Top 100 Cosmetics Innovations for October

From AI Cleansers to Ramen-Inspired Cosmetics

The makeup and self-care world is always changing to offer consumers the latest in beauty and this list of October 2018 cosmetic trends highlights some of the ways in which companies are creating innovative products that can help one look as good as they feel.

With Halloween around the corner, companies like Lush are debuting spooky lines that can help one celebrate the season in style. This particular line offers freshly scented bath and body products with a creepy Halloween-themed twist. Meanwhile, brands are shifting to focus on the Gen Z demographic, with campaigns like Rimmel's Match Perfection being designed to appeal to the younger generation of makeup wearers who value diversity and authenticity.

Moreover, cosmetic brands are continuing to offer high-end spa-quality products that consumers can apply from the comforts of home. Examples of this include the DERMAFLASH 2.0 as well as Dr. Brandt's resurfacing foam.

SCORE
6.8 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 97%
Activity 98%
Freshness 8%
Skincare-Style Sunscreens
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Fashion
Skincare-Style Sunscreens
Preservative Retinol-Free Moisturizers
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Fashion
Preservative Retinol-Free Moisturizers
Pearlescent Celebrity-Designed Cosmetics
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Fashion
Pearlescent Celebrity-Designed Cosmetics
Plum-Inspired Cosmetic Palettes
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Fashion
Plum-Inspired Cosmetic Palettes
Blueberry-Infused Gentle Skincare Treatments
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Lifestyle
Blueberry-Infused Gentle Skincare Treatments
Universal Nail Polish Lines
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Fashion
Universal Nail Polish Lines
Soothing All-Natural Beard Oils
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Fashion
Soothing All-Natural Beard Oils
Fruity Celebrity-Designed Perfumes
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Pop Culture
Fruity Celebrity-Designed Perfumes
Exfoliating Skincare Foams
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Fashion
Exfoliating Skincare Foams
Seasonal Astrology-Themed Eye Palettes
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Fashion
Seasonal Astrology-Themed Eye Palettes
Safe Dermaplaning Tools
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Fashion
Safe Dermaplaning Tools
Stain-Preventing Easy-to-Use Balms
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Lifestyle
Stain-Preventing Easy-to-Use Balms
Retinol Alternative Oils
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Fashion
Retinol Alternative Oils
Detoxifying Plant-Powered Skincare
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Fashion
Detoxifying Plant-Powered Skincare
Multifaceted Skin Salves
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Fashion
Multifaceted Skin Salves
Masculine Triple-Purpose Soaps
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Fashion
Masculine Triple-Purpose Soaps
Magic Eye Pencil Sets
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Fashion
Magic Eye Pencil Sets
Facial Hair Removers
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Fashion
Facial Hair Removers
Celebrity Wedding-Inspired Makeup
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Fashion
Celebrity Wedding-Inspired Makeup
Long Weekend Cosmetic Giveaways
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Fashion
Long Weekend Cosmetic Giveaways
Spooky Seasonal Bath Collections
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Fashion
Spooky Seasonal Bath Collections
Nourishing Vibrant Matte Lipsticks
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Fashion
Nourishing Vibrant Matte Lipsticks
Clarifying Charcoal Oils
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Fashion
Clarifying Charcoal Oils
Elegant Nude Cosmetic Lines
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Fashion
Elegant Nude Cosmetic Lines
Botanical Stem Cell Haircare
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Fashion
Botanical Stem Cell Haircare
Glittery Winter Eye Shadows
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Fashion
Glittery Winter Eye Shadows
Sustainable Mineral-Based Sunscreens
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Eco
Sustainable Mineral-Based Sunscreens
Fresh Fragrance Collections
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Fashion
Fresh Fragrance Collections
Versatile Body Cleaning Soaps
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Fashion
Versatile Body Cleaning Soaps
Plant-Based Skin Care Boutiques
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Lifestyle
Plant-Based Skin Care Boutiques
Holiday Lip Balm Packs
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Fashion
Holiday Lip Balm Packs
Elegant Lip Balm Jewelry
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Eco
Elegant Lip Balm Jewelry
Two-In-One Hair Teas
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Lifestyle
Two-In-One Hair Teas
X-Shaped Antioxidant Masks
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Fashion
X-Shaped Antioxidant Masks
Spoiled Milk Fragrances
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Eco
Spoiled Milk Fragrances
Skin-Perfecting Care Collections
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Fashion
Skin-Perfecting Care Collections
Gen Z Makeup Campaigns
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Fashion
Gen Z Makeup Campaigns
Branded YouTube Game Shows
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Marketing
Branded YouTube Game Shows
Light-Up Golden Face Shavers
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Fashion
Light-Up Golden Face Shavers
Vegan Millennial Face Creams
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Fashion
Vegan Millennial Face Creams
Puppy-Themed Cosmetic Releases
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Fashion
Puppy-Themed Cosmetic Releases
Eclectic Empowering Beauty Collections
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Fashion
Eclectic Empowering Beauty Collections
Peach Seed Lip Masks
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Fashion
Peach Seed Lip Masks
Exfoliating Hair Removal Devices
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Fashion
Exfoliating Hair Removal Devices
Pumpkin Spice Eyeshadow Palettes
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Fashion
Pumpkin Spice Eyeshadow Palettes
Nourishing Tinted Face Oils
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Fashion
Nourishing Tinted Face Oils
Nourishing Multi-Step Facial Treatments
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Tech
Nourishing Multi-Step Facial Treatments
Turmeric Honey Face Masks
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Fashion
Turmeric Honey Face Masks
Melatonin-Infused Night Serums
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Fashion
Melatonin-Infused Night Serums
Anti-Pollution Skincare Systems
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Fashion
Anti-Pollution Skincare Systems
At-Home Dermaplaning Devices
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Fashion
At-Home Dermaplaning Devices
Millennial-Targeted Skincare Sets
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Fashion
Millennial-Targeted Skincare Sets
Dropper-Integrated Cosmetic Bottles
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Art & Design
Dropper-Integrated Cosmetic Bottles
Soft Drink Lip Tints
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Fashion
Soft Drink Lip Tints
Tasty Vegan Teething Gels
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Fashion
Tasty Vegan Teething Gels
Customizable Celebrity Cosmetic Palettes
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Fashion
Customizable Celebrity Cosmetic Palettes
Mini Facial Hair Shavers
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Fashion
Mini Facial Hair Shavers
Quarterly Beauty Boxes
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Fashion
Quarterly Beauty Boxes
Advanced Multigenerational Skincare
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Fashion
Advanced Multigenerational Skincare
Galactic Posterior Masks
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Fashion
Galactic Posterior Masks
Pen-Like Acne Treatments
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Fashion
Pen-Like Acne Treatments
Ceramic Eyeliner Applicators
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Fashion
Ceramic Eyeliner Applicators
Sun Protection Highlighters
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Fashion
Sun Protection Highlighters
Facial Hair-Removal Tools
CATEGORY
Fashion
Facial Hair-Removal Tools
Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tools
CATEGORY
Fashion
Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tools
Targeted Body Fragrances
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Fashion
Targeted Body Fragrances
Organic Small-Batch Skincare Products
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Eco
Organic Small-Batch Skincare Products
Gem-Shaped Mini Face Masks
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Fashion
Gem-Shaped Mini Face Masks
Plant Pigment Lip Tints
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Fashion
Plant Pigment Lip Tints
Whole-Plant CBD Skincare Lines
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Eco
Whole-Plant CBD Skincare Lines
Natural Korean Sheet Masks
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Fashion
Natural Korean Sheet Masks
Disney Villain Face Masks
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Pop Culture
Disney Villain Face Masks
All-Natural Skincare Products
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Lifestyle
All-Natural Skincare Products
Soothing Heated Face Razors
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Fashion
Soothing Heated Face Razors
Botanically Inspired Personal Products
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Fashion
Botanically Inspired Personal Products
Ramen-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
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Fashion
Ramen-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
Free-From Bar Soaps
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Lifestyle
Free-From Bar Soaps
Uncomplicated Clean Skincare
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Fashion
Uncomplicated Clean Skincare
Female Face-Shaving Devices
CATEGORY
Fashion
Female Face-Shaving Devices
Pop-Up Staycation Rooms
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Fashion
Pop-Up Staycation Rooms
Self-Massage Cleansing Bars
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Fashion
Self-Massage Cleansing Bars
Crisp Cosmetic Application Mirrors
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Fashion
Crisp Cosmetic Application Mirrors
Plant-Powered Clean Skincare
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Eco
Plant-Powered Clean Skincare
Refillable Plant-Based Deodorants
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Fashion
Refillable Plant-Based Deodorants
Persian-Inspired Fragrances
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Fashion
Persian-Inspired Fragrances
Fashionably Customized Fragrances
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Art & Design
Fashionably Customized Fragrances
Omnichannel Beauty Concepts
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Fashion
Omnichannel Beauty Concepts
Holiday-Themed Cosmetic Collections
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Fashion
Holiday-Themed Cosmetic Collections
Chewable Tablet Toothpastes
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Fashion
Chewable Tablet Toothpastes
Collaborative K-Beauty Brands
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Fashion
Collaborative K-Beauty Brands
Youthful Male-Targeted Cosmetics
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Fashion
Youthful Male-Targeted Cosmetics
DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatments
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Fashion
DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatments
Witchy Fragrance Kits
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Fashion
Witchy Fragrance Kits
Co-Branded Dessert Cosmetics
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Art & Design
Co-Branded Dessert Cosmetics
AI Facial Cleansers
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Fashion
AI Facial Cleansers
Social Media-Inspired Fragrances
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Fashion
Social Media-Inspired Fragrances
O2O Eco Beauty Shops
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Eco
O2O Eco Beauty Shops
Cosmetic-Organizing Accessories
CATEGORY
Fashion
Cosmetic-Organizing Accessories
Restorative Feminine Skincare
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Fashion
Restorative Feminine Skincare

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