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Chocolate-Shaped Lip Balms

This Lip Gloss Set is a Scrumptious-Looking Valentine’s Day Gift

— February 4, 2013 — Fashion
Valentine’s Day is almost among us and if you haven’t gotten your special someone the perfect gift yet then you’re in luck, because these chocolate-looking lip balms are just the thing to put a smile on anyone’s face.

Appearing as an ordinary box of chocolates at first glance, this wonderfully creative Valentine’s Day gift box is actually a set of scented lip balms, each with a chocolate-like exterior. Coming in a set of four, each lip balm is adorably designed to resemble a scrumptiously delicious chocolatey treat, which you can actually open to use as lip gloss.

While sadly inedible, this lovely box of chocolate-looking lip balms is both a practical and sweet option to give to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Trend Themes
1. Food-inspired Beauty Products - There is a growing trend in the cosmetic industry to create beauty products inspired by food, opening up opportunities for companies to incorporate new flavors and scents into their product lines.
2. Creative Tactile Packaging - Products with unique and playful packaging designs can help them stand out in crowded markets, providing an opportunity for companies to explore innovative packaging solutions.
3. Novelty Gift Sets - Consumers are increasingly drawn to unique and practical gift sets, providing companies with an opportunity to create attention-grabbing products through creative packaging and outside-the-box ideas.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - Cosmetic companies can explore new ways to incorporate food-inspired scents and flavors into their product lines, drawing in a younger demographic that is eager to try new and exciting beauty products.
2. Packaging - Companies that specialize in innovative and creative packaging designs can offer unique solutions for beauty companies looking to create exciting new products that stand out from the crowd.
3. Gift and Novelty - Companies in the gift and novelty industry can create playful and imaginative sets that tap into consumers' desire for unique and practical gift ideas.
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