# Tech-Inspired Cosmetics Packaging This Gadget-Inspired Cosmetics Packaging is Future-Forward By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetics-packaging References: [cyrilledurand.fr](http://www.cyrilledurand.fr/projects.php) & [cyrilledurand.fr](http://www.cyrilledurand.fr) Cyrille Durand's [cosmetics packaging design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolute-collection) makes mascara and lipstick look more like James Bond gadgets. Consisting of clean-cut lines and angles, the Cos'Pure packaging prototype looks chic. While the slender streamlined shapes hint that these items are products for females, you'd really have to take a close look to figure out exactly what they are. The designs are far from traditional [make-up packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-collection). Each item is asymmetrically lopsided and unbalanced in proportion and colors, giving off an abstract feel. A lot of make-up exudes a girly aura, with curved lines and detailed embellishments. On the contrary, this line gives off a more aggressive feel with its [sharp angles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeup-tube). This cosmetics set predicts what the future of make-up might look like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Cosmetic Packaging:** Creating cosmetics packaging with asymmetrically lopsided and unbalanced designs to give off an abstract feel. - **Futuristic Makeup Packaging:** Designing cosmetics packaging with clean-cut lines, sharp angles, and a more aggressive feel to depict the future of makeup. - **Tech-inspired Beauty Packaging:** Incorporating gadget-inspired designs into cosmetics packaging, making mascara and lipstick resemble high-tech gadgets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for cosmetics brands to differentiate themselves and attract tech-savvy customers with abstract and futuristic packaging designs. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to revolutionize traditional makeup packaging by incorporating tech-inspired and abstract design elements. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for consumer electronics companies to expand into the beauty industry by leveraging their expertise in gadget-inspired design to create tech-inspired cosmetics packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Targeted Treatment Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharma-care.md) - [Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wise-personal-grooming.md) - [Inclusive Skincare Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featforskin.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benemart.md) - [Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-collection.md) - [Skincare Delivery Shifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuon-medical.md) - [Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-capsule.md) - [Festive Beauty Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-beauty-packaging.md)