# Chinese Zodiac Cleansers Freshen Up for the New Year With the Lush Red Dragon Soap By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-10 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-red-dragon-soap References: [lush.hk](http://www.lush.com.hk/shop/product/product/id/1266/red-dragon/) & [us.lush](http://us.lush.com/shop/products/bath-shower/soap/red-dragon-soap) Looks like cleansers are getting the Chinese New Year treatment as well with the release of the [Lush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-limitededition-lunar-new-year-collection) Red Dragon Soap for the holiday. The Lush Red Dragon Soap was made specifically to celebrate the zodiac animal of the year. The cleanser is shaped just like the mystical creature and it takes on the holiday's traditional red color with hints of gold. So how dragon-inspired soap make someone smell? For those familiar with the brand, it will have the scent of the [Karma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-perfumery) fragrance; specifically, Lush describes it as a "spicy blend of patchouli, lavender and pine." The Lush Red Dragon Soap is a [limited edition item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-canada-celebrates), so it's best to grab one as soon a possible before they fly off the shelves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chinese New Year Cleansers:** Creating festive cleansers that celebrate cultural holidays presents opportunities for brands to tap into specific consumer interests and increase sales. - **Animal-inspired Soap:** Designing cleansers in fun and playful shapes based on zodiac animals can create a unique and engaging product that appeals to consumers, especially during holiday seasons. - **Limited Edition Personal Care Products:** Releasing limited edition items, like the Lush Red Dragon Soap, can create a sense of urgency for consumers to purchase, driving sales and creating excitement around the brand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Care:** Exploring new and imaginative options, such as zodiac-inspired cleansers, within the personal care industry can attract consumers looking for unique and culturally relevant products. - **Beauty:** Incorporating festive themes and limited edition items into beauty products, such as the Lush Red Dragon Soap, can generate buzz, attract new customers, and increase brand loyalty. - **Retail:** Partnering with brands that release limited edition items, like the Lush Red Dragon Soap, can drive foot traffic, increase sales, and create a sense of exclusivity for retailers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Bathroom Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-limitededition-lunar-new-year-collection.md) - [Lunar New Year Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-2026-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Lunar Celebration Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-tiger.md) - [Dragon-Inspired Luxury Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-year-campaign.md) - [Fiery Floral Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-lover.md) - [Lunar Celebration Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection.md) - [Dragon-Themed Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-train-your-dragon-x-lush.md) - [Lunar New Year Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-3.md) - [Calligraphy-Covered New Year Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-lunar-new-year.md)