# Honey-Infused French-Milled Soaps Shiseido's Honey Cakes are Luxurious and Cleansing By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenchmilled-soaps References: [shiseido](https://www.shiseido.com/us/en/honey-cakes-9990000000004.html) [Shiseido](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-beauty-packaging) is well-known for its high-quality luxury products that harness top-of-the-line science and skin technology, but the brand also boasts a selection of more unexpected offerings—such as these French-milled soaps. Playfully named '[Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-milk-hydrating-essence) Cakes,' these adorable squares cleanse the skin while keeping it supple and smooth. Ideal for both face and body, Shiseido offers the French-milled soaps in red, green, and orange packaging. The best part of this cute little product is that it is made from honey. Great as a gift for one's self or a stocking stuffer, these soaps—powered by [rejuvenating honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrabland)—are bound to do their job while allowing the user to feel luxurious and comforted by a very subtle (but inviting) aroma. Image Credit: Shiseido ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Honey-based Skincare:** Opportunity for further research and development of high-end skincare products utilizing honey as a primary ingredient. - **Multi-purpose French-milled Soaps:** Potential for innovation in developing and marketing versatile soaps that can be used for both face and body. - **Cute and Playful Packaging Design:** Opportunity for companies to market their products using interesting and playful packaging design that adds an element of uniqueness to their offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Skincare:** Companies in the luxury skincare industry can leverage the benefits of honey and develop innovative products that offer both effectiveness and a luxurious experience. - **Personal Care Products:** Manufacturers of personal care products that are multi-use, environmentally friendly and affordable could benefit from the potential growth in demand for this type of product. - **Design and Packaging:** Companies specializing in packaging and design can partner with manufacturers to provide creative, appealing and distinctive product packaging which appeals to consumers and differentiates from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Bathing Rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bath-collection.md) - [Honey-Infused Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-infused-shampoo.md) - [Skin-Nourishing Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curie-body-wash-bars.md) - [Botanical Artisan Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanmade-petite-floral-shaped-soap-collection.md) - [Festive Moldable Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-shapeable-soap.md) - [Perfumed Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumed-milky-body-wash.md) - [High-End Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abeille-royale.md) - [Chia-Studded Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exfoliating-soap-bar.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Soap Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valobra-gift-box-soap-set.md)