Lip Butter Glowy Balm
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Hard Candy Lip Butter Glowy Balm is a buttery, glossy lip balm that several creators compare directly to Summer Fridays lip butters, calling it a "spot-on dupe" with very similar ingredients and feel. However, juicyjas reports the formula can be grainy and inconsistent, with a texture that feels thick in spots and requires blending. At a fraction of the price, it's a strong alternative if you don't mind potential texture issues, but consistency varies.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “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
- “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
MIXED / NEGATIVE
- “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
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 3.8 / 5 from 3 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Glossy (2)
- ⚠ creators flagged issues with glossy (1)
- ⚠ can feel greasy (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- lip balm
- Finish
- glossy
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Murumuru seed butter, Jojoba oil, Mango butter, Shea butter, Peptides
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