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Solid Makeup: The Trend That Is Transforming the Industry

February 17, 2026
Cosmetics, Trends
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Solid makeup: a clean, practical, and sustainable revolution

Solid makeup is now one of the major trends in the cosmetics industry. Popular for its practicality, sensory appeal, and low environmental impact, it is attracting both brands and consumers looking for modern, high-performance, and responsible products.

At Inspirations Cosmétiques, a laboratory based in Grasse, we develop and manufacture solid stick makeup formulas that combine high pigmentation, naturalness, and ease of application. Our innovations cover several categories: foundation, blush, highlighter, contouring, and concealer.

Why is solid makeup so appealing?

The success of stick makeup is based on several key advantages:

A waterless, concentrated formula

Without water, the formulas are more stable, longer lasting, and do not require preservatives. They are also rich in luxurious butters and oils, offering a powdery, melt-in, nourishing feel.

Precise, easy, and mobile application

The stick allows for modern application: no waste and suitable for all uses (touch-ups, travel, minimalist routine).

A natural and adaptable finish

Our textures glide onto the skin, are easy to work with, and offer a "bare skin effect," with intensity that can be adjusted as desired.

A more sustainable solution

The stick format limits the use of plastic, makes refilling easier, and meets clean beauty expectations.

Solid makeup: a strategic opportunity for brands

This trend responds to new consumer expectations:

  • No-makeup makeup: light, natural makeup that enhances the skin without transforming it, for a fresh, authentic, and almost invisible result.
  • Clean beauty: a cosmetic approach based on transparency of formulas, carefully selected ingredients, and a more responsible approach to health and the environment.
  • waterless beauty: an innovation that involves formulating products without water in order to offer more concentrated, long-lasting skincare products that are respectful of natural resources.

Brands that adopt these innovative formats are gaining a competitive edge by combining performance, sustainability, and modernity.


Inspirations Cosmétiques, your expert in developing your solid makeup line

Our laboratory provides full-service support to brands: formulation, development, testing, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and packaging.

We offer exclusive, tailor-made formulas in stick form, ready to be adapted to your brand's identity and needs.

Would you like to create your own range of solid makeup? Contact us to discover our tailor-made solutions.

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Inspirations Cosmétiques accompanies you from conception to production of your natural range
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