Compared to other beauty products, I take my relationship with lip products very seriously. From lip liners to lip oils, there will never be a day where you’ll catch me without one. I simply wouldn’t be able to function without my lips done.
As a beauty writer (and self-identified lip connoisseur), it's safe to assume that I’ve gone through multiple lip oils, lip balms and other lip treatments to find the right match. For a lip product to meet my standards, though, it has to pass multiple tests: How does it feel? How long does it last before I need to reapply? What its core ingredients? These are just some of the questions I ask during my investigation, but the most important one is: Is the product effective at nourishing dry, chapped lips?
One product that has checked all of these boxes is Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil. I first came across the launch on my TikTok 'For You Page' weeks before its release back in Jan. 2024. The anticipation for the drop amassed millions of views on the platform, and convinced me to give it a try.
What is the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil? | About my lips | How I tried it | What I like | What to consider | Difference between Summer Fridays lip balm and lip oil | Who is it best for? | Why trust Shop TODAY?
Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil
- Non-sticky formula
- Very moisturizing
- Great applicator
- Tint is light
Size: 0.15 oz | Key ingredients: Vegan oil complex (jojoba, avocado, etc) and vitamin E | Shades: 8
What is the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil?
The brand describes the lip oil as a plush, non-sticky formula that tints, softens and nourishes the lips with a subtle sheen of color. You can wear the product on bare lips, or on top of your favorite lip liner and/or color. Although it is labeled as a lip oil, the product leaves the lips with a glossy shine.
The ingredients
Because it contains a mixture of nine plant-based oils (jojoba, castor and avocado oils, to name a few), vitamin E and a plant-based collagen, you should see an improvement of your lip health. The blend of plant oils offer moisture for chapped lips, while the vitamin E is great for protecting and softening any dryness.
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About my lips
My lips are equally dry as my skin. Without any deep moisture, my lips can peel and crack no matter the season. I often exfoliate my lips to combat this, but I rely on lip masks, lip balms and everything in between to treat my lips throughout the day. However, I've learned to minimize how frequently I reapply products.
How I tried the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil
The first shade that I tried from the Dream Lip Oils was Pink Cloud (a light pink). This shade is slightly lighter than my natural lip color, so it tinted my naturally rose-y lips to a subtle flushed color. When I paired it with a pink-beige lip liner, the lip oil became similar to my natural pigment. This indicated to me that the product adapts well to whatever color base you apply it to, meaning you can play with the shade (and build it up) to create one that works best for you.
What I like
The shade range is incredibly versatile
Other colors in the core collection are Blush Dream (a sheer blush), Rosewood Nights (a sheer rosy brown) and Soft Mauve (a sheer rose). All were equally attractive on my lips, regardless if I used them with a lip liner or alone.
The brand recently released four new shades to the line, totaling the line to eight shades to play around with. That includes Bare Sand (a sheer neutral sand), Rose Bud (a sheer cool pink), Warm Beige (a sheer warm beige) and Midnight Berry (a semi-sheer warm berry): A quad of shades that offer more warm hues to the line-up. A personal favorite of mine is Midnight Berry since it compliments the current "Aura makeup" and "Black Cherry" beauty trends.
It has a perfectly-sized applicator
A lip applicator that is just the right size is hard to come by. I have pretty plump lips, and prefer a larger applicator. But not everyone loves a too oversized applicator. The Dream Lip Oil has a plushy doe foot applicator that is right in the middle for the perfect disbursement of product.
The formula is incredibly moisturizing
However, the real question of concern was whether or not these lip oils were hydrating enough for my dry lips. I would argue that the product name accurately describes the impact they have: They’re incredibly plush and moisturizing. The formula didn’t slip or slide, and the hydration was long-lasting. I loved that it didn’t feel like a lip oil either. I’d compare the feel to a very soothing lip mask or serum since the formula equally felt light and thick.
What to consider
The color is sheer
I loved that the tint on the Dream Lip Oils is sheer, allowing my natural color to slightly peek through. But if you prefer a darker tint, I found the product buildable enough, except, it is not opaque.
It’s better with a lip liner or alone
I was curious to see if you could play with the tints with other lip products, such as lipsticks, and found that the formula works just as well on top. However, from my experience, the tint lasts longer with a lip pencil or when used alone.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
- Relieves any dryness
- Long-lasting formula
- Minimal reapplication
- Some have a tint and scent
Size: 0.5 oz | Key ingredients: Shea butter, murumuru seed butter and vegan waxes | Shades: 8; one untinted
When paired with the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms, which are another favorite of mine from the brand, the two give your lips an extra oomph — I now can’t find myself using one without the other.
Difference between Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil and Lip Butter Balm
Experts previously told Shop TODAY that Lip oils often contain a blend of oils for deep moisture. They’re also more lightweight, similar to Summer Fridays’ Dream Lip Oil. A lip balm is much thicker, and sometimes heavier, on the lips. The Lip Butter Balm contains a mix of nourishing butters to repair parched lips, so this is a better option if you’re looking to just treat. Both products have tinted versions of their products, but the Lip Butter Balm offers an un-tinted and unscented option.
Who is the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil best for?
After trying this launch, I can easily agree that the online hype is real. You might find yourself in a toss-up (like how I found myself) about whether or not these are better than the brand’s Lip Butter Balms or your own go-to lip product. But for the lip care and color it offers, I say the Dream Lip Oil deserves a place in your beauty routine. And with the new colors, you might want to quickly add a shade (or two!) to your cart.
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