# Bright Butterfly Eyelashes Lily Alden's Makeup is a Manga Masterpiece By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-alden-makeup References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Makeup-Art/265624) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimmuborgirly/) This short but sweet photo set showcases Lily Alden's makeup in a gorgeous manner. With [super-long vibrant eyelashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milani-cosmetics-and-the-lipstick-lesbians) and [eye-popping eyeshadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-tinted), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-essential-sets.md) - [Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-new-york.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md) - [Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milani-cosmetics-and-the-lipstick-lesbians.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Floral High-End Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camlia-futura.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquideyes.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md)