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3D-Printed Lipsticks

Smashbox's Shapely Custom Lipsticks are Printed Directly onto Mirrors

— November 2, 2016 — Fashion
In celebration of its #BeLegendary lipstick collection launch, which involves the release of 120 shades, Smashbox let consumers create a custom lipstick with 3D printing.

Fans of the brand were invited to try their hand at the #BeLegendary 120 Lipstick Matching Game online and select their favorite shade. From there, they received a code that would allow them to redeem a free 3D-printed lipstick with any purchase made.

To create their personalized Smashbox lipstick, consumers were able to choose hearts, stars, signatures and more to be applied as a print on a mirror compact. To apply the lipstick, the product can be transferred with a brush or one's fingers. The fact that these lip cosmetics are printed directly onto a mirror in unique shapes could mean that 3D printing has the ability to absolutely revolutionize the way makeup is packaged and presented to consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized 3D Printing - The ability to 3D print personalized lipsticks with unique shapes and designs presents an opportunity for customization in the beauty industry.
2. Direct-to-product Printing - Printing lipsticks directly onto mirrors suggests a disruptive innovation in packaging, allowing for innovative and customizable product presentation.
3. Interactive Product Selection - Using online interactive games to match lipstick shades and redeem 3D-printed products opens up possibilities for engaging and interactive shopping experiences in the beauty industry.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Cosmetics - The use of 3D printing technology to create personalized lipsticks has the potential to disrupt the beauty industry by offering unique and customizable products.
2. Packaging - Direct-to-product printing of lipsticks onto mirrors could disrupt traditional packaging methods by offering innovative and eye-catching presentation.
3. E-commerce - Using online games and interactive experiences to select and redeem 3D-printed products creates opportunities to enhance the online shopping experience and engage customers in new ways.
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