These October 2017 makeup trends feature a range of products and promotional campaigns that aim to show consumers why a particular brand is worth investing in, in an industry that's constantly saturated with new products.
Perhaps the most popular recent release is Rihanna's Fenty Beauty collection, which focuses on makeup. Included in the collection is a primer, a total of 40 different shades of foundation, highlighters that complement all skin tones, blotting papers, a finishing powder, brushes, and a versatile lip gloss. As the popstar ensures that all skin tones are covered in the collection, Fenty Beauty sets an example for other brands -- many of which haven't made products for women of color a priority in the past.
Also included in these October 2017 makeup trends is the sweat-resistant setting powder from Supergoop! that contains 45 SPF coverage. As the product sets one's makeup into place, prevents unwanted shine, and protects from the harmful rays of the sun – it makes for the ideal all-in-one product to complete a look with.
Top 30 Makeup Trends in October
From Mature Beauty Vloggers to Month-Long Cosmetic Campaigns:
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Gen Z Cosmetic Stores
'Riley Rose' is Forever21's Newest Conceptual Beauty Store
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Pop Star-Designed Makeup Collections
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Collection Reveals Diverse Shades
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Smart Cosmetic Packages
Valmont Cosmetics' Packaging is Enhanced with NFC Tech from Thinfilm
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Makeup Brand Music Videos
This Milk Makeup Music Video Introduces the Brand's Theme Song
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Collaborative Planetary Highlighters
Jefree Star and Manny MUA's New Skin Frost Shade is 'Uranus'
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Natural Body Care Duos
Glossier's 'Body Hero' Products Leave Skin Looking Dewy and Moisturized
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Toy-Like Makeup Palettes
Lime Crime's 'Pocket Candy' Collection Has Polly Pocket-Style Packaging
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Versatile 15-Shade Makeup Palettes
These New Natasha Denona Eye Shadows Range from Bold to Neutral
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Customizable Serum Collections
Skin Inc Offers Custom Serum Cocktails for the Skin
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Pigmented Marker-Inspired Lipsticks
Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints' Apply with a Cream-Matte Finish
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Indulgent Wellness Powders
Moondeli's Delicious 'Ceremony Tonic' Contributes to Hormone Balance
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User-Focused Makeup Apps
NYX Cosmetics' Makeup Crew App Pulls User-Generated Content
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Low-Price Lipstick Collections
Bobbi Brown's Crushed Lip Color Introduces a New Affordable Range
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Anime-Inspired Powder Pearls
The Pretty Guardians Color Powder Was Inspired by Sailor Moon
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Budget-Friendly Retailer Cosmetics
The All-New ASOS Makeup Collection Includes Items Under $20
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Mini Mascara Kits
CoverGirl's 'Mix, Match Play Mascara Kit' Combines Formulas and Brush Shapes
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Month-Long Cosmetic Campaigns
'e.l.f's' '30 Days of New New' Campaign Introduces 15 New Products
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Tone-Based Self-Tanners
Le Tan's 'Uber Dark' Range Offers Colored Bases for Different Skin Tones
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Caffeine-Infused Nail Polish
Nails Inc. Launched the World's First Coffee Nail Polish Collection
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Baby Boomer Beauty Vlogs
Melissa55 Helps Women Over 60 Experiment with Makeup
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Moisturizing Matcha Sticks
Cocokind Collective's All-Over Moisture Stick Rejuvenates Dry Spots
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Grown-Up Lip Gloss Collections
Mented is Now Introducing 'Gloss For Grown Ups'
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Bubbling Lip Masks
The Unpa Bubi Bubi Lip Mask Moisturizes Lips and Removes Dead Skin Cells
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Cream-to-Powder Highlighting Sticks
First Aid Beauty's New Multi Stick Gives Skin a Natural Glow
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Blurring Compact Skin Balms
The Perricone MD Instant Blur Compact Was Designed for Oily Skin
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Fruit-Based Lip Balms
FRUU's Sustainable Lip Balms are Made from Discarded Fruit
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Mature Beauty Vloggers
'Korea Grandma' is a 71-Year-Old YouTube Sensation Who Shares Beauty Tips
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$10 Cosmetic Collections
Boohoo's Debut Beauty Product Line Emphasizes Affordability
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Brush-On Protective Powders
Supergoop!'s Sweat-Resistant Setting Powder Offers UV Protection
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Rosehip-Infused Blush Palettes
Found's Baked Illuminating Blush Includes Anti-Aging Rosehip Oil
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High-End Beauty Campaigns
The La Beauté Louis Vuitton Campaign Debuts With a Bold Vision
Intensely Pigmented Lipsticks
The Tom Ford Beauty Reserve Lip Color Collection is Striking
Skin-Caring Complexion Balms
The Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm Boasts a 92% Skincare Base
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Backstage-Inspired High-End Beauty Capsules
Christian Dior Welcomes Jenna Ortega for Its Campaign
Sensorial Full-Body Skincare
The Fenty Skin Body Collection Indulges the Skin & Senses
Sweets-Inspired Skincare Products
Fenty Skin Reintroduces The Salted Caramel Collection for Fall
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series
Sephora Adds to Its 'We Belong to Something Beautiful' Campaign
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Luxury Beauty Brand Launches
La Beauté Louis Vuitton Unveils a New Era of Luxury Beauty
Cherry-Inspired Beauty Collections
Fenty’s 'Sweet Cherriez' Line Pays Homage to Rihanna’s Hometown
French Riviera-Inspired Makeup Capsules
Dior Debuts the Dioriviera Summer 2026 Collection
Luxurious Nude Lipstick Lines
Christian Dior Debuts Its 2025 Addict Nudes N'Roses Collection
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Seasonal Shopping Occasions
Sephora Canada Spotlights Must-Haves for the Sephora Savings Event
Science-Led Teen Skincare
Teen Beauty Brand indu is Stepping Away from Makeup to Focus on Skincare
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
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
AR-Powered Makeup Experiences
NYX Professional Makeup Beauty Bestie 2.0 is Available on Snapchat
Influencer-Approved Beauty Brands
Mikayla Nogueira’s Point of View Beauty Focuses on Makeup Prep
Play-Centered Color Cosmetics
Trouble Maker Makeup Delivers Fun & Affordability to Gen Zalpha
Essential Skincare Sets
Merit’s New A/W 2025 Sets Bring Limited Shades and Travel-Sized Essentials
Cushion Compact Revivals
TirTir Launches the 'Mask Fit Red Cushion'
All-in-One Moisturizers
Smashbox Mini Halo Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer is Oil-Free
Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow Collections
Armani Beauty Has Expanded Its Eye Tint Collection
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Superfine Cosmetics Powders
Fenty Beauty Drops Set It Down Loose Powder for Weightless Blurring
Accessible Makeup Palettes
Shine Foundation and Cheekbone Beauty are Filling a Beauty Industry Gap
Gamified Shade-Matching Activations
Rare Beauty and Sephora Launched the True to Myself Match Up
Thematic Holiday Makeup Lines
NYX Unveiled its Treat-Inspired Holiday 2025 Collection
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Crayon-Style Hybrid Makeup Products
Thrive Causemetics Boasts the Two-In-One Lipstick + Liner
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Curated On-The-Go Beauty Sets
Sephora Launches The Sephora Favorites MVP Kit and The Courtside Kit
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
Vibrant Makeup Advents
The 'little X-MAS WONDER Advent Calendar' Contains 24 Pieces
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Diverse Beauty Campaigns
Rare Beauty's Every Story Belongs Features 48 People from Latin America
Springtime-Themed Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Spring Collection Has New Products and Scents
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Skin Health Cosmetic Products
These New Neutrogena Skincare and Makeup Launches are Beneficial
Video Game-Inspired Makeup Ranges
The Pat McGrath Labs x Candy Crush Saga Range is Limited-Edition
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Skincare-Meets-Makeup Primers
Fenty Beauty's Grip Trip Primers Blend Skincare and Staying Power
Affordable Holiday Makeup Kits
Revlon Canada Introduced Limited-Edition Holiday Kits
Dermatologist-Founded Skincare Brand Expansions
Fig.1 Beauty Has Launched on Sephora
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
Breakthrough Beauty Brand Expansions
rhode Launches in Sephora, Marking a Major Retail Expansion
Nostalgia-Driven Makeup Launches
The Huda Beauty Strawberry Latte Collection is Y2K-Inspired
Collaborative Collection Expansions
Hard Candy and Girl Scouts Bring Back Their Sweetest Collab
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Athletic Beauty Collabs
Rematch Debuts a Cosmetics Partnership a Sportswear Giant
Fruit-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin Unveil the Fresh N Icy Fruitz Line
Hydrating Crayon-Style Lip Products
Tom Ford Beauty Spotlights the Runway Lip Stylo Matte
Cream Beauty Compacts
Laura Geller Beauty Debuts Best of the Best Cream Full Face Basics Palette
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Floral High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Boasts Its Camélia Futura Makeup Collection This Summer
Beauty-Inspired Bodycare
NYX's Fat Oil Body Collection Builds on the Success of Its Lip Oils
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Playful Beauty Collector's Tins
Fenty Beauty Drops Whimsical Smurfette Collection Collector’s Tin
Minimal Makeup Products
e.l.f. Unveils the Soft Glam Concealer & Corrector Launching in December
Sun-Inspired Luxurious Beauty Lines
Hermès Boasts the Les Façons Makeup Capsule
Staining Lip Liners
Tarte Cosmetics' Maracuja Juicy Lip Stain Liner Delivers Soft Color That Lasts
Targeted Skincare Primers
Fenty Beauty's Grip Trip Primers are "Half Primer, Half Skincare"
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
Multipurpose Beauty Crayons
Make Up For Ever's Artist Color Crayon Sticks Add Color with a Swipe
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal Paris Secured Copenhagen Fashion Week Makeup Exclusivity
Festival-Ready Freckle Stamps
Tarte Cosmetics Dropped a Faux Freckle Stamp in Starstruck
Luxurious Beauty Collections
The Louis Vuitton La Beauté Collection is Chic and Artistic
Musical Makeup Packaging
Rimmel London's Full Volume Makeup Includes Scannable Spotify Codes
Ultra-Hydrating Lip Oils
Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Oil Locks in Moisture for Up to Eight Hours
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
2-In-1 Cosmetic Powders
Tower 28 Launches Its New GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush
Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns
Milani's America’s Next Top Primer Revisits 2000 Reality TV
Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections
Annabelle Cosmetics is Gearing Up for Halloween
Wet-Pressed Powder Highlighters
Kosas Launches the 'Shiny Objects' Range
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Fingerprint Application Tools
Real Techniques Introduces Finger-Mimicking Makeup Applicators
Long-Wear Makeup Retail Expansions
SACHEU's Product Line is Now Available in Target
Skin-Loving Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Lush's New Skincare-Makeup is Nourishing & Multitasking
Beauty Tattoo Pop-Ups
Wonderskin is Celebrating a New, Limited-Edition Black Vinyl Lip Stain
South Asia-Influenced Cosmetics Brands
Just B Cosmetics Champions Bold Beauty and Inclusivity
Long-Lasting Lip Glosses
Not Beauty by SZA Debuted a Trio of Hard-Working Lip Essentials
Metallics-Forward Makeup Capsules
Morphe Debuts the Dazzling Metallics Collection at Ulta
Cream-Like Bronzer Powders
The Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Soft Matte Powder Bronzer Lasts All Day
Heart-Themed Makeup Collections
ColourPop Debuts its 'Heart to Get Valentine’s Day Collection'
Customizable Makeup Cases
Julia Dantas Debuts 411 Cosmetics
Black-Colored Lip Tint Sets
The rom&nd Black Lip Trio Edition Taps into Punk and Goth Subcultures
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
Virtual Beauty Masterclasses
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty's Free Easy Beauty School Sharpens Skills
Tinted Lip Oil Launches
Charlotte Tilbury Debuts Its New Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oil
Protective Makeup Finishing Sprays
Fenty Beauty You Mist Features a 12-Hour Wear Formula
Elegant Holiday Beauty Kits
U BEAUTY Has Curated a Collection of Five Distinct Skincare Kits
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
Curated Canadian Beauty Sets
The Beauty Edit Vol. 1 Showcases Canada’s Indie Beauty Talent
Light Long-Wear Foundations
Maybelline Introduced its 'Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation'
Lip Color Shade Extensions
Fenty's Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color Comes in 3 New Shades
Autumnal Liquid Lip Balms
Bigger Than Beauty's Pout Hero Launched in a Limited-Edition Fall Flavor
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Affordable Makeup Offers
Maybelline New York Drops its Black Friday Deals Ahead of the Holidays
Concealer-Inspired Lip Glosses
Huda Beauty's LightCealer, MidCealer & RichCealer Revive Y2K Style
Essential Eyeshadow Palettes
Rare Beauty Launches the Essential Neutrals Palette
Liquid Contour Collections
Rare Beauty Debuts Soft Pinch Formula for Sculpting
Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns
Pixi Beauty Debuts the 'Glow, Reimagined' Collection
Shoppable Beauty Metaverses
The Fenty Beauty Experience on Roblox Shares an Exclusive Gloss
Month-Long Beauty Pop-Ups
Revlon Canada Celebrates National Lipstick Day with an Exclusive Pop-Up
Faux Reality Drama Campaigns
Maybelline New York's Primer Donnas Stars Ariana Madix
Lip Liner Shade Expansions
Fenty Beauty Unveils Five New Shades of Trace’d Out Pencil Lip Liner
Soft-Matte Makeup Bundles
e.l.f. Cosmetics Dropped a Cloud Skin Bundle with Meghan Trainor
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Empowered Makeup Campaigns
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates is Star-Studded
Body Luminizer Shade Expansions
Fenty Beauty's Viral Body Lava Comes in New Limited-Edition Shades
Age-Based Discounts
Laura Geller Beauty Celebrated National Mature Women's Day with a Unique Promo
Effortless Minimalist Makeup Products
No Makeup Makeup® Introduces a New Blush & Lip Color
Skincare-Fortified Makeup Lines
Isamaya Ffrench Launches the 'Core Collection' Makeup Line
Celebrity Makeup Artist-Backed Brands
Patrick Ta Beauty Enters Sephora Middle East
Cream-To-Powder Eyeshadow Sticks
Thrive Causemetics Expands Brilliant Eye Brightener Shades
Beauty Discovery Cosmetic Collections
Trouble Maker Cosmetics are Arriving at Superdrug in the UK
Buildable Beauty Balms
CoverGirl TurBlend Skin Enhancer Balms Offer Buildable Color
Modern Beauty Agencies
Base Beauty Defines Itself as the Agency for Modern Beauty
Cream-Based Blush Palettes
MAKE UP FOR EVER's New Cream Face Palette Boasts Universal Shades
Hydrating Jelly-Style Makeup Tints
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Jelly Water Tint Works on Lips and Cheeks
Hybrid Makeup Pens
Annabelle Cosmetics Introduces the Bigshow Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Anniversary-Celebrating Cosmetic Lines
Thrive Causemetics® Debuts the 10th Anniversary Vault L:ine
Personalized Beauty Planners
Makeup Playbook Helps Create, Share, and Explore Beauty Routines
Lip Product Revivals
rhode's Most Requested Lip Tints and Treatments are Now Here to Stay
Luxurious Beauty Launches
La Beauté Louis Vuitton Debuted with Refillable Makeul and Artful Design
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Skincare-Infused Long-Wear Foundations
Estée Lauder Revamps Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation