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# Chocolate-Shaped Lip Balms
This Lip Gloss Set is a Scrumptious-Looking Valentine’s Day Gift

By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-02-04 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatelooking-lip-balms
References: [worleygig](http://www.worleygig.com/2013/02/box-of-chocolates-lip-gloss-set/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Valentines-Day-Box-of-Chocolates-Lip-Gloss?tag=1674)

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-softening-balm), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-snack).

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 Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **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.
- **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.
- **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.

### Who This Affects Most

- **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.
- **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.
- **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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