‘Must have' beauty buy smells ‘exactly like iced coffee' and Sephora shoppers are obsessed with it
This bestselling lip butter balm has got everyone talking in the reviews at Sephora
Model wears the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
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The summer season will soon be in full swing. And nothing says summer like a fresh new lip balm (because who is wearing lipstick to the beach?) So if you are on the lookout for a new lip balm which gives you buttery soft lips, then the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm might be your perfect summer go-to.
Speaking of the warmer weather and summer trends, according to some shoppers, this lip balm also smells uniquely of 'iced coffee'. A big win for any espresso lovers. You can buy it for £23 in a number of shades here at Sephora.
The popular item is 100% vegan, and promises to 'soothe dry lips with a touch of sheer bright pink colour', according to Sephora. 'Butter up for instant moisture, colour and shine- and a hint of sweet guava flavour.' For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here
The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
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Singing the lip balm's praises, one shopper entitled their review: 'Smells exactly like iced coffee', writing: 'This has a great formula and smell. It's great for lip combos and it's really hydrating.'
Someone else noted: ' Must have lip gloss ', adding: 'The Cherry is incredible.
'The smell is amazing, the texture is lightweight, the finish is shiny and gorgeous!'
While the vast majority of buyers had nothing but positive things to say in the reviews on Sephora, not everyone was keen.
One person noted that they wished they had ordered a shade in a darker colour, writing: 'The pink sugar gloss is very hydrating and not sticky or gloopy.
'However the colour does not show up at all, so just a basic balm. Try a darker shade if you actually want a tint!'
Yet someone else added: 'Genuinely the best lip balm I've ever used. I have two, the vanilla and the mint, and also got one for my mum for Mother's Day!
'It's more than what I'd usually pay for a lip balm but honestly really worth it as I saw results so quickly.'
Similar products you could also buy include the REFY High-shine lip gloss for £16 , or the Super Healthy Skin Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 30 for £17 at Beauty Pie.
For a more budget-friendly option there is also the Honeybalm Honey Lip Balm which you can get for £8.99 at Honeybalm.
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Alternatively, you can grab the bestselling Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm here at Sephora.
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