Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain 12HR Long-Lasting Lip Tint
by Summer Fridays · makeup
Editor's Take
The 12-hour ambition is credible, but this is classic stain chemistry with a smarter corn-starch film former, not a gentle conditioning tint.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.9 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is Strong: Alcohol and Propylene Glycol help the synthetic dyes set quickly, while Hydrolyzed Corn Starch supports lasting color. Sustainability is Good, thanks partly to that bio-based film former, though the clean score remains weak because of the alcohol-heavy solvent base and multiple synthetic dyes. Panthenol and aloe add some conditioning support, but they do not turn this into a balm. A solid water-based lip stain for long-wear color, with dryness as the named trade-off.
Full INCI list
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-) Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 6 (Ci 15985), Red 33 (Ci 17200)