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# Mythical Personal Care Collections
Baylis & Harding's New Beauticology Products are Unicorn-Themed

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauticology
References: [cosmeticsbusiness](https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Baylis__Harding_release_its_mane_collection_for_summer/144652) & [baylisandharding](https://baylisandharding.com/)

Baylis & Harding is adding to its Beauticology range with an all-new personal care collection based on a popular rainbow-hued mythical creature. The Unicorn Candy line includes a hand wash, a [bath foam and a shower creme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux), each of which boasts a whimsical packaging design to tie into the theme.

Across the beauty industry, a number of brands have launched [mythical beauty products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-dreamworks-shrek) with a focus on iridescent colors, holographic packaging and fantasy-inspired themes, all of which are elements that tap into the Millennial consumer's desire for nostalgia.

The fun and playful new Unicorn Candy line under the UK-based brand's Beauticology range is set to be exclusively stocked through the [Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childs-farm-x-bluey) pharmacy chain as of July 23rd this summer onwards.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Mythical Beauty Products:** The rise of mythical beauty products that appeal to millennial nostalgia presents an opportunity for brands to tap into an emerging market.
- **Fantasy-themed Packaging:** The popularity of unicorn-themed personal care collections showcases the potential of incorporating fantasy themes and whimsical packaging designs in beauty products.
- **Iridescent Color Trend:** Brands can cater to the millennial consumer's desire for iridescent colors by incorporating them in product formulations and packaging designs, as seen in the Unicorn Candy line.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can capitalize on the emerging trend of mythical beauty products to cater to younger consumers.
- **Retail:** Retailers such as Boots pharmacy chain have the opportunity to exclusively stock and sell popular product lines such as the Unicorn Candy collection, driving foot traffic and sales.
- **Design and Packaging:** Opportunities exist for designers and packaging companies to create unique, playful packaging designs that tie into fantasy themes and cater to the millennial consumer's desire for nostalgia.

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