Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm
Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm
Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm
Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm

Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm

Rated 4.2 out of 5
Based on 809 reviews
$12.00
Rated 4.2 out of 5
Based on 809 reviews
Quantity Limited to 5

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Learn more about our mission.

Almost 200 million plastic lip balm tubes are binned every year and the vast majority are never recycled. So, we think lips need a shake-up.

We've created a range dedicated to doing good; for the planet, for people and of course, for your lips.

Do good for your lips – With a hint of peppermint, Sugarplum is our tinted lip balm designed to nourish and hydrate your lips with cocoa butter alongside castor seed, moringa and jojoba oils. These heavy-moisture-hitters lock in hydration and leave your lips silky smooth, for longer. On application of our lip balms, 94% of testers found an immediate improvement in the appearance of dry lips! Sugarplum is so good, you'll never lose the tube.

Do good for the planet – plastic-free, home compostable packaging (yes, the tube!).

Do good for people - Carefully crafted with luxurious fairly traded sustainable ingredients from Rwanda, Ghana and Samoa to help support farming cooperatives (predominantly women owned) in these regions. Direct trade ensures that local growers receive stable prices and, reliable income which means in turn they are better able to look after their community and their environment.

Learn more about our lip balms here.

  • 100% of testers found Ethique lip balms soothe and soften dry lips
  • Creamy texture & glides onto lips easily
  • Non-sticky formulation
  • Great value - 2x typical lip balms 
  • Home-compostable packaging
  • 94% of testers agreed that lips look supple and healthy-looking when using our lip balms

Net weight: 9g (0.32oz)

The Ethique Guarantee: Love your bars or get your money back—it's that simple! We're so confident in our formulas, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not totally happy? Return it within 6 months for a full refund. We want you to feel great about making the switch to solid bars, so go ahead and give them a try, risk-free.

Push (not twist) up base of tube (just a little!). Gently press onto lips, allowing it to warm for a few seconds. Then glide across lips for soft, smooth nourishment.

Pushed up too much? Give the base a light tap on a flat surface or the palm of your hand and the product will lower back into the tube.

Store at room temperature. Keep dry, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight.

If stored somewhere cold, we recommend holding it to skin for a few seconds to warm it up so it glides on easily with application.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Euphorbia cerifera cera (candelilla wax), stearic acid, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, mica, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, limonene, linalool, CI 77491

Concentrated Bars, Mighty Ingredients

What's in our Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm

Moringa oil

Jojoba oil

Cacao butter

Moringa oil

Jojoba oil

Cacao butter

Reviews

Rated 4.2 out of 5
Based on 809 reviews
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Based on 812 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 452 Total 4 star reviews: 168 Total 3 star reviews: 99 Total 2 star reviews: 52 Total 1 star reviews: 41
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812 reviews
  • Anna R.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Great lip balm

    I somehow didn't notice this was tinted when I ordered it, so I don't use it as often as I would otherwise but that was my fault. I do really like the feel of it and the packaging has held up really well. I will definitely purchase a non-tinted one in the future and do appreciate having a fun color for special occasions.

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  • I
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    I do not recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    My skin concerns Dryness
    My skin type Dry
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Awful

    Never thought I’d take the time to write a lip-balm review but utterly disappointed in this.

    I love Burt Bees tinted lip balm, but swapped over as I loved the idea of cardboard compostable packaging. This is not moisturising, smoothing, or creamy (as packaging suggests). It’s completely solid and you have to be excessively firm to just get it onto your lips (and very difficult to get a neat finish, it was so smudgy). When I finally got it on, it immediately sucked all the moisture out of my lips, leaving them looking wrinkly and dry and feeling awful. It feels like wearing chalk, or a very old cheap lipstick.

    Only good thing to say is that it leaves no transfer (because it’s so dry).

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    Ethique New Zealand
    1 week ago

    Thanks so much for your review—I’m really sorry to hear the Juicy Lip Balm didn’t meet your expectations.

    Our balms are made with plant-based waxes and organic cocoa butter, which can feel firmer compared to petroleum-based or silicone-heavy formulas, especially in cooler weather. That said, we completely understand that the texture and feel aren’t for everyone, and we appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback.

    Your comments—and those from others—are genuinely important to us as we review and refine our range. Thanks again for giving us a try and supporting low-waste beauty. 💚

  • chapin s.
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    Sugarplum™ Nourishing Lip Balm
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    a great tinted lip balm

    I would give it 5 stars but sometimes it does leave little dots/clumps on my lips, it's not as moisturizing as the "Nectar" lip balm, that is 5/5, but it is a great lip balm. The color is super cute and more subtle than I thought it would be, and the peppermint smell is muted and not overpowering. I'd recommend it, it makes me feel a little fancier when I wear it.

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  • Jessica M.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Pepperminty

    This is a peppermint flavoured coloured lip balm. It goes on easily and gives a pleasant lip tingle. It makes things feel a lot like Christmas. The photo shows 1 swipe but it is buildable. It's a warm red colour

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  • Jacqueline H.
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    Age Range 35 - 44
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Very dry

    I love the color but the product itself is very dry. My lips don’t feel moisturized.

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    Ethique New Zealand
    1 month ago

    Thanks so much for your feedback, Jacqueline—we’re glad you loved the colour, but we’re sorry to hear the texture didn’t feel as moisturising as expected.

    Our lip balms are formulated without petroleum or silicones, using natural ingredients like castor oil and candelilla wax. This can give the balm a firmer feel, especially in cooler conditions. Warming the balm slightly with your fingers before application can help improve glide and make it feel more nourishing on the lips.

    We really appreciate you giving it a try and sharing your experience—it helps us continue to improve. 💚