ET: April 23rd 2024

[Exploding Topics Logo]( Presented by: [Exploding Topics Pro Logo]( Here’s this week’s list of rapidly trending topics, insights and analysis. Topic #1 Boucle Sofa [Chart]( Boucle sofas are covered in a looped-textured material, typically made from wool, cotton, linen or silk. Growing interest in this furniture category can be mainly attributed to the fact that boucle fabric has a particularly “cozy” appearance. Making the product ideal for social media shots. In fact, videos about boucle sofas get an average of 411K views on TikTok. What's Next Boucle beds are part of the Boucle Fabric meta trend. We’re seeing an increasing number of furniture products made from boucle fabric. (In fact, searches for “[boucle fabric]( have increased by 123% over the past two years). And the hashtag #boucle has over 288,000 posts on Instagram. [Boucle armchairs]( [boucle benches]( [boucle rugs]( and [boucle dog beds]( are examples of trending products made with boucle fabric. Topic #2 Bronzer Stick [Chart]( A bronzer stick is a cosmetic product designed to give the skin a sun-kissed, bronzed glow. Notably, bronzer sticks come in various shades to match different skin tones. The product has gained significant traction on social media (videos about bronzer sticks have over 62 million views on TikTok alone). [Rare Beauty]( is a DTC brand seeing growing demand for their bronzer sticks. (Searches for “[Rare Beauty bronzer]( have grown by 158% over the past two years). What's Next Bronzer sticks are part of the Skin Tone SkinTok meta trend. The #skintok hashtag has 17 billion views on TikTok. Thanks largely to #skintok, we are seeing increasing consumer interest in products designed to improve skin tone. Examples of trending products in this category include: [Tinted serum]( typically contains a blend of ingredients such as antioxidants, vitamins, and peptides to improve the texture and appearance of the skin. [Discoloration serum]( treats hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. [Glowing sunscreen]( is a protective skincare product with a pearlescent finish. [Barrier creams]( help maintain the skin barrier, protecting it from irritation and dryness. Searches for this product have increased by 71% over the last two years. Topic #3 Clover Bracelet [Chart]( Clover bracelets feature a four-leaf clover charm as their focal point. Interest in this bracelet is growing primarily because of the luxury jewelry brand Van Cleef. Search volume for “[Van Cleef clover bracelet]( has grown by 284% over the past two years. However, Van Cleef’s bracelets are quite expensive (they start from $2,000). Which is why we’re seeing growing demand for cheaper versions. Searches for “[Van Cleef bracelet dupe]( have increased by 364% over the past 24 months. What's Next Clover bracelets are part of the Spiritual Bracelets meta trend. Here are a few trending spiritual bracelets: [Clear quartz bracelets]( are made by stringing together clear quartz beads. Some believe clear quartz to have various metaphysical and healing properties (i.e., promote harmony, amplify energy, etc.). [Evil eye bracelets]( are believed to protect the wearer from negative energies and evil forces. [Rudraksha bracelets]( are believed to enhance spiritual growth and provide protection from negative energy. [Malachite bracelets]( are made using malachite, a green mineral known for its unique banded patterns and thought to have healing properties. Topic #4 Laptop Screen Extender [Chart]( Laptop screen extenders are external monitors that connect to a laptop to increase screen real estate. Once connected, users can configure their laptops to extend the desktop across all screens. Meaning that windows and applications can be moved between the laptop screen and the external monitors. These extenders are often designed to be highly portable, which is why they’re becoming popular among digital nomads. A popular laptop screen extender generates approximately $30.5K/month on Amazon. What's Next Laptop screen extenders are part of the Digital Nomad Products meta trend. There are currently an estimated 35 million digital nomads worldwide (a 2x increase over the last two years). Here are a few products trending among digital nomads: [Travel eSims]( allow users to access local networks without physically swapping out SIM cards or paying expensive roaming fees. [Laptop power banks]( are portable battery packs designed to provide extra power to a laptop when users don't have access to a power outlet. [Universal travel adapters]( are compact devices that let users plug their electronic devices into power outlets in different countries worldwide. [Digital nomad insurance]( is a type of insurance coverage designed for individuals who work and travel extensively, often across different countries or regions. Topic #5 Social AI Startup (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #6 Brand New Product Category (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #7 Exponential DTC Brand (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #8 Consumer Product Taking Off (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #9 Exploding Data Startup (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Get access to 1M+ under-the-radar markets, products, and investment opportunities at least 12 months before anyone else. [Try Exploding Topics Pro]( Exploding Topics 548 Market St. Suite 95149 San Francisco CA 94104-5401 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](