# Painted Visage Skincare and cosmetics take cues from the art world with artistic applications. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published May 12, 2015 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/painted-visage ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Painted Visage trend? **Painted Visage:** The rising popularity of beauty blogs has turned self-care into a recognized art, prompting cosmetic and skincare companies to follow suit with art-inspired applicators and dispensers. This lends to a feeling of prestige and sophistication. Additionally, art-inspired applications create a more exciting, exploratory feel to cosmetics and skincare. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 27, 2015 to Mar 30, 2017 - Published: May 12, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Painted Visage trend ### Art-Inspired Cosmetic Applications As beauty blogs and self-care routines continue to grow in popularity, cosmetic and skincare companies are following suit with art-inspired applicators and dispensers ### Bright and Long-Lasting Cosmetics Female consumers are increasingly seeking out products designed to retain pigment and wear on the lips throughout a full day. ### DIY and Temporary Beauty Trends Temporary freckle tattoos and DIY glitter cosmetics are taking over social media and giving beauty buffs a fun and colorful way to experiment with their looks. ## What the Painted Visage trend means for industry ### For Cosmetics and Skincare Inspired by the art world and self-care trends, cosmetic and skincare companies are incorporating art-inspired products and long-lasting formulas into their offerings. ### For Beauty Tools and Accessories As more consumers seek out DIY and temporary beauty trends, beauty tools and accessories are becoming essential for experimenting with different looks. ### For Fashion and Photography Photographers and fashion designers are collaborating with makeup artists to create editorial features showcasing innovative and art-inspired makeup looks. ## Workshop question What is one industry, adjacent to your own, that you think would be useful for your own ideation process? ## Trend signals for Painted Visage Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 68% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Painted Visage trend 5 featured examples from Dec 27, 2015 to Mar 30, 2017. - [Temporary Rainbow Freckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-fad): Rainbow Freckles are the Latest Multicolored Beauty Fad (Category: Fashion) Implication: Temporary rainbow freckles are a clear example of a growing market for fun and affordable cosmetics that can be used to create bold or playful looks. - [Pigmented Paint Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-paint): The Cray Cray Tareist Lip Paint Offers High Color Pay-Off and Long Wear (Category: Fashion) Implication: Cosmetic companies should look into innovating in the area of long-lasting, highly pigmented lipsticks, as this is a popular and sought-after product among customers. - [Cosmetic Calligraphy Eyeliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-marker): Too Faced's Colored Sketch Markers Take Inspiration From Stationary (Category: Fashion) Implication: The use of creative and precise eyeliner pens inspired by calligraphy creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the cosmetics industry. - [Expressive Glitter Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitter-cosmetics): Elzbieta Tomiak's 'Glitter Your Freckles' Story Celebrates (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry can explore the application of shimmering cosmetics in ways that appeal to adult customers while also encouraging creativity and artistic expression. - [Mix-and-Match Eyeshadow Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeshadow-blending): Like an Artist's Palette, This Set Encourages Eyeshadow Blending (Category: Fashion) Implication: Cosmetic brands can seize the opportunity to offer unique and customizable eyeshadow palettes that cater to consumer preferences. ## 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)