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If you’ve been with me for a while, you’ll know I love a luxury lip moment, and few brands do luxury quite like La Mer. Their skincare has had icon status for years, and their lip balm ranks in my all time favourites. So today I’m giving you the full lowdown on the new La Mer The Lip Treatment: what it does, how it feels, whether it actually works, and if it justifies its rather fancy price tag.
What Is La Mer The Lip Treatment?
La Mer describes this as a soothing, conditioning lip serum-balm hybrid designed to soften lines, strengthen the lip barrier, and leave everything smoother, plumper, and more resilient over time.
It comes in a chic yet chunky silver tube that’s perfect to whip out of your handbag. Very La Mer.
The magic, as always, comes from their signature ingredients:
- Miracle Broth™ – their famous fermented sea kelp elixir for healing and renewal
- Lime Tea Concentrate – antioxidant protection
- Nourishing emollients – to deeply moisturise and smooth
- Barrier-supporting ferments – to help strengthen over time
How to use it
Apply directly onto lips as needed throughout the day. You can layer under The Lip Volumizer and it may also be worn as a primer before applying your favourite lip colour.
My Review
Here’s the honest truth: my lips are already in pretty great condition because I use my own REESON Glossing Balm* every single day. So I can’t really say how this performs on seriously dry or chapped lips. That said, I trust La Mer. Their original lip balm in the pot has been a staple of mine for years and is my absolute favourite classic-style lip balm. Check out my Best Lip Balms for Dry Lips for 2025 for more favourites.
And just to be clear, yes, I am shamelessly promoting my own brand here, but if you can’t quite stretch to the La Mer price tag, you should definitely try a REESON Glossing Balm*. They give a more glossy, high-shine makeup effect, while still delivering serious lip treatment benefits. Win-win.
Texture & Application
The formula is beautifully rich without being sticky. It is silky, balmy, and immediately comforting with that soft minty buzz that’s synonymous with the original La Mer lip balm. It smooths across the lips in a single sweep and gives that soft-focus sheen that makes lips look instantly healthier.
Results
Even though my lips were already in good condition, I still noticed:
- Lips felt hydrated and soft for hours
- Texture looked smoother
- My lipstick applied more evenly
It’s worth noting that if your lips were in need of serious repair, this treatment would likely deliver even more noticeable results. I’ve got full faith in it because, again, La Mer is a brand that knows lip care.
The Shades & Swatches
The Lip Treatment is mostly about care, but La Mer also offers a few subtle tinted versions to give a hint of colour.
The shade Honey is a soft golden-beige with a natural luminous glow. Perfect for a barely-there wash of colour, but the untinted version is just as lovely if you want pure treatment with no shimmer or tint.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deep hydration with long-term benefits
- Elegant, buildable colour if you want a tint
- Luxurious texture & feel
- Multi-purpose: balm, treatment, and primer all in one
- Beautiful packaging
Cons
My Final Verdict
If you’re looking for a lip treatment that genuinely improves the condition of your lips, La Mer The Lip Treatment is a dream. It’s a luxury indulgence, but one that delivers on hydration, smoothness, and barrier support.
Even though my lips didn’t need rescuing, I can confidently say this works.
Where to buy it
The La Mer The Lip Treatment is £65 and available now via the links below:
