Elena There are things you sign up to share in a relationship — playlists, leftovers, maybe the occasional oversized hoodie. But my lip balm? That felt personal. And yet, there he was, reaching for the Lip Balm like it had his name on it.
At first, I played it cool. “Just a swipe,” he said. Then suddenly it was living in his glovebox, migrating between our apartment and his gym bag like it had its own schedule. And honestly? I couldn’t blame him. This balm is the real deal — vegan, ultra-nourishing, and just the right amount of vanilla. So I did what had to be done: I got him one too. Because if we’re going to share taste in skincare, we might as well stop pretending it’s mine alone.
Why Summer Fridays Hits Different
There’s a reason this balm has a waitlist. Actually, a few. It’s one of those rare finds that doesn’t just live up to the hype — it quietly outperforms everything else I’ve tossed in a drawer halfway through the tube.
Vegan Formula That Feels Luxe
Some balms sit on your lips like a waxy film. Not this one. The blend of shea and murumuru butters melts in without disappearing completely — it leaves lips feeling soft, cushioned, and genuinely nourished. No stickiness, no weird aftertaste. Just moisture that actually does something.
Scent That’s Subtle but Craveable
Let’s talk about the vanilla. It’s not bubblegum-sweet or overly perfumed — it’s cozy, creamy, and has the tiniest whisper of dessert without going full cupcake. I’ve caught myself reapplying it just to get that little hit of comfort. He likes it too — though he’d never admit it smells nice out loud.
Day or Night, It Just Works
This is the part that sealed it for me: it multitasks without making a fuss. One layer in the morning adds a natural sheen without looking like gloss. At night, I swipe on a thicker coat and it doubles as an overnight lip mask. I wake up with lips that feel like I actually drank water yesterday. Revolutionary.
✨ Ready to Meet the Balm Everyone’s Stealing?
I’ve tried a lot of lip balms — this is the one I keep coming back to (and apparently, so does he).
Why He Low-Key Loves It
He won’t say it out loud, but the tube now lives in his glovebox. Case closed. For someone who once claimed he didn’t “need” lip balm, he sure has opinions now — mostly shared in grunts, but still. I see you.
Doesn’t Feel “Too Much”
This was his main concern — no tint, no shine, no drama. The Summer Fridays balm goes on smooth and clear, with a finish that’s more soft-matte than glossy. It’s hydrating without looking like he borrowed my lip gloss, which, to be fair, he technically did.
Vanilla That Doesn’t Scream Sweet
The scent is probably what won him over. He’d never go for something syrupy, but this one hits a cozy middle ground. The vanilla feels grown-up — like warm skin and clean laundry, not candy aisle. His official review? “It smells nice.” Translation: he’s keeping it.
He’s Started Recommending It to Friends
The most unexpected twist? I overheard him telling a friend at brunch, “It’s the only one that doesn’t feel gross.” Which, in husband speak, is practically a five-star rating. I didn’t say anything. I just ordered him another tube.
Packaging That Works for Both of Us
Let’s be honest — packaging matters. Especially when it’s sitting on the nightstand, tossed into a gym bag, or rolling around in the cupholder of his car. If something’s going to become a shared staple, it better look good doing it.
Minimal and Matte
Summer Fridays just gets it. The soft-squeeze tube is simple, sleek, and totally neutral — no shiny plastic, no over-the-top fonts, no screaming “I belong to her.” It’s the kind of thing he’s fine pulling out in public, and the kind I don’t mind seeing in the pile of things he “accidentally” leaves at my place.
Travel-Friendly Tube
This balm has survived jacket pockets, weekender bags, and bottom-of-my-tote chaos without leaking or cracking. It doesn’t melt in the car or explode mid-flight. Basically, it’s the MVP of lip products that travel well — and look good doing it.
Would I Repurchase? Already Did.
Some products I finish, pause, and forget about. This one? I repurchase without hesitation — because I have to. It’s not just a lip balm at this point, it’s part of my daily routine… and apparently his, too.
Hydration That Lasts
I swipe it on before my first coffee, again after lunch, and once more before bed. It somehow manages to feel light and deeply nourishing. No constant reapplying, no weird dryness creeping back in an hour later. It just works — every time.
No Sticky Residue
It gives that slight, healthy-looking sheen without the tacky texture. I’ve layered it under lipstick, worn it bare-faced, even dabbed a bit on dry cuticles in a pinch. It plays nice with everything and leaves no mess behind.
One for Every Bag
I keep the Vanilla Beige in my bag, the Original in my skincare drawer, and I caught him using the new tinted one the other day (jury’s still out on if he knew it had color). Let’s just say: we’re a two-balm household now — and it’s working out just fine.
💡 Thinking of Getting One for Him Too?
Save yourself the “Can I borrow that?” conversation — just grab an extra now.
Conclusion: When Sharing Turns Into Matching
He didn’t think he needed lip balm. Now he checks the glovebox for his Summer Fridays tube before we’ve even left the driveway. I call that growth — or at the very least, taste.
I used to think of it as my go-to. Now it’s quietly become ours — no declarations, no debates, just a shared favorite that lives in two places (his pocket and my tote). And honestly? I kind of love that we have a lip balm in common.
So yes, I’ll keep restocking. Not just for me, but for us. Because sometimes the best things are the ones you never meant to share — but secretly enjoy matching on.
Style is personal, but good taste speaks loud.
