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Lest you believe that tinted lip balms are just lipstick’s kid sister, think again.
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Tinted lip balm has evolved since its humble Lip Smackers days.
“I also appreciate the shade range has, well, range.
What also doesn’t hurt: Ole Henriksen’s balms smell utterly delicious.
Sarah Han applying Summer Friday Lip Butter Balm in Cherry
Hello, creme brulee?
We need one of each.
That’s how much I love them,” shopping market editorAngela Trakoshissays.
Han before applying Summer Friday Lip Butter Balm
We love swiping on its slightly slippery, lightweight formula for its barely-there feel and conditioning results.
pigmented this balm is," says shopping director Shanna Shipin.
Fair warning: The shade lineup includes the ever iconic (and not-safe-for-grandma) Orgasm and Deep Throat.
Han after applying Summer Friday Lip Butter Balm in Cherry
They’re my end-all, be-all."
The texture lives up to its name, and then some, in case you have doubts.
No need to be precious about utility, eitherit’s oh-so buildable, almost to a fault.
Ang Trakoshis applying Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Creme Brulee
Position the jelly ring right above your lip line for a cute, fuller, but never obvious effect.
Our editors praise thisgooeylip balm for its ability to impart equal parts moisture and color.
Bonus: The shadesparticularly Ube Vanilla and Blood Orange Vanillaare much more pigmented than other tinted balms.
Trakoshis before applying in Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Creme Brulee
I also love how balmy (and not sticky) it feels on my lips."
You get the opacity of a creamy lipstick, but the hydration of a balm.
What’s not to like?"
Trakoshis after applying in Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Creme Brulee
Skin-care ingredients such as squalane, sunflower seed oil, and squalane are abundant, so expect baby-soft lips.
Some have even branched out with their own beauty brands (because, duh?
Swipe and pucker up, y’all.
Shanna Shipin applying the Kosas Wet Stick in Malibu
Tester feedback:“I’ve seen the Glowy Tint Balms all over TikTokincluding girlies based in Korea.
so you know it’s what’s actually inand they don’t disappoint.
Best of all, it feels like nothing on the lips.
Shipin before applying the Kosas Wet Stick in Malibu
Despite having “oil” in its name, jojoba oil is relatively lightweight.
Unlike most oils, jojoba oil is mainly composed of fatty acids, alcohol, and hydrocarbons.
You’ve likely seen a boom inpeptide lip treatments, and for good reason.
Shipin after applying the Kosas Wet Stick in Malibu
What’s the difference between tinted lip balms and lip tints?
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Jennifer Hussein applying the Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola The Tinted Lip Balm in berry shade 3
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Hussein before applying the Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola The Tinted Lip Balm in berry shade 3
Hussein after applying the Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola The Tinted Lip Balm in berry shade 3
Deanna Pai applying Nars Afterglow Tinted Lip Balm in TK
Pai before applying Nars Afterglow Tinted Lip Balm
Pai after applying Nars Afterglow Tinted Lip Balm in TK
Sarah Hoffman applying Violette_FR Bisou Jelly in Aïssa
Hoffman before applying Violette_FR Bisou Jelly
Hoffman after applying Violette_FR Bisou Jelly in Aïssa
Jesa Marie Calaor applying the Tower 28 LipSoftie Lip Treatment in Ube Vanilla
Calaor before applying the Tower 28 LipSoftie Lip Treatment
Calaor after applying the Tower 28 LipSoftie Lip Treatment in Ube Vanilla
Annie Blackman applying Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm in Faded
Blackman before applying Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
Blackman after applying Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm in Faded
