e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm For A Glossy Finish & Soft, Supple Lips, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, Strawberry Shortcake Review
Our verdict
A budget-friendly, butter-rich tinted balm with a huge review base and a strong rating, making it one of the most proven affordable options in this lineup.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Anyone who wants an affordable, glossy tinted balm backed by a very large number of reviews, in a warm-toned medium shade like Strawberry Shortcake.
Skip if
You want a matte finish or a fragrance-free formula, since this leans glossy and is built around a named fruity shade.
- Priced 20% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 6,200 owner ratings
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Popularity4.0/5
6,200 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
['This is the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm in Strawberry Shortcake, priced at $8 and weighing 0.52 oz. It is described as a hydrating, tinted lip balm with a glossy finish, aimed at giving lips a glossy look while also nourishing, smoothing, and moisturizing them.', 'The special ingredients are shea butter, mango butter, and cocoa butter, along with hyaluronic acid and pineapple fruit oil. It is labeled vegan and cruelty-free, paraben-free, and not heat sensitive, and the listing describes the shade as a warm-toned, medium-depth, medium-intensity, medium-coverage tint suited to all skin types and skin tones.', 'This is the most reviewed product in this batch by a wide margin, with over 6,200 reviews at a 4.6 star average. The listing shows 0 units bought in the past month at the time of this data, even though the product remains listed as in stock, which stands in contrast to its very large lifetime review count.']
Pros
- Very large review base of over 6,200 reviews at a strong 4.6 star average
- Butter-rich formula with shea, mango, and cocoa butter plus hyaluronic acid
- Affordable at $8
- Vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free
- Not heat sensitive, so it should hold up well in a bag or car
Cons
- Glossy, tinted finish will not suit buyers who want a plain or matte balm
- 0 units bought in the most recent month tracked, despite the large historical review count
- Medium coverage tint may not satisfy buyers looking for a more pigmented lip product
Performance notes
Shea, mango, and cocoa butter provide a layered blend of emollients meant to nourish and smooth the lips, while hyaluronic acid is included for its moisture-binding properties and pineapple fruit oil adds a fruity note in line with the Strawberry Shortcake shade. The glossy finish and medium coverage tint suggest this is designed as a hybrid of color and care, giving a visible sheen and light color pay off alongside its moisturizing ingredients.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across more than 6,200 reviews is one of the strongest and most heavily tested track records in this category, reflecting a long history of consistent buyer satisfaction, even though the most recent monthly purchase count was recorded at 0 at the time of this data.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this lip balm tinted or clear?
It is tinted in the Strawberry Shortcake shade, described as a warm-toned, medium-depth, medium-intensity color with a glossy finish, so it adds visible color rather than being clear.
What are the main moisturizing ingredients?
The listing names shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter, hyaluronic acid, and pineapple fruit oil as the special ingredients behind its hydrating and nourishing claims.
Is this balm vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes, the listing describes it as vegan and cruelty-free, and it also carries a paraben-free label.