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# Ferris Wheel Cosmetic Packaging
The Big Wheel of Sexy from Glamglow Embodies Playful Packaging

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-24 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-packaging
References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2017/10/177869/glam-glow-holiday-gift-set-2017) & [sephora](https://www.sephora.com/product/the-big-wheel-sexy-P424610)

The Big Wheel of Sexy is a new product from GlamGlow that makes it possible for consumers to purchase a range of the brand's best-selling beauty products in bulk, alongside collectible, playful packaging.

The skincare set contains an array of masks for clearing, hydrating, firming and treating the face overnight, as well as a matte lip treatment and a moisturizer. The majority of the products are packaged into pots, each of which has its own seat on the highly giftable, limited-edition carnival-inspired cosmetic packaging design.

To make the experience of unboxing and using personal care and beauty products all the more entertaining, a number of brands are creating playful packaging designs that include functional game show-like wheels, elements of pinball machines and colorful kaleidoscopes.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 94% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Playful Packaging:** Investing in playful packaging designs that include functional game show-like wheels, elements of pinball machines and colorful kaleidoscopes can enhance user experiences.
- **Bulk Packaging:** Creating bulk sets of popular beauty products alongside collectible, playful packaging can boost sales and foster brand loyalty.
- **Skincare Products in Pots:** Packaging skin care products in pots with their own seats on collectible, playful packaging can make for a highly giftable, limited-edition experience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Personal Care:** Personal care brands can leverage playful packaging and bulk sets to stand out in a crowded market and enhance user experiences.
- **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics brands can differentiate themselves from competitors by offering collectible packaging with their popular beauty products in bulk.
- **Gift/novelty:** Gift and novelty industries can partner with personal care and cosmetics brands to create exclusive, limited-edition collectible packaging designs to appeal to consumers looking for unique gift ideas.

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