# Cactus-Based Cosmetics Huxley's K-Beauty Products are Made with the "Secret of the Sahara" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-12-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-of-the-sahara References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVvxQqul75M) & [glowrecipe](https://www.glowrecipe.com/collections/huxley/huxley) The reason that the Huxley [Korean beauty products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbalife-hlskin) are noted to include "The Secret of the Sahara" is because the line is made up with more than 50% of Sahara Prickly Pear Cactus Seed Oil in each and every product. In nature, cacti are able to survive by storing water, which is what makes cactus so powerful as a main ingredient in these skincare products. Just the plant does in nature, the products help to [retain and bind moisture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-hydration1) to keep skin looking and feeling hydrated. Huxley's product collection includes the Grab Water Essence, an Anti-Gravity Cream, as well as a two-piece Antioxidant Set. Best of all, the [nourishing, anti-aging and moisturizing products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-kitchen-pure-collection) from Huxley are suited to all skin types. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cactus-based Skincare:** Using cactus as the main ingredient in skincare products can disrupt the cosmetics industry by providing a natural, powerful and hydrating alternative to traditional cosmetics. - **Hydrating Cosmetics:** Emphasizing the hydrating properties of cosmetics products can disrupt the beauty industry by providing a unique selling point for customers looking for natural, moisturizing products. - **Natural Korean Beauty Products:** Promoting natural Korean beauty products can disrupt the cosmetics industry and provide a unique selling point to customers looking for natural, effective and innovative skincare products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetics Industry:** The cosmetics industry can benefit from incorporating cactus-based ingredients to offer natural, hydrating and effective products to customers. - **Beauty Retail Industry:** Beauty retailers can capitalize on the growing demand for natural and hydrating skincare products by offering cactus-based cosmetics from innovative brands like Huxley. - **Korean Beauty Industry:** The Korean beauty industry can expand its global reach by promoting natural and innovative products like Huxley's cactus-based skincare line, which offers unique benefits to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cactus-Derived Mucin Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prickly-pear-peptide-mucin.md) - [Cactus-Based Men's Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-sauvage-mencare.md) - [10-Minute Hydrating Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2oasis.md) - [Ultra-Hydrating Skincare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-hydrating-starter-set.md) - [Botanical Korean Skincare Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemisia-cica.md) - [Sea Holly-Based Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carenology95-sea-holly.md) - [Essential Hydration Skincare Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-hydration-skincare.md) - [Hydration-Enhancing Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korres.md) - [100-Hour Hydration Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-serum.md)