Purple Ladybug DIY Lip Balm Kit, 10 Tubes, 3 Flavors
✓ Product data checked October 26, 2026
Purple Ladybug's kit lets a child melt, mix and pour her own lip balm, then fill 10 tubes in five colors. The base is beeswax, shea butter and olive oil, with strawberry, mint or watermelon flavoring chosen batch by batch, and the box adds 12 labels, a mixing cup, a scoop, a pipette and written plus video instructions. A microwave is needed to melt the wax. The listing targets girls from 8 to 12, and spare tubes are easy to hand out to friends. It costs about $15 and holds 4.4 stars from more than 2,300 reviews.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A girl of 8 to 12 who likes beauty products and making things for her friends
Best occasion : A Christmas stocking, a birthday, a sleepover
Why it works : She ends up with ten tubes labeled in her own handwriting that she actually carries in a pocket, and the extras become little presents for classmates.
Avoid if : No adult can help with the microwave step that melting the beeswax requires.
For
Kids, Teen Girls
Budget
$ — Budget-friendly
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the kit?
10 tubes in 5 colors, beeswax, shea butter, olive oil, 3 flavors, 12 labels, a mixing cup, a scoop, a pipette, a stir stick and written and video instructions.
Is anything else required?
Yes, a microwave to melt the ingredients, as the listing notes.
Which flavors can she choose?
Strawberry, mint and watermelon.
What age is it designed for?
The listing says ages 8 and up and describes it for girls from 8 to 12.
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