Top 80 Cosmetics Trends in October

From In-Game Beauty Films to Congresswoman-Led Tutorials

The October 2020 cosmetics highlight the latest innovations in makeup, skincare, grooming, and beauty industry advertising.

As COVID-19 has led to the demise of in-store product testing, virtual tools like the smart camera from Perfect Corp. enables consumers to get a feel for how a certain product would look on them without actually having to try a sample on in stores. The virtual makeup try-on features can be activated with voice and gesture controls—and are even able to detect the user's mask and provide product samples over top of it.

Also in-line with the pandemic's safety restrictions is a new beauty editorial from Allure magazine that features singer Selena Gomez. Using the products from her own beauty line, Gomez created her own look for the shoot with the remote guidance of makeup artist Hung Vanngo.

SCORE
6.1 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 87%
Activity 87%
Freshness 9%
Luxe Intensive Repair Creams
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Luxe Intensive Repair Creams
Rye Seed Anti-Aging Moisturizers
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Rye Seed Anti-Aging Moisturizers
Reparative Anti-Aging Serums
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Fashion
Reparative Anti-Aging Serums
Elasticity-Restoring Creams
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Fashion
Elasticity-Restoring Creams
Plant-Based Multi-Use Creams
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Fashion
Plant-Based Multi-Use Creams
Gloss-Balm Lip Hybrids
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Pop Culture
Gloss-Balm Lip Hybrids
Cinnamon-Infused Lip Plump
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Fashion
Cinnamon-Infused Lip Plump
Lash-Magnifying Mascaras
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Fashion
Lash-Magnifying Mascaras
Intuitive Plumping Moisturizers
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Fashion
Intuitive Plumping Moisturizers
Deep Red Cosmetic Lines
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Fashion
Deep Red Cosmetic Lines
Skin-Enhancing Gel-to-Milk Cleansers
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Fashion
Skin-Enhancing Gel-to-Milk Cleansers
Congresswoman-Led Beauty Tutorials
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Fashion
Congresswoman-Led Beauty Tutorials
Dreamy Expansive Makeup Collections
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Fashion
Dreamy Expansive Makeup Collections
Charitable Defining Mascaras
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Fashion
Charitable Defining Mascaras
Fan-Favorite Palette Releases
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Fashion
Fan-Favorite Palette Releases
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleansers
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Fashion
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleansers
Ultra-Exclusive Eyeshadow Palettes
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Fashion
Ultra-Exclusive Eyeshadow Palettes
Dual-Sided Skin Blur Sticks
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Fashion
Dual-Sided Skin Blur Sticks
Bali-Inspired Skincare
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Fashion
Bali-Inspired Skincare
Wellness-Focused Facial Toners
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Wellness-Focused Facial Toners
Anti-Aging Herbal Skincare
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Fashion
Anti-Aging Herbal Skincare
Bespoke Fall-Inspired Bath Products
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Fashion
Bespoke Fall-Inspired Bath Products
Mattifying Clay Cleansers
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Fashion
Mattifying Clay Cleansers
Makeup-Related Mental Health Pledges
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Fashion
Makeup-Related Mental Health Pledges
Caffeine-Infused Beauty Goods
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Fashion
Caffeine-Infused Beauty Goods
Tone-Perfecting Skin Serums
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Fashion
Tone-Perfecting Skin Serums
Afro-Latinx-Owned Luxury Facial Oils
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Fashion
Afro-Latinx-Owned Luxury Facial Oils
Invisible 100% Mineral Sunscreens
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Fashion
Invisible 100% Mineral Sunscreens
Ultra-Hydrating Hybrid Serums
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Fashion
Ultra-Hydrating Hybrid Serums
Venomous Plant-Based Serums
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Fashion
Venomous Plant-Based Serums
Calming Mattifying Mists
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Fashion
Calming Mattifying Mists
Clean Retinol Skincare
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Fashion
Clean Retinol Skincare
Cult-Favorite Cosmetic Colors
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Fashion
Cult-Favorite Cosmetic Colors
Multi-Tasking Eye Care Products
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Fashion
Multi-Tasking Eye Care Products
Oil-Free SPF 40 Moisturizers
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Fashion
Oil-Free SPF 40 Moisturizers
Skin-Nourishing Rose Oils
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Fashion
Skin-Nourishing Rose Oils
Plumping Vegan Eye Creams
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Fashion
Plumping Vegan Eye Creams
Celebrity MUA Makeup Collections
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Fashion
Celebrity MUA Makeup Collections
Natural Watermelon Lip Balms
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Fashion
Natural Watermelon Lip Balms
Sour Candy Nail Colors
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Fashion
Sour Candy Nail Colors
Incandescent Cream Highlighters
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Fashion
Incandescent Cream Highlighters
Plant-Based Lip-Plumping Glosses
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Fashion
Plant-Based Lip-Plumping Glosses
Bamboo Powder Lash Primers
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Fashion
Bamboo Powder Lash Primers
Plant-Based Bath-and-Body Collections
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Marketing
Plant-Based Bath-and-Body Collections
Organic Plant Colored Mascaras
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Eco
Organic Plant Colored Mascaras
Two-Piece Makeup Brushes
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Fashion
Two-Piece Makeup Brushes
Serum-Packed Liquid Foundations
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Fashion
Serum-Packed Liquid Foundations
Gen Z-Targeted Micro-Pore Mists
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Fashion
Gen Z-Targeted Micro-Pore Mists
Glow-Boosting K-Beauty Skincare
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Fashion
Glow-Boosting K-Beauty Skincare
Moisturizing Hemp Oil Skincare
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Fashion
Moisturizing Hemp Oil Skincare
Halloween Cosmetic Sets
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Marketing
Halloween Cosmetic Sets
Curated Skincare Routine Kits
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Fashion
Curated Skincare Routine Kits
Iconic Fashion Brand Cosmetics
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Fashion
Iconic Fashion Brand Cosmetics
Multi-Purpose Cosmetic Cleansers
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Fashion
Multi-Purpose Cosmetic Cleansers
Voter-Encouraging Lipsticks
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Social Good
Voter-Encouraging Lipsticks
Hibiscus Flower-Infused Eye Creams
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Fashion
Hibiscus Flower-Infused Eye Creams
Skin-Balancing Plant-Based Toners
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Fashion
Skin-Balancing Plant-Based Toners
De-Stressing Serum-in-Oils
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Eco
De-Stressing Serum-in-Oils
90s-Inspired Nude Lipsticks
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Pop Culture
90s-Inspired Nude Lipsticks
Vibrant Flirty Makeup
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Fashion
Vibrant Flirty Makeup
Video Game Beauty Films
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Fashion
Video Game Beauty Films
Bejeweled Beauty Treasure Chests
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Fashion
Bejeweled Beauty Treasure Chests
Energizing Zen Skincare
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Fashion
Energizing Zen Skincare
Grooming Advent Calendars
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Fashion
Grooming Advent Calendars
Sitcom-Inspired Makeup Lines
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Fashion
Sitcom-Inspired Makeup Lines
Playful Modern Lipstick Packaging
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Fashion
Playful Modern Lipstick Packaging
Science-Led WOC Skincare
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Fashion
Science-Led WOC Skincare
Microcurrent Skincare Devices
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Fashion
Microcurrent Skincare Devices
Next-Gen Personalized Skincare
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Fashion
Next-Gen Personalized Skincare
Collagen-Promoting Skincare
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Fashion
Collagen-Promoting Skincare
Anti-Aging Skincare Devices
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Fashion
Anti-Aging Skincare Devices
Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
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Business
Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
Safe Contact Skincare Brushes
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Fashion
Safe Contact Skincare Brushes
Self-Done Beauty Editorials
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Fashion
Self-Done Beauty Editorials
AI Skincare Diagnostic Tools
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Fashion
AI Skincare Diagnostic Tools
Reusable Cotton Rounds
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Eco
Reusable Cotton Rounds
Innovative Lipstick Sampling Solutions
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Marketing
Innovative Lipstick Sampling Solutions
Sheet Mask Advent Calendars
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Fashion
Sheet Mask Advent Calendars

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