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.

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422 reviews and posts

  • Overall, I love Summer Fridays! The majority of their products have relatively “clean” ingredients and work wonders for my skin. One of my favorites is the Jet Lag mask. I recently tried the famous lip gloss and I have to say I’m a little disappointed. The product felt very heavy and sticky. I’ve found myself using it more as a last resort.

  • Received a sample of the pink sugar lip butter balm and jet lag mask. Both work well, but were not transformative, and I didn't feel like I needed to get the full-size product. A little does go a long way for both.

  • The Lip Butter Balm from Summer Fridays is a standout in the lip care–meets–gloss category. Formulated with shea and murumuru seed butters and vegan waxes, it delivers serious lip-conditioning action while still giving a polished, glass-like finish. ([Cosmopolitan][1]) The texture is silky and smooth—not sticky or gloopy—and the packaging with the angled applicator is convenient for on-the-go use. ([The Bitter Lemon][2]) In terms of performance, the balm gives your lips a soft sheen and a subtle tint (depending on the shade) while also noticeably improving lip comfort and hydration. Many reviewers noted cracked lips and dryness diminished when using it consistently. ([Cosmopolitan][1]) On the flip side, the colour payoff is not bold—if you’re seeking a richly pigmented lipstick, this is more of a transparent or lightly tinted gloss-balm hybrid. ([alittlebitetc][3]) Also, the price point may feel high for what is essentially a balm/gloss hybrid rather than a full lipstick. ([Cosmopolitan][1]) Overall, if you want a luxe, comfortable lip product that hydrates and gives a pretty, effortless shine with a hint of colour, this Lip Butter Balm is a very strong.

    Received a free product from Summer Fridays
  • What a pleasant, hydration experience. I am currently in upstate NY for the holidays, and the jet lag mask has been my saving grace. I can slather it on at any point and tissue off ten minutes later and my skin always feels 100% better. I don’t think I will be able to travel without it again. Its texture is like pudding and and it feels so decadent.

  • This brand lives somewhere between fun & convenient beauty and mild skin care. Expect pleasantly hydrating lips, a bit of glow, and easy-to-use masks/tints that make you feel a little fresher. It’s more “self-care vibe + aesthetic + light hydration” than clinical-grade results.

  • I really enjoy this product. The lotion is thick and creamy, and easily gets absorbed into the skin. I have never had it irritate my skin or cause a breakout. I like to use it when I notice a dry spot pop up, or when the start of winter hits and my skin needs a little pick me up.

  • This is my holy grail face cream. This is my third jar and nothing makes my skin look and feel as good as this face cream does. It's rich, but lightweight and makes my skin so soft and hydrated. I have somewhat sensitive skin and this doesn't cause any irritation or breakouts. 1 10/10 recommend this product!!

  • I’m obsessed with Summer Fridays! I have the Lip Butter Balm and it’s perfect. It makes my lips so soft and shiny without feeling sticky. It smells amazing and the packaging is super cute. I use it every day and can’t live without it!!

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  • I initially bought this lip gloss for my daughter, and loved it so much I found myself stealing hers, so I bought my own. It’s really moisturizing yet somehow not sticky. It lasts for a long time. I’m sensitive to scents and I really like all of theirs.

  • This lip butter is with me at all times. I love the color and the scent (Vanilla Beige). I feel like it goes with every outfit and every makeup look. It’s super balmy and hydrating. It does come off easily but it is a balm. The tube holds a lot and the applicator is comfortable to use. I have it in almost every flavor because the formula itself is worth it. My lips feel hydrated and it gives a beautiful cool toned beige light wash of color.

  • This is such a high quality lip balm that also has beautiful packaging! I can’t decide between Pink Sugar and Vanilla when trying to decide which is my favorite… My only complaint is the price being a little high.

  • 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 have their jet lag masque and I’ve been loving bringing it on trips with me for a lil bit if at home level skincare on the go. The formula is nice, with the texture being thick while not greasy or cakey. Overall, I’m a sucker for their brand blue and I don’t think even I know how much that positively biases me towards them.

    Received a free product from Summer Fridays
  • I started with their lip butter balms, and really love that product! I have tried various shades like Mint, Cherry, and Vanilla and have loved every one! I recieved a sample size of the Jet Lag Mask, and can see myself repurchasing because I have come to love that product as well! I appreciate that it’s friendly for sensitive and reactive skin like mine.

  • The only product I’ve tried from Summer Fridays is the lip butter balm but seriously, this is the best lip gloss I’ve ever used. The flavors are so good (I love the brown sugar one), and it stays on your lips for SUCH a long time. I’d highly recommend I literally use mine at all hours of the day.

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    Yeah, their lipgloss is expensive but I think it’s so worth it. (So much better than Hailey Beiber’s Rhode lipgloss)

  • The Summer Fridays lip butters are great. I do wish the flavors were less sweet, though I know that is what a lot of people prefer. I find them to be moisturizing, not sticky, and come in a great range of colors.

  • 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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