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# Ornate Mermaid Depictions
The Herson Nebaya Sea Princess Beauty Story is Cosmetically Bold

By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-05 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herson-nebaya
References: [beautyscene.net](http://www.beautyscene.net/beauty-shoots/sea-princess-by-herson-nebaya/) & [hersonnebaya](http://www.hersonnebaya.com/)

The Herson Nebaya 'Sea Princess' beauty story brings its underwater inspiration to life with its bold and visually vivid cosmetic applications and statement accessories. These [mermaid inspired looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid) are styled by Austeen Soriano and showcased by model Malu Melo who poses seaside while clad in [gleaming jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave) that are featured alongside organic shells, starfish and crustacean claw accessories.

The fresh face from Ideal People Model Management transforms into an ethereal underwater beauty with the help of makeup artist Lei Ponce and hair stylist Divad Medina. The Herson Nebaya 'Sea Princess' beauty story shines a light on [electric hued eyeshadow looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers) and fish scale inspired face paint along with bold lip color applications that enhance model Malu's braided up-dos and flowing lock hair styling.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Electric Hued Eyeshadow:** Opportunity for cosmetic brands to create innovative and vibrant eyeshadow palettes.
- **Fish Scale Face Paint:** Opportunity for body paint companies to develop products that mimic the scales on a fish.
- **Bold Lip Color Applications:** Opportunity for lipstick brands to create unique and attention-grabbing shades.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Cosmetic Brands:** Opportunity for cosmetic brands to explore and create mermaid-inspired makeup products.
- **Body Paint Companies:** Opportunity for body paint companies to expand their product offerings with fish scale-inspired paints.
- **Lipstick Brands:** Opportunity for lipstick brands to capitalize on the trend of bold lip colors by creating innovative and long-lasting formulas.

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