# Lip Oil Sticks A Swipe of MAC Cosmetics' Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick Releases Emollient Oils By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-10-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-crystal-lip-oil-stick References: [maccosmetics](https://www.maccosmetics.ca/product/13853/140582/products/makeup/lips/lip-gloss/sugar-crystal-lip-oil-stick-mac-holiday) & [maccosmetics](https://www.maccosmetics.ca/collections-holiday)  Lip oils are beloved for combining the high-shine finish of a gloss with the lasting comfort of a balm, and [MAC Cosmetics'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macximal-sleek-satin-lipstick-in-the-clear) Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick offers a convenient, mess-free formula. This lip product from MAC's limited-edition holiday Colour Collection promises the "latest in lip oil technology" with an innovation that melts across lips, releases [lightweight emollient oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifter-glaze-lip-balm) and leaves translucent shine in a holiday-exclusive sheer lilac shade. This oil-in-stick, coated in micro-fine pearl pigments, creates a subtle, crystal-like finish on lips. Unique textures and formulas are also a feature of other favorites from the MAC [2025](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-gift-sets) holiday collection, like the Jelly Shine Eye Shadow and the Bounce + Gleam Highlighter in the form of a smooth putty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 53% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Oil-in-stick Formulations:** The merging of oil and stick formats in beauty products presents new ways to deliver hydrating and lightweight solutions with ease of application. - **High-gloss Subtle Shades:** Transforming classic high-gloss lip products with sheer and subtle shades, alongside micro-fine pearl pigments, offers a refined aesthetic appeal. - **Holiday-themed Cosmetic Innovations:** Limited-edition holiday collections provide brands opportunities to introduce exclusive products that seamlessly blend unique formulations with festive themes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Innovations in lip care formulations, such as oil-in-stick products, suggest growth paths for brands seeking to combine functionality and luxury. - **Seasonal Retail:** Specialized holiday cosmetic lines leverage consumer excitement and urgency, creating opportunities for limited-time offerings that boost seasonal sales. - **Cosmetic Packaging:** The development of mess-free and convenient cosmetic packaging options, like the lip oil stick, enables brands to enhance user experience and product appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Matte Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smushy-matte-lip-balm.md) - [Cooling Creamy Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glossier-lip-glaze.md) - [Collaborative Collection Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-candy-and-girl-scouts.md) - [Functional Mini Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup.md) - [Ultra-Hydrating Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloss-bomb-oil.md) - [Glossy Hydrating Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-lip-oils.md) - [Soft-Matte Lip Mousses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutder.md) - [Luxury-Inspired Beauty Collectins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doop-by-lidl.md) - [Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pout-lip-oil.md)