If you told me as a teen, when I was heavily influenced by dark mattes and gothic hues, that one day, as an adult, with my adult money and free will, I would be wandering the aisles of juicy, glossy lippies again, I would not have believed you. What started as a kiddie version of lip balms has taken the virtual beauty world by storm in 2025.
We saw, not one, not two brands launch jelly-like lip products for juicy, glowing lips. A clear sign that summer is coming, since lip glosses are objectively a summer favourite, these lollies are just the lip essentials we need to slay this hot weather. With a little memory job, I also remembered a much-appreciated lolly lip balm launch from last year, so let’s look at these three lollies and which ones I plan to heart, cart, and buy.
Heart It: MARS Lip Lollies Lip Balm
The packaging is luxurious, it’s also ultra-hydrating and moisturising. It is definitely a summer lip balm, because it repaired my chapped lips in a jiffy. Made with hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, shea butter, and vitamin E, no doubt the moisture retention is off the charts. But will I buy it again? Maybe not, because the formula is a bit sticky and there’s no colour payoff, which is something I personally look for in lip balms.
Cart It: Kay Beauty Jelly Lip & Cheek Popsicle Wand
It looks exactly like a crayon wand, and if I let my intrusive thoughts win, I will definitely bite into it. It has a fresh pop of colour that instantly brightens and stains my lips with a natural finish. The best part? It’s designed to be a lip and cheek tint, so it saves me time and space on the go. It’s definitely a yes for me.
Buy It: Nykaa Cosmetics Lolli Lips
Forget everything, have you seen the packaging? The colour, the iridescence, and the pillow-y feel all together make it look so fairy-pixie coded, and I am here for it. It’s also a colour-changing formula that took me by surprise. The floral scent takes me back to the good old days, while the finishing is quite futuristic. My vanity is never not going to have this lolli lipppie, Most definitely, a Yes!
Parting Thoughts
Although all lippies are great in their own place, my heart goes out to the Nykaa Lolli Lip for its scent, colour payoff, and iridescent packaging. It’s also priced at a reasonable cost with multiple colour options for that playful little girl in me.
