Top 100 Cosmetics Trends of 2014

From Mod Beauty Shoots to Pop Culture Makeup Transformations

These 2014 cosmetics trends range from MOD beauty shoots to pop culture makeup transformations that are incredibly artful. In addition to video makeup tutorials, these trends include cosmetic products and services that put a great deal of focus on customization.

In-store and online scent subscriptions are becoming increasingly popular as consumers search for products that are more personalized and distinctive. Aiming to stand apart from the main stream, millennials are more likely to respond to these customized cosmetic products and services.

In addition to scents, other customized cosmetics on the market include culturally-themed razors that are designed for African American skin.

Moreover, these 2014 cosmetics trends also include DIY products that are both natural and cost-effective. Products like dry shampoo, faux nails and lashes are all spawning DIY copycats that will appeal to the eco enthusiast.

To find out more about next year's cosmetics innovations, take a look at Trend Hunter's Beauty Trend Report.

SCORE
5.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 82%
Activity 86%
Freshness 8%
Matte Makeup Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Matte Makeup Collections
Minimalist Frosty Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Minimalist Frosty Portraits
Stunning Bow-Covered Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Stunning Bow-Covered Campaigns
Hollywood Royalty-Inspired  Shoots
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hollywood Royalty-Inspired Shoots
Layered Heart Manicures
CATEGORY
Fashion
Layered Heart Manicures
Glitter-Glazed Beauty Shoots
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glitter-Glazed Beauty Shoots
Building Block Manicures
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Building Block Manicures
Glitter-Dusted Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glitter-Dusted Editorials
Tech-Integrated Makeup Docks
CATEGORY
Tech
Tech-Integrated Makeup Docks
Sushi Nail Art
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sushi Nail Art
Mix-and-Match Facial Merchandizing
CATEGORY
Fashion
Mix-and-Match Facial Merchandizing
Spooky Halloween Makeup
CATEGORY
Fashion
Spooky Halloween Makeup
Whimsical Powered Cosmetic Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Whimsical Powered Cosmetic Ads
Wooden Cosmetic Face Masks
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Wooden Cosmetic Face Masks
Disney-Inspired Makeup
CATEGORY
Fashion
Disney-Inspired Makeup
Makeup-Perfecting Infographics
CATEGORY
Fashion
Makeup-Perfecting Infographics
Artistic Makeup Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artistic Makeup Editorials
Dewy-Skinned Cosmetic Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Dewy-Skinned Cosmetic Ads
DIY Dry Shampoos
CATEGORY
Art & Design
DIY Dry Shampoos
Crystallized Cosmetic Covers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Crystallized Cosmetic Covers
Couture Lipstick Branding
CATEGORY
Marketing
Couture Lipstick Branding
Subtly Experimental Makeup Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Subtly Experimental Makeup Editorials
Black Men-Targeting Razors
CATEGORY
Fashion
Black Men-Targeting Razors
Glam Bronze Beauty
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glam Bronze Beauty
Goddess Scent Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Goddess Scent Ads
Natural Additive-Free Cosmetics
CATEGORY
Eco
Natural Additive-Free Cosmetics
24 Carat Gold Manicures
CATEGORY
Fashion
24 Carat Gold Manicures
Extravagant Crystal Fragrances
CATEGORY
Luxury
Extravagant Crystal Fragrances
Gothic Cosmetic Close-Ups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Gothic Cosmetic Close-Ups
Eccentric Painted Face Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eccentric Painted Face Editorials
Experimental Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Experimental Beauty Editorials
Color-Clashing Cosmetic Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Color-Clashing Cosmetic Editorials
Expanded Nail Art Designs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Expanded Nail Art Designs
Masculine Business Manicures
CATEGORY
Fashion
Masculine Business Manicures
Split Beauty Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Split Beauty Ads
Eccentric MOD Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eccentric MOD Editorials
Conceptual Skincare Captures
CATEGORY
Fashion
Conceptual Skincare Captures
Literally Glistening Glamor Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Literally Glistening Glamor Editorials
Patterned Skincare Packaging
CATEGORY
Fashion
Patterned Skincare Packaging
Vibrantly Bold Beauty Photoshoots
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vibrantly Bold Beauty Photoshoots
Circus-Themed Cosmetic Captures
CATEGORY
Fashion
Circus-Themed Cosmetic Captures
Expressive Accessory Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Expressive Accessory Editorials
Illuminating Cosmetic Campaigns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Illuminating Cosmetic Campaigns
Hi-Tech False Eyelashes
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Hi-Tech False Eyelashes
Metallic Tattoos
CATEGORY
Fashion
Metallic Tattoos
Temporary Tattoo Crowns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Temporary Tattoo Crowns
Punk Clown Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Punk Clown Photography
Blistering Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Blistering Beauty Editorials
18th Century Punk Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
18th Century Punk Photography
Famous Painting Manicures
CATEGORY
Fashion
Famous Painting Manicures
Conspicuous Cosmetic Eye Paintings
CATEGORY
Fashion
Conspicuous Cosmetic Eye Paintings
Bronze Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bronze Beauty Editorials
Whimsical Baroque Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Whimsical Baroque Editorials
60s Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
60s Beauty Editorials
3D-Printed Nail Art
CATEGORY
Fashion
3D-Printed Nail Art
Personalized Scent Subscriptions
CATEGORY
Eco
Personalized Scent Subscriptions
Experimental Eye Makeup Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Experimental Eye Makeup Editorials
Devilishly Designed Disney Perfumes
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Devilishly Designed Disney Perfumes
Electric 80s Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Electric 80s Editorials
Shimmering Couple Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Shimmering Couple Photography
Painterly Beauty Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Painterly Beauty Photography
3D-Printed Fingernails
CATEGORY
Fashion
3D-Printed Fingernails
Botanical Beauty Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Botanical Beauty Portraits
Feminine Fairy Tale Cosmetics
CATEGORY
Fashion
Feminine Fairy Tale Cosmetics
Extraordinary Organic Eyes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Extraordinary Organic Eyes
Effervescent Sci-Fi Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Effervescent Sci-Fi Editorials
Celebrity Makeup Transformations
CATEGORY
Fashion
Celebrity Makeup Transformations
Spring Floral Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Spring Floral Beauty Editorials
Stony Scent Branding
CATEGORY
Fashion
Stony Scent Branding
Painting-Like Makeup Looks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Painting-Like Makeup Looks
Cultural Opulence Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Cultural Opulence Editorials
Face Painted Beauty Closeups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Face Painted Beauty Closeups
Artful Cosmetic Closeups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artful Cosmetic Closeups
Scandinavian Skincare Branding
CATEGORY
Fashion
Scandinavian Skincare Branding
Pop Culture Transformations
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Pop Culture Transformations
Honey Product Packaging
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Honey Product Packaging
Futuristic Lotion Packaging
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Futuristic Lotion Packaging
Illuminated Neon Beauty Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Illuminated Neon Beauty Portraits
Tropical Tribe Makeup Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Tropical Tribe Makeup Editorials
Makeup Trial Apps
CATEGORY
Fashion
Makeup Trial Apps
Sublime Violet Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sublime Violet Editorials
Modern Art-Inspired Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Modern Art-Inspired Editorials
Conceptual Beauty Looks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Conceptual Beauty Looks
Horror Movie Makeup
CATEGORY
Fashion
Horror Movie Makeup
Intergalactic Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Intergalactic Beauty Editorials
Personal Fragrance Finder Shops
CATEGORY
Marketing
Personal Fragrance Finder Shops
Illusionary Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Illusionary Beauty Editorials
Pop Culture Temporary Tattoos
CATEGORY
Fashion
Pop Culture Temporary Tattoos
Mexican Mask Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Mexican Mask Editorials
Androgynous Molecular Branding
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Androgynous Molecular Branding
Playful Eyeshadow Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Playful Eyeshadow Editorials
Halloween Lip Art
CATEGORY
Fashion
Halloween Lip Art
Futuristic Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Futuristic Beauty Editorials
Creepy Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Creepy Beauty Editorials
Deceptive 3D Tattoos
CATEGORY
Fashion
Deceptive 3D Tattoos
Au Naturel Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Au Naturel Beauty Editorials

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