Lyko x Moomin: An oasis of wellbeing for every Moomin fan

The Moomin x By Lyko collection brings characters from Tove Jansson‘s novels and comics to beauty and home products. The latest edition launched for fall 2024 celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories.

The Moomin product line initially launched in 2023 as part of the cosmetics chain’s own By Lyko range. It’s inspired by Moominvalley’s bathing hut and the Moomins on the Riviera comic from 1955.

Moomin x Lyko Anniversary Spa Kit now available

The Moomin x Lyko Anniversary Spa Kit includes three lovely body products with a fresh scent of bergamot, jasmine flower and notes from the sea. The body soufflé, body scrub and shower gel feature Moomintroll, Snufkin and Snorkmaiden on the packaging.

With the included festive red toiletry bag, the kit is a perfect gift for the holiday season!

80 years of Moomin stories

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories. The central theme of the anniversary year is the Moominhouse and what it stands for – a sense of belonging, a place where the door is always open.

Tove Jansson wrote the first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, during World War II to comfort herself in dark times, creating a world built on inclusivity and adventure. It is a tale about troubled times and a scattered family. It is also a story about hope, a story about the importance of belonging and having a safe place to call home.

2024 spring kits

The editions launched for spring 2024 embodied the Moominvalley spring together with the Moomin family and Little My.

The release featured a light green spring edition of the popular home kit, including a hand wash, a hand cream and a scented candle, as well as a yellow spa kit, including a shower gel, a body soufflé and a body scrub.

Both new kits are scented with fresh bergamot, jasmine flower and notes from the sea. The ‘Adventures By The Sea’ Home Kit packaging features Moomintroll, Moominmamma, Snorkmaiden and Little My playing by the sea. The high-quality gift box can easily be reused!

The ‘Under The Apple Tree’ Spa Kit comes in a trendy yellow toiletry bag in cosy terrycloth, and features Little My sitting under an apple tree.

Previous collections may still be available

The very first drop of the Moomin x By Lyko collection came out in September 2023, offering two home kits and a candle set. The Home Kits, in the scents of green tea or citrus and white flowers, include a scented candle, hand soap and hand lotion. The separate candle kit includes three scented candles featuring Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, Little My, and the Moomin family.

The first collection also includes exclusive gift packaging and toiletry bags, where the atmosphere of Moominvalley’s bathing hut comes to life. The packaging is designed to enhance the customer experience and create a sense of magic and adventure with each use.

At the end of October 2023, Lyko released a winter edition of the home kit, as well as three brand-new spa kits with minty scents, triple oils and vitamin E.

You may still find some of the previous collections at Lyko stores in the Nordics or online. 

 

“The Moomins love to bathe.”

“The Moomins love to bathe, and Moominvalley’s bathing hut is a place filled with joy, relaxation, and community. The products in the series are designed to reflect the peaceful and harmonious atmosphere of the bathing hut and help customers create their own oasis of wellbeing”, says Julia Ivarsson, Brand Manager at By Lyko.

“We have used the Moomin family’s adventures on the Riviera as an inspiration to create a completely unique and enchanting home and spa series.”

Courage and tolerance are the cornerstones of Lyko – as well as important values of the Moomin stories.

“Moomin and Lyko share common values, and we are very excited about this collaboration. We hope the products can offer a moment of peace and tranquility, just like the cosy moments the Moomins are so good at creating,” says Roleff Kråkström, CEO of Moomin Characters.