# Pigmented Marker-Inspired Lipsticks Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints' Apply with a Cream-Matte Finish By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-paints References: [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Pinkie-Swear-Clip-Paint-Lipstick-Review-43951423) & [pinkieswear](http://pinkieswear.com/?url_pos=body-url&p_name=Pinkie%20Swear%27s%20Clip%20Paints&evar1=bella%3Aus&evar3=article%3Atext&evar9=43951423&evar98=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.popsugar.com%2Fbeauty%2FPinkie-Swear-Clip-Paint-Lipstick-Review-43951423&list1=makeup%2Cbeauty%20products%2Clipstick%2Cbeauty%20shopping%2Cbeauty%20carousel%2Coriginal%20feature%2Cbeauty%20product%20review&prop13=desktop&page_name=bella%3Aus%3Aarticle%3Apinkie-swear-clip-paint-lipstick-review-43951423) Consumers who are looking for a convenient and effective lipstick product are likely to appreciate Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints.' Highly pigmented, each of the shades applies with a soft [cream-matte finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutder), leaving behind a bold hue that's made to last for hours. As the formula comes in a marker-like package that has a small brush on the tip, the Clip Paints can be applied with precision, preventing consumers from having to clean up lines or deal with messy smudges afterwards. In addition, the product's precise application abilities combined with its highly pigmented finish means that [no lip liner is required](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maracuja-juicy-lip-stain-liner), saving consumers both time and money. Currently, consumers can find a total of six shades of the Clip Paints available on Pinkie Swear's website, which range from a light nude to a deep purple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient and Effective Lipstick Products:** Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints' offer a convenient and effective solution for consumers who want highly pigmented lipsticks with a soft cream-matte finish. - **Marker-like Packaging for Precise Application:** The marker-like packaging of Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints' provides consumers with a precise application tool, eliminating the need for lip liner and messy smudges. - **Time and Money Saving Lipstick Solution:** With the highly pigmented finish and precise application abilities of Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints,' consumers can save time and money by not needing to use lip liner or clean up messy lines. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can explore innovative approaches to lipstick packaging and formulation inspired by Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints' for convenient and effective lipstick products. - **Beauty Tools and Accessories:** The beauty tools and accessories industry has an opportunity to develop innovative marker-like packaging with precise application tools for various cosmetic products. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can showcase and sell products like Pinkie Swear's 'Clip Paints' which offer time and money-saving features to consumers looking for convenient and effective lipstick solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transfer-Proof Pigmented Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-pout.md) - [Pigmented Lip Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-lingerie-lip-stain.md) - [Pigmented Lip Tints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laka-maxi-glayer-tint.md) - [Lightly Textured Lip Tints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-darling-marker-tint.md) - [Peel-Off Lip Liner Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacheu-beauty.md) - [Hydrating Lip Gloss Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-lip-gloss-stains.md) - [Soft-Focused Pillowy Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-whip-blurring.md) - [Balm-Like Matte Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-lip-blush.md) - [Soft-Matte Lip Mousses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutder.md)