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Lip Butter Balm

A cushiony, glossy vegan lip balm in a squeeze tube that comforts dry lips; loved for feel and flavors, pricey for the size.

7.7

Good

Beauty score

#3 of 5 eye & lip

Community

—/10

Format: Lip balm
Size: 0.5 oz
Typical price: $24.00
Price tier: Mid-range

Hydrating Dryness relief Long-lasting moisture

Made for: All skin types · Dry skin

Key ingredients:Shea butter Hyaluronic acid Vitamin E

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Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score

The verdict

A cushiony, glossy vegan lip balm in a squeeze tube that comforts dry lips; loved for feel and flavors, pricey for the size.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a vegan balm in a 15 g tube that combines shea and murumuru seed butters, a plant-based wax complex and sodium hyaluronate for moisture and shine. It works as a daytime gloss-balm or an overnight lip mask, and Vanilla is the original of a long list of flavors and sheer tints. Reviewers praise its buttery texture, long-lasting softness and glossy finish. The main caveats are a $24 price for half an ounce and added flavoring that very sensitive lips may not tolerate.

Best for

Everyday glossy lip care
Overnight softening for mildly dry lips
Fans of flavored, sheer-tint balms

Why it’s trending

Summer Fridays says one Lip Butter Balm sells every 2 seconds

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What we love

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
Many flavors and sheer-tinted versions

Worth knowing

$24 for 15 g is expensive for a lip balm
Contains flavoring that may bother sensitive lips
No SPF, so it does not protect lips from the sun

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.

7.7Good

Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.

Results30%7.6
Byrdie's tester found it plumped and softened lips for hours, and other reviewers describe it as effective against dryness with a glossy, fuller look.
Formula & ingredients20%7.4
A well-built emollient base with shea and murumuru butters and sodium hyaluronate; it includes flavoring (vanillin) and mica, which are cosmetic rather than functional.
Texture & experience15%8.6
Its buttery, non-sticky texture, glossy finish and hygienic squeeze tube are the most-praised features across reviews.
Value20%6.8
$24 for 0.5 oz is steep next to drugstore balms of similar function, though the tube lasts well.
Community love15%8.8
A massive creator favorite with full-lineup ranking videos, and Summer Fridays cites it selling one every two seconds.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Buttery, cushiony balm with a glossy shine that the brand calls never greasy

Format

Lip balm

Size

0.5 oz / 15 g

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

What’s in it: Shea and murumuru seed butters, a plant-based lipid/wax complex, sodium hyaluronate and tocopherol (vitamin E); no percentages published.

How to use

Use whenever lips need extra hydration during the day, or apply as an overnight lip mask.

Claims & certifications

Vegan

Full ingredient list (INCI)18 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate,
Diisostearyl Malate,
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene,
Polybutene,
Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin),
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire microcristalline,
Octyldodecanol,
Synthetic Wax,
Disteardimonium Hectorite,
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter,
Sodium Hyaluronate,
Vanillin,
Tocopherol,
Propylene Carbonate,
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate,
Mica,
BHT.

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

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What people say

Straight from the source.

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1 verbatim quote · 1 positive

Really Ree

Not only does it feel amazing and is super effective at tackling dryness, it makes my lips look so glossy and full.

ReeReally Ree · 2020-06Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$24.00

for 0.5 oz / 15 g

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

Right around the going rate for eye & lip. Our value score: 6.8/10 for a mid-range pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

Where to buy

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FAQ

Good questions.

Can Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm be used as a lip mask?

Yes. The brand says to use it during the day for moisture and shine or at bedtime as an overnight lip mask.

Is Lip Butter Balm vegan?

Summer Fridays describes the Lip Butter Balm as vegan; its plant-based lipid complex is a blend of vegan waxes with shea and murumuru seed butters.

How big is the tube?

Each tube holds 0.5 oz (15 g) and costs $24 on the brand's site. The brand also sells limited-edition flavors.

Does the Vanilla version have a tint?

The original Vanilla is a clear, glossy balm with vanilla flavor; Summer Fridays sells separate sheer-tinted versions such as Vanilla Beige and Brown Sugar.

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