Tropical Fruits

Tropical fruit flavors are taking center stage in lip care, driven by consumer demand for bright, juicy profiles that evoke escapism and vacation energy. Exotic fruits like mango, guava, papaya, and passionfruit bring both vibrant color associations and a sense of playful indulgence. A prime example is Summer Fridays’ Pink Guava Lip Balm, which captures the fresh, uplifting essence of this tropical wave.
Trendsetters: Fenty, Saltair, KylieSkin, Summer Fridays, Honest

Desserts

Dessert-inspired lip care gains momentum as consumers embrace nostalgic, gourmand scents that blur the line between beauty and indulgence. Decadent notes like cocoa, caramel, cake, and marshmallow tap into comfort-driven self-care rituals. This trend mirrors the growing popularity of complex gourmand notes in the fine fragrance market. A notable example is Rhode’s Salted Caramel lip treatment, delivering both a rich, cozy aroma and a decadent, treat-like experience.

Trendsetters: E.L.F, Tower 28, Glossier, Rhode, EOS

LTO's & Collaborations

Limited-time offerings and partnerships are making lip care a buzzworthy category with strong media appeal. Unexpected flavors, seasonal tie-ins, and playful packaging create urgency while cross-industry collaborations drive novelty and shareability. Laneige’s Rainbow Sherbert x Baskin-Robbins is a prime example, blending cultural trend appeal with product performance.

Trendsetters:  EOS, Burt’s Bees, Glossier, Tarte, Laneige

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