Top 35 Makeup Ideas in September

From Male-Targeted Concealers to Athletic Sweatproof Makeup

Whether it is concealer for men or sweatproof foundation for gym-going laddies, the September 2017 makeup trends reveal that the cosmetics industry is becoming far more inclusive. This means that groups of consumers previously ignored by beauty brands -- such as men and women with active lifestyles -- are now seeing a greater range of products tailored to their needs.

Perhaps the biggest shift in the beauty industry is the release of makeup for men. While the selection of products available to male beauty buffs is still fairly small, brands such as Menaji and L'Oréal have begun recognizing this long overlooked demographic.

Beyond men, the September 2017 makeup trends also highlight other niche groups that are finally getting the products they've been looking for. The best example is athletic women, who now have the choice to wear makeup to the gym that won't smudge or fade thanks to brands such as HIIT Cosmetics.

SCORE
6.5 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 88%
Activity 100%
Freshness 8%
R&B Legend-Inspired Cosmetics
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R&B Legend-Inspired Cosmetics
Expansive Blush Palettes
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Fashion
Expansive Blush Palettes
Guru-Influenced Inclusive Foundations
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Fashion
Guru-Influenced Inclusive Foundations
Rebooted Concealer Collections
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Marketing
Rebooted Concealer Collections
Exclusive Nude Makeup Crayons
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Fashion
Exclusive Nude Makeup Crayons
Holographic Highlighting Powders
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Fashion
Holographic Highlighting Powders
Illuminating Rainbow Highlighters
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Fashion
Illuminating Rainbow Highlighters
Disney Themed Lip Tints
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Fashion
Disney Themed Lip Tints
90s Supermodel-Curated Cosmetics
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Fashion
90s Supermodel-Curated Cosmetics
Anime-Branded Lip Balms
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Anime-Branded Lip Balms
Glamorous Collaborative Makeup Campaigns
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Social Good
Glamorous Collaborative Makeup Campaigns
Plumping Lip Primers
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Lifestyle
Plumping Lip Primers
Blurring Millennial Makeup
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Marketing
Blurring Millennial Makeup
Expanded Celebrity Skincare Lines
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Pop Culture
Expanded Celebrity Skincare Lines
Hypoallergenic Vegan Lip Balms
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Hypoallergenic Vegan Lip Balms
Eyebrow Makeup Kits
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Fashion
Eyebrow Makeup Kits
Desert-Inspired Makeup Palettes
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Fashion
Desert-Inspired Makeup Palettes
Vegan Smudge-Proof Mascaras
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Fashion
Vegan Smudge-Proof Mascaras
Natural Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
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Fashion
Natural Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Inclusive Drugstore Makeup
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Pop Culture
Inclusive Drugstore Makeup
Male-Targeted Concealers
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Fashion
Male-Targeted Concealers
Fantasy Series Makeup Brushes
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Pop Culture
Fantasy Series Makeup Brushes
Male-Centered Cosmetics Counters
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Fashion
Male-Centered Cosmetics Counters
Athletic Sweatproof Makeup
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Lifestyle
Athletic Sweatproof Makeup
Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections
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Fashion
Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections
Millennial-Inspired Concealers
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Marketing
Millennial-Inspired Concealers
Magical Necklace-Inspired Makeup Brushes
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Fashion
Magical Necklace-Inspired Makeup Brushes
Charcoal-Infused Makeup Brushes
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Fashion
Charcoal-Infused Makeup Brushes
Influencer-Branded Cosmetics
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Pop Culture
Influencer-Branded Cosmetics
Rapper-Influenced Lipstick Launches
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Pop Culture
Rapper-Influenced Lipstick Launches
Cotton Candy-Inspired Cosmetics
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Fashion
Cotton Candy-Inspired Cosmetics
Pill-Sized Lipstick Sets
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Fashion
Pill-Sized Lipstick Sets
Kaleidoscopic Lip Kits
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Fashion
Kaleidoscopic Lip Kits
Blue Glimmer Lipsticks
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Pop Culture
Blue Glimmer Lipsticks
Backup Battery Makeup Mirrors
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Fashion
Backup Battery Makeup Mirrors

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