# Colorful Cake-Shaped Lip Balms The Chic Patisserie Scented Macaron Lip Gloss Set Resembles Treats By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-03-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cakeshaped-lip-balms References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Chic-Patisserie-Scented-Macaron-Lip-Gloss) When it comes to choosing our [lip moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hismile-lip-balm), we often rely on picking one that visually stands out, and these [colorful cake-shaped lip balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-drinks) are a great choice if you enjoy the sight of sweet treats. These unusually shaped lip balms are designed after the much-adored macaroons, which are one of the more elegantly made desserts. These delicious and colorful sweets are often packaged in chic boxes and containers, adding an aura of sophistication and elegance to the dessert experience. Packaging these lip glosses to resemble these delectable pastries is a creative marketing tool, which aims to attract people through these visually delectable designs. While unfortunately these [macaroon-shaped lip glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-and-cheese-2) are not edible, they will certainly attract anyone with a sweet tooth looking to display their appreciation for these scrumptious snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Cake-shaped Lip Balms:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating unique and visually appealing lip balm designs to attract customers who value aesthetics. - **Chic Patisserie Scented Macaron Lip Gloss Set:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing scented lip glosses inspired by popular pastries to provide a unique sensory experience for consumers. - **Visually Delectable Designs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Using visually appealing packaging and designs to enhance the customer's experience with lip gloss products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating innovative and visually pleasing designs into beauty and personal care products for enhanced customer engagement. - **Food and Beverages:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring the intersection of food and beauty by creating scented lip products inspired by popular desserts. - **Packaging and Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Emphasizing the importance of creative and visually appealing packaging for products to attract and captivate consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastry-Scented Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-softening-balm.md) - [Pastry-Inspired Peptide Lip Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-macaron.md) - [Dessert-Like Multi-Benefit Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-balm.md) - [Meal-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-and-cheese.md) - [Ultra-Cushiony Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-balm.md) - [Gourmand Fragrance Lip Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanolips-original-101-ointment.md) - [Lip-Softening Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-chouchou.md) - [Sweet Balm Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melting-candy-balm.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omy-lip-drinks.md)