# Digital Makeup Artists MODA by Foreo 3D Prints Complete Cosmetic Looks in 30 Seconds By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-makeup-artist References: [foreo](http://www.foreo.com/moda/) Moda is being touted as the world's first digital makeup artist. Created by Swedish beauty innovator [Foreo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-2-pro-max), it combines the most advanced 3D printing and [facial-scanning technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-skin-mapping-tool) to create full cosmetic looks in just 30 seconds. Working with a smartphone app, the digital makeup artist will help women stay on top of what's in fashion on a minute basis. Once a look is chosen on the app, a person would place their face into the opening to get it put on her by the digital makeup artist. Incredibly sophisticated, it brings 3D printing into the home in a more practical manner -- at least for those who wear makeup on a daily basis. It uses [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuface-fix-microwand)-approved mineral makeup 'ink' that will most likely continue to be tweaked over the years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Makeup Artists:** The trend of using artificial intelligence and 3D printing to create complete cosmetic looks in a matter of seconds. - **Facial-scanning Technology:** The trend of utilizing facial-scanning technology to customize digital makeup looks based on individual features. - **Real-time Fashion Updates:** The trend of using smartphone apps to stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and instantly apply them through digital makeup artists. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Cosmetics Industry:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in developing advanced technologies that combine AI, 3D printing, and facial scanning for quick and personalized digital makeup application. - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** The incorporation of AI and facial scanning into digital makeup artists opens up opportunities for groundbreaking developments in image recognition and customization. - **Smartphone App Industry:** The use of smartphone apps for real-time fashion updates and instant application of digital makeup creates potential for enhanced user experiences and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-reality-makeup.md) - [3D-Printed Makeup Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-avant-lab.md) - [GenAI Makeup Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannabeauty-ai.md) - [Virtual Makeup Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parfums-christian-dior.md) - [AI-Backed Makeup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estee-lauder-companies.md) - [Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-mood-mirror.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md) - [AI-Powered Beauty Consultants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinit-ai-makeup.md) - [AR-Powered Makeup Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-bestie-20.md)