# Panda-Stamped Makeup Collaborations M.A.C's Nicopanda Collection is Youthful and Energetic By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicopanda References: [teenvogue](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/mac-cosmetics-nicola-formichetti-nicopanda-makeup-collaboration) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nicolaformichetti/?hl=en) M.A.C recently announced that it will be teaming up with the designer Nicola Formichetti for a unique Nicopanda cosmetic collection, which is inspired by he designer's love of the adorable creatures. The line is set to consist of a variety of different products, all stamped with the brand's classic [panda imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchichic-beauty). The M.A.C x Nicopanda line will include glistening lip glosses and highly pigmented, [pastel cream eye shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025), which can help one achieve a [youthful and energetic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinique-x-crayola). Formichetti has collaborated with M.A.C through the years, but the M.A.C Nicopanda line will serve as the first time that the designer has received complete creative control. The line is expected to drop in the near future, with no official release date. Image Credit: Nicola Formichetti ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Panda-stamped Makeup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating limited edition themed collaborations for makeup brands with popular designers or brands. - **Youthful and Energetic Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing cosmetic products targeted towards youth that promote a vibrant and energetic look. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** Disrputive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique and playful designs into makeup collections to attract younger consumers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring collaborations between fashion designers and makeup brands to create cohesive and trendy collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-3.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-pucci.md) - [Edible Chocolate Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-x-doja-cat.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-collection-1.md) - [Blurred Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Fantasy-Comedy Makeup Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-dreamworks-shrek.md) - [Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixars-toy-story.md) - [Iconic Touring Artist Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonnas-makeup.md)