# Sandstone Makeup Daniel Weinand's 'Elena' Showcases the Beauty of Stone By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-weinand-elena References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Elena/268560) These 'Elena' portraits in Daniel Weinand's portfolio are hyperrealistic expressions of beauty; the neutral-toned makeup used in each look reminds me of sandstone, but especially within the first two images. Rocks and stones have been the inspiration for a number of innovations in the beauty and fashion world. Check out some previous features that discuss these themes below. **Implications** - The mainstream adoption of environmentalism has caused innovators in every industry to take cues and inspiration from Mother Nature. In the fashion industry, wild animal prints and avian themes ran rampant in designers' seasonal collections, but the cosmetics niche was inspired by the hues of the sun, stones, sand and ocean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural-inspired Makeup:** The beauty industry can explore creating makeup products that mimic the natural colors and textures of rocks and stones. - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate natural elements like rocks and stones into their collections, drawing inspiration from the beauty of sandstone. - **Sustainable Cosmetics:** There is an opportunity for the cosmetics industry to develop sustainable and eco-friendly makeup products that are inspired by nature, such as sandstone. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can explore creating makeup products that mimic the natural colors and textures of rocks and stones. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate natural elements like rocks and stones into their collections, drawing inspiration from the beauty of sandstone. - **Cosmetics:** There is an opportunity for the cosmetics industry to develop sustainable and eco-friendly makeup products that are inspired by nature, such as sandstone. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md) - [Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-relics.md) - [Stone-Inspired Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-collection.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Stone Offcut Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvatori-precioso.md) - [Liberated Textural Limestone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-nice.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Mineral-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renegade-neutrals.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md)