As the September 2016 makeup trends reveal, millennial preferences are causing a rising demand for both ethical cosmetics and products developed by online influencers. Unlike generations before them, it appears that consumers are now more concerned about what goes into their makeup and who is behind the latest products.
To meet the demand for ethical makeup products, many brands are opting for vegan formulas made from more natural ingredients. For instance, The Body Shop recently debuted an eight-shade eyeshadow palette made entirely from plant-based ingredients. Similarly, Fable Naturals has created a line of lip balms that are 100 percent compostable.
In addition to looking for more natural makeup options, millennial consumers are also looking for products that help them connect with their favorite online influencers. As a result, brands are teaming up with young influencers such as Bunny Meyer, NikkieTutorials and Hailey Baldwin to create Instagram-worthy cosmetics collections.
Top 30 Makeup Ideas in September
From Plant-Based Makeup Palettes to Curated Vlogger Cosmetics:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 24, 2016 — Fashion
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Curated Vlogger Cosmetics
Two Faced 'The Power of Makeup' Palette is Curated By Nikki Tutorials
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Makeup Brush Cleaning Tools
The Practk Palmat Brush Cleaner Makes It Easy to Clean Makeup Brushes
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False Eyelash Applicators
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Multipurpose Beauty Products
The Bite Beauty Multistick Can Be Used to Create Many Different Looks
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Anti-Aging Eye Shadows
This Ulta Eye Shadow Palette Targets Mature Women
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Compostable Lip Balms
Fable Naturals' Eco Cosmetics Packaging Can Be Returned to the Earth
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Holiday Cosmetics Collections
Too Faced's The Grande Hotel Cafe Set is Bursting with Holiday Cheer
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Celebrity-Designed Cosmetics Collections
The New Estee Lauder Line Boasts a Celebrity Influence
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Luminous Cosmetics Collections
H&M Beauty's Precious Glow Collection Feature Plenty of Sparkle
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Pickle-Flavored Lip Balms
This Extremely Unusually-Flavored Pickle Lip Balm Has a Dill Flavor
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Disney-Themed Cosmetics Collections
The Face Shop's New Line is Inspired by Disney Characters
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Monochromatic Cosmetic Collections
This Cosmetics Packaging Focuses on the Quality of Ingredients
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Risque Makeup Collections
This Cosmetic Collection Comes in the Shape of Body Parts
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Colorful Mascara Collections
Wet N Wild's Color Icon Mascara Comes in Four Bold Hues
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The Grown Alchemist Eye Makeup Cleanser Simultaneously Combats Aging
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Single-Step Makeup Products
Mèreadesso's 'Tinted All-In-One Moisturizer' Simplifies Daily Routines
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Plant-Based Makeup Palettes
The Body Shop is Launching an Eight-Shade Vegan Eyeshadow Palette
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Volumizing Brow Gels
The Gimme Brow Tint Adds Thickness With Adhesive Microfibres
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Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Sets
These Organic Skincare Products Come in Recycled Brown Glass Bottles
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Gem-Infused Lipsticks
100% Pure's Natural Lip Gloss Gets Its Sparkle from Semi-Precious Gemstones
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French Fry Lip Products
Lip Smacker Now Offers Consumers a Sweet Potato Fries Lip Balm Flavor
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Collaborative Vlogger Cosmetics
Tarte Created a Special 'Swamp Queen' Palette with grav3yardgirl
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Roll-On Cheek Tints
The Olio E Osso Balm Is Designed To Add Color to Both Lips and Face
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Light-Reflective Corrector Pens
Charlotte Tilbury's Miracle Eye Wand Micro-Particles Amplify Youth
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Vegan Contour Palettes
Kat Von D's Shade+Light Contour Kit is Free of Animal Product Ingredients
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Washable Makeup Bags
The Kusshi Bag Keeps Your Cosmetics and Makeup Accessories Dry and Organized
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Relaxation-Inducing Cosmetics
Glossier's Back-To-Reality Trio Encourages Self-Care
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Edgy Celebrity Makeup Collections
Hailey Baldwin is Collaborating with ModelCo on a Makeup Line
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Vegan Roll-On Highlighters
The Milk Makeup Holographic Stick Provides Dimensional Skin Brightness
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Multimedia Makeup Mirrors
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