# Color-Matching Beauty Devices The BoldHue Starter Kit Makes Persoanlized Foundation in Minutes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-10-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldhue-starter-kit References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boldhue-recognized-on-times-2025-best-inventions-list-302579794.html) & [boldhue](https://www.boldhue.com/products/boldhue-starter-kit)  One of the biggest problems beauty lovers come up against is finding a perfect shade match, and the [BoldHue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldhue) Starter Kit is an at-home smart device that scans skin, then generates a personalized foundation shade in just a minute. Rooted in color theory, this system harnesses the power of primary pigments, empowering beauty lovers with the precision and confidence of a professional makeup artist. The starter kit for this patented color-matching device contains a pair of BoldHue jars for foundation⁠, a [BeautyBlender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautyblender-resetter) applicator, a mixing spatula, and a month's supply of foundation pigment cartridges⁠. As necessary, individual base, black, white, red, blue and yellow cartridges can be purchased online to replenish the system. Now known as "the [Keurig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillhouse-x-keurig) for makeup," BoldHue is named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 52% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shade-Matching Makeup Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldhue.md) - [Bespoke K-Beauty Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-neo.md) - [At-Home Hair Color Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorbox-by-zuvi.md) - [AI-Powered Foundation-Matching Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-shade-finder.md) - [AI Shade-Matching Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complexion-concierge-roadshow.md) - [Personalized Beauty-Tech Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxpace.md) - [Custom-Color Hair Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorbox.md) - [AI-Powered Foundation Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-foundation-finder.md) - [Social-First Shade Match Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-your-match.md)