The runway may make you weak in the knees. But it’s the technological advancements in the beauty industry that’ll knock your socks off. If last year was about peel-off nail polishes, eyeshadow shields, sunscreen tablets, snail skincare, makeup remover pens, this year blinds you with science. Keep track of the latest wrinkles in skin, hair and makeup with these 13 launches. Consider this your deep dive into all the future predictions.
Read on to know about all the innovative skincare and beauty products to watch out for:
1. Invention: CBD Skincare
Why: Because getting you stoned isn’t the only perk that comes with cannabis.
The Technology: CBD or cannabidiol is the active nonpsychoactive extract of the cannabis plant, (regrettably eliminating all the properties that gets you high), has finally spiked the beauty industry this year. Look around and this mood-lifter is in your beauty gummies, sheet masks, potions, supplements and whatever else it has power over. For this innovative skincare product is the ultimate antioxidant (putting vitamin c to shame), anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory additive.
Excitement levels: Low-key lovin’.
2. Invention: Sheet-Mask Massager
Why: Because sheet masks need a helping hand.
The Technology: What looks like the lovechild between your headband and earphone is actually an award-winning skincare innovation. The Pulse+Glo Ion Enhancer brings back galvanic technology and introduces ionized sheet masks. Its 20-minute, at-home, painless massage pulses anti-ageing, blemish control and calming ingredients deep into the skin. Along with stimulating blood circulation, refining pores and softening appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The caveat? Ionized sheet masks are a must.
Excitement levels: Aaaaaaah.
3. Invention: Dual-wand mascara
Why: Because two is better than one?
The Technology: Rolling on mascara on your lashes is sooo passé. BeauteNotions Immaculash 360 makes sandwiching, pinching and brushing your lashes between two wands a fun activity. This innovative makeup product is sturdy without getting clamped. But what you didn’t bargain for is the fact that it coats every dimension of your upper and lower lashes. Just think about what this means – twice the volume, length and drama. Woohoo.
Excitement levels: Ya-ha, and maybe nah-ah?
4. Invention: Blue Light Protecting Sunscreen
Why: Because UV radiation isn’t the only external factor that impacts our skin today.
The Technology: Electrodorks, take charge of the blue light (or high energy visible light) and infrared radiation that silently but surely penetrates deep into your skin. In fact, we all are susceptible to it from everyday electronics for up to 12 hours a day. Let’s not even consider the damages it ought to do to those who have their phones tucked under their pillow while sleeping? If Priori puts its money where its mouth is, then Tetra fx250 Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen is truly be the GenNext of sunscreens.
Excitement levels: Meh.
5. Invention: Color Corrector Cushion Foundation
Why: Because why should your foundations have all the fun?
The Technology: Let’s face it: color correction has never been a cakewalk. But Wet n Wild bridges the gap with the Megacushion Color Corrector that’s lightweight, economical and super convenient. All you need to do is tap, dab and smear. TBH, you know this one’s out to get some serious competition. Here’s waiting.
Excitement levels: Whatevs.
6. Invention: Double-Ended Eyeshadows
Why: Because every eye liner needs an eye shadow.
The Technology: Some days we like to go stark with a liner. Other days, we crave the multidimensional vibe. Especially when it’s a liquid pencil, sprinkled with shimmer. Huda really knows how to tempt us beauty freaks. Her Matte & Metal Melted Double Ended Eyeshadows offers 10 different options, which means 20 different spectacular shades. Go crazy with this latest beauty product!
Excitement levels: Flippin’ out.
7. Invention: Micro 3-D Printed Face Mask
Why: Because your face is not my face.
The Technology: Neutrogena takes skincare personalization way too seriously. Rumor has it that their MaskiD will adapt to the contours of your facial features while customizing ingredients as well. Not just that, this innovative skincare product is going to be easy on the pocket and available at your fingertips with a little help from your smartphone. Due this September, this launch ought to take over the sheet mask industry.
Excitement levels: Giddy up!
8. Invention: PHA skincare
Why: Because AHA (glycolic acid) and BHA (salicylic acid) aren’t enough.
The Technology: Your top two chemical exfoliators seem to have tough competition. Enter PHA (polyhydroxy acids) has a larger molecular structure in comparison. In layman’s terms, it means it has a slower, gentler effect on your skin. Its less-jarring, time-consuming approach is ideal for those with sensitive skin. With the recent trends in cosmetic technology this humectant also stimulates collagen and is a powerful counter to retinol. Now you know why Glow Recipe’s Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask is constantly out-of-stock overseas?
Excitement levels: Tomayto, tomahto.
9. Invention: Plant-Based Retinol Alternatives
Why: Because nature has all the answers.
The Technology: Put an end to the retinol-loves-me-retinol-loves-me-not saga. It, undoubtedly, is the gold standard of anti-ageing, but it’s harsh-side effects most definitely dries and peels the bejesus out of our skin. That’s when you turn to bakuchiol – an ingredient derived from psoralea corylifolia aka ‘babchi’ plant. It mirrors the effects of retinol by increasing cell turnover thereby stimulating collagen production and diminishing signs of ageing. Give this a go with Transform Plus Glow Cycle Terin-ALT Power Serum, Strivectin S.T.A.R Light Retinol Night Oil or Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil.
Excitement levels: #NBD.
10. Invention: Dissolving Microneedle Patches
Why: Because you can’t go to a doctor for every acne outburst.
The Technology: Pimple alert? Fret not. Acropass’ microneedle patch infuses hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and oligopeptide-76 deep into your blemish, attacks bacteria and inflammation faster than your caffeine kick. But the thought of needles gives you the heebie-jeebies? Good news is that each microneedle is thinner than 1/3 the width of your hair. And dissolves into your skin. Any part of your skin, bacne included.
Excitement levels: *gasp*
11. Invention: Vibrating flatirons
Why: Because we’ll do anything for good-hair-days.
The Technology: No matter how fancy your hair straightener is, you will tug at each strand a few times before you move on to the next. Eventually breaking or thinning your hair. The solution? N:P Beautiful’s Flat Iron, José Eber Vibrating Straightening Iron or Brocato Vibrastrait Oscillating Flat Iron. Firstly, studies have proved that vibration reduces friction. Secondly, its oscillating movement fluidly removes the kinks and creases from your hair, giving you a one-swipe glossy finish.
Excitement levels: Hallelujah!
12. Invention: Perfumed Pens
Why: Because spray bottles are too mainstream.
The Technology: Last year was all about customizing your fragrance. This year, we’re interested in ingenious packaging styles. Slicker the better is the mantra. Be it Jo Loves Fragrance Paintrbrush, YSL Black Opium Click or Mugler’s Perfuming Pencils. While this may psyche every stationery lover but honestly speaking, we’re not sure how far this trend may go?
Excitement levels: Ooh la la…
13. Invention: UV Sensors
Why: Because the love-hate relationship between the environment and us is a two-way street.
The Technology: La Roche-Posay’s My Skin Track UV measures your exposure to various environment aggressors in-real-time. Our surroundings are filled with UV rays, pollution, pollen, humidity… but the degrees many vary. This sensor-cum-app gives you regular and personalized updates on how much these aggregators affect your skin, at the time, along with a skincare routine. Get wired with this innovative skincare product!
Excitement levels: Yawn…
