# Temporary Lip Tattoos These Tiny Tattoos from 'Violent Lips' Apply Colorful Symbols to the Mouth By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-tattoos References: [teenvogue](http://www.teenvogue.com/story/violent-lips-minis-emoji-temporary-tattoo-review) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/violentlips/) 'Violent Lips' is a cosmetics company that specializes in tiny tattoos and decals, which are fun, affordable and safe to use. Most recently, the brand updated its offerings with a selection of emoji-themed temporaries. In addition to being able to use them on their mouths, consumers can apply the tiny tattoos to their nails, face and body. On its [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purepeak), Violent Lips portrayed how one might style the miniature symbols -- showing them artfully spaced apart on the mouths of models. With this, the tiny tattoos give consumers the opportunity to make a subtle statement with their look -- as well as something that's a little easier to maintain throughout the day than some other [lip art styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-pouts). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Tiny Tattoos:** The trend towards tiny tattoos and decals is disrupting traditional makeup styles, with consumers seeking ways to make more subtle statements with their look. - **Emoji-themed:** The popularity of emoji-themed temporary tattoos is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create more customizable, playful and fun cosmetic options for consumers. - **Multi-purpose:** The demand for multi-purpose tattoos is creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create innovative cosmetic products that can be used on nails, face and body. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry is being disrupted by the tiny tattoo trend, requiring companies to innovate and provide consumers with more subtle, customizable and playful cosmetic options. - **Fashion:** The trend towards tiny tattoos is disrupting traditional makeup and fashion styles, giving consumers the freedom to express themselves with more subtle and unique accessories. - **Beauty Tech:** The multi-purpose tattoo trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beauty tech industry, requiring companies to create innovative products that can be used for both cosmetic and tech purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temporary Oral Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos.md) - [Beauty Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-vinyl-lip-stain.md) - [Supermarket Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialbuy-temporary-tattoos.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md)