By popular request I’ve put together a round up of all the lip balms you’ve been asking about. I’ve included thoughts on tinted options, clear ones and a few lip plumper formulas. I know it’s not officially spring yet, but I’m calling this a spring lip balm roundup because seasonal beauty collections launch ahead of the actual season. I put around a dozen formulas to the test. Most of the tinted color options are newer for the season but I also mixed in some clear options that are new to me for those who just want a treatment without color. Formulas covered today:
- Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil in Bare, Cameo and Adorn ($49 each for 0.25 fl oz/7.5 g)
- Givenchy Le Rose Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm in 101 Glazed Beige and 201 Timeless Pink ($38 each for 2.2 g)
- NARS Afterglow Lip Balm SPF 10 in Clean Cut ($28 for 3 g)
- Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Pink, Bare Nude, Bare Blackberry ($34 each for 2.3 g)
- YSL Volupte Plump in Color in Made Nude and Furious Gold ($39 each 3,5 g)
- Dior Lip Maximizer in Rosewood, Purple Holographic and Pink Holographic ($34 each for 6 ml)
- Dior Addict Lip Glow to the Max in Coral and Rosewood ($34 each for 3.5 g)
- Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm ($18 for 3.7 g)
- Lipstick Queen Lip Restore Balm ($20 for 0.09 fl oz)
- Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss ($18 for 6.2 g)
- Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask ($20 for 20 g)
- Fresh Sugar Mint Rush ($24 for 4.3 g)
The Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil in the new tinted shades are ones I’ve been getting the most questions about. I have used both the clear and red ones in past years, used them up and didn’t repurchase. The formula is one of the most beautiful luxurious lip oils I’ve tried. It feels like a spa treatment on the lips but doesn’t have a bad taste. I ordered the neutrals sight unseen. I think they’re amazing for the beautiful neutral soft pink tints but on my lips all three look pretty much the same. Bare is a soft beige pink, Cameo is a rose, Adorn is a soft pink. Coverage is on the sheer side and like any oil color won’t be long lasting even if you can still feel the product. I think they’re insanely expensive. I was prepared to be thoroughly disappointed just because of the price but after playing with these I think they’re a really nice splurge. I don’t think you need all the neutrals that I bought, to me they’re really similar, if I had to pick one it would be Bare. (Scroll down for swatches, after the Givenchy bit.)
The Givenchy Le Rose Perfecto is a hydrating lip balm that comes in tinted colors now. The original ones are supposed to be color shifting according to your lip/body chemistry but it didn’t do anything for my lips. I tried it once, wasn’t impressed but kept it for future testing. I swatched some new colors on my hand in store and they looked so pretty I had high hopes. I bought two of the new tinted colors 101 Glazed Beige and 201 Timeless Pink which looked promising but I hate them. It’s rare that I’ll full on hate a product, although there have been plenty of products I’ve given a negative review on the blog. I try to be fair in the sense that my personal preferences don’t always make a product bad (ie sheer isn’t always bad, frosty isn’t bad as some like extra shimmer, super matte also isn’t bad as some want that extra matte look). Sometimes I’ll give something a bad review because I think the color is boring or unflattering, or sometimes I think a product is simply not worth the price tag. I actually hate this formula. It has horrible patchy application, not hydrating and sinks into my fine lines. Even blending doesn’t work to smooth out the color. The only nice thing is the pink packaging and slim style of the tube. All that being said the online reviews are overwhelmingly positive for this formula.
Swatches of the Hourglass and Givenchy shades:
Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tints are probably the next best option to the classic Dior Addict Lip Glows. Over the years I’ve received a lot of messages from readers who like the concept of the Dior Addict Lip Glows but their body chemistry causes the colors to turn almost fluorescent on their lips which they think is unflattering. I think the Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tints provide a more subtle tint, but this of course is going to be different on everyone. You can read my review of last year’s options here. These are nice hydrating balmy tints that feel moisturizing without being thick. This year I tried Bare Pink (subtle pink on my lips), Bare Nude (sheer subtle beige flush) and Bare Blackberry (perfect soft berry color, think Clinique Black Honey toned down a few notches).
YSL launched a new addition to their Volupte line with the Volupte Plump in Color. I’ve been sitting on these for months and finally put them to the test. I bought the neutrals which barely show up. I normally don’t mind sheer balms but the two I picked 01 Mad Nude (soft pink) and 07 Furious Gold (shimmery pale gold) aren’t flattering on me. These have a super sharp tingle with the plumping factor. It stung my lips so much so that I could not feel my upper lip after 2 minutes which made me panic. When this happens I usually get an allergic reaction and my face looks like I’ve been stung by a bee. I removed it immediately with makeup remover, washed my face and lip again and then used a cleansing water to make sure it was 100% off. I really loved their Volupte Tint in Balm and prefer the color and formula 100%.
NARS launched another version of the Afterglow Lip Balm in a clear option with SPF 10 called Clean Cut. This is a nice non-irritating lip balm. Since Clean Cut is clear I feel like the Afterglow Lip Balm Orgasm version is more special. It’s a really nice smooth balm. Lips are noticably softer and smoother. I really love the way it feels. I’m not sure I feel it’s worth the price for clear. Formula gets a solid A+ though.
Dior makes some of the best lip plumpers and color transforming balms. No matter how many other brands come out with their own version I think Dior still does it best.
The Lip Maximizers aren’t really lip balms but they had new shades that were launched with new balms so I’ve put them in this roundup. In the past I’ve felt the color lineup of the Lip Maximizers were pretty basic. Not a bad thing necessarily but even the tinted ones didn’t do much except add a lush plumpness to the lips. The new ones are sheer but show up better on my lips. I’m LIVING for the Pink Holographic and Purple Holographic ones. They have noticeable shimmer chunks but it’s 100% smooth and not overly frosted. I also bought Rosewood which is new to me (I’m not entirely sure if it’s new) and it’s a sheer effortless beige pink which I love.
As a Lip Glow Addict Lover I was really interested in trying the new Lip Glow to the Max shimmer/tint swirls. I have such mixed feelings about these. If I have a choice between matte and shimmer, I almost will always want the shimmer. The shimmer in these is a little much for me. It’s not frosty but it has a very metallic look which I don’t think is flattering on me. It’s almost a little too glowy. Lips look super lush and full with the shimmer + tint and I like that they are very pigmented. I prefer the Holo Rose Gold and Holo Pink options or even the classic non-shimmer ones instead.
You can see my previous reviews of the Dior Addict Lip Glow here.
Clear Balm Options from Drunk Elephant, Lipstick Queen, Sol Janeiro, Laneige and Fresh
Last but not least I have a roundup of some of the clear Lip Balms options I’ve tried over the past few months. Thoughts on how each one performed:
- I bought the Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm in a holiday set and was pleasantly pleased. It’s a nice basic hydrating lip balm I think makes for a great unisex option. It’s lightweight and hydrating but does the job at fixing dry patches. It’s a clean formula with avocado, mongongo, cranberry, and marula oils. It’s non-scented and doesn’t have a taste. Finish is semi-matte.
- Lipstick Queen came out with a new Lip Restore Balm which is a really nice thick clear option. It has a twist up applicator with a plastic end. I’ve kinda fallen out of love with Lipstick Queen lipsticks over the years as I feel other brands have better colors/formulas, but this was a really nice one. I used it during the day and also over night and think it’s a solid option to try.
- The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss has the cutest fun bright packaging I decided to give it a try and am throughly impressed. It’s on the thick side but very moisturizing with a natural glow. It’s heavily scented but not too overpowering for me. I can’t use their body products because I find the scent too strong for me to handle but the lip balm is better. If you’re sensitive to scents this may be too strong for you. It has cupuacu, açaí, and coconut oils.
- Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask came out in a Vanilla option. I asked for thoughts on stories because I feel it’s so heavily hyped. Thoughts and opinions were either extreme love or hate. I can’t use the original berry version, the scent is so strong it nearly knocked me on the floor in the store. I think the Vanilla one is much better in scent. It’s a smooth hydrating lip balm, but I don’t think it’s the best and for me it doesn’t live up to the hype. Bite’s Agave Lip Mask is much much better and more hydrating.
- Fresh Sugar Mint Rush is their latest for the lip balm line. It has a nice fresh minty sweet finish that isn’t too strong or sharp. It has a pleasant soothing cooling feel. I left it on overnight and lips were nice and soft in the morning. I feel the Bite is more hydrating and effective for super dry lips.
Summary:
- Best: Best tinted ones are Bobbi Brown and Hourglass and favorite clear options are Drunk Elephant and Sol de Janeiro
- Worst: Givenchy, YSL Volupte Plumping (because it’s painful) and I think Laneige is just ok
I still think the By Terry Baume de Rose, Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask and regular Dior Addict Lip Glows are among the best formulas I’ve tried. I love trying new formulas though, especially tinted ones! There are a few formulas and colors that I probably would not have bought to try but so many of you were asking for reviews I did. I hope you found this roundup helpful!
Quick update, a lot of you have been messaging me about more budget-friendly options. This post focused on newer formulas that just launched. I have a lot of others I’ve tried in the past that I consider excellent staples too. My top budget-friendly affordable balms include Vaseline Lip Therapy Mini Cocoa Butter (love the minis), Lanolips Strawberry, Lanolips Multi-Balm Coconutter, Aquaphor.
Press samples include NARS Afterglow, Lipstick Queen Restore, Bobbi Brown Extra Pink, Fresh Sugar Mint Rush. All others purchased by me.
I love the Dior Addict ones! I have the pink shade and it is gorgeous!
Mariya | http://www.brunetteondemand.com
totally agree!
I love lip balms! I really want to purchase Kiehl’s love oil – I got a sample of it and it felt great! I’ve wasted too much money over the years on Givenchy….I’m a sucker for their pretty packaging and never am happy with the actual products. Those Bobbi Brown lip balms are staples for me – when they have sales I stock up on bare pink, it was discontinued for awhile and it’s the only lip product that I always repurchase. I bought the Dior lip glow in Rosewood (I’m also a sucker for Rosewood tones) and was appalled by how frosty it was!
Hi Lori – thank you for letting me know. I feel the same about Givenchy! Also was put off by the shimmer in the swirly Rosewood, glad to know it’s not just me that thinks it’s too shimmery!
I love the Brazillian Kiss!
It smells so good!
Im not a big fan of lip balms but after seeing the Bobbi Brown and Dior i think I’m in love. I will definitely be watching out for sale!!!
Dior you might find it in airports if you plan on travelling anywhere sometime soon. They rarely if ever have sales, but you might find them in department stores. I do recommend it as well – they give really pouty lips that you cannot stop staring at.
I used to be obssessed with lip balms but then I ended up with so many I decided to stop but a couple of the ones I own are almost ending so I might need a new one and I love to try new brands. I only use cruelty-free cosmetics so most of those brands I’m not gonna try but Drunk Elephant and Sol de Janeiro have always intrigued me overall so I might consider them in the future, thanks for sharing!
Marta – http://www.aroundcolours.com
Thanks for sharing! I definitely need to have a second look at the Givenchy one. I remember liking it, but I haven’t used it in months. I am glad to hear that the new Dior Swirly Balms are not bad as I am planning on getting one on my next travel (duty free is the best!). I do agree that the Lip Gloss from Dior is amazing, but I haven’t had much luck with Fresh. I am looking forward to try Drunk Elephant, Sol de Janeiro – two products that have been on my list for ages, but never found it within myself to actually buy them till now. I am also looking forward to try the Nars one as I had no idea it even existed. Again, great roundup!
Agree 100% about the Laneige lip mask. So overrated
OMG yes and I had a terrible skin reaction to it which NEVER happens to me with lip products!
I’m so relieved it wasn’t just me!
I feel like as someone who likes the Bite lip mask at night but uses Burt’s Bees on a daily basis, the new Fresh one could be good for me as I already like their tinted formula and so a clear one with a bit of a cooling sensation would be great for someone like me who is constantly too hot lol. I also loved the breakdown of price AND amount as it makes me think the Drunk Elephant one may be worth a shot as well as I figured it would be out of my price range since almost everything from that brand is, but was pleasantly surprised that it was cheaper that I had thought per volume.
I have a tube of Burts Bees I keep forgetting I have! I need to make a point to try it out this weekend.
It’s the best “budget” option I’ve found (I like the original and also the Honey one in the winter when I live in colder regions, and they have some other fun “flavors like cucumber mint and mango and such). I go through lip balms SUPER fast regardless of the quality so I have to have a budget option most of the time. I usually have a higher end one on my bedside for before bed but financially it’s been more responsible for me to get cheaper options for everyday. They also have options with SPF, that are ultra-moisturizing, or are medicated and such which is great. I’ve been looking more into the brand lately, as they’ve been coming out with everything from face masks to hand creams to micellar water so I am trying a few things from them to see if they are semi-dupes for some of my favorite higher end options.
The Bite Agave mask made my lips peel fiercely, but the laneige is the best lip balm I’ve ever used! It’s interesting how different products work for different people.
So funny- it was the complete opposite for me! Different strokes for different folks❤️
I love the Bite Agave until I had an allergic reation. It pretty much confirmed an allergy to lanolin for me, which makes me unable to use other favourites like Lanolips as well. The Laneige lip mask is the next best thing for me, so far.
I can’t use the Bite Agave either but thankfully I don’t have the lanolin issue.
The Bite Agave mask made my lips peel fiercely, but the laneige is the best lip balm I’ve ever used! It’s interesting how different products work for different people.
So interesting to read everyone’s different experiences. The Bite Lip Mask does nothing for me, neither does Fresh, and the Hourglass Lip Oil was FAR too heavily ginger-scented, I couldn’t use it. But I don’t find the Laneige Lip Mask to be strongly scented. I love the blog posts but the comments really help when it comes to shopping time! I love Dior and the swatches of the swirled colors look lovely – I’ll have to check those out!
I’m obsessed with lip balms. I apply them more times in a day than I probably need to! The Nars and Dior ones look amazing! Definitely will check them out ❤️
Arianna | Southernbelleforever.com
For a clear balm, John Masters Organics are the best I’ve ever tried. It’s the only one that has made a noticeable difference for my dry lips. Give them a try!
I bought 2 of the Dior Lip Glow swirls. I hated them. I love the originals and bought backups of several, but the new ones were iridescent and dry. I threw them out!
is the sulwhasoo tinted balm on your wishlist?
Nope!
I would love for one of these to work for me, Sabrina. Bite Beauty Agave masks are the only thing that works for me anymore.😪
Awww, at least the Bite works! I also find it’s rare that anything works like it.
Sabrina, thanks for this comprehensive roundup. I had a similar experience with the YSL plumping one. Your sensation of numbness sounds scary though!! Mine was just a tingly discomfort- now not wanting to reach for it but the color I chose, Red, is pigmented, shiny and beautiful. Bobbi Brown and Drunk Elephant Lip balms are my top choices, for formula and hydration. Bobbi Brown released a gorgeous holo color called Bare Pink Sparkle that I wished I had purchased a backup of. I may have to pick up a Dior Addict to replace it when it runs out. The slim, pearl toned packaging of the Bobbi Brown is so elegant and I am excited to see the new color options.
The tingle was pretty intense! I have super sensitive lips though. The deeper shades swatched so pretty at the counter! I also love the slim sleek packaging of the Bobbi Brown ones 🙂
I love tinted lip balms! I’m sorry you had an allergic reaction to the new ones by YSL.
I love tinted lip balms! I’m sorry you had an allergic reaction to the new ones by YSL.
Hi
I too hate the Givenchy Lip Perfecto. And I say hate which is a strong word but you are so correct! I purchased “Blue Pink” thinking it would be exactly that as I can easily wear a blue-red lipstick. But this “Blue Pink” was one huge glitter bomb on the lips- uneven application, just terrible!
I then went to Sephora and exchanged it for the Lip perfecto “Intense Pink” which still has the application problems and turned into a ghastly pink! I hate it! I love the pink leather case though.
Now I am stuck with this product but am going to try to return it to Sephora for credit.
I will stick with the Dior Lip Mazimizers – I have Glow Pink and Glow Lilac. Now I want the Berry Glow or one of those holographic pink or purple.
Oh phew! I thought I might be the only one who had such strong feelings about it. I bought mine from Neimans and I don’t think they take returns 🙁
Recently bought several Sol de Janeiro products and love them all. Perked me up to see Brazilian Kiss featured. Love all you do. Whenever I need a pick-me-up with an elegant touch I head your way.
Oh good to know! I was looking at other products in the line but the testers in store always look so icky, lol!
I was surprised by the BKR lip balm. I got a tiny tester in an Allure box (I think!) and it’s the best for overnight and during the day. A bit heavy, but I pat it on.
I also have loved the L’Occitane Ultra Rich Lip Balm
L’Occitane is great!
This was great. Love Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm. I really want to try Dior Addict Lip Glows heard a lot about these but also learnt that they are a bit heavy, also I love tinted lip balms and really YSL does gives a tingy and burning feeling on my lips too! Thank you for this great roundup, good for us beauty and health freaks.
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I’ve been really interested in grabbing the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask! It looks amazing and I love a good balm as I don’t often wear lipstick. I also didn’t like the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask – I thought that it was way overhyped and honestly, Aquaphor works way better.
Deanna | luxandvitae.com
Good to know I’m not the only one who feels that way about the Lip Sleeping Mask!
I love tinted lip balms for their swipe and glow ease and the bit of moisture they add. However, when I’m wearing a lipstick or nothing at all on my lips, I love Jack Black Lip Balm in the tube. I have used it for over ten years which means it is either a great product or I’m crazy loyal. LOL It has SPF 25 and a soft natural finish since JB is actually a men’s skincare line. For night softening and repair, I swipe on a fairly heavy coat of Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Despite the extremely dry weather we’ve been having just lately, with Laneige I’ve had zero problems with flaking or chapping. I also apply it in the morning and let it adsorb while I apply my makeup. I then blot off the excess and apply the lip product du jour. Sad to say, I haven’t had any luck with a Drunk Elephant or Agave. Both irritate my lips.
Ahh Jack Black is such a great line, I borrow so many things from Andrew as he owns a lot of Jack Black 🙂
I love the Laneige lips masks but Vanilla was my least favorite, I felt like the formula wasn’t the same. My favorite is the Grapefruit, then after that the Berry. Whenever I use it at night my lips feel great in the morning, and I have a neurological issue right now where I can’t feel the right side of my face so I’m constantly wiping my lips because I can’t tell what’s going on. (Eating in public is… fun.) So my lips have been extra dry during this nightmare which I hope ends soon. Finding balms that can moisturize with some lasting power is what I’m after and I feel like the Laneige helps at night. Bite’s Agave didn’t do it for me, after a few nights of use my lips felt drier than ever. During the daytime has been my challenge, to find something that will keep them moisturized but not goopy at work. I can’t do anything with color… not right now, I’m just not going there!
I agree with you. I bought the Hourglass and as much as it’s nice, I totally regretted it for the insane price. I’m loving the Bobbi Brown Extra Lip tint though!
Hello,my absolute favorite balms are lanolips and the one i LOVE is rose gold(i think it was limited edition for Christmas)!
my favorite lip balm is the laniege sleeping mask but I recently purchased the NARS orgasm lip glow and I love it! But when I need intense hydration, laniege is my go to.
Drunk elephant is my liippe ride or die. I’m still obsessed with it.
Drunk elephant is my liippe ride or die. I’m still obsessed with it.
Currently loving the Laneige lip mask!
I like and use the DE balm for daytime and the Bite agave mask for nighttime, but I’ve recently been thinking that I need something for use over lipsticks as well because it’s so dry right now where I live! The Hourglass oils look gorgeous but ouch, they are pricey! May need to splurge on one though…
I like and use the DE balm for daytime and the Bite agave mask for nighttime, but I’ve recently been thinking that I need something for use over lipsticks as well because it’s so dry right now where I live! The Hourglass oils look gorgeous but ouch, they are pricey! May need to splurge on one though…
I love the Laneige one for overnight but it’s hard to beat Dior for everyday wear! x
My favorite lip balms are Dior lip glow and Bite beauty agave lip balm
I love the Laneige lip sleeping masks for overnight. My very favorite lip balm/tinted balm is Kari Gran lip whip. All of them are wonderful, but the color Marsala is my favorite. If you haven’t tried them, I would highly recommend them!!
I love the lane it’s, haven’t tried the limited edition flavors just the original.
I barely use lip balm myself (just Aquaphor if I’m desperate).
I am madly in love with Dior Lip Maximizer. Oh how I hope they never stop making it. (I still miss their Lip Vinyl…*sigh*) I also love Fresh. They are super duper for everyday use.
I absolutely love the Dior lip maximizers… I also always have a La Mer lip balm in rotation 🙂 Thanks for sharing all of these… I will def try some new ones based on your recommendations!
I stand by By Terry Rose Baume and Laneige, two products I learned about on your blog. Love both and use every day!
Sara Happ lip slip is my HG
Sara Happ lip slip is my HG
I’m super interested in trying the Fresh one. I know it’s not different from the other ones, but I really like minty lip balms.
Im glad that other folks have used the Dior lip glow and had it turn a much brighter pink on their lips! I have that happen and if I use a bit of clear balm on top it calms it down, so I can use it that way. ☺️
I love Fresh lipbalms. They are soo moisturizing and provides a fair amount of pigment
Really keen to try the Hourglass ones.
Dior lip glow 🥰🥰
Thank you for a great post! I tried the Laneige sleeping mask in berry and LOVE it. I want to buy the vanilla one as well. I havent tried yet the Fresh Mint balm but I love their Rose one
I have alway loved the Dior addict lip glow balms (I always have one in my bag) and have recently been thinking about trying the By Terry rose baume.
I’ve tried the YSL balms but didn’t really care for it. I should have known better, because for some reason I don’t care for anything YSL. I think mostly because of the strong smell and taste.
After reading your review I need the NARS afterglow!
I’ve used the regular Dior Addict Lip Glow and love it! I’m interested in trying the Bobbi Brown lip tints next. And I totally agree that the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is overrated. I’ve been using it everyday and don’t feel that it does that much. I’ve been liking the Klavuu Lip Pack and Jouer Lip Enhancer so much better.
I also was a bit disappointed with the Laneige lip sleeping mask. However, I have been looking forward to trying the Tatcha Kissu lip mask!
excellent, well-rounded review, thank you!
I love YSL lip products!
I haven’t tried any of these products, but right now I am really loving Belif’s Moisturising Bomb. It’s been a great moisturiser for this cold and dry Canadian winter!
So glad you reviewed the Hourglass and Dior lip products because I’ve been going back and forth on whether to buy them or not! I’ve purposely stayed clear of Givenchy because I find their sheer lipsticks pretty awful too.
Just wanted to say that I review for YSL and they sent me one of the new lipsticks in 02 Fushia (I think that’s the right number). I loved it! I have very sensitive skin (my lips are usually okay though) and found that it certainly did tingle, but I didn’t lose feeling in my lip like you did. To me it felt like I was holding ice cubes on my lips, lol. It went away after a few minute though. I brought it in whilst I was doing a show for some of the other girls to try and they loved it too, whilst agreeing about tingling/ice cube feeling. It also showed up a lot more than I expected – it was sheer, but had a lot of colour behind it, like a purple sort of wash. I think you just got unlucky with the shades you picked and the reaction.
If you want any swatches or pics, let me know cause I’m happy to send them over to you. I think it may be a bit hard for you to judge them because you had a reaction? They may still be good for some people, some may love it, some may hate it, but do you think it would still be a good product overall if you hadn’t of had the reaction? Just wondering cause you said it was one of the worst due to it being painful. Not trying to be horrible or stir anything! I love your posts and read them all the time! 🙂 (I hope this doesn’t count me out of the running for the palette!) xx
(PrettyKitty.)
I want to try out the new ysl lip balm as well as the hour glass ones
Great review! I have always used lip balms by Fresh and I clearly need to try others as well!
I’ve tried only the laneige sleeping lip mask and I quite like it but it’s not the best. I’m still yet to find an HG lipbalm if that’s even a thing lol
I’ve tried only the laneige sleeping lip mask and I quite like it but it’s not the best. I’m still yet to find an HG lipbalm if that’s even a thing lol
I already have my go-to lip balm that I love but I still want to try Hourglass’ Lip Oil since it looks pretty!
Loving Kiehls Vit C serum and Chanel Beauty Flash Balm
I’m definitely interested in the Hourglass lip oil, I have loved almost all Hourglass products that I have tried so far.
I need to get my hands on the Bobbi Brown lip tints! They look right up my alley!
That Dior lip maximizer in pink holo looks amazing!
After trying the Dior balm, YSL liquid colour balm, Milk kush lip glaze and Laneige lip sleeping mask, I still haven’t found a balm that truly keeps my lips from chapping… must keep looking!
Sadly, I own none of these balms. I have a hard time spending big money on a lip balm but must say that I’d love one of each in this post. LOL. One can always dream.
Those Hourglass oils look amazing, but the price is jaw dropping, especially here in Canada. I’m a balm junky but mostly just pick up nuxe or Nivea. So boring!
Those Hourglass oils look amazing, but the price is jaw dropping, especially here in Canada. I’m a balm junky but mostly just pick up nuxe or Nivea. So boring!
OMG i’m loving the Givenchy le rose perfecto un 302. Really pretty balm
The hourglass oils look amazing. Need to try them out!
Haven’t tried any of these lip glosses although I love the Marc Jacobs Hi- Shine Lip Lacquers and the Bite beauty lip mask in champagne has been a favourite this winter!
I haven’t try any of them, I’m more of a lipstick person but I really want to try out the Dior ones, specially the holographic ones 😍
I, looove the laneige lip sleeping mask. I have the chappiest lips in the morning and it’s not pretty – i use it at night before sleeping and when i wake up, my lips are fresh and juicy ready for the day. It’s actually supposed to gently exfoliate your dead lip skin cells as you sleep. But sometimes, when i’m in a rush, I just dab i smidge on to make my lips look moist and it looks so nice and natural. Love it! But when I need some more color, I like to use the Innisfree glow tint lip balm. A little goes a long way interms of color and hydration, and it makes my lips look really pretty.
As always, your thorough reviews are incredibly helpful. I am going to try the Dior lip maximizers again this year. I also love the YSL products. I have tried the Laniege sleeping mask- I have the one in the pink packaging which has a very strong scent, to your point. I also agree, it unfortunately does not live up to the hype. Yes, I use it, and while my lips feel nice when I wake up in the morning, they feel no different than if I simply swipe on my Burt’s Bees lip balm before going to bed. I expected more given it’s labeled as a sleeping mask, and of course for the price tag. Anyway, I’ll be looking into Dior and YSL this spring!
Here’s an honest question I have: is SPF 10 even worth it to include? Personally I prefer much higher SPF to provide real protection
I am super picky about lip balms–I don’t like anything at all irritating, including peppermint or anything volumizing. I also prefer fragrance-free. My lips are sensitive, anything irritating just dries them out, which is the opposite of what lip balm is supposed to do. Of the ones you reviewed here, I’ve only tried the Drunk Elephant one, which is quite nice. My go-to for nighttime (and sometimes during the day!) is the Bite agave lip mask in clear. That is my holy grail lip product, and makes such a difference in my lips! I never want to be without it. In the morning, I often like to apply a lip balm with SPF under my lipstick: I like Paula’s Choice lipscreen (SPF 50) or Bitchstix green tea with aloe lip balm (SPF 30, and some of the proceeds go to helping women experiencing domestic violence). I am curious to try the Bobbi Brown tinted lip balms you mentioned above!
My favorite is the laneige lip mask. I use it every night and it’s so moisturizing. I also tried the bite beauty agave lip mask but that dried out my lips. I’m curious about the Dior Lip Maximizer.
I have horrendously dry lips and am always searching for the miracle lip balm. The Drunk Elephant and Sol de Janeiro ones look good!
I wanna try the drunk elephant one. My favourite is the Dior Lip Glow (the old one) in peach.
I’m always on the lookout for good tinted lip balms so this post was extremely helpful, thank you!
So glad to have a ton of By Terry and a couple Dior for awhile.
I’ve tried Laneige, Dior, Fresh, and By Terry. By Terry is my favorite! I also like the Jack Back lip balms.
For the longest time I have lived with chapped lips and always hav semi dry lips which people always mistaken me for being dehydrated. I really liked Natio lip balm but it was giving me white heads for some reason. Ettusais lip balm for winter was another winner for me but it is in a squeezy tube (a little goes a long way). of course fresh sugar lip advanced treatment works the best so far. I did always always always forget that my lips are this way because it is one of the sign of being low in iron.
Great post, Ive been on the hunt for my holy grail lip blam.
I love the Dior Lip Glows and Maximisers! I have been using them religiously for years now (not the exact same tubes obviously haha) and my lips always thank me for it!
Dior Lip Glow and Lip Maximizers: True Luv!
I really enjoy this Nars´s balm, but the best one in my opinion is Lanolips 101 ointment.
The packaging of the Givenchy one is so beautiful omg – have you tried the Cle de Peau one yet? Dior Lip Glow in LILAC is my favorite OF ALLL TIMEEEE.
I have not yet tried any of the lip products are on your lips, but have been wanting to try the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Right now I use Dr. Hauschka Lip Care Stick.
I’m Lip Glow Addict Lover as well! haha
Also the way you use Laneige was not correct, it is not just a lip balm.
you need to put a lot of amount and apply to your lip. left it overnight then in the morning,
rubbing your lip with tissue and the dead cell will peeling off. I used it everyday like this and really love it.