# Crystalized Lip Looks Johanna Adams Creates Mesmerizing Art on Lips Inspired by Crystal Formations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-on-lips References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/388662/New-Beauty-Trend-Of-Stunning-Crystalized-Lips-Gains-Popularity-On-Instagram/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BKd2eabgjB7/?taken-by=beyou.byjoh) Johanna Adams is a makeup artist based in New York City who has taken to creating art on lips that is inspired by natural crystal formations. The incredible pieces of body art are posted to [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nars-campaign) and show off the use of everything from glitter to [thickly layered glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-lip-gloss) to recreate the same texture and sheen that can be seen on rocks, minerals and other [precious stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauble-gloss-ring). Each of the inspiring looks takes about an hour to create, which is fitting, seeing that there are plenty of layers and intricate details involved in creating the finished products. While the artful lip looks won't be adopted by the average woman for daily wear, it would be easy to imagine these crystalized lip looks being the focus of an avant-garde fashion or beauty editorial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Artistic Lip Trends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The creation of unique and eye-catching lip art designs could inspire new artistic collaborations and product lines in the beauty industry. - **Crystal-inspired Makeup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The use of crystals and natural formations as makeup inspiration could lead to the development of new cosmetic products with unique textures and finishes. - **Avant-garde Beauty Editorial:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The avant-garde crystalized lip looks could inspire new directions in fashion and beauty editorials, pushing boundaries and creativity in the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The crystalized lip looks could spark the creation of new beauty products and applications, attracting fashion-forward consumers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The avant-garde crystalized lip looks could influence fashion designers to explore new directions in makeup and accessories, creating synergies between the two industries. - **Media & Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The intricate and mesmerizing lip art could inspire new beauty editorial concepts, generating buzz and engagement in the media and publishing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Jelly-Inspired Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshian-glasslike-lip-jelly.md) - [Lip Oil Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-crystal-lip-oil-stick.md) - [Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-art-week.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Recontouring Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-flip-shimmer-gloss.md) - [Solid Serum Lip Tints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-serum-lip-tint.md) - [Coagulating Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-of-death-lip-oils.md) - [Triple-Layer Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-lip-gloss.md)