled Like a Chunky Highlighter Pen
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Luxury Makeup Cases
This Makeup Box Holds Victoria Beckham's Estee Lauder Cosmetics
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Lipstick-Only Cosmetics Kits
Kat Von D's Everlasting Obsession Clutch is a Fall Wardrobe for Lips
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TV Star Cosmetics Collections
The MAC x Taraji P. Henson Collection is Ultra Versatile
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Autumnal Face Highlighters
This Pumpkin Spice Makeup Takes Advantage of the Popular Fall Craze
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Feminine Funfetti Cosmetics
Too Faced Makeup Will Be Offering a Girly Cake-Themed Collection
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Vibrant Rainbow Highlighters
This Forever 21 Highlighter is an Affordable Option for Makeup Gurus
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Remixed Parisian Cosmetics
This Les Merveilleuses Ladurée Blush Referencs Historic Beauty Rituals
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Bendable Eyeliner Packaging
The Lancôme GRANDIÔSE Pen Is Pliable in Shape For Precise Application
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Crowdsourced Eyeshadow Palettes
Urban Decay's Newest Eyeshadows Offer a Unique Range of Colors
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Shadow-Neutralizing Concealers
The Bye Bye Under Eye Corrector Uses Peach Tones to Hide Blue Bags
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Bruised Bite Lipsticks
Kylie Jenner's 'Love Bite' Gloss Replicates the Color of a Neck Hickey
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Nile River-Infused Skincare
LXMI's Pore-Refining Moisture Veil Achieves a Soft Dewy Finish
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Rainbow-Hued Lipstick Collections
MAC's Liptensity Collection Features a Wide Selection of Shades
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Portable Lipstick Palettes
The Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Palettes Features a Wide Range of Shades
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Metallic Liquid Lipsticks
The OFRA Duo-and-Triple-Chrome Lipsticks Add Some Shimmer to Any Pout
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Vegan Cosmetic Brushes
The Zoeva Brush Set is Made Using Cruelty-Free, Synthetic Bristles
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Fruit Pigment Cosmetics
100 Percent Pure's Natural Eyeshadows are Tinted With Organic Ingredients
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Chic Chapstick Rings
The Rodin Lip Balm Ring Offers a Wearable All-Natural Cosmetic Product
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Animal-Saving Lipsticks
This Kat Von D Lipstick Supports Chimps and Fights Animal Testing
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Comprehensive Lipstick Sets
The NYX Liquid Suede Vault Features a Wide Range of Shades
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Organic Oil Mascaras
The BeautyCounter Lengthening Mascara is Made With Seed and Shea Butter
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Minimalist Mascara Packaging
'Fatlash' Uses Simplicity to Create a Striking Look to Stand Out
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Seasonal Blush Sets
Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blush Set is Designed for the Holiday Season
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Cruelty-Free Lashes
Tarte's Tarteist Pro Lashes are Made Without the Use of Animal Products
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Singer-Curated Makeup Collections
The Zoë Kravitz X YSL Collection is Infused by the Singer's Band
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Pumpkin-Flavored Lip Balms
This Moisturizing Lip Balm is Inspired by Fall's Pumpkin Spice Flavor
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