Popsicle celebrates its 120th anniversary with a brand-new product that will take you back to those carefree days when your only worry was enjoying an ice pop on a hot summer afternoon. Introducing Popsicle Pouts, a fun new line of lip oils inspired by the stained lips we all got from enjoying Popsicles as kids. Here’s everything you need to know.
What are Popsicle Pouts like?
These new lip oils feature playful shades inspired by original Popsicle ice pop flavors. Perfect for everyday wear, the oils deliver a sheer, glossy tint—just like the color left behind on your lips after enjoying a real Popsicle. They come in three nostalgic flavors:
- OMG Orange
- Cheeky Cherry
- Groovy Grape
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“At Popsicle, we’ve always been about imaginative play and celebrating the little moments that bring us together,” said Bentley King, U.S. Head of Ice Cream Marketing Operations at Unilever. “With Popsicle Pouts, we’re now giving that same playful spirit a fun, wearable form. It’s a way to relive those carefree summer memories and add a pop of color to everyday moments—because joy and nostalgia don’t have an age limit.”
When will Popsicle Pouts be available?
They’re already on sale! Starting today and throughout the first day of summer, you can grab your favorite Popsicle Pouts at PopsiclePouts.com. But hurry—only a limited number will be released each day!
How much do Popsicle Pouts cost?
Each lip oil is priced at $5.64, and every purchase includes a coupon for a free box of Popsicles.
The History of Popsicle
It’s hard to believe, but one of the world’s most iconic frozen treats was invented by an 11-year-old boy. In 1905, in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frank Epperson came home after a day of play and accidentally left a cup of soda with a wooden stick on the porch overnight. When morning came, it had frozen solid. Curious, Frank gave it a try—and created a delicious frozen treat.
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He called it the “Epsicle,” and it quickly became a hit among neighborhood kids. By 1923, Frank began selling his creation at Neptune Beach, a California amusement park known as the “Coney Island of the West.” It was a runaway success, and by 1924, he patented his invention, even noting the ideal types of wood for the stick—basswood, birch, or poplar.
At the suggestion of his children, the name eventually changed to “Popsicle,” a playful nickname for “Pop’s Sicle.” Frank later sold the rights to Joe Lowe Co. in the late 1920s, which launched the product nationwide.
During the Great Depression, the company introduced a double-stick version for just 5 cents, so people could share or get more value. But success brought competition: Good Humor sued for copyright infringement after launching its own chocolate-covered ice cream on a stick. The outcome? Popsicle could sell water-based treats, and Good Humor would stick to ice cream.
In 1989, Unilever acquired both brands, ending the rivalry. Today, more than 100 years later, Frank’s accidental invention is still a summer staple, with over 2 billion Popsicles sold annually. From fruity classics to fun versions like SpongeBob and Firecracker, Popsicle remains a freezer favorite and a timeless symbol of summer.
