# Scented Chapstick Advent Calendars The New Lip Smackers Advent Calendar Features 12 Days of Treats By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-smackers-advent-calendar References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a24846806/lip-smacker-advent-calendar/) & [intl.target](https://intl.target.com/p/lip-smacker-advent-calendar-12ct/-/A-75565397) For anyone looking to relive their middle school days, the new Lip Smackers advent calendar is the ultimate trip down memory lane. Stuffed with 12 days worth of lip-moisturizing treats, the chapstick-filled calendar might actually be sweeter than candy. The new Lip Smackers advent calendar is a festive Christmas countdown available exclusively from [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-advent-calendar). The calendar comes with 12 days worth of surprise Lip Smackers, in sweet and nostalgia-inducing scents such as cotton candy, strawberry, bubble gum, kiwi, and mango. Best of all, the whole thing is priced at just $12, making it a budget-friendly way to pick up a dozen colorful new tubes of chapstick. As the holidays draw closer, it's clear that 90s products are excellent gifts for nostalgic millennials looking to relive their favorite childhood memories. Image Credit: *Lip Smackers.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic-themed Advent Calendars:** The popularity of nostalgic-themed advent calendars presents an opportunity for brands to tap into consumers' desire for sentimental experiences and products. - **Affordable Lip Care Products:** The rise of affordable lip care products, like the Lip Smackers advent calendar, allows brands to cater to budget-conscious consumers while still offering a fun and indulgent experience. - **Target-exclusive Collaborations:** The success of Target's exclusive Lip Smackers advent calendar demonstrates the potential for retailers to partner with popular brands for limited-edition products and drive customer excitement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The intersection of nostalgia and affordable lip care products presents an opportunity for brands in the beauty and personal care industry to capitalize on consumers' desire for fun and nostalgic experiences. - **Retail:** The partnership between Target and Lip Smackers showcases the potential for retailers to collaborate with popular brands and create exclusive products, driving customer engagement and sales. - **E-commerce:** As the popularity of themed advent calendars grows, e-commerce platforms can leverage the demand by offering a wide range of nostalgic-themed advent calendars to cater to consumers' preferences and increase online sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Candy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-advent-calendars.md) - [Scented Candle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yankee-candle-advent-calendar.md) - [Fragrance Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-advent-calendar.md) - [Aromatic Cosmetic Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molton-brown-christmas-advent-calendar.md) - [Vibrant Makeup Advents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-xmas-wonder-advent.md) - [Festive Heart-Shaped Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-tilburys-lucky-chest.md) - [Pink Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25day-advent-calendar.md) - [Playful Plush Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-advent-calendars.md) - [Demure Dartboard Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jo-malone-london-advent-calendar-2025.md)