Summer Fridays reviews and discussion

4.4

86% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Hydrating lip balm texture
  • Glossy, flattering tinted finishes
  • Plush, creamy mask consistency
  • Aesthetically pleasing packaging
  • Occasional skin irritation reports
  • Sticky lip balm feel
  • Overpowering vanilla fragrance
  • Simple, non-transformative formulas

Summer Fridays earns largely positive reviews for hydrating, glow-boosting staples—especially the Lip Butter Balm and Jet Lag Mask—which many say deliver soft, glossy lips and plumper, calmer skin. However, reviews also flag recurring drawbacks: potential irritation or burning from Jet Lag and some serums on sensitive skin, sticky or overly scented lip formulas that can pill or feel drying later, polarizing fragrances, and simple formulas that don’t provide long-term results.

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417 reviews and posts

  • The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm formula is one of the best I’ve tried. It’s rich, hydrating, and leaves my lips feeling soft without being sticky. The Iced Coffee flavor is subtle with a cozy coffee scent that’s perfect for everyday use. It gives a beautiful glossy finish, too.

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  • Lasting power and great rosey color. I hope to try other colors. Easy to bring out and stays on through drinking and eating. Color fades nicely over time and isn’t drying like so many other lip stains.

  • Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist is a staple. I use it as a general hydration mist throughout the day and my skin drinks it up instantly. Lightweight, no residue, smells amazing. The 1.7oz size is perfect for on the go.

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  • I recently tried the Jet Lag Mask from Summer Fridays and understand why it’s so popular. It’s deeply hydrating and makes my skin look more refreshed and smooth when it feels dry or dull. I like using it when my skin needs a quick boost of moisture, and it leaves my face feeling soft, calm, and noticeably more hydrated. The Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist has also been a nice addition to my routine. The mist is very fine and lightweight, and it adds a quick layer of hydration without feeling heavy or disturbing makeup. It’s great for a midday refresh when my skin is starting to feel a little dry. I also picked up the limited edition Lip Butter Balm in Birthday Cake and really like it. The texture is rich and nourishing without being sticky, and the scent is sweet but not overpowering. It keeps my lips soft, smooth, and hydrated for a long time.

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  • I thought this product sounded pretty cool since it's advertised as a mask and moisturizer. I was a little confused when I got it because it seems just to be a thick moisturizer. It feels a little heavy on the skin but when it's really cold out or my skin feels damaged I'll opt to use this product

    Received a free product from Summer Fridays
  • I love this lip balm. It's kind of like a lip balm and lip gloss combined. I have the pink one and it smells just like cotton candy. This product lasts a long time so I would say its worth the upfront cost.

  • I really like the lip butter balm from Summer Fridays, but I do think there are equivalent products out there for less! The shades of the balms are very flattering, and it feels moisturizing without being sticky.

  • The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask is genuinely good at what it’s designed for — a quick, overnight-adjacent boost that leaves skin visibly plumper and more radiant, useful before travel, events, or just a rough sleep stretch. The gel-cream texture sinks in without feeling heavy, and a little goes a long way, so the jar lasts longer than the price tag suggests. What could improve: the vitamin C-forward scent is polarizing and can linger on the pillow; it leans more “instant glow” than long-term skin improvement, so don’t expect it to do anything for texture or breakouts over time; and at this price point, the actual ingredient list is fairly simple for what you’re paying — you’re buying the experience and the glow as much as any unique formulation.

  • Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm melts in smoothly and does deliver real, lasting hydration — lips stay soft for hours rather than needing constant reapplication, and the tinted shades give a nice your-lips-but-better flush without looking glossy or sticky. The tradeoffs: it’s genuinely expensive for what’s essentially a tinted balm, the squeeze tube format makes it easy to overdispense and waste product, and the scent (vanilla-forward) can be a bit much if you’re sensitive to fragranced lip products or reapplying often throughout the day. It’s a nice-to-have rather than a must-have — good if the price doesn’t bother you, but there are cheaper balms that hydrate just as well without the tint.

  • I found this belly balm in my first trimester when I started to panic about the dreaded stretch marks, but also didn't want to pay egregious amounts of $$ for some of the brands I was getting targeted with. This balm is fantastic, and I am now on my second bottle as I enter my last month of pregnancy. It is soothing, and feels especially good as skin gets taught, and I have no stretch marks to date. I would probably rate it a 4.5 as it doesn't dissolve into the skin very easily so I tend to use it more at night vs. day and night, but the bang for your buck bumps it back up to a 5 for me.

  • The colors and flavors are great - consistency is just right. Not too sticky, but high on the shine/gloss. The only thing is that the tube is low quality plastic and the applicator breaks off or cracks which leaves my bag a mess.

  • I was very hesitant at first and was prepared for this to be a brand that was "all instagram, no benefit" and I was wrong. As someone with very dry lips no matter what, this has been a dream. I love how hydrating the formula is and the flexibility of having a clear finish or a light tint with the berry color. (also if you can get your hands on the mini, omg)

  • The jet lag mask was all the rage when Summer Fridays debuted, and the jet lag eye patches are super comforting and stay on really well. A great addition to my everything shower and ensuring my undereye area is not dry. It was a new foray to cosmetic products - I would say Summer Fridays is the older Tower28 - where the blush and skin tint are lighter (and more forgiving) yet buildable. The brush wasn't my favorite, but once again, it came with the set, so it's fine I do love their lip butter balm, which wasn't overly sticky but hydrating and had a sheer lip color.

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  • I've been repurchasing the Jet Lag mask for around 6 years now. I go through one tube a year and I'm truly obsessed with it! As someone who picks at my skin, I can apply some of the mask to the area before I go to sleep and by the time I wake up my skin is healed! I'm also newly obsessed with the lip oil! It's way higher quality than other lip oils I've tried in the past and the level of pigment is perfect. It has a little mintiness to it that feels like it's healing my skin. The best part is that it isn't sticky AT ALL!

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  • I have tried the Summer Fridays jetlag mask in the past and i think i am in the minority of people who did not really love it (i actually found it dried my skin out), but i was curious to try some of their other products because of all the good reviews. Jetlag Facial Spray: Lovely and hydrating but the bottle is absolutely tiny! Until they bring out a bigger version i wont repurchase as i would go through it too quickly. Great for travel though. Jetlag Eye Serum: I am not an eye product lover but my 45 year old eyes need something. This feels lovely and smoothing and not heavy which is what i don't love about most other eye creams. Shadedrops: Probably my favorite product of all i have purchased. Very light weight, and leaves a lovely natural finish. Does not feel greasy or heavy in any way and i like that it is very lightly tinted. No suscreen smeel either which is a big plus!! Don't love the square packaging. Skintint: Very sheer but perfect for days when you are dont want to wear makeup and just run around doing errands. Again, don't love the square packaging.

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  • I got a sample of cloud dew and I feel meh about it. Not particularly hydrating. I’ve mixed some oil with this product to boost it up. It might be good for sensitive skin but as a combo girl it is a miss for me

    Received a free product from Summer Fridays
  • I used to consider the Jet Lag mask a standout, but there are so many comparable products from other brands now that it does not justify its price tag. And I really do not like the lip butter that I purchased - too thick but still not particularly moisturizing.

  • I've been loving these lip butters! The cherry has a great red tint, and the guava is a perfect everyday pink! I like how the mint has the perfect amount of cooling and stays on my lips for hours! I also have sensitive skin, and they don't irritate my lips at all. Overall, they're my go-to lip product!

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  • Summer Fridays Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum has been a game changer for me! My skin, particularly below my eyebrows gets so dry during the winter. I’m also 55 and need all the help I can get under my eyes. This eye serum has helped me in both ways! The skin around my eyes feels tighter and perfectly hydrated. Sometimes my skin got so dry it was difficult to pluck my eyebrows that got trapped by dryer spots. The gentle retinoid blend in Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum helped with that as well! Though it’s marketed as an overnight eye serum, I also use it during the day. With my skin getting so dry, it’s a bonus that I can put a thin layer under my cream eyeshadow. I’m about halfway through mine and will definitely buy it again!

  • Yummy and long lasting. The lip glosses are higher quality than others and have creative flavors. I want to collect them all!! You can get them in Sephora, on their site or other places. I love buying the gift boxes.