Top 100 Cosmetics Trends in May

From Antioxidant Skincare to Zero Waste Beauty Packaging

The May 2021 cosmetic innovations have much to offer for a variety of different self-care needs and consumer desires. Several companies are leaning towards eco-friendly and sustainable ingredients and packaging to make for a brighter future. For example, PAYOT Paris contributes to this trend with its eco-friendly morning mask.

Other companies like UpCircle, focus on eco-conscious beauty packages, like its zero waste return and refill scheme. Customers can feel good about their purchases by knowing that the product packaging can either be recycled or returned and refilled by the company at no extra cost.

Another noteworthy cosmetic endeavor this month is Clarins Calm Essentiel's skincare line. By harnessing the natural power of clary sage, consumers are reassured that the antioxidant ingredient will soothe sensitive skin.

SCORE
6.4 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 90%
Freshness 10%
Redness Relief Creams
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Redness Relief Creams
Hydrating Moisturizer Sunscreens
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Fashion
Hydrating Moisturizer Sunscreens
Tomato Fruit Face Oils
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Fashion
Tomato Fruit Face Oils
Protective Hydrating Mists
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Fashion
Protective Hydrating Mists
Mask-Proof Setting Sprays
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Fashion
Mask-Proof Setting Sprays
Budge-Proof Tubing Mascaras
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Fashion
Budge-Proof Tubing Mascaras
Lightweight Hydrating Body Milks
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Lightweight Hydrating Body Milks
Soothing Topical CBD Products
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Soothing Topical CBD Products
High-Potency Retinol Serums
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Fashion
High-Potency Retinol Serums
Men's K-Beauty Skincare
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Fashion
Men's K-Beauty Skincare
Energizing Affordable Skin Serums
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Fashion
Energizing Affordable Skin Serums
Naturally Formulated Beard Oils
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Naturally Formulated Beard Oils
Deep Cleansing Face Washes
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Fashion
Deep Cleansing Face Washes
15-Minute Sparkling Facials
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15-Minute Sparkling Facials
Solid Biodegradable Shampoos
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Solid Biodegradable Shampoos
Transformational Anti-Aging Skincare
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Transformational Anti-Aging Skincare
Defining Haircare Product Ranges
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Marketing
Defining Haircare Product Ranges
Dual-Action Brightening Masks
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Fashion
Dual-Action Brightening Masks
Minimalist Skincare Advisors
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Fashion
Minimalist Skincare Advisors
Cellular Regeneration Skin Creams
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Fashion
Cellular Regeneration Skin Creams
Tea-Inspired Beauty Products
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Fashion
Tea-Inspired Beauty Products
Moisturizing Mousse Cleansers
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Fashion
Moisturizing Mousse Cleansers
Leak-Proof Squeezable Packaging
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Fashion
Leak-Proof Squeezable Packaging
Antioxidant-Rich Haircare
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Antioxidant-Rich Haircare
Refillable Fermented Creams
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Eco
Refillable Fermented Creams
Awakening Whipped Eye Creams
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Fashion
Awakening Whipped Eye Creams
Blendable Body Sunscreens
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Fashion
Blendable Body Sunscreens
Detoxifying Facial Masks
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Detoxifying Facial Masks
Plumping Hydration Serums
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Plumping Hydration Serums
Problem-Solving Serum Sets
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Problem-Solving Serum Sets
Reishi Mushroom Skincare Products
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Fashion
Reishi Mushroom Skincare Products
Gold-Infused Skincare Ranges
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Gold-Infused Skincare Ranges
One-Coat Nail Polishes
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Fashion
One-Coat Nail Polishes
Solid Personal Care Products
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Solid Personal Care Products
Volumizing Brow Gels
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Fashion
Volumizing Brow Gels
Youthful Mascara Challenges
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Fashion
Youthful Mascara Challenges
Performance Body Sprays
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Fashion
Performance Body Sprays
Free-From Shampoo Bars
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Fashion
Free-From Shampoo Bars
Sustainable Face Mask Packaging
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Fashion
Sustainable Face Mask Packaging
Cooling Vitamin-Rich Face Creams
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Fashion
Cooling Vitamin-Rich Face Creams
Glow-Boosting Body Sunscreens
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Fashion
Glow-Boosting Body Sunscreens
Mattifying Gel Sunscreens
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Fashion
Mattifying Gel Sunscreens
All-Over Hyperpigmentation Serums
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Fashion
All-Over Hyperpigmentation Serums
Calming Antioxidant Skincare
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Calming Antioxidant Skincare
Targeted Body Care Cosmetics
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Targeted Body Care Cosmetics
Clip-On Lip Luminizers
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Clip-On Lip Luminizers
Holographic Retro Cosmetics
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Holographic Retro Cosmetics
Cosmic Gel-to-Foam Cleansers
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Fashion
Cosmic Gel-to-Foam Cleansers
Multi-Masking Skincare Bundles
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Fashion
Multi-Masking Skincare Bundles
Refillable Firming Serums
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Eco
Refillable Firming Serums
Anti-Aging Hand Ampoules
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Fashion
Anti-Aging Hand Ampoules
Sustainable Portable Makeup Brushes
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Eco
Sustainable Portable Makeup Brushes
Protective Sunscreen Hybrids
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Fashion
Protective Sunscreen Hybrids
Pearlescent Lip Treatment Balms
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Fashion
Pearlescent Lip Treatment Balms
Cocoa Skincare Masks
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Fashion
Cocoa Skincare Masks
Limited-Edition Banana Lip Balms
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Marketing
Limited-Edition Banana Lip Balms
Dual-Action Brow Pencils
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Fashion
Dual-Action Brow Pencils
Breathable Springtime Nail Polishes
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Fashion
Breathable Springtime Nail Polishes
Glow-Boosting Mature Skincare
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Fashion
Glow-Boosting Mature Skincare
Minimalist Vegan Exfoliators
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Eco
Minimalist Vegan Exfoliators
Anti-Inflammatory K-Beauty Skincare
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Fashion
Anti-Inflammatory K-Beauty Skincare
Wearable Facial Soaking Cloths
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Fashion
Wearable Facial Soaking Cloths
Inclusively Designed Deodorants
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Marketing
Inclusively Designed Deodorants
Upcycled Balm-to-Oil Cleansers
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Eco
Upcycled Balm-to-Oil Cleansers
All-Natural Wellness Essentials
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Eco
All-Natural Wellness Essentials
Exercise-Inspired Skincare
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Exercise-Inspired Skincare
Next-Gen Beauty Pageants
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Fashion
Next-Gen Beauty Pageants
Beauty Influencer Lounges
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Fashion
Beauty Influencer Lounges
Natural-Looking Magnetic Eyelashes
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Marketing
Natural-Looking Magnetic Eyelashes
Spot-Fading Skincare Supplements
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Fashion
Spot-Fading Skincare Supplements
Eco-Friendly Morning Masks
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Eco
Eco-Friendly Morning Masks
Viral Shaving Creams
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Fashion
Viral Shaving Creams
Ornate Dancer Product Packaging
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Fashion
Ornate Dancer Product Packaging
Domed Skincare Devices
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Tech
Domed Skincare Devices
Sleek Refillable Spray Bottles
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Fashion
Sleek Refillable Spray Bottles
Contactless Sample Dispensers
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Fashion
Contactless Sample Dispensers
Refillable Prestige Skincare
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Eco
Refillable Prestige Skincare
Brightening Body Creams
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Fashion
Brightening Body Creams
Jerky Cologne Giveaways
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Fashion
Jerky Cologne Giveaways
Soap-Holding Scrubber Pouches
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Fashion
Soap-Holding Scrubber Pouches
Light Therapy Sheet Masks
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Fashion
Light Therapy Sheet Masks
Temperature-Controlled Skincare Patches
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Tech
Temperature-Controlled Skincare Patches
Progressing the Clean Beauty Industry
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Lifestyle
Progressing the Clean Beauty Industry
Movie-Themed Nail Polishes
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Marketing
Movie-Themed Nail Polishes
Seaweed Membrane Undereye Masks
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Eco
Seaweed Membrane Undereye Masks
Plant-Based CBD Wellness Products
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Eco
Plant-Based CBD Wellness Products
Brightening Turmeric Moisturizers
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Pop Culture
Brightening Turmeric Moisturizers
Upcycled Cosmetic Ingredients
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Eco
Upcycled Cosmetic Ingredients
Powdered Personal Care Products
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Eco
Powdered Personal Care Products
Refillable Tinted Sunscreen Pens
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Eco
Refillable Tinted Sunscreen Pens
LED Face Brushes
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Tech
LED Face Brushes
High-Tech Skincare Masks
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Fashion
High-Tech Skincare Masks
LED Bodycare Devices
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Fashion
LED Bodycare Devices
Virtual Beauty Showrooms
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Fashion
Virtual Beauty Showrooms
Dissolving Shower Packets
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Eco
Dissolving Shower Packets
Automated Nail Painting Systems
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Tech
Automated Nail Painting Systems
Skin Icing Cubes
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Fashion
Skin Icing Cubes

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