TINTED LIP | 3CE Glow Jam Stick in #Supa Dupa

Typical orange for me. I have too many colors like this but I really wanted to try the 3CE formula. Te Glow Jam stick is more of a sheer lipstick that you can build up

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Fig

This post is probably not very interesting to lippie people, but this product holds a special memory for me. When I was 13, I ran out of a $1 lip balm I got from Walmart, and was on the search for a new lip balm. After much research, I really wanted this frosty shade (I wanna say Guava) from Burt's Bees line of lip shimmers. That was probably my first tinted lip balm before I got into the world of lip glosses and eventually lipsticks.

 Over 10 years later, I got Fig from Ulta on sale and this is a very sheer, plummy colored tinted lip balm. I've always enjoyed the peppermint smell and tingly feel from Burt's Bees, but I wish they'd come out with an SPF lip balm

I randomly really got into Fig this past fall bc of this Laura Mercier's fresh fig scent. If I see anything labeled fig I am very intrigued - like Diptyque's Philosykos edp or edt (which I just bought. lol)

If you're into fig scents, the Diptyque is very woodsy (but is kind of overpriced)

LIPS | Maybelline Baby Lips Balm Ball

Pros

Fruity smelling

Nice tint of color

Cons

Kind of slippery

Verdict

I saw these at Ulta by the cash register and had to try it. I'm not a huge fan of the EOS lip balms despite buying a lot of them (thinking it's cute) but I do think the sphere is adorable. I was really impressed by the color upon initial application and despite the wide... circumference of the sphere, it doesn't overdraw your lip line or anything by accident. I don't find it especially moisturizing but it doesn't leave my lips dry once it's worn off like some lip balms can do.

Repurchase?

Yes

Would I recommend it?

If you're into tinted lip balms!

LIPS | Maybelline Glow Balm

01 My Pink

 

Bare Lips | Upon first swipe | 5 mins later

Pros

Sweet fragrance

Moisturizing

Natural looking 

Cons

Tint doesn't really change after time

Kind of settles in lip lines

Price

3.49 to 4.49 for 0.13 oz / 3.9 g

Verdict

After trying the Dior Lip Glow (review here) I kind of like these PH coloring tinted lip balms, although I don't really think the quality of the Maybelline one compares to Dior. These are a bit gimmicky, but if you like tinted lip balms this does what it says - tint your lips pink.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

If you like this kind of pink color

LIPS | Dior Lip Glow in 004 Coral

Bare lips

Initial application

5 mins after

An hour after - it looks more coral here

Initial application | 5 mins later

Sephora description

What it is:
A sheer balm that enhances your natural lip color while moisturizing and protecting lips. 

What it does:
Awaken and enhance the natural beauty of your lips with this unique balm. Formulated with color reviver technology, this silky lipstick reacts with the chemistry of your lips to create a special shade that will last all day. The addition of SPF 10 will keep you protected, while hydrating mango butter and loofah extract nourish for beautiful, luscious lips. 

Pros

Glides on smoothly

SPF 10

Pretty packaging

Leaves a natural tint after the balm wear off

Cons

Looks bad on dry lips

"Coral" = pink

Expensive

Price

$33 for 0.12 oz / 3.5 g

Verdict

I'll admit this has pretty packaging is would be good for people who want just a natural tint on their lips. However, for a lot less money there's a lot of lip balms that would do the same thing, like the Tony Moly lip tint (review here), which is more moisturizing, smells fruity and is a lot cheaper.

I will use it up bc I got it for $25 USD at the Canadian duty free store, but I don't think it's worth $33 other than for vanity.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

If you're a sucker for pretty packaging.