# Dual-Function Serums Farsali's Unicorn Essence Delivers Nutrients to the Skin By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-essence References: [sephora](https://www.sephora.com/product/unicorn-essence-P417141) The skincare brand Farsali is offering a Unicorn Essence product that functions as both a [skin serum and a primer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulta) for makeup application. The serum is water based and has two primary functions – protecting skin from "free radical damage," while also making it smoother for more precise and long-lasting makeup application. It contains acai berry, goji berry, elderberry and blueberry for the ingredients' vitamin-rich and [antioxidant content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimune-power-infusing-face-serum), as well as moisturizing glycerin and fruit oils. The serum's [water-based nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biphase-hydrating-oil-serum) ensures that it is able to soak into the skin without leaving a greasy finish. The Unicorn Essence product has a vivid pink color that blends well into the skin, and that likely inspired the name of this serum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-function Serums:** Farsali's Unicorn Essence combines skincare and makeup application in one product. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare Industry:** Skincare brands can explore the development of dual-function serums to provide added value to consumers. - **Makeup Industry:** Makeup brands can create primers that also provide skincare benefits for enhanced makeup application. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixable Makeup Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b12-base-thinner-vitamin-pearl-serum.md) - [Balancing Oil-Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oil-serum.md) - [Encapsulated Serum Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serum-foundations.md) - [Ultra-Hydrating Gel Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-hydration1.md) - [Bronzing Priming Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronzing-priming-serum.md) - [Triple-Threat Skincare Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-glow-peptide-serum.md) - [Skin Multivitamin Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-to-the-people-superfood-skin-drip.md) - [Antioxidant Facial Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimune-power-infusing-face-serum.md) - [3-in-1 Serum-Infused Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-rose-milk.md)