# Solid Gel Shower Bars Lush Cosmetics' 'Bubbly Shower Gel' Boasts a Solid, Bottle-Shaped Form By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shower-bars References: [hellogiggles](http://hellogiggles.com/beauty/skin/lush-new-2017-christmas-collection/?utm_campaign=twittersocialflow&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitter) & [lushusa](http://www.lushusa.com/new/) Just ahead of the upcoming holiday season, [Lush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changing-shower-gel) Cosmetics is now teasing an innovative range of products for its 2017 Christmas collection, including a [solid shower bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seabar) that is smells like champagne and is shaped like a bottle. The intriguing cleansing gel product from Lush boasts a two-colored design that includes an all-black top portion that resembles a bottle topper cap, as well as a red bottle base. Even though there are many [cleansing gel-based personal care products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curie-body-wash-bars) on the market, most of them are packaged by the bottle. Lush's unique bottle-shaped solid gel shower bar offers a way for consumers to be more mindful of reducing packaging waste, especially during a time of year that encourages plenty of indulgence and the constant consumption of goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solid Gel Shower Bars:** The trend of solid gel shower bars offers a sustainable alternative to traditional packaged shower gels. - **Reducing Packaging Waste:** The trend of reducing packaging waste presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative, eco-friendly products. - **Unique Product Design:** The trend of unique product design, such as Lush's bottle-shaped solid gel shower bar, allows businesses to stand out in a saturated market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can explore the use of solid gel shower bars to offer sustainable and convenient alternatives to consumers. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The eco-friendly packaging industry can provide innovative solutions to help businesses reduce packaging waste and enhance sustainability. - **Holiday Season Products:** The holiday season products industry can create unique and indulgent offerings, like Lush's champagne-scented solid gel shower bar, to cater to consumers' desires during the festive season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bottle-Shaped Shampoo Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dissolving-bottle.md) - [Bubbly Body Wash Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux.md) - [Color-Changing Shower Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changing-shower-gel.md) - [Gummy Facial Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gummy.md) - [Festive Moldable Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-shapeable-soap.md) - [Easter-Inspired Body Care Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-easter-lineup.md) - [Monstrous Shower Jellies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-shower-jellies.md) - [Blood-Red Shower Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-me-for-scares.md) - [Swipe-On Solid Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seabar.md)