Softwear

Name: Softwear
Brand: EXPERIMENT
SKU: FG-SW-A
Price: 16.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Smoothing Lip Treatment

$16

Make dry lips obsolete with Softwear– an innovative, 3-in-1 lip treatment that goes beyond traditionally occlusive balms to hydrate, exfoliate, and protect even the driest, crustiest lips. The dual-phase formula delivers instant hydration + gentle chemical exfoliation in a cocooning barrier of squalane, pomegranate sterols, and petrolatum for soft n’ smooth lips that last all day. Available in original Zero (clear) or 3 NEW nuanced shades.

Softwear Shades act as modulators that deepen, mute, or amplify your lips’ natural tone. Wear alone for a lived-in wash, or layer over any lip combo to shift shade and add a dewy sheen.

Benefits

Hydration
Exfoliation
Protection

Chemist Developed • Clinically Tested • Fragrance Free • Sensitive Skin-Friendly

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Squalane

Glycerin

Hydroxycaprylic Acid

Petrolatum

Water

DAILY APPLICATION

Apply Softwear to lips as often as needed for soft n’ smooth lips that last all day.

HARD REFRESH

Lay Zero (clear) on thick as a mask before bed for refreshed lips by morning.

PAIRING MODE

Layer over your fave lip combo to shift shade and add a dewy sheen.

7% WATER + GLYCERIN

Just add water! Lip balms typically lack water, so they don't actually deposit moisture. Softwear combines glycerin - the gold standard humectant for hydration - with water to immediately increase hydration in the lips.

0.2% HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID

This gentle chemical exfoliant is a lipophilic (oil-loving) AHA that helps stimulate cell turnover to smooth crusty lips without irritation.

10% POMEGRANATE STEROLS + PETROLATUM

These two occlusives work together to help enhance the lip barrier function, protecting from dryness and discomfort by locking in moisture.

63% SQUALANE

A nourishing, non-sticky base of Squalane, similar to ‘squalene’ naturally present in the skin, softens and replenishes lips.

Full Ingredients:

ZERO (clear)

Squalane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Petrolatum, Punica Granatum Sterols, Water, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica Silylate, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol.

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Squalane, Petrolatum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water (Aqua), Punica Granatum Sterols, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyldimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica Silylate, Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499), Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Methylpropanediol, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane.

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Squalane, Petrolatum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water (Aqua), Punica Granatum Sterols, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica Silylate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Aluminum Hydroxide, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Tocopherol, Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane.

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Squalane, Petrolatum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water (Aqua), Punica Granatum Sterols, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica Silylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499), Mica (Cl 77019), Methylpropane-Diol, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Tin Oxide (Cl 77861), Tocopherol, Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxan.

Softwear was clinically proven to make dry lips obsolete...

Immediately

-100% said lips feel soft and smooth

-100% said lips feel hydrated and nourished

24hrs after application

-27% increase in hydration for 24hrs after single application

1 week of daily use

-85% saw reduction in roughness and flaking

In a clinical study, a third party testing facility performed instrumental analysis, perception testing, and clinical grading to measure the efficacy of Softwear.

Every purchase of Softwear generates 50% less carbon emissions* and 58% less waste* when compared to a typical lip treatment product on the market.

How we achieved this:

Choosing lightweight compact packaging
By incorporating 23% of PCR resin in the tube packaging, we’ll avoid using the equivalent of 895 virgin plastic water bottles this year

*assumes daily use over 1 year

Is Softwear vegan?

Yep! Softwear is vegan and does not contain any animal derived ingredients.

Is it possible to over-exfoliate with Softwear?

Hydroxycaprylic Acid is the chemical exfoliant that powers Softwear’s smoothing capabilities. This lipophilic (oil loving) AHA has a large molecule size, meaning it has a lower irritation profile than AHAs like glycolic and lactic acid. It helps slough off of dead skin cells removing those dry crusties, revealing soft, smooth lips. Knowing that lip balms are used frequently throughout the day, it’s included at a low, but efficacious level.

Is Softwear glossy? Is it sticky??

Softwear is a true lip balm, not a gloss. It glides on clear with a medium shine and leaves a balmy dewy finish. Due to the squalane base, the formula isn’t sticky– we promise.

HYDRATE: 52% increase in hydration eight hours after single application

EXFOLIATE: 85% saw reduction in roughness and flaking after 1 week of application

PROTECT: 32% reduction in transepidermal water loss eight hours after single application

"Lip balm never works for me"

Traditional balms are oil-based and focus on occlusion—meaning they can only seal in moisture already present on your lips, but can’t actually add additional hydration that chronically dry lips need.

We solved this age-old problem by just...adding water! With the addition of water, Softwear immediately increases lip hydration while also locking all that juiciness in.

Lip Modulators

Softwear Shades act as modulators that deepen, mute, or amplify your lips’ natural tone.

Wear alone for a lived-in wash, or layer over lipstick to shift shade and add a dewy sheen. Their versatility allows for endless looks, from neutral to grunge.

Founded by chemists. Formulated in-house.

Skincare designed with intention— using clinically proven ingredients and unexpected textures to deliver barrier-first formulas that feel as good as they perform.

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“A new staple product”

I LOVE these! They have an interesting texture where they form a waxy layer over your lips, but it's not sticky and it's hydrating. I have sensitive, fragrance allergic lips and these are a welcome addition to my routine. They don't hurt or irritate either. Please expand your tints!

“Moisturizing, Great Customer Service, Allergy Friendly <3”

I'm loving this lip gloss/chapstick. I was a long time aquaphor user because I am allergic to fragrance, flavors, colorants, gluten, etc. This stuff is more moisturizing than aquaphor and helps exfoliate my chronic dry lips. Because I have Celiac Disease, before purchasing, I contacted Experiment to check that their ingredients and manufacturing process was gluten free. They had their R&D team look into it and checked with their manufacturer for cross contamination to make sure it was safe. I super appreciate the customer service and the product!! I've already ordered 3 more.

“It works and it’s perfect”

As a person who’s had chronically dry, chapped lips since childhood I’ve tried just about everything. Softwear is the only thing that’s worked for me, my crusty, dry lips are gone and I am beyond happy every time I put it on. The texture feels thick but surprisingly not tacky and it stays put for hours. It’s perfect!

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Ella A

Skin Type Combo + Acne Prone

never going back

04/17/2026

i used to be a cerave healing ointment only girlie for my lips. this has rocked my world. i’m more than willing to pay the extra for the lasting power and deep hydration this provides. and unlike what i’ve heard from others, i think this gives a lovely glossy shine to boot!