# Kid-Made Custom Lip Balms This Entrepreneur Kids Club Sold Lip Balms During the Winter Season By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-13 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-lip-balm References: [fultoncountyexpress](https://www.fultoncountyexpress.com/entrepreneur-kids-clubs-latest-sale-a-lip-smacking-success/) Broadalbin-Perth Intermediate School's Entrepreneur Kids Club launched a project that saw students create custom lip balms to sell during the winter holiday season. The initiative prepared the youngsters for a life in business. The 12-membered club did what can be considered market research in the school environment. Once they had settled on the need for the custom lip balms, they "[brainstormed flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-and-cheese), settled on a design, color scheme and researched 12 to 15 different lip balm production companies." The color palette and flavors were coordinated with the design of Broadalbin-Perth's core values. From 'Courageous Berry' to '[Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-lip-balm),' the club ordered 2,500 custom lip balms and prior to Valentine's Day, they have sold about 800. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Lip Balms:** The demand for unique and personalized products offers an opportunity for businesses to offer customizable lip balms. - **Student Entrepreneurship:** The growing interest in encouraging entrepreneurship in young students indicates a potential market for programs that teach business skills. - **Market Research in Schools:** Education-based market research initiatives can empower students to take charge of their own educational tools and supplies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can capitalize on the trend of customizable and personalized lip balms. - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from market research initiatives in schools that offer valuable data on student demand for education tools and supplies. - **Youth Programs:** The rise of youth entrepreneurship programs and clubs creates a market for products and services that cater to young entrepreneurs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Keychain Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tell-all-juicy-berry-lip-balm.md) - [Ultra-Cushiony Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-balm.md) - [Flavor-Packed Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hismile-lip-balm.md) - [Treat-Like Glossy Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-snack.md) - [Summer Dessert-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-drinks.md) - [Coffee Lip Balm Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-lip-balm-and-charm-set.md) - [Dessert-Like Multi-Benefit Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-balm.md) - [Soda-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocokind-x-olipop.md) - [Celebratory Co-Branded Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-x-curology.md)