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Eye Repair Cream vs Lip Butter Balm

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm edges out CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, 7.7 to 7.6. It wins on results, texture and feel and community love, while the Eye Repair Cream is stronger on formula and value.

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What each one does.

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.6Good
7.7Good
Results30% of score
6.8
7.6
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.8
7.4
Texture & experience15% of score
7.8
8.6
Value20% of score
8.8
6.8
Community love15% of score
7.4
8.4
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$19.99/ 0.5 ozDrugstore
$24.00/ 0.5 oz / 15 gMid-range
What it does
  • Dark circles
  • Puffiness
  • Hydrating
  • Barrier repair
  • Hydrating
  • Dryness relief
  • Long-lasting moisture
Made for
All skin types, Sensitive skin
All skin types, Dry skin
Format
Cream
Lip balm
Texture
Non-greasy, fast-absorbing cream, per CeraVe; one reviewer describes a thick gel-like consistency
Buttery, cushiony balm with a glossy shine that the brand calls never greasy
Fragrance-free
Yes
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Claims
Ophthalmologist-tested, Fragrance-free, National Eczema Association Seal, Non-comedogenic
Vegan
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • A gentle, fragrance-free daily eye cream for sensitive eyes
  • • Contact lens wearers
  • • Hydrating the under-eye area before makeup
  • • Everyday glossy lip care
  • • Overnight softening for mildly dry lips
  • • Fans of flavored, sheer-tint balms
Strengths
  • Three ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid in a fragrance-free formula
  • Ophthalmologist-tested, non-comedogenic and accepted by the National Eczema Association
  • Non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly and works under makeup
  • Buttery, cushiony texture that is glossy without feeling greasy
  • Hygienic squeeze tube, easy to use on the go
  • Vegan formula with shea and murumuru butters
Watch-outs
  • Hydrates and brightens more than it visibly reduces long-standing dark circles
  • Some reviewers prefer a richer eye cream
  • $24 for 15 g is expensive for a lip balm
  • Contains flavoring that may bother sensitive lips
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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Eye Repair Cream or Lip Butter Balm?

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm edges out CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, 7.7 to 7.6. It wins on results, texture and feel and community love, while the Eye Repair Cream is stronger on formula and value.

Which costs less?

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream typically sells for about $19.99 and Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for about $24.00, based on retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.