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1 / 8Editor's choice
EADEMEADEM Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm (Fig Sauce)
Balm, gentle exfoliant, overnight mask and gloss: the viral favorite that actually delivers.
4.6 · 3,293 reviews on Amazon8.0Editor score
$24.00 USDIndicative price in US dollars (USD) as of October 9, 2026. Check Amazon for the current price.
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Product typeTinted lip balm & overnight mask
Size (oz)0.49 oz
Price per ounce$48.98 USD
TextureRich, non-sticky balm
A multitasking lip balm with açaí and mongongo butters, hibiscus enzymes and gentle acids that exfoliate while they hydrate. It adds a glossy wash of “Fig Sauce” color and doubles as an overnight mask.
Editor score
| Le Chouchou Lip Balm | |
|---|---|
| Efficacy | 9 |
| Texture | 8.5 |
| Ingredients / materials | 8 |
| Gentleness | 7 |
| Satisfaction | 8.8 |
| Value | 7 |
8.0
Overall
Editorial 0–10 rating based on specs, ingredients and verified buyer feedback.
Specifications
| Product type | Tinted lip balm & overnight mask |
|---|---|
| Size | — |
| Size (oz) | 0.49 oz |
| Price per ounce | $48.98 USD |
| Shades available | 10 |
| Skin / hair type | Dry lips, Normal lips |
|---|---|
| Concerns | Dry or chapped lips, Lip lines, Color & shine |
| Finish | Glossy sheer tint |
| Texture | Rich, non-sticky balm |
| When to use | Day and night |
| Sun protection (SPF) | — |
| Key ingredients | Brazilian açaí butter, Mongongo butter, Hibiscus enzymes, Lactic & pyruvic acid, Peptides |
|---|---|
| Fragrance-free | No |
| Cruelty-free | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Made in | — |
| Net weight | 14 g |
|---|---|
| Applicator | Cooling metal tip |
| This shade | Fig Sauce: milky rosy brown |
| Tested | Dermatologist-tested, lead-free |
Our review
Le Chouchou has become one of the most talked-about lip balms of recent years, and after reviewing its formula and thousands of reviews we understand why: it's not just a pretty gloss, it's a real treatment for dry lips.
It pairs nourishing butters (Brazilian açaí, African mongongo and shea) with a very gentle exfoliating trio — hibiscus enzymes, lactic acid and pyruvic acid — that polishes dry skin and lip lines while it hydrates. Peptides add a plumper, juicier look. The brand says 94% saw smoother texture after two weeks (brand study).
The experience is part of the charm: the metal-tip applicator feels cool on contact and places product precisely, and the Fig Sauce shade leaves a milky rosy-brown wash that flatters almost everyone. There are 10 shades in total, and this version's packaging carries the Allure Best of Beauty award seal.
Keep in mind: it contains flavor and exfoliating acids, so if your lips are very irritated or sensitive, introduce it carefully. Some buyers also say that, since it exfoliates, they alternate it with a plain balm when wearing something all day.
How to use
Wear throughout the day as needed. As an overnight mask, apply a generous layer before bed. Tip: apply over dry lips before liner or lipstick to create a smooth base.
What we love / Keep in mind
What we love
- Truly hydrates and smooths: a treatment, not just a gloss
- Cooling, precise metal applicator
- Flattering sheer color, 10 shades
- Vegan, cruelty-free and lead-free
- 4.6/5 from 3,200+ reviews
Keep in mind
- Contains flavor and acids: careful with very sensitive lips
- Small tube (0.49 oz) for the price
- Scent varies by shade and isn't for everyone
Best for
Anyone with dry or flaky lips who wants one product that treats them, adds color and shine, and works overnight too.
Skip it if…
Very irritated lips or flavor allergies, or anyone wanting a cheap, plain balm to reapply nonstop.
What buyers say
4.6
4.6 on Amazon
3,293 reviews on Amazon
Feedback is overwhelmingly positive: buyers keep saying lips stay soft until the next morning, the cooling applicator is a treat and the color is pretty without stickiness. The most common complaints are the scent of some shades and that, for some, it isn't the “can't-live-without-it” product social media promises.
Soft lips overnightCooling applicatorNot stickyScent varies by shadeHype expectations
Editorial summary of public reviews on Amazon and specialist sites.
Verdict
Our editor's choice: the rare viral product that deserves the hype. It treats, beautifies and feels great to apply.
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