TFWA Cannes 2016: Makeup and Cosmetics Previews

The annual Duty Free & Travel Retail Global Summit takes place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France as the most important event of its kind. This year, the exhibition was held from 2nd till 7th October. Beauty, perfumes, cosmetics and grooming sector are a crucial part of the exhibition, with a significant number of brands providing distributors and press with sneak-previews of the upcoming launches. Beauty department is very important for the travel retail chain, so the exhibition features the most prestigious international brands as well as smaller, niche ones for specific markets. Take a look at the some of the highlights from the exhibition.

The new formula of Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Capsules that promises to make you look 10 years younger; photo: Sandrina Raičević-Petrović

The new Pure Color Envy Hi-Lustre Lipstick by Estée Lauder with Kendal Jenner as the face

Caron's lovely powders; photo: Sandrina Raičević-Petrović

This is a great and exclusive opportunity to get the feel of the new trends in Cosmetics and Beauty sector. Brands like Elizabeth Arden, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Chanel, Dior, Benefit Cosmetics, Filorga, Sisley, Moroccanoil, Collistar, Jurlique, Artdeco, Patyka and many more all showcased their products at the exhibition’s booths or yachts.

Collistar Italy-inspired stand showcasing the spring/summer 2017 collection; photo: Sandrina Raičević-Petrović

Revlon announced Love is On line, which includes products for eyes and lips

Misslyn's fun pop art collection for the next summer; photo: Sandrina Raičević-Petrović

The cutest Kokeshii by Jeremy Scott nail polishes

Some of the honorable mentions and my first time run ins include Swedish brand IDUN Minerals with its lovely packaging and mineral – based make up, Parisian brand SLA Paris that teaches everyone to be their own make-up artist, Institut Arnaud and its affordabl, Make-Up Studio from Amsterdam and good quality skin care and shea - butter based body care products of Institut du Karite Paris.

 IDUN Minerals, photo: Sandrina Raičević-Petrović

Perla & Caviar skin care line from Instutus Arnaud Paris

Make-Up Studio, photo: Sandrina Raičević-Petrović

 Brush set to do it yourself; SLA Paris offers products and teaching techniques to make everyone their own make - up artist

You can expect more details of the brands and products showcased at the TFWA in the upcoming articles. Also, don't forget to check out our Instagram.

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