Every December, the same perfume sets fill the same shelves. This year, plenty of shoppers are skipping them. The gift turning up in stockings, Secret Santa swaps and office parties is a lip balm in a tiny jar. We looked into why.
Honeybalm is small, cute, easy on the budget and used every single day, which is exactly why so many people are giving it this year instead of another fragrance box.
In Honeybalm’s own customer survey, close to half of US shoppers said they had bought it as a gift. That is an unusual number for a lip balm.
Our read: it fills a gap. It feels more thoughtful than a gift card and is far less risky than guessing someone’s perfume.
Perfume is personal. A scent you love can sit unopened on someone else’s dresser for years.
Lip balm is one of the few beauty gifts almost everyone uses. Honeybalm melts on smooth with a non-sticky feel, so it ends up in a pocket instead of a drawer.
The best gifts get used. This one gets used every day.
Quick check. Tap what’s true for you.
Then Honeybalm belongs on your list. It’s a gift people actually use every day, there’s a flavor for everyone you’re buying for, and with 1+1 free this Black Friday, every gift comes with a second jar for free!
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The jar is the first thing people comment on. Every flavor has its own color duo, with the Honeyspoon tucked into the lid.
It unwraps well, photographs well and looks right in a stocking. At its price, that is hard to beat.
Honey for the classic one. Mint for the minimalist. Chocolate for the dessert person. Pumpkin Spice for the one who decorated in October.
With 25+ flavors, plus ten limited editions this month, you can match a jar to each person instead of buying ten of the same thing.
See all 25+ flavors →
Gifting and collecting go hand in hand here. In the same survey, new flavors were one of the top reasons customers bought again.
Give one jar, and there’s a fair chance it turns into a shelf of them.
It is a lip balm, not an expensive fragrance. If your recipient expects a big statement gift, pair it with something else.
And if someone only ever uses stick balms, the pot takes a day to get used to. The Honeyspoon makes that easy.
For Black Friday, Honeybalm is running 1+1 free on its lip balms, with no limit. Every gift comes with a second jar, for them or for you.
Not quite their flavor? Returns are free within 30 days, and shipping is free over $28.
Honeybalm Lip Balm
Beeswax, propolis & vitamin E · 6.5 g · built-in Honeyspoon
Real reviews from Honeybalm customers.
“Honeybalm’s honey flavor is excellent. It provides great moisture and has a lovely, natural scent.”
“So I like these lip balms, NO! I LOVE THEM. I collect all flavors, and my collection is still incomplete :)”
“Got this baby for my birthday and immediately fell in love! Especially with the cutest honeyspoon. Couldn't choose between all the flavors and ordered one of their kits.Love it!!”
Sticks look like an afterthought. Jelly tubs look like a pharmacy run. Honeybalm looks like a present before you even wrap it.
| Honeybalm | Twist-up stick | Petroleum jelly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in Honeyspoon applicator | |||
| 25+ collectible flavors | |||
| Comforting, cushiony layer | |||
| Cute enough to show off | |||
| Fits in every stocking | |||
| Beeswax, propolis & vitamin E |
Skip the perfume set this year
Pick a flavor for everyone on your list, or grab one of the two Christmas gift sets while they last. Last year they sold out fast. And yes, keep one jar for yourself.
Honeybalm is a cosmetic product. Individual experiences may vary.