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# Shimmering Affordable Makeup Palettes
Colorpop is Debuting Two Must-Have Palettes

By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musthave-palettes
References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/1/colourpop-eyeshadow-highlight-palette) & [colourpop](https://colourpop.com/)

Colorpop has grown in popularity after its debut collection was introduced at [Sephora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-color-shifter-strange-botanicals), and now the affordable cosmetic's brand is unveiling two new must-have palettes that are helping consumers seamlessly achieve both day and night-inspired looks.

The [eye shadow palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-kitten), entitled "Give It To Me Straight" features a variety of colors that range from shimmering golden hues to deep red shades. Perfect for dramatic night look, or for adding a subtle touch of color to one's lids, this palette is sure to update one's look. In addition to the shadows, the brand released a [highlighter palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-chic-beauty) called "In-Nude-Endo" which features six unique shades to help consumers achieve the glow they've been looking for.

Both palettes will be available online.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Affordable Makeup:** The rise of affordable makeup brands presents an opportunity for companies to explore new cost-effective methods while delivering high-quality products.
- **Palette Creation:** Developing innovative and trend-driven palettes presents opportunities for cosmetics companies to stand out in a crowded market.
- **Online-only Launches:** With the rise of e-commerce, companies can explore exclusive online-only launches to reach their target audience.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry needs to harness the trend of affordable makeup while remaining innovative in their product offerings.
- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for makeup products as an additional revenue stream by developing partnerships with cosmetics brands.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies have a unique opportunity to experiment with online-only launches and exclusive product campaigns with their consumers.

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