If there is one makeup product I have in abundance, it’s lip products. Lipsticks, lip glosses, tinted lip balms, lip oils – I love them all. And this year has been the year of the tinted lip balm! So many new ones have been released and more colors have been released in old favorites. Even though I like wearing a full face of makeup nearly every day, I love the idea of a moisturizing lip balm with a bit of tint to wear either alone or layered over another lip product.
Tinted lip balms are a great way to hydrate, moisturize and protect your lips while also giving them a hint of color. Some are good at providing great color while others have really intense nourishing properties, and some manage to blend the best of both worlds into one formula. When choosing a tinted lip balm, you should consider how much pigment you want, the application you prefer and whether you want it also provide other benefits such as sun protection. There is definitely something out there for everyone and I am sharing a round up of the best tinted lip balms from my lip balm collection and what I love about each formula.
11 Best Tinted Lip Balms
Best Hydrating Tinted Lip Balms

Jones Road Beauty Lip Recharge
There are a MILLION lip balms and lip treatments out there but I was instantly blown away by this new launch from Jones Road. It has a ton of slip to it but doesn’t feel sticky. The shine it gives is almost glass-like while also having a gorgeous minty fresh scent.
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Hydrating Lip Treatment
So many people have been telling me to try this lip balm formula and that once I did, I would immediately fall in love with it. I can confidently say that are 100% correct. It is incredibly comfortable on the lips, creamy and smooth without being sticky. It feels nourishing and delivers just enough color and pigment.
Tatcha Melting Lip Balm
Another tinted lip balm?? This was my exact thought when I received these. And then I tried them. Immediate 10/10. The texture is silky, smooth and creamy while leaving a nice natural finish on the lips. Nothing too shiny or glassy. The colors give just enough tint to the lips to wear alone but can also be layered over another lip product.
Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
Another Westman Atelier favorite. My love for the brand continues to grow. This is a buildable liquid lip balm that gives really great color payoff while still feeling weightless on the lips.
Tower 28 LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm
The formula is incredible and makes the lips feel nourished while still delivering a ton of pigment and coverage.
Best Drugstore Tinted Lip Balms
L’Oreal Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick
The formula is truly the best of both worlds with a lipstick formula that wears and feels like a moisturizing lip balm. It’s quite sheer which makes it easy to throw on and go and it’s gentle enough for sensitive lips.
Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm
Though these are not actually sold at the drugstore, the price point is comparable to that of those found in the drugstore. For $10, these are have a creamy nourishing feel and the perfect amount of color. There are a ton of colors to choose from – everything from neutral tones to soft plums, vibrant pinks and reds.
Colourpop Fresh Kiss Glossy Balm
A plush and juicy tinted balm formula that gives a small touch of color to the lips. I personally love a scented lip balm which these are but if you don’t want something heavily fragranced, these would not be a good option. All the scents are enjoyable and match the shades perfectly.
Best Tinted Lip Balms with SPF
OneSkin OS-01 Lip Shield SPF 15 in Bare Blush (discount code: MAREE15)
I love everything OneSkin does so I knew I would adore this new lip launch. And I was right! But I didn’t just adore it – it immediately became a favorite. The color is the perfect neutral everyday pink that I can wear with any makeup look. It feels nourishing with no tackiness (and no weird sunscreen scent).
Best Plumping Tinted Lip Balms
Mutha Pucker Up Lip Plump (discount code: MAREE15)
The plumping aspect of this is very minimal so there is no burning or uncomfortable tingling sensation. It’s a cushiony formula that delivers a ton of shine, hydration and blurring properties. The colors are all incredibly wearable, giving just enough tint without being too bold.
Best Natural Tinted Lip Balms
Versed Cashmere Color Smoothing Lip Blush
If a glossy lip is not your preference, these soft-matte tinted lip balms are exactly what you need. The formula is so smooth and leaves a beautifully blurred finish to the lips with just a hint of color. These don’t have a ton of pigment so the color payoff will be very soft and natural. Perfect for an everyday no-makeup makeup look!











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