Exaggerated Manga Makeup

Vogue Japan's 'Manga Mirror' Series Features Superstar Daphne Groeneveld

Supermodel Daphne Groeneveld dons Manga makeup looks in Vogue Japan's image series by David Dunan, Groeneveld is outfitted by stylist Andrew Mukamal and pulls off exaggerated eye makeup that is the work of Marla Belt.

The shoot's Manga makeup consists of technicolored eyeshadow looks and feathered lash extensions that are showcased alongside bleached brows and heavy eyeliner applications. This series even highlights gilded face stickers and features hair inspired by iconic Manga cartoons.

Model Daphne Groeneveld sports pigtail hair styles by Kayla Michele and channels her inner Sailor Moon in the shoot. Zoning in on exaggerated eyes -- synonymous with Japanese anime -- this beauty shoot makes cartoon-inspired cosmetics applicable in real life and is inspiring to those willing to experiment with makeup.

Exaggerated Anime-inspired Makeup
Opportunity for makeup brands to create product lines inspired by anime/cartoon characters or collaboration with Manga/Anime franchises.
Incorporating Face Stickers in Makeup
Opportunity for makeup and beauty brands to incorporate face stickers in their products and advertise as an easy way to achieve unique, creative looks.
Paying Tribute to Iconic Cartoons in Beauty Looks
Opportunity for makeup artists, beauty influencers and hair stylists to create looks inspired by iconic Manga or anime cartoons and encourage customers to try unique beauty looks.

Who This Affects Most

Beauty
Opportunity for the beauty industry to create new products that cater to customers interested in unique, creative beauty looks inspired by Manga or anime cartoons.
Fashion
Opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate exaggerated eye makeup and pigtail hairstyles into their designs and collections.
Entertainment/animation
Opportunity for entertainment and animation industries to collaborate with makeup and beauty brands to promote and create unique makeup looks inspired by their iconic cartoon/manga characters.
SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 94%
Freshness 8%

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