The battle for beauty is one that has raged on for centuries, with both men and women seeking unconventional skincare methods to preserve youth. This is especially important in today's image-obsessed society, with demand for plastic surgery and cure-all beauty treatments higher than ever.
This high demand has resulted in some of the strangest skin-saving methods, including sperm facials, gilded skincare lines and blood-based face creams. Though drastic, these unconventional skincare methods are not all about the extremes of youth preservation; releases such as glow-in-dark makeup and designer facial branding keep the element of fun alive in the cosmetics industry.
Though some may want to stray from these odd beauty tactics, others will be thrilled to learn that the cosmetics industry continues to evolve in the most radical ways.
29 Unconventional Skincare Methods
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Naked People Pushing Skincare
Elave Has 'Nothing to Hide'
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Designer Facial Branding
Ryan McSorley's 'Skin by Chanel' Imprints Chanel Logo On Your Forehead
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Homeopathic Cosmetic Branding
KORRES Canada Explains Ingredients
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Drink Yourself Beautiful
BORBA Skin Care Products
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Sperm Skin Treatments
Snail and Sperm Facials Help Rejuvenate the Skin
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Virtual Beauty Tutorials
Nars Launches New Site Featuring Virtual How-To Makeover Tutorials
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Cosmetic Cocktail Bars
Skin Inc. Serums are Mixed & Matched for Customized Skin Care
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Eat Your Way to Healthier Skin
Borba Skin-Care Chocolates
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Sliced Soap
Tear Off Pieces From the One Awa Soap Packet As You Need Them
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Teen Skincare Entrepreneurs
Ava Anderson is Taking Over the Beauty Industry
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Delicious Skincare Designs
The Ayelet Naturals Line is Scrumptiously Fresh and Organic
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Deficiency-Fighting Smoothies
Nanoparticles Added to Foods Combat Anemia or Zinc Deficiency
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Frisky Lipgloss
Too Faced Cosmetics Creates a Moody Lip Balm
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Skincare Drinks
Defy Pure Skin Hydrology Quenches Your Thirst and Makes You Pretty
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Vampire Skin Treatments
The Dracula Therapy is a Scary Way to Turn Back the Clock
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Vampiric Cosmetics
The Tarte for True Blood Makeup Line is Sensual
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Glow-In-The-Dark Cosmetics
Makeup Forever Flou Night is Undetectable to the Naked Eye
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Scooter Skin Care Branding
Via Vespa Packaging Appeals to the Young, Sporty and Speedy
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Eggcentric Organic Lipgloss
EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm Bears Nature's Form
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Cleopatra-Inspired Facials
The KollagenX 24k Gold Mask Will Keep Your Skin Looking Youthful
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Diamond Anti-Aging Products
BB Royal Cosmetic Manufacture is the Finest in Skin Rejuvenation
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Cuisine-Based Cosmetics
Dr. Nicholas Perricone Releases a New Skincare Line Through Sephora
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Purist Beauty Products
Go Au Natural With the Belmondo Organic Skin Care Line
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Macho Beauty Products
The Nivea Revitalizing Skincare Line Offers a Fresh Face for Young Men
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Job-Creating Cleansers
Co-Soap is a Worker Cooperative Using Cosmetics for Good
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Back Pocket Packaging
Levi's Denim-Inspired Body Products for Men Designed by Lama Khayyat
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Skincare Subscriptions for Men
Bread and Butter Offers Seasonal Kits to Meet a Man's Needs
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Fridge-Fresh Cryo-Facial Masks
HPPY Skin's Refresh Mask Promises to Wake Up Dull Skin
Upcycled Beet Serums
Byroe’s Beet Glow Boosting Serum Provides Extra-Gentle Exfoliation
Three-Step Skincare Treatments
The Glo2Facial by Geneo Unlocks the Body’s Natural Superpowers
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Orveda's Signature Products are Powerful and Effective
Cell-Harnessing Luxury Skincare Lines
Exoceuticals Helps Enhance Glow & Improve One's Complexion
Luxury Spa-Inspired Skincare Lines
clé de peau's SYNACTIF Line Delivers Radiant Skin
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
'My Skin Feels' Repurposes Olive Oil, Ketchup & Mandarin Juice Waste
Superfood Skincare Serums
Honest Beauty's Antioxidant Super Serum Contains Carrot, Kale & More
Edible Skincare Serums
Vivid's Skincare Serums Support Radiance from the Inside Out
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
Science-Backed Body Care Sets
Fig. 1's Body Care Trio Consists of Clinically Proven Products
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Gen Alpha Skincare
JB Skrub Fills a Gap in the Market for Tween Boys
Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels
Scorpion & Toad Makes Skillfully Handcrafted Skincare Storage
Veggie-Infused Facial Cleansers
The Squeeze by Glowmance is a Gel Facial Cleanser with Kale
Self-Accepting Skincare Systems
Sonsie Skin Offers a Simple, Stress-Free Approach to Beauty
Doctor-Approved Limited-Edition Beauty Systems
Pressed Juicery Partners with Dr. Barbara Sturm
Active Collagen Serums
FaceGym's Refillable Brightening Serum Boosts Collagen and Elastin
Living Biome Skincare
BIOJUVE Optimizes Skin Health on and Below the Surface
Science-Led Skincare Ranges
Marks & Spencer Launched Its First Own-Brand Skincare in Seven Years
Innovative Cellular Health Skincare
Timeline Skincare Boasts a Ground-breaking Ingredient—Mitopure
Revolutionary Mineral Sunscreens
Bubble Skincare Launched Two Innovative Sunscreen Products
Freeze-Dried Skincare Masks
Kyssva's AGLOW Instant Dewy Mask Features Potent Actives
Cactus-Based Men's Skincare Products
The Dior Sauvage Mencare Range Has Three Steps
Multi-Functional Water-Based Serums
Graydon Skincare Updates Its Lightweight Supermoon Serum
Tablet-to-Gel Serums
Onélogy's Innovative Skincare Transforms with the Addition of Water
Relaunched Celebrity Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian's SKKN Will Take a Skincare-First Approach to Makeup
Moisturizing Beauty Products
Shiseido's Eudermine Activating Essence is 100 Years in the Making
Moisture Barrier Sheet Masks
Loops' Dream Sleep Hydrogel Face Mask Simplifies "Slugging"
Gentle Renewal Skincare Lines
Burt's Bees Launched the Renewal Line in January 2023
Amplified Efficacy Skincare
Foreo’s Supercharged Skincare Complements At-Home Beauty Devices
Biotech-Based Skincare Systems
iuno's Personalized Skincare System Starts with a Finger Prick Test
Scientifically Advanced Moisturizers
Shiseido's Advanced Cream Firms & Brightens Skin in Two Weeks
Mushroom-Infused Skincare Serums
The Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum Features Reishi & Chaga
Upcycled Algae Makeup
The Unseen Beauty's Absorption Collection Uses Living Ink's Algae Black
Versatile Papayaluronic Skincare
Dr. PawPaw Utilizes Papayaluronic Formulas to Treat Skin Issues
Molecular Biotechnology Serums
Mother Science's Debut Serum Features Malassezin
Clean Neurocosmetic Skincare
Justhuman's Clean Products Deliver Results Fast
Donut-Inspired Skincare Sets
Truly Beauty Recently Launched the Glazed Donut Skin Set
Single-Dose Makeup Removers
Roll & Remove Beauty Spheres Melt to Clear Away Makeup & Impurities
Optimized Multi-Purpose Face Serums
Grown Alchemist Debuts the All-New Skin Renewal Serum
Ritualistic Skincare Kits
Wellness Ritual Kit Contains a Cleanser, Moisturizer and a Skincare Tool
Gen X Wrinkle-Relaxing Moisturizers
BeautyStat's Moisturizer Boasts a Potent 22-Amino Acid Peptide
Drag Queen-Themed Skincare Masks
MoBeauty's Skincare Masks are Nourishing and Cheekily Designed
Multi-Tasking Four-Step Skincare Systems
JSHealth Vitamins' New System is High-performance
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Revolutionary Skin-Plumping Serums
Shiseido's Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serums Recently Launched
Wrinkle-Smoothing Retinol Alternatives
The Silk Serum by Tatcha Uses Upcycled Cranberry Extract
Botanically Enhanced Anti-Aging Pearls
Yves Rocher Has Launched the Illuminating Cure
Luxurious Holiday Skincare Boxes
The AnteAGE Holiday Box Promotes Beautiful Skin During the Season
Revolutionary Skincare Treatments
8 West Clinic Adds the EMFACE Treatment to Its Service Roster
Premium Botanical Creams
Virginskin Recently Debuted the Daily Glow Active Hydrator
Cooling Jelly Sheet Masks
Garnier's Cryo Jelly Face Mask Rapidly Cools and Refreshes Skin
Powdered Facial Cleansers
Yodi's All-Natural Facial Cleanser is Waterless
Microcrystal-Infused Skincare
Solvasa's Crystal Blue Smoothing Gel Reduces the Signs of Aging
Adult Anti-Aging Skincare Brands
'Boomer Babe Beauty' Offers a Curated Anti-Aging Collection
Plastic-Free Serum Sticks
Spinster Sisters Co.'s Face Serum Stick Hydrates on the Go
High Protection Sunscreen Sticks
The Invisible High Protection Stick Shields the Face, Lips & More
Holistic Anti-Aging Products
The Beauty Kitchen Pure Source Collagen Collection is Sustainable
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Multi-Action Rejuvenating Skincare
System Skin's All-in-One Solution Features Omniverse Technology
Plant-Powered Skincare Discovery Kits
Province Apothecary’s Discovery Kit Gives Consumers a Taste
Jelly Resurfacing Masks
SKKN BY KIM's Resurfacing Mask Boasts Pumpkin Enzymes & AHAs
Gold-Infused Serums
The 24K Gold Serum Intense Includes Gold Vitamin C & Gold Pentapeptide
Cold Laser Skincare Gadgets
Anti-Aging Cold Laser Preserves the Youthful Look in Skin
Protective Color Cosmetics
Screensaver Makes Color Cosmetics with Blue Light-Blocking Benefits
Regenerative Beauty Solutions
The AnteAGE MDX Exosome Solution Gains Traction in Beauty Circles
Transformative Biotech Skincare
Gezeiten Works in Harmony with Skin's Natural Cellular Rhythms
Masculine Hybrid Skincare Ranges
Enhanse Men's Hybrid Skincare Supports Skin and Corrects Issues
Clear Sun Serums
Naked Sundays Created a First-of-Its-Kind 100% Clear SPF50 Sun Serum
Menopause Skincare Trios
Skin Federation Curated an Intimate Skincare Routine for Menopausal Women
Comprehensive Face Kits
Jack Black's Face the Day Boasts Targeted Men's Skincare
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Clean Ayurvedic Skincare
Sahajan's Hero Products Include a Cleansing Milk & Brightening Mask
Micro-Needling Creams
Medi Lift Needle Cream is Powered by Micro-Spicule Technology
Reparative Body Wash Products
Dove Men+Care Advanced Care Face + Body Cleansing Supports Skin
One-Minute Daily Facials
Kaplan MD's Supercharged Skincare Treatment is Fast-Acting
Mix-and-Match Skincare Recipes
Drunk Elephant "Smoothies" Respond to the Changing Needs of Skin
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Biotechnology-Enhanced Daily Moisturizers
Lancer Skincare Debuts Its Gravity Defying Moisturizer
Stackable Skincare Treatments
Dr. Few Skincare Shares Clean, MD-Formulated Skincare
Bee-Inspired Regenerating Skincare
Mānuka Health's Skincare Features Royal Jelly & Bee Venom
Skin Multivitamin Serums
Youth to the People's New Serum is Like a Multivitamin Drip for Skin
Fermented Overnight Skincare
CACAYE's Fermented Cocoon Mask Pairs Mushroom & Korean Ginseng
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
Pulpe De Vie Specializes in Making Upcycled Skincare from Downgraded Fruit
Science-Backed Facial Duos
The Instafacial Collection Rejuvenates Skin with "Power Molecules"
Senior Self-Care Campaigns
L'Oreal Paris is Celebrating the Aging Consumer with 'Age Perfect'
Mushroom-Powered Skincare
Neon Hippie's 7 Shroom Complex Moisturizes, Repairs & Nourishes
Disruptive Men's Moisturizers
Fixup is Making Essential Skincare for Men More Fun & Accessible
Silver-Powered Skincare Lines
Silver Biotics' Skincare is Designed to Enhance Skin Health
Super-Hydrating Skincare Campaigns
Clinique's Protect your Glow Spotlights Superstar Moisturizers
Micro-Dose Exfoliating Skincare
The Overnight Chronobiology Peel Features OSMV Technology
7-Day Brightening Serums
Dr. Jart+'s Brightamin Combines a Serum with a Freeze-Dried Skincare Ball
Anti-Aging Body Scrubs
Dr. Barbara Sturm's Scrub Combines Molecular Science & Natural Extracts
Plant-Based Beauty Shots
The Antioxidant-Packed Pressed Beauty Shot Hydrates Skin from Within
Everyday Hydration Skincare Products
Gemini Beauty is Introducing Four New Products
Fruit-Forward Skincare
Fruit Works' Products are Cruely-Free, Vegan and 91% Naturally Derived
Potent Accessible Skincare Serums
These New Bubble Skincare Serums Come in Two Varieties
Community-Made Skincare Products
Consumers Can Help Make Kiki World's Skin Development Kit
Streamlined Age-Defying Skincare
PÜR Beauty's Skincare Range Supports a "Less is More" Approach
Acne-Safe Haircare
CLEARSTEM Skincare's Hydrating Hair Care is Non-Comedogenic
Referral-Only Skincare Brands
Face Reality Pairs People with Professional Products & Acne Experts
Ginseng-Infused Sun Serums
The Ginseng Moist Sun Serum Has an Advanced Capsule Formula
Skin-Caring Body Creams
High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Body Therapy Has Multiple Types of HA
Gen Z-Focused Eye Creams
Bubble Inroduces Morning Rays Brightening Eye Cream
Gen Z Acne Solutions
These New Bubble Skincare Products Combat Acne in Multiple Ways
Preservative-Free Skincare
Skin at Peace Favors Small-Batch Production & Fresh Deliveries
60-Second At-Home Facials
Ever Skincare Boasts the Luxurious Daily At-Home Facial
Maternity Skincare Brands
Talm Makes All-Natural, Plant-Based and Organic Skincare for Mamas
Peptide-Powered Skincare Collections
No7 Future Renew Reverses Signs of Skin Damage in Weeks
Extra Virgin Facial Oils
The Pot D’huile Beauté Extra Virgin Facial Oil is Rejuvenating
Science-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
RéVive's Pop-Up Series Educates Consumers on Bio-Renewal Technology
Supercharged Antioxidant Skincare
Anti-Wrinkle Stem Cellular Skincare is Made with SuperGrape
Solution-First Beauty Brands
Skincare-Beauty Brand Good Weird Launches its First Collection
Skin Longevity Moisturizers
OneSkin's OS-01 FACE Topical Supplement Targets Aging's Root Causes
Stem Cell Face Masks
The Cell Mask Helps with Healing Acne, Reducing Scars & Skin Tightening
Daily Skin Detox Masks
EVER Skincare Boasts the Multi-Functional Purify Deep Clean Detox Mask
Indian-Inspired Clay Masks
Junglo Reintroduces Self-Care Through the Lens of Ayurveda
Renewing Skincare Duos
Bounce by Illumia Skin Stimulates and Rejuvenates Natural Processes
Skin Renewal Day Creams
Grown Alchemist's Skin Renewal Day Cream Boos Skin Health
Nighttime Anti-Wrinkle Retinols
Juice Beauty Introduces SleepWrinkle Retinol Overnight Eye Cream
Age-Decelerating Skincare
A.P. CHEM's Skincare Targets Xennial and Gen X Consumers
Venom-Infused Snail Serums
Benton's 'Snail Bee Ultimate Serum' Uses Bee Venom and Snail Secretions
Youth-Preserving Cleansing Creams
The Super Anti-Aging Cleansing Cream Supports Dry & Mature Skin
Inclusive Intimate Skincare
Beauty Below Revolutionizes Intimate Care for Women of Color
Glow-Boosting Skincare Trios
Coco & Eve's Glow Getters Combine Actives & Balinese Botanicals
Flexible Serum Foundations
The Yummy Skin Serum Tint Foundation Was Inspired by Post-Facial Skin
Instantaneous Color-Correcting Skincare
These Lumin Skincare Products are Easy to Apply
Skincare Diagnostic Kits
Codex Labs' Skincare Test Kits Use Data to Assess Skin Conditions
Luxe High-Active Skincare
The Secret Sauce Bottles the Benefits of a Celebrity Facial
Nutritious Skincare Collections
Le-Vel SKIN Line Applies Expertise in Nutrition to Skincare
Custom Plant-Powered Beauty Treatments
Jasmine Skincare Embraces Plant-based Ingredients & Science
Spray-On Body Serums
The Wake Up Beautiful Body Serum Pairs Retinoids, Mushrooms & Melatonin
Intense Icy Face Masks
Clarins' Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask Features Dual Molecular & Plant Technology
Potent Skincare Products
The Spascriptions Youth Reset Collection Offers Targeted Results
Papayaluronic SPF Travel Creams
Dr. Pawpaw Launches the 'Your Gorgeous Day Cream' in Travel Retail
Reenergizing Skincare Masks
111Skin's Oxygen Express Mask Refreshes, Tightens and Tones
Fortifying Skincare Trios
Yes To's Moisture Barrier Skincare Deeply Hydrates & Locks in Moisture
Active Botanical Skincare Kits
The Derm Immortelle Kit by Lavigne Encourages Skin Resilience