Using cute and unconventional branding, cosmetic firms are helping pre-teens ease into the world of makeup with tween cosmetics. Products such as vibrant feline cosmetic collections and adorable animal-shaped moisturizers help make young girls comfortable with cosmetics through familiar and charming characters. This list is composed of tween-focused cosmetics with branding that appeals to those transitioning into adolescence.
With tweens on the cusp between childhood and adolescence, using well-known cartoon characters to brand cosmetics works to make something foreign seem familiar. Products like pocket monster manicures infuse favorite childhood icons with cosmetics.
In addition to making makeup youth-friendly, cosmetic brands are appealing to the tween yearning for social acceptance through subtly risque products. Items such as rebel character manicures and vampy starlet-inspired cosmetics appeal to the burgeoning desire to rebel.
21 Tween-Targeted Cosmetics
From Vampy Starlet-Inspired Cosmetics to Adorably Nerdy Cosmetics:
Alexander Lam — Jul 16, 2013 — Fashion
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Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
These Temporary Tattoos are Perfect to Symbolize Your Relationship
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Critter-Faced Manicure Kits
This Manicure Kit is Perfect for Animal Lovers
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Adorable Designer Manicures
The Nail Rock Meadham Kirchhoff SS12 Nail Wraps are Kitschy and Cute
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Drawn Damsel Branding
Delicate Detergent Packaging Celebrates Feminine Mystique for Merchandizing
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Temporary Eyeliner Tattoos
Eye Rock Releases The Stick-On ‘Instant Eyeliner Tape'
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Artsy Makeup Merchandizing
Laqa & Co. Packaging Celebrates the Creativity of Painting One's Face
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Vibrant Feline Cosmetic Collections
The Sephora Hello Kitty Collection is Charming
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Children's Characters Lacquers
The Muppets OPI Collection is Fun and Colorful
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Vampy Starlet-Inspired Cosmetics
The MAC Cosmetics Marilyn Monroe Makeup Collection is Chic
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Nature-Inspired Nail Stickers
The Kate Broughton Collection Offers Random Illustrated Designs
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Teen Skincare Entrepreneurs
Ava Anderson is Taking Over the Beauty Industry
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Catty Lip Color
The Paul & Joe Beaute Lipstick Features a Cute Kitten on its Tip
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Adorably Nerdy Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty 'Head of The Class' Palette is Geek Chic
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Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics
Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House
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Gold-Plated Glosses
The Alder and Co Lip Gloss Contains Bits of Gold Leaf
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Theme Park-Inspired Scents
These Disneyland Air Fresheners are Downright Bizarre
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Accessory Lip Sheens
The Rosette Lip Gloss Rings are Funky and Functional
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Adorable Animal-Shaped Moisturizers
These Owl-Shaped Lip Balms are a Hoot to Carry Around
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Sparkly Lip Balm Purses
This 'Glitter Purse Lip Gloss' Product Resembles a Chic Clutch Bag
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French Feline Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette is Full of Pastel Colors
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Model-Named Polish
The Jin Soon Choi Collection is Titled According to Fashion Icons
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Plush-Inspired Sensorial Cosmetics
Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Witchy Movie-Musical Cosmetics
r.e.m. Beayty x Wicked Explores Wicked: For Good's Darker Themes
Summery Streaming Series Cosmetics
KISS x The Summer I Turned Pretty Products Celebrate the Series
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Crime-Inspired Beauty Mockumentaries
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Vanity Vandals Explores Chaos at the Sink
Fragrance-Forward Tween Bodycare
Sunryz Makes Fun Skin Barrier Solutions for Gen Alpha
Inside-Out Glow-Up Packs
Vaseline and Loverboy Created Limited-Edition ShimmerGirl Packs
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Beauty-Inspired Slime Toys
Gui Gui Makes Gen Alpha's Skincare Obsession Age-Safe & Fun
Gen Alpha Skincare Collaborations
Moms in Medicine Collaborates with Evereden on a New Care Line
Derm-Developed Teen Skincare
Sincerely Yours Shares Barrier-Friendly Formulas for Gen Alpha
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
AR-Powered Makeup Experiences
NYX Professional Makeup Beauty Bestie 2.0 is Available on Snapchat
Play-Centered Color Cosmetics
Trouble Maker Makeup Delivers Fun & Affordability to Gen Zalpha
Beauty Character Keychains
Tatcha Introduced a New Moisturizer with Playful, Bouncy Jiyū Chan
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Ergonomic Beauty Brands
REVOLVE Features 'Tilt Beauty' to Make Beauty More Accessible
Miniature Makeup Packaging
Asquan's Makeup Minis Support Sampling, Travel & More
Enchanting Spring-Forward Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Teams Up with Disney for a Tangled Collection
Accessible Makeup Palettes
Shine Foundation and Cheekbone Beauty are Filling a Beauty Industry Gap
Digital Avatar Makeup
Roblox Expands into Digital Avatar Makeup with Customizable Cosmetics
Youth-Oriented Beauty Branding
Avatara Represents a Fresh Approach to Skincare
Premium Youth Skincare
Kinside Supports Gen Alpha with Safe, Simple Skincare Made for Their Age
Thematic Holiday Makeup Lines
NYX Unveiled its Treat-Inspired Holiday 2025 Collection
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
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Jam-Inspired Beauty Products
Korean Beauty Brand dearcloud™ Embraces Current Viral Makeup Trends
Next-Gen Moisturizing Cosmetics
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Appeals to Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Mission-Driven Haircare
Burd Beauty is Devoted to Preventing Domestic and Teen Dating Violence
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
Collectible Pimple Patches
TONYMOLY's Squishmallows Blemish Patches Combine Gen Z Obsessions
Playful Plush Advent Calendars
Squishmallows Advent Calendars Offer Holiday and Skincare Surprises
Life Stages-Focused Beauty Brands
Naomi Watts Developed the Skincare Brand Stripes
Gourmand Beauty Products
Cake Beauty Brings Dessert-Inspired Haircare to Mass Retail
Customizable Triple-Texture Candies
Gummi Popz Target Tweens and Teens
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
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
Video Game-Inspired Makeup Ranges
The Pat McGrath Labs x Candy Crush Saga Range is Limited-Edition
Y2K Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme’s Juicy Kissing Web Stars Celebs from Hit 2000s Shows
Emotive Plush Collectibles
Care Bears Caring Cuties Tap into the Thrill of Blind Boxes
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
Affordable Pet Products
Target Adds New Items to its Affordable Pet Brand for National Pet Month
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry
Twisty Petz Combines Wearable Pets with Friendship Bracelets
Girl Group Beauty Campaigns
LANEIGE Taps KATSEYE for a JuicePop Box Lip Tint Campaign
Age-Appropriate Skincare Pacts
Pacto Skincare Responsável Helps Teens Use the Right Products
Affordable Performance Cosmetics
Sona Cosmetics Delivers "Makeup Without the Markup"
Portable Teen Skincare
Prereq Was Made for Pre-Teens and Teens on the Move
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
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Kids-First Personal Care Brands
Rayro Plans to Debut Creams and Balms in Toy-Like Formats
Gen Alpha Bath Brands
Splash Makes Fun Shampoo, Body Wash, Lotion for Kids Four to 10
Nostalgia-Driven Makeup Launches
The Huda Beauty Strawberry Latte Collection is Y2K-Inspired
Functional Mini Cosmetics
MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Makeup Features Tiny, Pigmented Products
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Inclusive Age-Appropriate Skincare
Pour Tous is a First-of-Its-Kind Brand for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Pop Culture-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Peter Thomas Roth Taps 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Playful Beauty Collector's Tins
Fenty Beauty Drops Whimsical Smurfette Collection Collector’s Tin
Glowing Neon Hair Collaborations
Hally Hair's Collaboration with Sour Patch Kids Glows in the Dark
Halloween-Enthused Body Care Lines
Tree Hut Launches its Exclusive 'Glow Potion Collection'
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Culture-Inspired Dolls
Katseye and Monster High Debut a Music Video & Inclusive Doll Collaboration
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Summer-Themed Acne Patches
The Starface Play Pack Collection Takes a Playful Approach to Skincare
Derm-Developed Tween Skincare
Bare la Terre Makes Safe, Effective Solutions for Gen Alpha
Beauty-Inspired Bodycare
NYX's Fat Oil Body Collection Builds on the Success of Its Lip Oils
Virtual Beauty School Experiences
NYX is Taking Over Roblox's Bayside High School
Keychain Beauty Balms
Glow Hub's Baby Glow Balm is Made for On-the-Go Touch-Ups
Fashion Brand Cosmetic Collections
Juicy Couture Beauty Products Come in a Variety of Options
Teen-Safe Skincare Systems
ERLY Makes Clean, Derm-Backed Solutions for Young Skin
Festival-Ready Freckle Stamps
Tarte Cosmetics Dropped a Faux Freckle Stamp in Starstruck
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
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
Beauty Store Birthday Parties
Birthdays at Ulta Come with a Gift Bag Curated for Tweens and Teens
Romance Series Makeup Capsules
NYX Drops its Vibrant and Shimmery 'NYX Bridgerton Collection'
Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections
Annabelle Cosmetics is Gearing Up for Halloween
Myth-Busting Skincare Campaigns
indu is Helping Teen Boys Better Care for Their Skin
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
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
Cosmetics-Themed Dog Toys
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Pawer Grip Primer Dog Toy Supports Animal Welfare
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
Korean Color Cosmetics Assortments
I'm Meme Debuts a Curated Assortment at Target
Child-Resistant Beauty Droppers
Virospack Created the Beauty Industry's First Childproof Dropper
Glitter Freckle Makeup Patches
Fazit Serves Gen Z with Its Freckle Makeup Patches
Heart-Themed Makeup Collections
ColourPop Debuts its 'Heart to Get Valentine’s Day Collection'
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Multi-Purpose Blush Product Lines
Pixi Beauty Debuts New Shades for Its On-The-Glow Blush
Puzzle Cube Advent Calendars
Benefit's Glam Cube Makeup Advent Calendar Shares Full Sizes & Minis
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Beauty Kiosk Playsets
Melissa & Doug's New Sort, Stock, Select Toy Explores Skincare & Makeup
Customizable Kids Stationery
Taggeez Lets Kids Decorate Their School Essentials with Charms
Concealer-Inspired Lip Glosses
Huda Beauty's LightCealer, MidCealer & RichCealer Revive Y2K Style
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches
Starface & Heaven by Marc Jacobs Launch the Tattoo Compact
All-Natural Youth Skincare
Just for Teens Makes Age-Safe Daily Skincare for a New Generation
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Adorable Beauty Sets
KimChiChic Beauty and Caboodles Present a Limited-Edition Set
Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns
Pixi Beauty Debuts the 'Glow, Reimagined' Collection
Cartoon-Themed Kids Cosmetics
The Childs Farm x Bluey Products Come in Three Options
Canadian Beauty Company Rebrands
Vasanti Cosmetics Unveils a Rebrand and New Beauty Innovations
Tinted Undereye Cosmetics
Storied Beauty Releases its Debut Product, CONCEALED Tinted Eye Cream
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
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Princess-Themed Lip Glosses
ColourPop Launches the Disney Princess Ultra Glossy Lip Collection
Adorable Pride-Celebrating Beauty Sets
TONYMOLY Debuts a Limited-Edition Pride Collection
Beauty Discovery Cosmetic Collections
Trouble Maker Cosmetics are Arriving at Superdrug in the UK
Refreshed Private Label Products
CVS Brand Products Have Been Rebranded with Simplicity in Mind
Whimsically Witchy Cosmetic Collections
The KISS Wicked Collection is Limited-Edition
Age-Inclusive Eye Creams
Bubble's Star Dew Hydrating Eye Cream is Perfect for Older Consumers
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Anniversary-Celebrating Cosmetic Lines
Thrive Causemetics® Debuts the 10th Anniversary Vault L:ine
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Anniversary Retail Collection
Pokémon x Target Collection Spans Apparel, Home Goods, & Accessories
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Animation-Themed Decor Ranges
The Target Pillowfort Collection Has Over 50 New Products