# Gothic Bath Kits Hot Topic Released a Gothic Anti-Valentine's Day Bath Kit By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bath-kit References: [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Hot-Topic-Valentine-Day-Bath-Bombs-44540561) & [hottopic](http://www.hottopic.com/product/till-death-do-us-part-bath-collection/11207154.html) [Hot Topic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-delight) released a new anti-Valentine's Day bath kit titled the 'Til Death Do Us Part Bath Collection.' The brand put a Gothic twist on a classic Valentine's Day gift with dark packaging and death-themed soaps inside. This five-piece set includes a vanilla fragrance, eucalyptus oil, black bath confetti, an anatomically correct heart-shaped soap and a [skull candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-valentines-day-2025-collection). Shaped like a box of chocolates, this self-care kit provides a relaxing, yet sinister, setting for anyone looking to avoid the holiday. This new anti-Valentine's Day bath kit by Hot Topic is sure to be a hit among [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-gsnk) users, with its adorably dark, picture-perfect packaging. The kit is available now, just in time to celebrate the popular holiday at home, alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-valentine's Day Bath Kits:** Hot Topic's Gothic bath kit taps into the growing trend of embracing dark and alternative self-care products. - **Dark Packaging:** The use of sinister and gothic packaging in bath products creates an opportunity for unique branding and targeting niche markets. - **Instagram-worthy Self-care:** The rise of Instagram users looking for aesthetically pleasing self-care products presents a market for visually striking bath kits like Hot Topic's Gothic collection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can explore the potential of offering alternative and dark-themed bath kits to cater to niche consumer preferences. - **E-commerce and Retail:** E-commerce platforms and retailers can tap into the demand for unique and visually appealing self-care products by featuring gothic bath kits like Hot Topic's collection. - **Social Media Marketing:** Social media marketers can utilize the rise of Instagram and the trend of sharing visually striking self-care products to promote gothic bath kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Valentine’s Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-card-bath-bar.md) - [Valentine's-Themed Body Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubby-todds.md) - [Seasonal Fragrance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-valentine.md) - [Halloween-Themed Care Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bewitched-gift-set.md) - [Burger-Shaped Bath Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-love-burger.md) - [Relaxing Self-Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selflove-gift-set.md) - [Sweet Candy Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts.md) - [Unconventional Bubble Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-bath-gift-set.md) - [Halloween-Themed Self-Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-2025-halloween-collection.md)