Lip Balm
Lip balms are a staple for every season. Often enriched with shea butter, aloe vera, beeswax, or petroleum jelly, they work to nourish, soothe, and shield lips from cold, windy Irish weather. Pick from a lip balm with SPF, a tinted formula, or a lip balm set and stash one everywhere. Discover your favourites from Summer Fridays, Laneige, Glossier and more.
Your Questions, Answered
Lip balm helps nourish, hydrate and protect lips by locking in moisture and preventing dryness. Unlike lip gloss, which is designed to add shine or colour, lip balms are formulated with caring ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera, peptides and vitamin C to soften, smooth and support healthier-looking lips.
Vaseline (petroleum jelly) is occlusive, meaning it seals in moisture but doesn't provide hydration on its own. A lip balm, on the other hand, often includes emollients and humectants like shea butter, aloe vera or hyaluronic acid to hydrate and soften your lips
Yes. Your lips are just as vulnerable to sun damage as the rest of your face, and SPF lip balms help protect against UV rays that can cause dryness, burning, and premature ageing. Look for broad-spectrum SPF and reapply regularly.
Yes, you can take lip balm in hand luggage, but some formulas are considered liquids by airport security. Solid lip balm sticks are usually fine, while gel or liquid formulas must be under 100ml and packed with your other liquids. For travel, a mini Summer Fridays lip balm is a handy option.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is 100% vegan, silky-smooth and formulated with a nourishing blend of shea and murumuru seed butter. It hydrates instantly, works as an overnight mask, and comes in a range of flavours. Our pick? Cherry. A sweet, fruity scent with a pretty reddish tint.
