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Masculine Lip Balms

Dude Stick by Spencer Sevy is Sleekly Packaged for Men

— June 12, 2015 — Fashion
Men get chapped lips just like women and yet most of the lip balms on the market are designed with the latter in mind; not anymore thanks to the Dude Stick. The Dude Stick is a sleekly packaged lip balm geared towards masculine individuals Those who prefer something more sharp and simple over colorful and vibrant will appreciate the all-black aesthetic and straightforward branding.

Designed by Spencer Sevy, the Dude Stick is flavored cool mint and is ladened with "core natural ingredients like beeswax, cocoa butter, vitamin E oil and peppermint oil. According to Sevy, the formula is 'seriously smooth' and boasts a 10 SPF rating," writes Design Taxi. Since it's not too complicated and very stylish, women will even find themselves drawn to the Dude Stick.
Trend Themes
1. Gender-specific Lip Balms - The rise of gender-specific lip balms, such as the Dude Stick, caters to the unique needs and preferences of male consumers.
2. Masculine Packaging Design - The demand for sleek and minimalist packaging design in products targeted towards masculine individuals, like the Dude Stick, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry.
3. Natural and Functional Lip Balm Formulas - The popularity of lip balms that combine core natural ingredients with functional benefits, such as SPF protection, like the Dude Stick, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the skincare industry.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - The cosmetics industry can explore and develop gender-specific lip balms, like the Dude Stick, to meet the evolving preferences of male consumers.
2. Packaging Design - The packaging design industry can capitalize on the demand for sleek and minimalist packaging, exemplified by the Dude Stick, by creating innovative solutions for masculine-targeted products.
3. Skincare - The skincare industry can innovate by creating lip balms, similar to the Dude Stick, that offer natural ingredients and functional benefits like SPF protection.
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