Ice Cream-Inspired Beauty Products That Look Good Enough to Eat

[Photo by Rachael Gorjestani]

The ultimate summertime sweet treat, ice cream has a nostalgic quality that instantly brings back some of my favorite memories as a kid. My grandma frequently took me to Thrifty (now Rite Aid) and treated me to two scoops of ice cream (we both liked Butter Pecan and Black Cherry), the perfect way to cool off on a warm summer day!

The Best Chocolate Beauty Products

Nowadays, many beauty brands have created fun and innovative products inspired by everyone’s favorite childhood treat. Here, we’ve rounded up the best ice cream-themed beauty products to help satisfy that sweet tooth—minus the calories and sugar!

From sweet-smelling candles and perfume to hydrating lip balms and nourishing hair masks, read on to discover and shop ice cream-inspired beauty products that look good enough to eat (but as tempting as it may be, resist the urge!)

Bath & Body Works Berry Waffle Cone Concentrated Room Spray ($8.50)

Instantly freshen any space with the sweet smell of summer berries, golden waffle cone, and creamy vanilla! Any time you’re craving a sweet treat, just spritz two bursts of this fragrance which was exclusively developed by B&BW’s team of home fragrance experts for long-lasting scent. Check out the rest of the Berry Waffle Cone collection here, which includes everything from candles to shower gel, and more.

Bath & Body Works Grapefruit Frosé Super Smooth Body Lotion ($13.50)

This dermatologist-tested body lotion is infused with shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E to provide 24 hours of nourishing moisture. It absorbs quickly into skin so it feels incredibly soft after use. Features the refreshing scent of sparkling grapefruit, frozen rosé, and sun-splashed sugar—simply delicious! Check out the rest of the Grapefruit Frosé collection here.

Bath & Body Works Ice Cream Bar 3-Wick Candle ($14.50)

This 3-wick candle will instantly bring back nostalgic childhood memories with the sweet scent of glazed chocolate wafer, vanilla ice cream, and graham cracker crunch! Made with natural essential oils and an evenly melting soy wax blend, this sweet, chocolate candle includes a decorative lid and will fill every room with a delicious fragrance.

Bath & Body Works Pistachio Ice Cream Single Wick Candle ($14.50)

Made with an exclusive blend of soy-based wax and the highest concentration of essential oils, this single wick candle will fill the room with the delicious scent of roasted pistachio, frozen almond cream, and lush vanilla bean! Offers a burn time of approximately 25 to 45 hours. Each candle has a lead-free wick that won’t burn out and is topped with a decorative twist-on lid.

Bliss Mint Chip Mania Cooling & Soothing Ice Cream-Textured Mask ($15)

This super-cooling whipped face mask with aloe vera hydrates, soothes, and calms while its soft shea butter “chocolate chip” pieces leave skin smooth and nourished. It mildly cleanses to remove deep dirt and oil for refreshed skin. The mask looks smells, and feels like ice cream for a fun and refreshing experience. Tip: For an extra cool treat, pop in the fridge and apply after a day in the sun!

Brite Ice Cream Hair Masque ($7.71)

This nourishing vegan and cruelty-free ice cream hair mask repairs and strengthens hair, giving you softer, shinier, and more voluminous hair. Packed with nourishing ingredients rich in vitamin E and fatty acids to deeply moisturize hair, this powerhouse mask also helps detangle unruly tresses. Available in an assortment of fun scents including Birthday Cake, Lemon Cake, Watermelon Gelato, Vanilla Bean, and more!

Chapstick Strawberry Ice Pop ($24/12-pack)

Part of the limited-edition ChapStick® “I ♥ Summer” collection, this handy, pocket-sized lip balm will delight your senses and keep your lips feeling wonderfully soft and moisturized while you're enjoying fun-filled days in the sun! Indulge in the summery flavor of strawberry ice pops year round—also available in luscious Sweet Watermelon, juicy Peaches & Cream, and sparkly Pink Lemonade.

Demeter Fragrance Library Vanilla Ice Cream Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray ($21.66)

Part of the Sweet Delights collection, this fragrance is inspired by delicious vanilla ice cream. It’s sinfully rich, bright, warm, and inviting like the summer's day that inspired it.

#eosflavorlab Scoop Shop Collection ($4.99-$5.49)

eos has launched a fun collection of delicious ice cream-inspired lip balms that are formulated with sustainably sourced shea butter combined with nourishing coconut and jojoba oils to provide lips with long-lasting hydration. Available in the following flavors:

• Blackberry Hibiscus (sweet & floral) Blackberry jam folded into acai lemonade granita and drizzled with hibiscus syrup

• Peppermint Fluff (minty & refreshing) Chilly peppermint with swirls of marshmallow fluff and smooth ribbons of melty cocoa

• Rainbow Sherbet (refreshing & juicy) Ripe raspberries and zesty lime blended in a frozen tropical sparkling punch

• Vanilla Twist (Sweet & creamy) Soft-serve vanilla with swirls of creamy caramel in a freshly made waffle cone

• Sweet Peachsicle (Juicy & creamy) Summer peach ice cream sweetened with apricot nectar topped with whipped vanilla cream

ETUDE HOUSE Dear Darling Tint ($5.23)

This water gel tint enhances lips with deep, rich ice cream color and long-lasting moisture. Minerals and vitamins from soap berry extracts make lips moist and soft. Available in multiple fun colors including Apricot Red (pictured).

I DEW CARE Mini Scoops ($17.50)

This trio includes three yummy ice cream-inspired wash-off face masks for soft and smooth skin:

• Cake My Day: Cake frosting-scented, smooth and creamy texture mask packed with hydrating rainbow sprinkles, hyaluronic acid, and squalane.

• Berry Groovy: Strawberry-scented, pink creamy gelato texture mask packed with Sorbet textured mask packed with brightening glycolic acid, antioxidant-rich raspberry extract, and exfoliating strawberry seeds.

• Matcha Mood: Matcha-scented, soft sorbet texture mask packed with soothing green tea, skin-restoring vitamin B3, and cooling glacier water.

I Scream Nails Chocolate Sauce Nail Polish ($13)

This 10-free, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polish formula dries quickly, is chip-resistant, streak-free, and lasts up to seven days. Comes packaged in the brand’s signature ice cream-shaped bottle coupled with their super cute, high-quality glossy tamper-proof packaging. Available in multiple fun shades including Chocolate Sauce (pictured). View the rest of the collection here.

NaturAll Curl-Defining Ice Cream Treatment Deep Conditioner ($13.50)

Revive and refine dull hair with this curl-defining flaxseed and acai ice cream treatment. This deep conditioner helps improve hair’s moisture retention and prevents frizz while elongating curls, defining your curl pattern, and providing lasting shine. Keep frozen and thaw minutes before use. After cleansing and conditioning, divid hair into quadrants and distribute this treatment throughout, then let sit on hair for 20 to 40 minutes. Check out their other ice cream treatments here.

ORLY Nail Polish in “Turn It Up” ($9.50)

Like sprinkles on a sundae, give your nails the perfect finishing touch with this rainbow confetti nail polish! Can be worn alone or on top of nail polish—looks great with any and every color.

Peach & Lily Cherry Ice Cream Facial Moisturizer ($17.99)

Suitable for normal to dry skin, this facial moisturizer helps combat the effects of aging with cherry, peach, and camellia extracts. Fortified with milk proteins, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter, the lightweight, creamy-textured moisturizer helps deliver hydration and intense moisture while also helping soften and smoothe skin. The adorable packaging will make you want to display it front and center for a shelfie, but its skin-saving benefits will make this a regular in your routine!

Rebels Refinery Sour Blue Raspberry Ice Cream Lip Balm ($6)

This 100% natural lip balm is packed with the highest quality coconut, sweet almond oils, and other amazing botanicals designed to make your lips moist, nourished, and protected. Hand-picked essential oils are incorporated to soothe lips so you can eat your ice cream with Zen-like peace of mind. The top swirl fits onto any keychain so you can bring it wherever you go! Also available in Lemon Meringue Pie.

Revolution Beauty I Heart Revolution Blush & Sprinkles Palette - Ice Cream Sundae ($7)

Here to satisfy all your beauty cravings, this irresistible blush-and-highlighter palette features four shimmer shades that can be used anywhere on the cheeks for a gorgeous glow. Sprinkled tonal flecks give a magical multi-dimensional effect. Wear these shades solo or mix them together to create your own radiance. You can even use it on the eyes for that all-important inner-corner trick!

Salt & Straw x Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone Candle & Perfume ($28-$65)

This provocative and transportive unisex fragrance was the result of a collaboration between Salt & Straw and Imaginary Authors. Designed to capture the essence of childhood visits to an ice cream shop, the scent features notes of vanilla, heavy cream, and salted caramel with accords of amyris, orgeat, and Saigon cinnamon. Available in both a candle version and 14ml and 50ml perfumes.

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk