ANOTHER BUTTER... nor not? đ€ @Diorbeauty just launched lip buttersâand when I spotted them in @sephora, I had some thoughtsâŠFirst off: no actual plant butters in the formula. That surprised me because they are traditionally used in these style balms. Dior is actually using a mix of synthetic and natural emollients to mimic that rich, buttery texture. So the âbutterâ in the name? Pure marketing. đ€Ż Itâs esters, waxes, and oils doing the heavy lifting to give you that plush youâd get from a butter. The product that really ignited the lip butter trend was @laneige_us's now iconic Lip Sleeping Mask, which debuted in 2017 after first launching in Korea in 2015. She blew up for her thick, balm-like texture and hydration. Then came @Summer Fridays in 2020, which took things up a notchâand suddenly every brand needed a buttery balm. So here we are, with Dior hopping on the wave. Honestly beauty queens, Iâm kinda over this style of lip product personally. I want real innovationânew textures, f...
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