# French Feline Cosmetics The Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette is Full of Pastel Colors By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-parisienne-palette References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/beauty/french-inspired-hello-kitty-parisienne-palette.php) & [sephora](http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P303319&categoryId=C8330&shouldPaginate=true&_loopback=1#) Two things seems never out of style: Paris and Hello Kitty, which is why the [Sephora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-color-shifter-strange-botanicals) Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette combines them both. Part of the Hello Kitty Spring 2012 collection, this adorable makeup features [four Charmmy eye shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palettes-of-beautifying-eye-trends) and a blush. This pastel-colored palette comes in a portable size and has a glamorous packaging. Shaped as the cute feline's face, decorated with illustrations of the [city of Paris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-dreamlight) on its outside and topped with a lilac bow, this girly makeup has Hello Kitty's fans covered for the day and night. With colors like "matte bright purple, matte blue/gray, creamy beige and glittery dark brown," and a blush in "pearlized medium pink," according to Sephora, the Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette will give girls a feminine, effortless look while reminding them of the city of romance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hello Kitty Makeup:** The Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette is an example of how licensed character cosmetics are becoming popular and creating new markets. - **Pastel-colored Makeup:** Pastel-colored makeup is a new trend that targets younger generations who are looking for unconventional ways to express themselves. - **Portable Makeup:** Portable makeup is becoming a trend as people are always on the go, and businesses can create innovative travel-size packaging that stands out from competitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can create more licensed products from beloved characters like Hello Kitty that appeal to younger generations. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can create outfits styled around pastel colors and Hello Kitty that appeal to fans of the character and younger generations. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can explore new opportunities by creating custom packaging that appeals to the younger generation, such as portable palettes and innovative designs that make them stand out. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-kitten.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Opulent Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3.md) - [Y2K Anime Makeup Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y2k-baby-palette.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-beauty-palette.md) - [Cream-Based Blush Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-face-palette.md) - [High-End Holiday Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-holiday-2025-makeup.md) - [Heart-Themed Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-to-get-valentines-day.md)