# Hot Honey Lip Balms The Burt’s Bees x Mike’s Hot Honey Lip Balm is Sweet, Spicy & Moisturizing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-05-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burts-bees-x-mikes-hot-honey References: [burtsbees](https://www.burtsbees.com/product/burts-bees-x-mikes-hot-honey-lip-balm/)  Honey has long been a staple in lip products for its soothing properties, and now, with the rise of hot honey, a spicy-sweet twist is breaking into the beauty aisle with products like the [Burt’s Bees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-burts-bees) x Mike’s Hot Honey Moisturizing Lip Balm. Unlike some lip ingredients with spicy ingredients, this lip balm is non-plumping and focuses on sharing the sweet heat flavor of Mike’s Hot Honey with nourishing benefits. Made with beeswax and Vitamin E—and without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS—this limited-edition lip balm is a treat for fans of all things "swicy" who want to enjoy the flavor of the go-to hot honey brand outside of the kitchen. While limited supplies last, this co-branded balm will be sold exclusively on [Burt's Bees'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-relief-lip-balm) site and [TikTok Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpawpaw-lip-balms). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet-heat Beauty Products:** Combining sweet and spicy flavors in cosmetics, like hot honey lip balms, is reshaping the sensory experiences in skincare. - **Co-branding Collaborations:** Partnerships between established beauty brands and niche food products are sparking interest in exclusive collaborative offerings. - **Clean-label Skincare:** The demand for products free from parabens, phthalates, and other additives is driving innovation in the natural skincare industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The infusion of unique food flavors into personal care products is creating new avenues for differentiation in the beauty market. - **Natural and Organic Products:** The increasing consumer preference for ingredient transparency is pushing innovation in developing clean-label skincare solutions. - **E-commerce Platforms:** The use of exclusive online sales channels such as TikTok Shop for product launches highlights a shift in digital retail strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Honey Drink Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-it-up-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Tangy Dill Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burts-bees-x-grillos.md) - [Spice-Infused Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-balms.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Hot Honey Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-hive.md) - [Plumping Pepper Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-pepper-paste-lip-balm.md) - [Spicy Sweet Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peach-cobbler-factory-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Unique Hot Honey Squeeze Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-squeeze-packet.md) - [Limited-Time Honey-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels1.md) - [Beverage-Ready Hot Honey Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-syrup.md)