Just in time for National Mac & Cheese Day on July 14, Panera is launching the S’Mac and Cheese Lip Balm, a limited-edition beauty duo created in partnership with cosmetics brand Holler and Glow. This unexpected collaboration brings together Panera’s most iconic menu items, Mac & Cheese and the beloved Bread Bowl, for a unique beauty product.
The S’Mac and Cheese Lip Balm duo infuses the aromas of Panera’s classic comfort foods into Holler and Glow’s high-quality, non-sticky formula. Each balm is enriched with vitamin E and comes with a spoon-shaped applicator. The collection includes S’Mac My Day and Get That Bread.
To mark the launch, Panera will surprise select guests in Austin, Green Bay, and New York City with a complimentary S’Mac and Cheese Lip Balm on National Mac & Cheese Day — available at participating cafes, while supplies last. In addition, MyPanera® loyalty members can enjoy $2 off a Mac & Cheese entrée at participating locations nationwide on July 14.
The S’Mac and Cheese lip balm set is available now for $8, exclusively through Amazon and The Panera Shop, while supplies last.
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