e.l.f. Squeeze Me Lip Balm, Moisturizing Lip Balm For A Sheer Tint Of Color, Infused With Hyaluronic Acid, Vegan & Cruelty-free, Strawberry Review
Our verdict
A budget-friendly, hyaluronic acid infused lip balm with sheer strawberry tint, backed by an exceptionally large and strongly positive review base at a fraction of the price of prestige balms.
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Anyone who wants an affordable, easy-to-apply tinted lip balm with a proven track record and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
Skip if
You want an unflavored or uncolored balm, or a stick format rather than a squeeze tube applicator.
- Priced 60% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 25,800 owner ratings
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Popularity4.8/5
25,800 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["e.l.f.'s Squeeze Me Lip Balm comes in a Strawberry shade, applied from a tube rather than a twist-up stick, and priced at just $4. The formula is built around hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and goji berry, giving it a moisturizing and nourishing profile alongside a sheer tint of color.", "At 6 grams, it's a compact everyday product with a glossy finish, and it's listed as vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and sulfate-free. The squeeze tube applicator is a distinct format choice compared to most of the balms in this roundup, which mostly come as sticks or small pots.", 'With over 25,800 reviews and a 4.6 star average, this is one of the most heavily reviewed products in the entire category, and it achieves that at a price point far below most of its competitors, making it a notable value pick.']
Pros
- Over 25,800 reviews at 4.6 stars, an exceptional track record for the price
- Hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and goji berry in the ingredient list
- Just $4, among the most affordable options in this category
- Vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates
Cons
- Strawberry tint and flavor only, no unflavored option in this listing
- Squeeze tube format may feel less precise than a twist-up stick
- Glossy finish won't appeal to those who prefer a matte look
Performance notes
Hyaluronic acid is a humectant known for drawing moisture into the skin, and pairing it with shea butter's emollient coating gives this balm both a hydrating and a sealing effect. Goji berry rounds out the formula as an additional plant-derived ingredient, though shea butter and hyaluronic acid are doing most of the moisturizing work. The squeeze tube format also makes it easy to dispense a controlled amount of the sheer tint.
What buyers say
A 4.6 average across more than 25,800 reviews is an outstanding result, especially at this price point, and it suggests the formula reliably delivers a pleasant experience for a very wide range of buyers.
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Frequently asked questions
Does e.l.f.'s Squeeze Me Lip Balm contain hyaluronic acid?
Yes, hyaluronic acid is one of the named special ingredients, alongside shea butter and goji berry, giving the balm a moisturizing focus in addition to its sheer strawberry tint.
How is this lip balm applied?
It comes in a squeeze tube rather than a stick or pot, so you dispense a small amount directly from the tube rather than twisting up a solid balm.
Is e.l.f.'s lip balm vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes, the listing states it's vegan and cruelty-free, and it's also free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.