Top 100 Cosmetics Trends in May

From Burger-Themed Eyeshadows to Bespoke Skincare Serums

The May 2019 cosmetics trends incorporate high-end skincare products, ingestible beauty supplements, obscurely themed makeup launches, and inclusive campaigns that aim to make products more accessible to a broader range of consumers.

One example comes from Marie Veronique, with the skincare brand launching its Pre + Probiotic Daily Face Mist to offer the skin a refreshing burst of energy while also working to sooth it and ease any irritation the user may be experiencing. With probiotics and coconut water used in the formula, it provides anti-inflammatory benefits and offers plenty of hydration.

Another example comes from Sugar Rush, a brand that's owned by Tarte Cosmetics. Taking inspiration from the desert, the brand launched a series of makeup brushes that come in fun cactus shapes, with three versatile brushes included in the launch. As the three brushes can be used to apply eyeshadow, concealer, contour, foundation, and powder, they can easily be used to apply a full face of makeup.

SCORE
6.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 95%
Freshness 9%
Silky Mineral Moisturizers
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Fashion
Silky Mineral Moisturizers
Deeply Hydrating Skincare Gels
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Fashion
Deeply Hydrating Skincare Gels
Transformative Pore Strips
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Fashion
Transformative Pore Strips
Luxe Illuminating Skin Primers
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Fashion
Luxe Illuminating Skin Primers
Conservation-Supporting Cosmetics
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Fashion
Conservation-Supporting Cosmetics
Gentle Vitamin-Rich Serums
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Fashion
Gentle Vitamin-Rich Serums
Vitamin-Rich Rose Skincare
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Fashion
Vitamin-Rich Rose Skincare
Anti-Inflammatory Daily Mists
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Fashion
Anti-Inflammatory Daily Mists
Radiating Friction Cleansing Oils
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Lifestyle
Radiating Friction Cleansing Oils
Ultra-Nourishing Lip Treatments
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Fashion
Ultra-Nourishing Lip Treatments
Soothing After-Sun Foams
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Fashion
Soothing After-Sun Foams
Versatile Metallic Eye Shadows
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Fashion
Versatile Metallic Eye Shadows
Beautifying Green Tea Serums
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Fashion
Beautifying Green Tea Serums
Vitamin-Rich Skin Polishes
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Fashion
Vitamin-Rich Skin Polishes
Pigmented Lip Oil Treatments
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Fashion
Pigmented Lip Oil Treatments
In-Shower Body Creams
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Eco
In-Shower Body Creams
Cat Eye-Enhancing Mascaras
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Fashion
Cat Eye-Enhancing Mascaras
Akoya Pearl Eye Creams
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Fashion
Akoya Pearl Eye Creams
Hemp-Infused Liquid Lipsticks
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Fashion
Hemp-Infused Liquid Lipsticks
Amazonian Beauty Boxes
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Fashion
Amazonian Beauty Boxes
Multipurpose Bronzing Lotions
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Fashion
Multipurpose Bronzing Lotions
Multi-Corrective Hydration Products
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Fashion
Multi-Corrective Hydration Products
Summery Vegan-Friendly Soaps
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Fashion
Summery Vegan-Friendly Soaps
Cooling Hydrogel Sheet Masks
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Fashion
Cooling Hydrogel Sheet Masks
Clean Beauty Swap Events
CATEGORY
Eco
Clean Beauty Swap Events
Seaweed Skincare Powders
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Seaweed Skincare Powders
Wing-Assisting Liners
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Fashion
Wing-Assisting Liners
Probiotic-Powered Detoxifying Cleansers
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Lifestyle
Probiotic-Powered Detoxifying Cleansers
Tinted Sunscreen Compacts
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Fashion
Tinted Sunscreen Compacts
Contoured Makeup Brushes
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Fashion
Contoured Makeup Brushes
Sonic Facial Cleansing Brushes
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Fashion
Sonic Facial Cleansing Brushes
Retinol-Free Skincare Rounds
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Fashion
Retinol-Free Skincare Rounds
Leave-On Body Exfoliants
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Fashion
Leave-On Body Exfoliants
Dessert-Like Whipped Face Masks
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Fashion
Dessert-Like Whipped Face Masks
Beautifying Vitamin C Powders
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Fashion
Beautifying Vitamin C Powders
Inclusively Formulated Foundations
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Fashion
Inclusively Formulated Foundations
Transparency-Focused Fine Fragrances
CATEGORY
Fashion
Transparency-Focused Fine Fragrances
Kelp-Infused Body Creams
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Eco
Kelp-Infused Body Creams
Fermented Facial Oils
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Fashion
Fermented Facial Oils
Protective Kid-Friendly Skincare
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Protective Kid-Friendly Skincare
Simple High-Efficiency Skincare
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Fashion
Simple High-Efficiency Skincare
Straightforward Male Cosmetics
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Fashion
Straightforward Male Cosmetics
Cannabis Face Masks
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Fashion
Cannabis Face Masks
Luxury Skincare Amenity Kits
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Fashion
Luxury Skincare Amenity Kits
Caffeinated Skin-Stimulating Scrubs
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Fashion
Caffeinated Skin-Stimulating Scrubs
Cica-Powered Sleep Pastes
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Fashion
Cica-Powered Sleep Pastes
Burger-Themed Eyeshadow Palettes
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Fashion
Burger-Themed Eyeshadow Palettes
Personalized Skincare Devices
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Tech
Personalized Skincare Devices
CBD Body Balms
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Fashion
CBD Body Balms
Male-Targeted Self-Care Campaigns
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Fashion
Male-Targeted Self-Care Campaigns
Purple Rice Sleeping Masks
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Lifestyle
Purple Rice Sleeping Masks
Anti-Aging Sunscreen Gels
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Anti-Aging Sunscreen Gels
Iconic Lipstick Relaunches
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Social Good
Iconic Lipstick Relaunches
Fast-Acting Booster Serums
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Fashion
Fast-Acting Booster Serums
CBD Beauty Oils
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Fashion
CBD Beauty Oils
Soothing Organic Skincare
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Eco
Soothing Organic Skincare
Modular K-Beauty Cosmetics
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Modular K-Beauty Cosmetics
Skincare-Specific Interactive Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Skincare-Specific Interactive Pop-Ups
Frappuccino-Inspired Lipstick Sets
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Fashion
Frappuccino-Inspired Lipstick Sets
Serum-Inspired Lip Treatments
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Fashion
Serum-Inspired Lip Treatments
Gemstone-Inspired Fragrances
CATEGORY
Fashion
Gemstone-Inspired Fragrances
Masculine Anti-Aging Cosmetics
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Fashion
Masculine Anti-Aging Cosmetics
Donut-Scented Lip Balms
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Fashion
Donut-Scented Lip Balms
Interactive Fragrance Displays
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Marketing
Interactive Fragrance Displays
Multipurpose Plumping Creams
CATEGORY
Fashion
Multipurpose Plumping Creams
Dry Shampoo Pump Powders
CATEGORY
Fashion
Dry Shampoo Pump Powders
CBD Sheet Masks
CATEGORY
Fashion
CBD Sheet Masks
Egg-Shaped Beauty Sets
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Fashion
Egg-Shaped Beauty Sets
Smoothie-Like Probiotic Masks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Smoothie-Like Probiotic Masks
Ethical Cannabis Skincare
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Fashion
Ethical Cannabis Skincare
Saffron-Infused Ghee Moisturizers
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Fashion
Saffron-Infused Ghee Moisturizers
Natural Australian Beauty Brands
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Fashion
Natural Australian Beauty Brands
Purple Rice Face Creams
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Fashion
Purple Rice Face Creams
Purpose-Driven Body Care Brands
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Social Good
Purpose-Driven Body Care Brands
Edible Superfood Serums
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Lifestyle
Edible Superfood Serums
Palm Oil-Free Bronzers
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Fashion
Palm Oil-Free Bronzers
Art History-Inspired Beauty Accounts
CATEGORY
Fashion
Art History-Inspired Beauty Accounts
Outdoor Lifestyle Toiletry Kits
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Fashion
Outdoor Lifestyle Toiletry Kits
Citrus-Focused Skincare
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Fashion
Citrus-Focused Skincare
Storytelling Royal Eyeshadows
CATEGORY
Fashion
Storytelling Royal Eyeshadows
Microdart Acne Patches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Microdart Acne Patches
AI-Powered Acne Analyzers
CATEGORY
Tech
AI-Powered Acne Analyzers
Men's Makeup Sets
CATEGORY
Fashion
Men's Makeup Sets
Discreet Male-Targeted Cosmetics
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Fashion
Discreet Male-Targeted Cosmetics
Vibrating Makeup Applicators
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Fashion
Vibrating Makeup Applicators
Graffiti-Inspired Luxury Cosmetics
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Fashion
Graffiti-Inspired Luxury Cosmetics
Cactus-Shaped Cosmetic Brushes
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Fashion
Cactus-Shaped Cosmetic Brushes
Dissolving Cleanser Patches
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Fashion
Dissolving Cleanser Patches
Bespoke Skincare Serums
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Art & Design
Bespoke Skincare Serums
Mature Intimate Skincare
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Lifestyle
Mature Intimate Skincare
Freeze-Dried Skincare Tablets
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Unique
Freeze-Dried Skincare Tablets
Ingestible Beauty Products
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Lifestyle
Ingestible Beauty Products
Back-to-School Cosmetic Collections
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Fashion
Back-to-School Cosmetic Collections
AR Makeup Discovery Apps
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Tech
AR Makeup Discovery Apps
Body-Positive Skincare Brands
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Fashion
Body-Positive Skincare Brands
D2C Minimalist Skincare
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Fashion
D2C Minimalist Skincare
On-the-Go Luxurious Makeup Pop-Ups
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Business
On-the-Go Luxurious Makeup Pop-Ups
Expansive Concealer-Foundations
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Fashion
Expansive Concealer-Foundations
Sustainable Cotton Swab Alternatives
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Eco
Sustainable Cotton Swab Alternatives
Indie Cosmetic-Centric Stores
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Art & Design
Indie Cosmetic-Centric Stores

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