# Beauty Lab Toys Thames & Kosmos' 'Creative Cosmetics Lab' Teaches Chemistry Through Beauty By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-cosmetics-lab References: [thamesandkosmos](http://www.thamesandkosmos.com/index.php/product/category/science-kits/creative-cosmetics-lab) There are many [makeup-inspired toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup) that have been released over the years, but the 'Creative Cosmetics Lab' from [Thames & Kosmos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots) introduces a unique science-focused spin on this idea. With the kit, kids will be able to explore the basics of biology and chemistry through the world of beauty products. The kit includes a number of experiments that help with the making of everything from shapely soaps and [bath bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-bath-bombs) to exfoliating body scrubs. On top of this, kids will also have the opportunity to learn about the properties of other bathroom products, such as gels, oils and lotions. The kit includes professional cosmetic jars so that one's finished beauty product experiments may be neatly packaged and presented. Image Credit: Thames & Kosmos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stem-driven Beauty:** The 'Creative Cosmetics Lab' highlights the trend of incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education into the beauty industry. - **Hands-on Learning:** The kit encourages hands-on learning by allowing kids to experiment and create their own beauty products, tapping into the trend of experiential education. - **Eco-friendly Beauty:** The kit teaches kids how to make their own beauty products, promoting the trend of eco-friendly and sustainable beauty practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** The 'Creative Cosmetics Lab' could be utilized in educational settings to teach chemistry and biology concepts through the beauty industry. - **Beauty:** The kit introduces kids to the world of beauty products, providing an opportunity for the beauty industry to target a younger demographic and inspire future consumers. - **Toy:** The 'Creative Cosmetics Lab' expands the toy industry by offering a unique toy that combines the worlds of science and beauty, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Science Experiment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaker-creatures-skull-mountain-volcano.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gui-gui.md) - [Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazart.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Kid-Safe Makeup Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jovy.md) - [Non-Toxic Kid-Friendly Make-Up Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-makeup-kit.md) - [Kid-Friendly DIY Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailmatic-kids-bath-bomb-maker.md) - [Functional Mini Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup.md)