From drug stores to diamonds.
Not only are cold sores annoying, but the tiny blisters around the lips can lower one’s self-esteem and be a source of embarrassment.
A 2022 survey by Abreva found that two-thirds of young people admitted that their self-esteem and confidence decline when the viral infection becomes visible around their mouth.
But the cold sore cream brand is trying to end the stigma — in style.
Abreva is encouraging consumers to embrace their cold sores and make them shimmer with a bold — and bizarre — one-of-a-kind pair of diamond lips.
“The bejeweled piece is fashioned to destigmatize a condition that many are ashamed to discuss, let alone flaunt,” a press release said.
The highly coveted 16-carat diamond lips are made of 197 lab-grown diamonds sculpted and set within white gold, complete with a single ruby to signify the cold sore.
It’s designed to be worn after the cold-store stricken lips are healed with the help of Abreva.
Abreva is encouraging consumers to embrace their cold sores and make them shimmer with a one-of-a-kind pair of diamond lips. Abreva“Abreva understands the emotional and physical impact of cold sores, and is committed to changing the narrative among young cold sore sufferers – the spark of which starts with a little sparkle,” Lauren Smith, Global Marketing Director at Haleon, said in a statement.
“The diamond lips are a physical manifestation of the bold confidence and individuality Abreva aims to inspire when dealing with a cold sore – an experience made easier with the help of Abreva’s relief-providing solutions.”
Abreva was first inspired by the viral #diamondlip TikTok makeup trend, originally made popular by Eva Larosa, and now the #icymakeup trend.
The highly coveted 16-carat diamond lips are made of 197 lab-grown diamonds sculpted and set within white gold, complete with a single ruby to signify the cold sore. AbrevaCold-sore sufferers interested in donning the bejeweled lips can enter to win the exclusive jewelry piece — which was brought to life with the help of Verstolo Fine Jewelry — from now through Feb. 29.
One grand prize winner of the sweepstakes will receive the 16-carat lips, and 25 first prize winners will receive a sterling silver lip necklace with a single gemstone to signify the cold sore.
All sweepstakes winners will also receive an Abreva Cold Sore Cream and Rapid Pain Relief product.






