# Caffeinated Lip Balm Spazz Sticks By Howard Wu | Published 2008-08-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spazz-sticks-caffeinated-lip-balm References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories/78e4/) Following an earlier article on caffeinated soap, the principle of [caffeinated lip balm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolyte-lip-balm) needs very little explaining. Invented by an Alaskan police officer, the Spazz Stick combines the benefits of a [caffeine stimulant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-sprays) with the weather protection of regular lip balm. Spazz Sticks are available in [vanilla toffee or cool mint flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hismile-lip-balm), although the former is said to be unbeliebably delicious! Given the source of this trend's description, I'm not entirely convinced that this one isn't a hoax, as they state that the product is created by trolls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Caffeinated Beauty Products:** Opportunity for creating more beauty products infused with caffeine for their stimulating effects. - **Functional Lip Balm:** Creating lip balms that offer additional benefits beyond traditional weather protection. - **Unconventional Ingredients:** Exploring the use of unusual ingredients, such as caffeine, in everyday personal care products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Innovative product formulation and diverse ingredient usage can disrupt the beauty and personal care industry. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to tap into the food and beverage industry with caffeinated flavors like vanilla toffee and cool mint. - **Wellness and Health:** Creating lip care products that combine health benefits like caffeine stimulation and weather protection can disrupt the wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spice-Infused Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-balms.md) - [Caffeine-Infused SPF Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-spf.md) - [Ultra-Cushiony Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-balm.md) - [Ice Coffee Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-coffee-lip-balm.md) - [Pumpkin Spice-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-lip-balm.md) - [Mood-Boosting Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-yeahh-lip-balm.md) - [Plumping Pepper Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-pepper-paste-lip-balm.md) - [Coffee Lip Balm Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-lip-balm-and-charm-set.md) - [Pocket-Friendly Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-camp-wellness.md)