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Lily Alden's Makeup is a Manga Masterpiece

This short but sweet photo set showcases Lily Alden's makeup in a gorgeous manner. With super-long vibrant eyelashes and eye-popping eyeshadow, Alden's work reminds me of the manga makeup we've featured before at TrendHunter.com.

Click through the gallery above to see more of Lily Alden's magnificent makeup, and check out some other manga and anime-inspired style cues below.

Implications - The comic-inspired aesthetic of manga-esque makeup has a definitive appeal for those looking to push the boundaries of the everyday and the normal. Given that manga comics have a huge fan base (both in Asia and around the world), the notion that this trend could be a lucrative market is certainly not hard to fathom.

Manga-inspired Makeup
Opportunity to create innovative makeup products and tutorials that capture the unique and vibrant aesthetic of manga comics.
Long Eyelashes
Potential for introducing new techniques, materials, and products to achieve longer and more dramatic eyelashes for beauty enthusiasts.
Eye-popping Eyeshadow
Room for developing vibrant and highly pigmented eyeshadow formulas that allow users to create bold and striking eye looks.

Sectors Adopting This

Beauty & Cosmetics
Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new makeup products and tutorials inspired by manga comics and vibrant aesthetics.
Fashion & Apparel
Potential for collaborations between makeup artists and fashion designers to create cohesive manga-inspired looks for runway shows and photo shoots.
Entertainment & Media
Opportunity to create manga-inspired characters and storylines for films, TV shows, and digital content, bringing the colorful aesthetic to a broader audience.
SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 49%
Activity 75%
Freshness 8%

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