Let’s face it. People love desserts, but they don’t want to deal with the extra calories. Save them the trouble by handing out custom lip balm at your event!
You can choose a tasty flavor and a stylish look… all for a low price. Follow these design tips when customizing the labels.
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Wedding or Bridal Shower
The reception is hands down everyone’s favorite part of a wedding. Turn it up a notch by putting stylish lip balm at every table for your guests. Lip balm is also a good item to slip inside gift bags for your bridal party.
Baby Shower
Give your guests something to remember your special celebration. An egg or ball-shaped lip balm looks adorable if you fit it inside a “thank you” card and make it look like a baby bump!
Fundraiser
Your non-profit can make extra money by selling custom lip balm at your next fundraiser. Charge a reasonable $1 to $2 each and pick an irresistible flavor like cupcake, or an unusual flavor like pizza!
Cosmetic Company
Duh, lip balm is perfect for cosmetic companies! Put the balm in a toiletry bag along with other beauty products like hair ties and eyeshadow. You can then offer the entire bag as a free gift with purchase.
Spa or Salon
It’s not unusual to spend a long time at a salon, whether it’s for a massage, pedicure, or haircut. Make sure your guests are comfortable with lip balm in the reception area. You’ll get a ton of people buying one if you dream up a fun design to print on the tube.
Pharmacy
The cold winter months are primetime for sniffles, coughs, and dry lips! Every pharmacy should be stocked with not only tissues and hand sanitizer, but also medicated lip balm. Sell some that are printed with your pharmacy’s name and/or logo.
Stocking Stuffers
Move over, Santa Claus! You’ll be the real gift giver if you stuff each stocking with lip balm. This is an excellent idea for employee gifts, or if you have an event scheduled near the holiday season.
Trade Shows
Your trade show booth should be full of tchotchkes, whether it’s a simple pen or a trendy lip balm. Free stuff is the best way to get people interested in your display.
Custom Lip Balm Design Tips
- Choose a tasty flavor.
- Be smart with your colors.
- Go for a stylish tube or container.
Tip 1. Choose a Tasty Flavor
Dermatologists recommend sticking with unscented lip balms made from organic ingredients. However, if you’re trying to win over a crowd or give out memorable gifts, it’s a better idea to be a little more creative with your flavors.
Try any of the following lip balm flavors!
Banana Cream
Caramel Latte
Pumpkin
Mint Chocolate Chip
Piña Colada
Mixed Berry
Cotton Candy
Orange Zest
Keep in mind, people aren’t going to immediately know the flavor at first glance.
Consider making a little sign that says: “watermelon flavored” or “tastes like real bananas!” You’re going to get way more interest that way.
Tip 2. Be Smart With Your Colors
A colorful lip balm will get more attention than something plain and simple. You have two options when it comes to printing your design:
Full Color Label
Full color printing is a good idea for lip balm tubes. The design is printed on a decal and wrapped around. Take for instance the balm featured here. The colorful sunset makes you think of paradise and all the colors are included in the price!
Screen Printed With 1 Ink Color
Screen printing is the more cost-effective option. Choose a bright container and print your design in one color on the front. The lip balm pictured here, for instance, is easy to notice with its blue color, so the “It’s a Boy!” only has to be printed in white to still look awesome.
You’re going to pay less to print 1 color than you will to print in full color. The choice is ultimately yours so think about how you want your final design to look and go from there.
Tip 3. Select a Stylish Tube or Container
Lip balm is typically sold in tubes, but you have other options as well! It pays to be creative, especially if you want your gifts or giveaways to be more exciting.
Here are some ideas:
Metallic Ball
Gold, silver, or any other metallic container is a stylish alternative to traditional colors. With their ornamental look, these lip balms are particularly fun for the holidays.
Bright Color
A bright color is a lot more attractive than a neutral one. Try to match your lip balm containers to your wedding or logo colors.
Golf Ball
Prepare for your next outing with golf ball shaped lip balms. They’re also fun souvenirs to have on hand at golf clubs and mini golf courses.
Lipstick Tube
Your lip balm will look less medicinal and more fashionable if it’s inside of a tube that looks like lipstick. This style is well-suited to cosmetic companies or upscale stores or boutiques.
Cube
Ball or egg-shaped lip balms are pretty popular, but you’ll really stand out by printing your design on cubes instead. Bring these along to a fundraiser or trade show.
Woodgrain
Go for rustic charm with woodgrain lip balm containers. The lighter color looks like a little coconut and is a great addition to summertime events!
Organic
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using lip balms that contain natural ingredients. The tubes featured here fall into that category as they’re made with beeswax and sunflower oil.
Built-In Mirror
Spas and salons can’t go wrong with these dual mirror/lip balms. You can easily apply this balm without missing a spot or getting gunk all over your face!
Heart Shaped
Feel the love by printing your design on heart-shaped lip balm containers. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, and of course, as wedding favors.
Striped
A funky striped lip balm container is a lot more interesting than one that’s plain and simple. Try to match the color to the flavor, such as yellow for banana.
Iridescent
Millennials and Gen Z’ers will go crazy over iridescent lip balms. This look is super popular and an easy way to make your lip balm look trendy.
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Alyssa Mertes
Alyssa Mertes is an expert on branded swag. She's done it all, from uncovering the world's first custom tote bag to interviewing the designer who created AC/DC's logo. Her work has been featured on several podcasts and media websites.
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