# Cosmetic Cactus Skincare brands focus on cactus water as a nourishing star ingredient. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published May 30, 2018 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/cosmetic-cactus ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Cosmetic Cactus trend? **Cosmetic Cactus:** Expanding on the array of plant-based cosmetic ingredients captivating consumer attention, forward-thinking brands are looking to cactus water for its restorative and hydrating benefits. The popularity of such ingredient-focused products speaks to the interest in exploring the benefits of organic resources to enhance the quality and effectiveness of skincare remedies naturally. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 13, 2016 to May 30, 2018 - Published: May 30, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Cosmetic Cactus trend ### Cactus-Based Skincare The popularity of cactus water as a nourishing ingredient speaks to the interest in exploring the benefits of organic resources to enhance the quality and effectiveness of skincare remedies naturally. ### Solid Skincare Products Consumers with busy, on-the-go lifestyles are seeking personal care items in stick format, because they are travel-ready and mess-free. ### Antioxidant-Rich Skincare The use of antioxidant ingredients in skincare products, such as cactus and prickly pear, continues to be a popular trend in the industry for its rejuvenating and restorative benefits. ## What the Cosmetic Cactus trend means for industry ### For Beauty and Skincare Innovative natural ingredients like cactus water and prickly pear are disrupting the industry and providing disruptive solutions for consumers interested in high-quality, organic-based skincare products. ### For Haircare Cactus water is being used as an ultra-hydrating ingredient in shampoos and other haircare products to provide nourishment and hydration for healthy hair. ### For Health and Wellness The trend towards natural, plant-based ingredients in skincare and beauty products reflects a broader shift towards health conscious, eco-friendly lifestyles among consumers. ## Workshop question What organic resources can you explore as an opportunity to enhance your product naturally? ## Trend signals for Cosmetic Cactus Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 45% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Cosmetic Cactus trend 6 featured examples from Dec 13, 2016 to May 30, 2018. - [Solid Toner Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-toner): Milk Makeup is Introducing the First-Ever Facial Toner in a Solid Format (Category: Fashion) Implication: As Milk Makeup introduces the first-ever solid facial toner, there is an opportunity for other beauty and skincare brands to develop innovative products that offer unique ingredie… - [Cactus-Based Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-of-the-sahara): Huxley's K-Beauty Products are Made with the "Secret of the Sahara" (Category: Fashion) Implication: The cosmetics industry can benefit from incorporating cactus-based ingredients to offer natural, hydrating and effective products to customers. - [Cactus Water Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisture-shampoo): Hask's Cactus Water Weightless Moisture Shampoo Powerfully Hydrates Hair (Category: Fashion) Implication: Companies in the beauty and personal care industry can develop new products that incorporate cactus water or are sulfate-free. - [Cactus Water Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-water-moisturizers): Boscia's New Product Has Been Infused with Nourishing Cactus Water (Category: Fashion) Implication: Cactus water offers a new potential ingredient trend in the beauty and cosmetics industry for effective skincare products. - [Cactus Skincare Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-for-mature-skin): Sia Botanics' Prickly Pear Skincare for Mature is Antioxidant-Rich (Category: Fashion) Implication: This industry can leverage the trend of using super antioxidants and rejuvenating ingredients in their skincare products as a new selling point that caters to customers searching… - [Restorative Plant-Powered Lotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-lotion): Pacifica's Recovery Lotion Boasts Cactus Water and Kale (Category: Fashion) Implication: The skincare industry can develop innovative products that utilize plant-based ingredients to address specific skin concerns like tired and stressed skin. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)