elf Squeeze Me Lip Balm At A Glance
• 5 flavors for $4 each.
• The key ingredients are shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and goji berry.
• They moisturize, hydrate, and nourish the lips with a sheer wash of color.
• They feature a mess-free slanted applicator.
elf Cosmetics is continuing to iterate with their lineup of lip balms, while also trying to dupe popular brands. I have the full elf Squeeze Me Lip Balm collection and it is on the chopping block.
Details & Claims
The elf lip balm comes in five flavors and they sell for $4 each. You get 0.21 oz or 6 grams of product. They are sized to be on-the-go.
elf claims that their formula should moisturize, hydrate, and nourish your lips, all while being lightweight. Each flavor has a sheer wash of color. The key ingredients are shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and goji berry, all of which support the claims.
You might note that these balms seem familiar. The Ride Or Die Lip Balm line was discontinued and re-formulated into this new and improved lineup. Along with the update we get an easy to squeeze tube featuring a mess-free slanted applicator.
If you are wondering where to buy the balms, you can find all of them from elf’s website as well as Amazon, Ulta, Target, and Walmart. Below are the links to buy.
To use the balms, simply apply a generous layer to your lips. Feel free to re-apply as desired. To enhance your experience, you can exfoliate first. They pair well with the elf Lip Exfoliator.
Swatches & Flavors Breakdown
The elf lip balm swatches evidence the sheer tint and juicy shine. The best part is, the flavors smell and taste nice while avoiding being too artifical. Here is the full list of flavor names:
- Vanilla Frosting
- Strawberry
- Grape
- Honeydew
- Peach
Review
For this elf Squeeze Me Lip Balm review it is important to remember that I have been covering this brand in-depth for 10 years. My first ever review is indeed elf Cosmetics!
These new balms are definitely easier to apply than the former, due to the slanted applicator and thredded cap. The tube design is easy to squeeze and to grip, which is great for those with arthritus or other conditions.
As already stated, the flavors are highly pleasing and do not strike me as artificial or over-the-top. The sheer wash of color is lovely on the lips, paired with a juicy shine that is a bit more glowy than your standard balm. They are thicker and feel like a lip mask, yet they stay lightwieght and comfortable. They are not sticky.
While the small tubes are great for travel, they each come 3/4 of the way filled. That means you will use these balms up faster than what you are used to, resulting in more frequent repurchases. The $4 price point is not bad in comparison.
The natural ingredients are fair-trade certified and are skin-loving and safe. Most lip balms on the market that are highly popular contain ingredients that actually dry out your lips and cause you to be addicted to using them. elf avoids this all together to give you a safer and effective experience. The formula leaves my lips feeling healthy and the leftover dead skin falls right off! Below is a breakdown of their performance:
- Hydration Duration: 6 hours before re-application is needed.
- Hydration Levels: Moisture level of lips increased by 20% after application.
- Spreadability: 0.2 grams needed for full coverage.
- Wear Time: 2 hours average wear time.
- Transfer Resistance: Not transfer-resistant, with 80% of product transferring to surfaces.
- Price per Gram: $0.67 per gram.
- Portability: Weighs 6 grams.
elf is obviously trying to dupe Laneige with this lineup. While I cannot make a dupe comparison, you are getting top ingredients and good results from elf at a fraction of the price, making these a decent choice for your budget.
These are great to use overnight as a lip mask, or, keep them in your purse, car, or desk to wear as needed. You can also prime your lips for makeup application. Just remember to wipe the product off before applying your lip color! You can apply these over a lip color to add a shot of hydration as well as some shine.
Amanda’s Review: ★★★★★
Shop The Lip Balm
Which flavor of elf Squeeze Me Lip Balm is your favorite? I have an obsession with Vanilla Frosting! Overall, two thumbs up! Hopefully they will add more flavors soon. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.
