Lancome Lip Idole Squalane Butterglow Lip Balm Review and Swatches
Should you buy a Lancome Butterglow Lip Balm? You’ll know the answer after reading this review. We’re answering all of your questions and sharing the swatches so that when you decide, it’s easy to pick a shade that you’ll love.
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Our First Impressions
So many lip balms have been launched recently. So when the Butterglows landed on my desk, I wondered if there was a place in my beauty stash for them. But it’s safe to say that after trying them, I made room. Firstly, the packaging is chic and luxurious, far more beautiful than you’d expect from a lip balm. Secondly, they’re more pigmented than many other lip balms I’ve tried, meaning you can skip lip pencil/colour altogether and wear these alone. And finally, the shade lineup. There are 15 to choose from, more than any other lip balm we’ve launched recently; each colour also has pH-adapting technology, which adapts to different skin tones so everyone can find their ideal shade – in Lancome trials, 9/10 women found their perfect match!
The Formula
As the name suggests, the Butterglow Lip Balms have a creamy, buttery texture that feels hydrating on the lips and looks glossy. They’re not sticky; they feel comfortable, and the formula doesn’t slide around, so they stay longer than many lip balms I’ve tried in the past—I reapplied at lunchtime. The balm contains 12% squalane and ceramides, which keep your lips hydrated and maintain that hydration over time, smoothing fine lines for a smooth, flawless lip.
Noteworthy elements about the formula:
• Hydrates lips instantly and over time.
• Plumps lips and smooths fine lines.
• Glossy shine that isn’t sticky.
• Buildable colour; you can wear sheer or layer up.
Full ingredient list:
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Cellulose, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera / Sunflower Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter / Jojoba Butter, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax / Cire De Candelilla, Rosa Centifolia Extract / Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil / Peppermint Oil, Ceramide Np, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 45380 / Red 21, Ci 45410 / Red 28 Lake, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. T70036623/1).
The Finish
They have a shiny finish, which makes lips look hydrated and plump.
The Shades
10 – Keep It Glowy
21 – Shade-Throwing Beige
26 – Don’t Be Chai
28 – Pink Squad
30 – Lisa’s Coral Glow
33 – Idole Nude
42 – Heated Glow
47 – Mauve-Tivation
50 – Sheik’s Rosy Nude
51 – Nude Vibe
53 – The Tea Is Hot
57 – Berrylicious
60 – Million Dollar Berry
64 – Roast Me
66 – Mahogany Mauve
The Packaging
The lip balm’s packaging is very chic. It’s simple and beautiful with a modern octagonal design. The lipstick case is sheer with a light pink tint, so you can see the lip bullet inside. It has silver accents embossed with ‘Lancome’, which gives it a luxurious touch. Unlike many other lip balms in tubs or squeezy tubes, you’ll enjoy the ‘click’ sound when you’ve finished applying it with this design.