Color-Changing Lipsticks

The MAC Tendertalk Lip Balms Change Color According to Skin Chemistry

MAC Cosmetics is reviving popular 90s makeup products with the introduction of a color-changing lipstick called Tendertalk that is able to change hues depending on the wearer's skin chemistry. The lip balm collection offers five different colors that are all transformative depending on the warmth of the wearer's lips.

Color-changing products are making a comeback as many consumers seek the revival 90s-themed fashion choices. The Tendertalk Lip Balms offer nostalgic shades of baby pinks and light purples and a lightweight gloss finish. Each lipstick is able to change color by adjusting to the temperature of the wearer's lips. This allows consumers to have one product that offers a variety of shades that are less pigmented and more hydrating, for a natural look.

Color-changing Makeup
Increasing demand for products that change hues depending on personal factors, such as skin chemistry, is creating opportunities for the development and marketing of color-changing makeup products.
Nostalgic Beauty Products
The popularity of retro-themed fashion and beauty is driving demand for the revival of 90s makeup products, such as color-changing lipsticks, which can offer both nostalgia and innovation.
Multi-functional Beauty Products
Innovative beauty products that offer multiple benefits, such as the ability to transform into various shades based on personal factors, can appeal to consumers seeking efficient and convenient solutions.

Who This Affects Most

Cosmetics
Cosmetics companies can capitalize on the trend of color-changing makeup by developing and marketing lipsticks and other products that change hues based on personal factors, such as skin chemistry.
Fashion and Beauty Retail
Retailers in the fashion and beauty industry can offer 90s-style makeup products, such as color-changing lipsticks, to cater to consumers seeking nostalgic and innovative beauty solutions.
Personal Care and Wellness
Personal care and wellness companies can incorporate color-changing technology into their products to offer consumers innovative and multi-functional solutions for hydration, protection, and beauty enhancement.
SCORE
5.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 64%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

Solutions for innovators working at the edge of change. We help transform emerging ideas into practical, durable solutions by combining strategic thinking, creative exploration, and hands-on execution.

Trends © 2026 Trend Hunter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LinkedIn Instagram X