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The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vault is a limited-edition holiday set of 18 full-size Lip Butter Balms in an exclusive vegan leather vanity case. Summer Fridays prices the set at $315 (US). It launches on 16 October 2026 at Sephora, Sephora Canada and SummerFridays.com, with first access in the Sephora App on 15 October 2026. Browse all Summer Fridays launches.

The Vault is part of Summer Fridays' holiday 2026 releases. The brand also launched the Summer Fridays The Holiday Trio 2026, which pairs the Sugar Plum and Mocha Bonbon Lip Butter Balms with a mini Jet Lag Mask, and the Summer Fridays Body Layering Set, a body care set.

Updated 15 October 2026: Sephora's app first access has started. Sephora US lists the Vault at $315 and Sephora Canada at CA$425, both as app exclusives until the wider launch on 16 October. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

Release Date

The Lip Butter Balm Vault launches on 16 October 2026 in three places:

• Sephora
• Sephora Canada
• SummerFridays.com

Sephora App users get first access on 15 October 2026. Summer Fridays' announcement also names Revolve and Sephora at Kohl's as stockists.

Price

• US price: the Vault costs $315 on summerfridays.com.
• Stated value: Summer Fridays puts the set's value at $477.
• Single balms: individual Lip Butter Balms cost $24 each on summerfridays.com.
• Canada price: CA$425 at Sephora Canada, which gives a value of CA$643.

It's not to be confused with The Lip Butter Balm Minis, a cheaper set at $25 on summerfridays.com and Sephora US. The Minis set contains mini sizes, while the Vault contains full sizes.

What's Inside

Summer Fridays lists these contents:

• 18 full-size Lip Butter Balms, 15g / 0.5 oz each, one in each of the 18 flavours

- 9 core shades

- 9 limited-edition shades

• 1 limited-edition vegan leather vanity case (9.06 × 7.09 × 4.33 in), available only in this set

Lip Butter Balm Vault Shades

The descriptions below are Summer Fridays' own. Iced Coffee is one of the core shades, and we covered it in our Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Iced Coffee post.

Where to Buy

• US: Summer Fridays ($315). Sephora US ($315) lists it as an app exclusive on 15 October, ahead of the 16 October launch; Sephora at Kohl's and Revolve were due to stock it from 16 October 2026.
• UK: Not yet confirmed.
• Canada: Sephora Canada (CA$425), app exclusive on 15 October, then from 16 October 2026.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: Not yet confirmed.

Checked 15 October 2026: listed at Sephora US ($315) and Sephora Canada (CA$425) as app exclusives; listed on summerfridays.com at $315.

Checked 25 October 2026: in stock at summerfridays.com ($315).

What Makes the Lip Butter Balm Vault Different?

• First full sizes of three shades: Peach Granita, Berry Sorbet and Sea Salt Caramel come in full size here for the first time. Summer Fridays says they were previously only available as minis and calls them community favourites.
• Every shade in one set: the set holds all 18 flavours, split evenly between nine core and nine limited-edition shades.
• Exclusive case: the vegan leather vanity case is available only in this set.

Formula and Packaging

• Lip Butter Balm: Summer Fridays says the formula is:

- vegan and cruelty-free

- formulated without gluten

- suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin

The brand suggests using it when lips need extra hydration during the day, or as an overnight lip mask.

• Vanity case: a limited-edition vegan leather case measuring 9.06 × 7.09 × 4.33 in. Summer Fridays describes it as a set "to collect, treasure and share."

Sources

• Summer Fridays official site: The Lip Butter Balm Vault (checked 9 October 2026)
• Summer Fridays' launch announcement, as reposted on Instagram (9 October 2026)

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment in Toasted Vanilla is a new shade with a sheer, warm-neutral tint and vanilla scent. It costs $24 (US) and is currently listed only on PaulasChoice.com in the US, where it was live by 9 October 2026. Europe got it first: Paula's Choice UK had the shade on sale by 27 September 2026.

Updated 9 October 2026: In stock at PaulasChoice.com (US) and listed at Paula's Choice UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland.

The brand's seasonal sets are covered separately in our post on the Paula's Choice Holiday 2026 Skincare Kits.

When Did the Paula's Choice Toasted Vanilla Gloss Balm Launch?

Paula's Choice hasn't announced an official release date for Toasted Vanilla. These are the dated sightings:

• 27 September 2026: On sale at Paula's Choice UK. The earliest UK customer reviews of the shade carry this date.
• 9 October 2026: Live on PaulasChoice.com (US), marked "New."

Price

• US: $24 for 0.5 fl. oz., the same as the other US shades.
• UK: £26. It was £22.10 during a 15% promotion on 9 October 2026.
• Europe: price on site. The German, French, Dutch and Polish storefronts list it as new with a 15% promotion.

Shades

Toasted Vanilla joins two existing US shades of the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm, each $24 / 0.5 fl. oz.:

• Toasted Vanilla (new): sheer, warm-neutral tint with a natural vanilla scent, per Paula's Choice.
• Sheer Pink: soft-pink hue that applies clear, with a natural vanilla scent.
• Deep Plum.

For another tinted peptide lip launch, see the rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Pretzel.

Where to Buy

• US: PaulasChoice.com ($24). The site says the product ships only within the U.S.
• UK: Paula's Choice UK (£26), listed as "Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Lip Treatment."
• Europe: Paula's Choice Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland (price on site).
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 9 October 2026: in stock at PaulasChoice.com (US); listed at Paula's Choice UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland.

What Makes the Toasted Vanilla Gloss Balm Different?

• It is a warm-neutral tint, alongside the existing Sheer Pink and Deep Plum shades.
• It reached Europe before the US, with UK sales by 27 September 2026 and the US listing by 9 October 2026.
• In the US it is currently listed only on PaulasChoice.com and doesn't appear at other US retailers.

Formula and Packaging

• Formula: According to Paula's Choice, it is a non-sticky, "never tingly" lip treatment powered by 3x pro-collagen peptides. The brand names these as palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and tridecapeptide-1, plus shea butter, plum seed oil and sesame seed extract. The brand says it is "clinically proven to visibly boost lip volume, plump & smooth the look of lips for 24 hours after a single application." It also says tridecapeptide-1 visibly plumps lips in 15 minutes.
• Formula credentials: Paula's Choice lists it as gluten free, vegan and silicone free. The applicator has a silicone tip.
• Packaging: The component contains 40% PCR, per the brand.

The gloss balm has 277 reviews on PaulasChoice.com. It won three 2025 awards: Women's Health Beauty Awards Best Lip Gloss, Byrdie Sweat Awards Best Lip Balm, and Shop TODAY Mature Beauty Awards Best Peptide Lip Treatment. Browse more lip and face launches in our skincare section.

Tried it? Read and write reviews of the Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm on Beauty Talk Club.

Sources

• Paula's Choice US product page, checked 9 October 2026
• Paula's Choice UK product page, including the earliest customer reviews of the shade
• Paula's Choice Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland product listings

The e.l.f. Squeeze Me Flavor Flashback Lip Balm is a limited-edition series of five sheer-tint, flavoured lip balms, each with a matching charm. e.l.f. Cosmetics sells each balm separately for $5 on elfcosmetics.com, where all five shades went live on 8 October 2026.

This season, e.l.f. has also released the e.l.f. POP Spicy Bundt Nice Tromsø Collection, a holiday body mist and body care collection.

Updated 9 October 2026: all five shades are in stock on elfcosmetics.com, and Fruit Punch Pouch is in stock on elfcosmetics.co.uk. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the e.l.f. Squeeze Me Flavor Flashback Lip Balms Launch?

e.l.f. hasn't announced an official release date. All five shades went live on elfcosmetics.com in the US on 8 October 2026. Fruit Punch Pouch went live on elfcosmetics.co.uk on the same day, 8 October 2026.

Price

• US: $5 per balm on elfcosmetics.com. e.l.f. markets it as a "$5 stocking stuffer" for nostalgia lovers.
• UK: £5 on elfcosmetics.co.uk, where the product is listed as "Squeeze Me Flavour Flashback Lip Balm".

The Five Flavours

Each balm is based on a throwback snack and comes with its own charm attached to the tube. According to e.l.f., the five shades are:

• Fruity O's: green, with a rainbow fruit cereal flavour and a cherry charm.
• Milk Carton: white, inspired by mini milk cartons, with a milk-carton charm.
• Mall Pretzel: brown, inspired by mall pretzels.
• Fruit Punch Pouch: red, with a juicy tropical punch flavour and a pineapple charm.
• Banana Candy: yellow, with a banana candy flavour and a banana charm.

Where to Buy

• US: elfcosmetics.com: Fruity O's, Milk Carton, Mall Pretzel, Fruit Punch Pouch, Banana Candy ($5 each)
• UK: elfcosmetics.co.uk: Fruit Punch Pouch (£5). The other four flavours are not yet listed.
• Canada: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 9 October 2026: all five shades are in stock on elfcosmetics.com, and Fruit Punch Pouch is in stock on elfcosmetics.co.uk. Other retailers haven't listed it yet.

Both versions use the same squeeze-tube format at the same US price. The Flavor Flashback edition changes the flavours to a snack-nostalgia theme and adds a matching charm to each tube.

e.l.f. also sells the Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duos for $9, which we covered in our post on the e.l.f. Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duo.

What Makes the Squeeze Me Flavor Flashback Lip Balm Different?

• Each of the five flavours is based on a specific throwback snack, from rainbow fruit cereal to mall pretzels.
• Each tube comes with its own matching charm.
• It is a limited-edition run within e.l.f.'s permanent Squeeze Me Lip Balm range.

Lip balms with attached accessories are a theme this season. The Party of You Coat Check Lip Balm & Puffer Coat Keychain Sets pair a balm with a keychain.

Formula and Packaging

• Key ingredients: e.l.f. lists hyaluronic acid, shea butter, goji berry extract, squalane and glycerin. The brand says the lightweight balm hydrates and nourishes lips with a sheer tint, and that it is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
• Format: The balm comes in a squeeze tube with a slanted-tip applicator, which e.l.f. describes as pocket-sized and mess-free.

Browse more lip and face launches in our makeup section.

Sources

• e.l.f. Cosmetics US product pages (elfcosmetics.com), all five shades, including e.l.f.'s product info graphics
• e.l.f. Cosmetics UK product page (elfcosmetics.co.uk), Fruit Punch Pouch

Party of You has launched three holiday Coat Check sets at Target in the US, each pairing a Security Blanket Plush Hug Lip Balm with a miniature Puffer Coat Keychain for $14.99. The sets are now available online at Target in three shades: Sugar Cookie, Sparkling Cider and Candy Cane.

What's New

The Plush Hug Lip Balm is not new. Party of You already sells it in four core flavours: Choconutty, SweetNSalty, Strawberry Milkshake and Cherry Rush. The Coat Check sets are new because they bundle the balm with a collectible accessory. Each box, labelled "Coat Check," holds a balm tube with the brand's wavy rose-gold cap and a tiny puffer jacket keychain with a zipper detail and a ball chain.

The three products differ in colour:

• Sugar Cookie: pink balm tube, brown puffer coat keychain, pink box
• Sparkling Cider: yellow/amber balm tube, red puffer coat keychain, cream box
• Candy Cane: deep pink/raspberry balm tube, lilac puffer coat keychain, magenta box

The shade names suggest seasonal treats. However, neither Party of You nor Target has stated a flavour or scent for any of the three sets.

What the Brand Says

Party of You calls the Security Blanket balm "your emotional support pocket pal," made "for sensitive, stressed lips to soften & wrap them in comfort." The brand says the wavy cap is designed for fidgeting: running your fingers over it is meant to offer "a little moment of relief."

On its official site, the brand describes the core Plush Hug formula as made with peptide + cupuaçu butter. According to Party of You, the balm:

• seals in moisture for a "smooth, pillowy feel"
• helps strengthen and smooth the lip barrier over time
• protects against chapping and dryness

The brand also says the core balm is clinically proven to immediately moisturise and hydrate lips and to improve barrier function, based on a third-party clinical study. The published ingredient list for Choconutty includes palmitoyl tripeptide-1, cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) seed butter, shea butter, cocoa seed butter and coconut oil. Target has not published separate ingredient lists for the holiday shades, so the formulas may differ.

How to Use

Party of You advises applying the balm to lips throughout the day for extra hydration.

Key Details

At $14.99, the price is the same for all three Coat Check sets, and each includes 0.35 oz (10 g) of product. The sets are sold through Target and are not listed on partyofyou.com.

Where to Buy

• US: Target – Sugar Cookie ($14.99), Target – Sparkling Cider ($14.99), Target – Candy Cane ($14.99)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Target product listings: Sugar Cookie, Sparkling Cider, Candy Cane
• Party of You official site: Plush Hug Lip Balm – Choconutty

Winky Lux has released Frosty the Lip Balm, a limited-edition $19 silver-shimmer lip balm for Holiday 2026. It first appeared on winkylux.com on 29 September 2026 and is also available online at Ulta Beauty. The sheer, sugar cookie-flavoured balm is part of the brand's holiday lip balm drop, alongside the peppermint-themed Reindeer Fuel.

Also from Winky Lux this season is Winky Lux Selena's Angelic Trio, a new sculpt, blush and highlighter kit at Ulta.

What's New

Frosty is a limited-edition addition to the Winky Lux lip balm line for Holiday 2026. Winky Lux describes it as a sheer, hydrating balm with a silver shimmer for a "frosty," light-catching glow, and a "fresh baked sugar cookie flavor." The box labels it a "Silver Shimmer Lip Topper," which reflects its two intended uses: worn alone, or layered over another lip colour.

It launched alongside Reindeer Fuel, a red-and-white swirled peppermint candy-cane balm, also $19, which we covered here. Ulta tags Frosty as New and sells it online only, not in stores.

What the Brand Says

According to Winky Lux, the formula contains two key ingredients:

• Sunflower Seed Oil: the brand says it hydrates dry lips and locks in moisture
• Vitamin E (listed as tocopheryl acetate): the brand says it helps protect and nourish lips

The brand describes the balm as clean, vegan and cruelty-free, with plastic-neutral packaging. The Ulta and brand listings say it is formulated without parabens, gluten, phthalates or sulfates.

Key Details

• The full ingredient list includes Aroma/Flavor/Parfum and vanillin, which is relevant for anyone who avoids fragrance in lip products.
• The shimmer comes from synthetic fluorphlogopite, and the product may contain titanium dioxide (CI 77891).
• Waxes in the formula include synthetic beeswax and candelilla wax.
• Made in China.

How to Wear It

Winky Lux suggests two ways to apply it:

1. On bare lips: swipe on for a subtle shimmer.
2. As a topper: layer it over a lipstick, gloss or tinted balm to add sparkle.

The brand describes the formula as buildable, so extra layers increase the shimmer.

Sleigh All Day Holiday Lip Balm Kit

Frosty also comes in the Sleigh All Day Holiday Lip Balm Kit with Reindeer Fuel. The kit costs $29. Buying the two balms separately would cost $38, the value Ulta lists. The kit is listed at both Winky Lux and Ulta (sold out on winkylux.com as of 5 October 2026).

Where to Buy

• US: Winky Lux ($19, currently sold out), Ulta Beauty ($19, online only). Sleigh All Day kit: Winky Lux ($29, currently sold out), Ulta Beauty ($29)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Frosty is limited edition. As of 5 October 2026, both Frosty and the Sleigh All Day kit show as sold out on winkylux.com but in stock at Ulta.

Sources

• Winky Lux: Frosty the Lip Balm product page
• Ulta Beauty: Winky Lux Frosty the Lip Balm listing
• Winky Lux: Sleigh All Day Holiday Lip Balm Kit
• Instagram launch announcement of Frosty the Lip Balm at Ulta Beauty

Holiday lip care just got a lot sweeter. eos has released the limited-edition Holly & Jolly Lip Balm 4-Pack, a festive set of four moisturizing balms inspired by the holiday dessert table: berries in syrup, sugared cherries, candy canes and a glass of eggnog. It's a cheerful way to keep lips soft through the coldest months, and it makes an easy gift.

Release Date and Price

The Holly & Jolly set went live on the eos website on 2 October 2026 as part of the brand's 2026 holiday drop. The 4-pack costs $10.99 (US). Because it's a limited-edition seasonal release, eos is clear that these flavors won't stick around, so it's worth picking one up early if you have a favorite in mind.

The Products: Four Holiday Flavors

Each balm comes in a stick tube, and the set includes pastel pink, mint green, red and lavender tubes. The four flavors are:

• Merry Berry: raspberry slush and blackberry syrup
• Cherry & Bright: juicy cherries and crystal sugar
• Candy Cane Swirl: white chocolate and crushed candy canes
• Eggnog: vanilla custard with a sprinkle of spice

Why It's a Winter Lip Care Essential

The flavors are the fun part, but the formula does the real work. These are moisturizing lip balms made with sustainably sourced natural shea, which helps smooth, protect and keep lips soft all day. eos also says the balms are gentle enough for sensitive skin, which helps when cold air and indoor heating leave lips dry and chapped.

Tips for happier winter lips:

• Keep one everywhere. With four sticks in the pack, you can stash one in your bag, coat pocket, desk and bedside table.
• Reapply after eating or drinking. Holiday treats and hot drinks wear balm off quickly.
• Layer before bed. Swipe on a generous coat at night so lips wake up feeling soft.
• Prep for lipstick. Apply a thin layer a few minutes before your holiday lip color to smooth the surface.

More From the eos Holiday Drop

If four balms is more than you need, eos has two other options from the same release:

• Merry & Bright Lip Balm 2-Pack ($5.99, US): Merry Berry and Cherry & Bright together. It's a good stocking stuffer for berry fans.
• Candy Cane Swirl Super Balm ($5.99, US): a squeeze-tube version of the white chocolate and candy cane flavor. Super Balm is eos's richer lip treatment. It delivers up to 24 hours of moisture with shea butter, cocoa seed butter, avocado oil and castor seed oil, and it's paraben-free and cruelty-free.

Gifting Ideas

The Holly & Jolly 4-Pack is easy to split up. Keep one flavor for yourself and tuck the rest into stockings, use them as gift toppers, or hand them out to friends. You could also pair a stick from the set with the Candy Cane Swirl Super Balm: use the stick during the day and the richer Super Balm as an overnight treatment.

Where to Buy

• US: eos ($10.99). Other US retailers are not yet confirmed.
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Tired eyes and dry lips tend to show up together once the weather turns. Topicals has a gift set for both: the Bright Eyes & Slick Lips Kit, a limited-edition Holiday 2026 Sephora exclusive. It's newly listed at Sephora with a "New" badge and no reviews yet. It pairs the brand's cooling Faded Brightening Under Eye Masks with two bundle-exclusive shades of the Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm. The promise is hydrated lips and visibly brighter under-eyes in 15 minutes.

Topicals also has a second new gift set at Sephora this season: the Topicals Faded Dark Spot Kit Gift Set, a $28 three-step set with a Faded cleansing bar, peel pads and dark spot patches.

What's Inside: The Products

The set includes:

• Faded Brightening Under Eye Mask in Pink
• Faded Brightening Under Eye Mask in Cognac
• Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm in Fresa (15 mL / 0.5 oz)
• Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm in Canela (15 mL / 0.5 oz)

The packshot shows one pair of each eye mask.

The kit costs $30 in the US. Sephora says buying the items separately would cost $45. Topicals hasn't published a per-item price breakdown, so we can't show how that figure is calculated.

The Shades

The two lip shades are exclusive to this bundle:

• Fresa is a pinky mauve with a strawberry scent.
• Canela is a sheer, rich brown with a spiced scent.

The Cognac eye mask isn't exclusive. Topicals also sells Cognac Faded Under Eye Masks on its own site at $22 for 6 pairs.

Why the Faded Eye Mask Works

The Faded masks are made in Korea from a cooling hydrogel that gives an instant chill. The key ingredients are:

• Caffeine, which helps lessen the look of dark circles and wakes up the under-eye area.
• Kojic acid, an antioxidant that helps even out the look of dark spots.
• Arbutin, a plant extract that fades the look of excess pigmentation.

Topicals ran a two-week independent clinical study and questionnaire with 33 participants:

• 94% said their under-eyes looked brighter right after use.
• 94% said the area felt more hydrated and smoother.
• 85% said their dark circles appeared lighter.
• The brand also reports a 17% reduction in the appearance of dark circles after two weeks.

Slick Salve: Serious Lip Hydration

Slick Salve uses what Topicals calls "Cling Technology" to lock in moisture and protect lips from drying elements. It's built for severe dryness. Ceramides help strengthen the moisture barrier, while hyaluronic acid and glycerin add hydration. Rice bran wax, a vegan wax, conditions and softens lips while preserving moisture. The balm is 100% vegan.

The whole kit is cruelty-free. It's free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and SLS/SLES, and contains less than 1% synthetic fragrance.

How to Use the Kit

1. Chill first. Store the masks in the fridge for an extra-cooling treat.
2. Apply to clean skin. Leave the masks on the under-eye area for 15 minutes, two to three times a week.
3. Try the reverse trick. Put the round end near your nose, where darkness and puffiness tend to sit. Or point it towards your temples to target dehydration lines.
4. Finish with Slick Salve. Smooth on Fresa or Canela while the mask works, then reapply through the day.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($30)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Sephora Canada (C$40.50); other markets not yet confirmed

This is a limited-edition holiday set, so it may not stay in stock for long.

Holiday flavors have arrived in lip care. eos has launched its limited-edition Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice Mini Super Balm trio for holiday 2026. On eos.com it's also listed as the Sugar & Spice Mini Super Balm 3-Pack, and it packs three dessert-inspired flavors into mini balms. It's nostalgic and cozy, and it's well suited to the stocking-stuffer pile.

Release Date and Price

The set appeared on eos.com on 2 October 2026 and is available now for $10.99 for the 3-pack. Because it's a limited-edition seasonal release, it may not stay in stock for long.

The Products: Three Holiday Flavors

Each mini balm is based on a classic seasonal treat:

• Tres Leches tastes of sweet milk and whipped vanilla, like warm vanilla milk on the stove.
• Eggnog tastes of vanilla custard with a sprinkle of spice.
• Espresso Martini tastes of coffee crème with a cocoa twist, for anyone who prefers their holiday flavors a bit more grown-up.

The sweet, spicy and coffee options give you some variety, so the set works well for sharing or for gifting to someone whose taste you don't know.

What Makes Super Balm Different?

eos describes Super Balm as the more indulgent cousin of its everyday Lip Balm. It's a rich, buttery hydrating lip treatment made with:

• Shea butter and cocoa seed butter, which cushion and soften
• Avocado oil and castor seed oil, which nourish and add a soft sheen
• Sunflower seed wax and jojoba esters, which help lock in moisture

The formula delivers up to 24 hours of moisture but still feels lightweight and non-sticky. It's paraben-free and cruelty-free. eos hasn't confirmed this holiday set as vegan, so check the final ingredient list if that matters to you.

How to Get the Most From Your Super Balm

• Prep before lipstick: Apply a thin layer a few minutes before your lip color so it can sink in. Blot any excess for better wear.
• Use it overnight: On cold, dry winter nights, apply a generous layer before bed.
• Exfoliate gently: For flaky lips, use a soft lip scrub first, then follow with Super Balm to seal in moisture.
• Keep one everywhere: The mini size fits easily in a coat pocket, a clutch or your desk drawer.

Is It a Good Holiday Gift?

Yes. Three minis and three festive flavors in one affordable set make it an easy pick for stockings, office gift exchanges and Secret Santa. It's also a nice extra for the lip care lover on your list. Since it's limited edition, buy early if you plan to give a few.

Where to Buy

• US: eos.com ($10.99)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

The eos Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice Mini Super Balm combines dessert-like flavors with a butter-rich formula, making it one of the easiest lip care gifts of the season. Shop it while it lasts.

Summer Fridays has released The Holiday Trio, a limited-edition holiday 2026 set priced at £49.00 at Space NK UK and €52.00 at Space NK Ireland. The set pairs two exclusive shades of the brand's Lip Butter Balm, Sugar Plum and Mocha Bonbon, with a mini Jet Lag Mask. US availability of the set has not been confirmed.

Summer Fridays also has a full-size holiday set this season: the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vault, with all 18 Lip Butter Balm flavours in a vegan leather vanity case.

What's Inside The Holiday Trio

Lip Butter Balm – Sugar Plum (15g): A sheer plum with a hint of sugar plum flavour.

Lip Butter Balm – Mocha Bonbon (15g): A sheer neutral beige with golden shimmer and a hint of mocha flavour.

Mini Jet Lag Mask (28g): Summer Fridays' hydrating treatment. According to the Space NK listing, it plumps and visibly brightens skin and can be used overnight or as a daily moisturiser.

Both balms are the standard 15g size, the same as the brand's full-size Lip Butter Balm.

Key Ingredients and Brand Claims

Summer Fridays describes the Lip Butter Balm as a silky vegan formula that hydrates and softens dry lips. Its ingredient list includes shea butter, murumuru seed butter, sodium hyaluronate (a form of hyaluronic acid) and tocopherol (vitamin E).

The brand says the balm is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It cites an independent consumer use study with 39 participants aged 20 to 55, assessed immediately after application. Summer Fridays also says its products are not tested on animals and contain no animal by-products.

According to the brand description on Space NK, the Jet Lag Mask is designed for dull, tired, stressed-out skin. Its ingredient list includes niacinamide, ceramides, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.

How to Use It

• Daytime lips: Summer Fridays says to apply the Lip Butter Balm whenever lips need extra hydration throughout the day.
• Overnight lip mask: The brand says the balm can also be used as an overnight lip mask.
• Jet Lag Mask as a moisturiser: Apply a thin layer over cleansed skin in the morning.
• Jet Lag Mask as an overnight treatment: Apply a thicker layer as the last step of the evening routine. Space NK's listing says it can be used as an overnight treatment or daily moisturiser, according to your skin's needs.

Key Details

The Holiday Trio is a limited-edition set. It combines two holiday-exclusive Lip Butter Balm shades with a mini Jet Lag Mask. In the US, the two balms are sold without the mask as the Holiday Treat Duo.

Where to Buy

• US: The Holiday Trio itself is not yet confirmed for the US. Both shades are sold together as the Holiday Treat Duo, which contains the two balms without the Jet Lag Mask: Summer Fridays – Holiday Treat Duo ($40.00). They are also sold individually: Summer Fridays – Sugar Plum ($24.00) and Summer Fridays – Mocha Bonbon ($24.00).
• UK: Space NK – The Holiday Trio (£49.00). Single balms are available at Cult Beauty – Sugar Plum (£23.00; listed as "Strawberry Sugar Plum") and Cult Beauty – Mocha Bonbon (£23.00).
• International: Space NK Ireland – The Holiday Trio (€52.00).

Sources

• Summer Fridays – Holiday Treat Duo product page
• Summer Fridays – Lip Butter Balm Sugar Plum product page
• Summer Fridays – Lip Butter Balm Mocha Bonbon product page
• Space NK UK – The Holiday Trio listing
• Cult Beauty – Lip Butter Balm Sugar Plum listing