Summer Fridays reviews and discussion

4.4

86% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Luxurious, hydrating textures
  • Addictive lip balm scents
  • Travel-friendly, elegant packaging
  • Lightweight, dewy finishes
  • Occasional irritating formulations
  • Sticky lip balm feel
  • Ultra-sheer base coverage
  • Fussy, imperfect packaging

Summer Fridays earns strong reviews for delivering hydrating, glow-giving staples—especially the viral Lip Butter Balm and Jet Lag Mask—which many say keep lips plush for hours and revive dry, travel-worn skin. Reviews also flag meaningful drawbacks: several users report irritation or breakouts (including reactions to Jet Lag and eye formulas), divisive scents and stickiness in some lip shades, very sheer base products, and packaging gripes, making the brand feel overhyped or not worth it for some.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

421 reviews and posts

  • The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a treat for both hydration and shine. The balm texture is buttery-smooth, gliding on effortlessly without feeling heavy. It delivers instant moisture, making it perfect for dry or chapped lips, and leaves a soft, dewy sheen that looks natural but polished.

  • Summer Fridays is one of my favorite skincare brands. The jet lag mask is my go to moisturizer, I highly recommend it and suggest it to all of my friends. I also like the lip butter balms, especially the mini size!

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  • I came for the lip butter, I stayed for the skin care. I am a huge fan of the Jet Lag Mask, so I was excited to see the eye serum, skin serum, and hydrating mist editions. All of them are a 10/ 10. They are such a treat to apply not only traveling but as a mid-day work treat. The pump on the hydrating mist is super fine and covers your whole face in two pumps. I know that's a weird thing to comment on but I'm a bit of a toner connoisseur and this is at the top of the list for applications. The lip oil is super fun too. It's not sticky at all and I like that the color is really a glossy tint. Love all of it!!! These are a must for your travel bag on long-haul flights.

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  • I am obsessed with the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms. They glide on effortlessly with their soft, bouncy silicone applicator and give just the right amount of moisture for daytime wear. They are not overnight treatments, but they keep my lips happy while I sip coffee, run errands, or just go about my day. Each shade has its own subtle, delightful scent, which makes putting them on feel like a tiny treat. They kinda make me feel like an adult version of my childhood classic Lip Smackers. Vanilla Beige Vanilla Beige is the calm, cozy friend of the bunch. It smells lightly sweet like vanilla sugar and gives a soft, natural tint that works with everything. It is perfect for mornings when you want your lips to look polished and glossy. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar is playful, a little flirty, and candy-like without feeling childish. It adds a warm, soft pink that brightens the face instantly. This is the shade for when you want a hint of fun on your lips. Pink Guava Pink Guava is the juicy, vibrant one. Its subtle fruity scent makes applying it feel like a tiny treat. The color pops more than Vanilla Beige or Pink Sugar. Perfect for when you want your lips to feel a bit brighter. Iced Coffee Iced Coffee is the sophisticated snack of the collection and my personal favorite scent. It smells like a sweet, cozy coffee treat and makes putting it on feel indulgent. The shade is a soft brown-pink that works with everything and has this effortless polished vibe. Loooooove this one. All in all, these balms are a dream for daytime wear and one of my favorites on the market, there’s a reason they are viral! Moisturizing without being heavy, easy to apply, and scented in a way that makes you giggle about girlhood a bit, they are the perfect mix of practical and indulgent. I keep one in my bag at all times and love that each shade brings its own little personality to the day. I also think they make great gifts! I’ll definitely love adding them to my girlfriends’ birthday presents!

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  • I loved the products I tested. The spray is so hydrating whether flying or just for a mid day refresh. The serum was very moisturizing. I love the Jet Lag Mask as an overnight moisturizer. It’s super hydrating but gentle and doesn’t break me out.

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  • This brand is so worth the hype. I got the lip butter balm in pink sugar and it has the perfect sheer coloring, smells delicious, and is long lasting. The jet lag mask is going to become a holy grail item for me layering it on before bed. Ordering from the direct site also included a bunch of mini trial freebies that were so adorable and makes me want more of the full size items!

    Received a free product from Summer Fridays

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  • I'm happy Summer Fridays came out with mini lip balms, since it makes it easy to try a variety of flavors. I love these lip balms as a gift or a little treat, but they're definitely overpriced. The formula is thick and smooth, and the scents and tints are nice too, but I've seen so many other products like this for cheaper.

  • I own several Summer Friday lip balms and in all honesty, they’re okay. Nothing life changing and probably wouldn’t repurchase. It has a smooth consistency but I don’t find them long lasting and it tends to leave these sticky residues on the corner of my lips.

  • I love the summer Friday Jetlag mask. It’s been a lifesaver for me on the airplane. however, the sheer skin tent was a total letdown. I bought shade two and the consistency was very very watery. About half an hour into the application it also oxidizes on my face turning another shade darker. I also threw this one out very disappointed.

  • I begrudgingly admit that these are worth the money. The Jet Lag Mask is a lovely, soft, creamy texture and super hydrating. I got a minis set of the lip balms last year and I think they're the only balms I've actually used all the way to the end - I would say they're medium quality, but I love the flavors/scents. I'm not in love with the price, but I do enjoy the products when purchased in a value set.

  • Am I the only one who thinks this lip balm is incredibly overrated? I found it to be completely unspecial and overpriced. The color is nice but the texture is not worth paying $20 for. I found myself reaching more for my $7 aquaphor.

  • I purchased the lip butter balm (which I know I love) and the sheer skin tint (which was totally new to me). The lip butter balm is truly the best balm out there. Non-sticky, natural, your-lips-but-better colors. Hydrating, dreamy, and in the cutest packaging! But listen. The sheer skin tint? ICONIC. I’m a brown girl with medium, neutral, olive tones and shade 4 was absolutely perfect. I have oily skin, but this product sort of self sets? I was so worried upon application that it would melt off but it doesn’t! It’s glowy, but not over the top, and is the best sheer layer of product. I’m wearing it (pink scarf), and even with flash and spf, there’s no flashback! Would definitely recommend.

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  • I received both the jet lag mask and the lip butter balm in brown sugar for my birthday, and I LOVE them both! The lip balm is so hydrating, and I love that the shade is buildable since it's such a flattering color. The jet lag mask really quenches my skin which is great in both the summer and cold windy days!

  • The lip butter balm in pink sugar smells like delicious frosting and is very moisturizing. I love the flexible applicator on the tube as well. It lasts decently long and provides a nice glossy, slightly pink hue on the lips.

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  • I’ve been a fan of the jet lag mask for years, and absolute loved the essentials set for sticking in my carryon for recent travels (truly the perfect size)! First time trying the blush butter balm, it’s so creamy and very pigmented on my fair skin. I only needed a little bit and it stayed on all day which is amazing pretty amazing because I tend to sweat off blushes immediately. I also purchased the lip butter balm in pink sugar which gives such a nice subtle glossy sheen, perfect for work

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  • I love the way this lip oil feels, though I think it is a little sticky. I got the pink cloud color, and I love it. It's very sheer and just adds the tiniest amount of color to make it seem like I'm not wearing any color. I like the way it feels on my lips more than the lip butter, I think it's a lot less sticky. It has a tiny bit of tingle as well. I like the applicator as a brush, but I do think it picks up way too much product, so I find myself rubbing it along the top of the container to get most of it off. Other than that, I really like the oil! The lip butter is nice, but I think because it is so sticky I find myself reaching for it less often. People who want a longer lasting shine will probably like that more. I will update as I use them more! Photo is the lip oil. I will also say I think the price point is quite high as someone who typically used Vaseline as their main lip balm, but I am starting to see the appeal of these higher priced lip products!

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  • Okay, why was I such a Summer Fridays hater? I first tried their Lip Butter Balm from a Sephora birthday gift and hated the overly sweet, artificial scent. But I gave it another shot and ordered the butter balm in Brown Sugar and Sweet Mint. Still not obsessed with the smell, but the Brown Sugar shade? Gorgeous. It’s a perfect, slightly vampy nude. ▪️ Butter Lip Balms: I’ve tried popular lip butters/balms/masks, but nothing worked for my parched lips. I've been loving Sweet Mint as an overnight lip mask. I slather it on before bed, and I wake up with soft, hydrated lips. The formula is thick, moisturizing, and not sticky. ▪️Skin Tint (Shade 2.5): Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Sheer, natural, skin-like. I have dry, light skin and the shade 2.5 is a perfect match with no patchiness on my dry spots. It doesn’t provide much coverage, but that’s the point. It evens out redness, especially around my nose, and gives a dewy, natural look. It layers well over my moisturizer and SPF. ▪️ Cloud Moisturizer & Shadedrop SPF: No review yet. Will update review after trying. Bonus: Everything is vegan and skincare-focused. ♥️ Solid 4.5. Not quite a 5, because of the scents.

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  • 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.

  • I absolutely love me some Summer Fridays lip balms. Lips look naturally healthy and slightly glossy — perfect for no-makeup days or layering under lipstick. The sleek packaging makes it super easy to toss one in my purse or pocket for on-the-go touch-ups.

  • my all time favorite lip product I own in every single shade! I keep it with me wherever I go, and it is perfect for both hydration or the perfect lip combo. My favorite is pairing the clear shades like pink sugar or vanilla with a neutral lip liner for the best lip combo, or shade poppy is amazing on its own