- “These are basically identical to the summer Fridays lip balms”16:37–16:43
- “These smell really, really close”16:46–16:51
- “I almost think this formula is maybe the most similar to Summer Fridays”17:57–18:04
- “This one has like the same thin glossy feel that the Summer Fridays lip balm has”18:02–18:12
- “I really think they nailed this formula”18:28–18:32
- “In my mind, it truly is a spot-on dupe”18:29–18:33
- “Every time I wear it, I'm more convinced. Like, yeah, that is the exact same thing”18:32–18:35
- “I compared the ingredients. They are very very similar”18:35–18:41
- Source: Drugstore makeup dupes that are better than high end - Oct 26, 2025
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Lip Butter Glowy Balm"These are basically identical to the summer Fridays lip balms."$7.00
Insta Pout Plumping Lip Melt"One of the best glossy lip creams, the lip melt from Hard Candy."$6.96
Sweet Treat Lip Oil"These are super shiny, very comfortable, they look beautiful, they feel really good, they smell good, they look good."-
Glosstopia Lip Repair Oil"This looks very scary at first, but when I swatch it on the back of my hands, it's just almost like a clear glow with a bit of pink color."$8.00Browse More
- “These lip balms are so underrated from Hard Candy”46:03–46:10
- “If you are someone that goes back over and over and over again to your Summer Fridays lip butters, highly recommend the Hard Candy because I think it's kind of crazy that there's a formula at this price with this much product”46:06–46:15
- “The formula is nice because it's a little bit more buttery, and I think again some of you will really appreciate that about these, but it's not so slippy that it would annoy someone like me”47:02–47:13
- “They have a great glossy kind of texture”
- “I don't really have any complaints about these. I think they're a great kind of bang for your buck product”47:18–47:28
- “I would much rather you guys try out one of these before you go out and buy something like the Summer Fridays”47:42–47:50
- Source: Lip balm ranking: top 7 picks from 30+ viral products - May 9, 2026
- “The formula is a little bit thicker. It is moisturizing and it has a glowiness to it, but it's also not very high shine like a traditional glossy lip balm”0:52–0:56
- “I feel like it can look a little bit thick though in certain areas, so you kind of have to like blend it in”1:15–1:21
- “Very sad to report though that these Hard Candy lip butters are grainy”22:34–22:39
- “It's crazy because you actually don't get that grainy texture with every application. But I did notice it and I noticed it today too with my lip color”22:37–22:43
- “I noticed that when you apply it, it applies smooth, but then once you start rubbing your lips together, it almost feels like there's little beads in the product”22:53–23:00
- “I think the formulas are just a little hit or miss. Not super consistent”23:07–23:11
- Source: New drugstore makeup tested: which products are worth your money - Sep 13, 2025
- “One of the best glossy lip creams, the lip melt from Hard Candy”20:54–20:59
- “You have to get the color meat cute. Such a good pink”20:59–21:03
- “It makes your lips look so juicy and plump”21:02–21:08
- “With the lip liner, it is the best combo”21:05–21:09
- Source: Best drugstore makeup top 3 in every category - Jun 6, 2026
- “These are really melty”16:55–16:57
- “It really is glassy and really comfortable”17:11–17:15
- “Those were really, really nice”17:14–17:17
- Source: Walmart new makeup brands haul and review - May 16, 2026
- “These are super shiny, very comfortable, they look beautiful, they feel really good, they smell good, they look good”22:04–22:11
- “I like everything about this formula”22:11–22:15
- “Once it wears off, my lips feel great”
- “Some lip oils end up drying my lips out and these do not. My lips feel very smooth, really moisturized”
- “I think I like these better [than Milani] because they're a little bit more... they have more of like while they have that jelly feel, they're also very glossy”21:47–21:59
- Source: New drugstore makeup releases for 2026 - May 11, 2026
- “This looks very scary at first, but when I swatch it on the back of my hands, it's just almost like a clear glow with a bit of pink color”39:56–40:01
- “This is going to be perfect to match with the color on my blush because there's a little bit more pinker than my lip color”40:03–40:11
- Source: Clean girl makeup drugstore edition - Dec 20, 2025
Brand note
Hard Candy is a Walmart-exclusive brand that punches above its price point with smart, functional makeup — think color-correcting powders and gripping primers that actually work. The Blur On Lock Setting Powder is the standout: a finely milled, blurring powder that comes in customizable tri-color pans (pink, peach, lavender) and gives a smooth, airbrushed finish without caking. It's not ideal for very oily skin or those wanting intense matte, but for normal to dry skin it's a steal under $10.
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