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# Eccentric Painted Pouts
Spring 2010 Lip Color is a Shocking Palette of Blues

By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2010-lip-color
References: [style](http://www.style.com/beauty/beautycounter/2009/09/rainbow-kisses-from-across-the-pond/) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-HHOLLAND)

Forget red. Spring 2010 lip color is all about the shades you would find in the ocean, sky, or the pastel blue color in a pack of sidewalk chalk.

Designers like Paul Smith and [House of Holland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-world-fragrance-house-cloudar) busted out [electro-hued blue lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reserve-lip-color), perhaps to match the just-as-bright ensembles that marched down the catwalks. Shades of aquamarine, cobalt—even hues bordering on purple—adorned lips, showing us that really, anything goes for Spring 2010 lip color!

**Implications** - Consumers are looking for products with [bolder aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinique-x-crayola). Items that feature vibrancy appeal to those with stressful lifestyles. Companies could create more designs like this to garner more attention on the market.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Bold Lip Colors:** Spring 2010's electric-hued blue and purple lip color trend presented an opportunity for the cosmetics industry to create bolder, unconventional shades.
- **Unconventional Color Palettes:** The popularity of ocean and sky-inspired lip colors in Spring 2010 showcased an opportunity for various industries to experiment with unconventional color palettes in their products.
- **Individuality:** The eccentric painted pouts trend emphasized the importance of individuality in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands catering to this concept.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Cosmetics:** The bold lip color trend demonstrated an opportunity for the cosmetics industry to create and market unconventional shades, catering to consumers looking to make a statement with their makeup choices.
- **Fashion:** The unconventional lip colors utilized in Spring 2010 fashion shows opened doors for the fashion industry to explore more nontraditional color palettes in their designs.
- **Lifestyle:** The emphasis on individuality in the eccentric painted pouts trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for lifestyle brands to appeal to consumers looking for unique, expressive products and experiences.

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