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Comparing All the Viral Tinted Lip Balms

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Tinted Lip Balms have become increasingly popular over the past few years and now it feels like every brand has their own version. The great thing about tinted lip balms is they effortlessly blend treatment and color in one product. You can wear many of them as your daily lip color while also protecting and moisturizing your lips all day long. There are quite a few that have gone viral over the past few years and garnered quite a buzz so I have a ton of them and thought I would compare all of them in this one blog post. So if you are looking for a new tinted lip balm to try, hopefully this post can help you make your decision.

Comparing All the Viral Tinted Lip Balms

INNBEAUTY Project Sun Balm SPF 30

These are much more pigmented than a majority of the tinted lip balms I already own. Because the pigment is more intense and the formula is on the thicker side, I find these to last longer than many of my other tinted lip balms. The shine settles down after a few hours but the color still remains without needing a touchup. The texture of these lip balms are on the thicker side and almost feel like that have “grip” to them when on the lips. This is definitely what I feel contributes to how long-lasting they are.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm

The Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms are a nourishing lip balm designed to nourish the lips and leave them feeling silky, smooth and moisturized. With they can definitely be used as a treatment, Naturium launched a ton of colors that I love wearing during the day as my primary lip color. They give pigment while still keeping my lips moisturized and smooth. From the packaging to the formula, I love using these regularly and constantly recommend them to those looking for a tinted lip balm option. These aren’t necessarily very sheer nor are they intensely pigmented, they fall somewhere in between in my opinion. The bolder and brighter shades definitely give a nice punch of color without being too intense.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms

They are cruelty free, incredibly creamy, smooth and nourishing with a unique blend of vegan waxes and shea butter and the tinted versions give the smallest hint of light color to the lips. They are great worn alone for a no makeup day but also layer perfectly over a lip liner or lipstick for an added bit of shine and moisture. Compared to other lip balms I have, the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is definitely one of the best in terms of keeping my lips nourished most of the day. I love wearing them during the day but they are rich enough to be used as a nighttime treatment.

Rhode Peptide Lip Tints

My lips feel incredibly nourished and moisturized when using this and rivals some of my favorite lip treatments. The difference with this is that it makes my lips look better than most of my other lip balms. It looks gorgeous worn alone on bare lips but also layered over my favorite lip liner or lip color for a boost of shine. For a super intensive overnight treatment, I wouldn’t choose this and find it’s better worn during the day to keep my lips soft. I will also use it as a touch up throughout the day whenever my lips feel dry.

UBeauty The Plasma Lip Compound

In terms of skincare benefits, the Plasma Lip Compound is geared most at treating the lips immediately and over time. There are strengthening ceramides and peptides designed to boost collagen tissue and restore lipid levels. There is a clear version as well as tinted versions available. This gives a VERY glossy and wet look to the lips that looks gorgeous but doesn’t necessarily last very long. I do love the silky texture and how it makes my lips feel – the color Rose is absolutely stunning. That being said, they are incredibly pricey ($68) and there are similar formulas in this roundup that could achieve the same look at a lower price point.

Tower 28 LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm in Ube Vanilla

I’ve tried quite a few lip balm formulas and tinted lip balm formulas and didn’t have a standout favorite until I tried the Tower 28 Lip Softies. They formula is incredible and makes the lips feel incredibly nourished while still delivering a ton of pigment with the tinted versions. Ube Vanilla is a deep berry that could look a tad intimidating in the tube but when you apply a sheer layer, it tints the lips with a gorgeous plum berry shade that I adore.

Peach & Lily Collagen Cushion Peptide Lip Balm

This lip balm feels closer to a treatment than a makeup product and I LOVE that. It still gives great pigment and coverage but it truly plumps the lips and makes them look like glass! And it feels like a deeply nourishing lip balm too. There is only one shade right now but they launched a second one in a kit that I really hope they make permanent.

Eadem Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm

Out of all the tinted lip balm formulas in this list, the Eadem is the most like a makeup product. The texture is quite thick and not as glossy as the others which can be nice sometimes. I have the color Fig and it is so rich and pigmented that I can wear it alone easily. This formula feels nourishing but I reach for this more as a lip color rather than a treatment. It almost feels like it grips the lips when you apply it so I find that it lasts longer than many of the other formulas. The applicator is metal so it feels nice and cooling on the lip too.

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. Out of this entire list of tinted lip balms, this quickly shot up to the very top as my favorite. It is the most comfortable on the lips, creamy and smooth without being sticky, feels nourishing and delivers just enough color and pigment.

The Best Gift Ideas To Give This Holiday Season

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I did a video on Tiktok asking people to share the best gifts people have received that was not necessarily “stuff” or basic things that we all think of when we think of gifting. Well…..that video was a tad bit viral and there are now thousands of comments (yowza) and so many amazing ideas. I have sifted through the comments and decided to compile list of some of the best ones and most repeated gift ideas and put it into a blog post. So many of these are super unique and really allow you to give someone something that fits their personality or something that can truly use and benefit from! Enjoy!! And feel free to drop your own gift suggestions in the comments too.

Best Gift Ideas

Professional color analysis – this may need to be a local find or perhaps something done over zoom

Housekeeping service

Tote bag or basket full of food, cleaning supplies and frozen food to stock the freezer

Car detailing

Heated camping chair

Tickets to a show or concert

Weekend of babysitting

Professional makeup artist coming to your house to give a makeup lesson and pick out the right shades for you

Hatch alarm clock

Towel warmer

Weighted blanket

Tinting home windows to reduce glare

Streaming service subscriptions (Netflix, Hulu, etc)

Wine subscription

Massage, facial or spa gift card

Countertop nugget ice maker

Roomba cordless vacuum

Oofos slides

Electric kettle

Manta eye mask

Sleep crown pillow

Airline/hotel gift cards

Wireless phone charger

Art class

Bird feeder

Grocery delivery

Fancy salt or spice blend for cooking

Homemade vanilla

Gift certificate to your hair salon

Light up compact mirror

Cooking class

Fancy knives

Hexclad pans

Frostbuddy stainless steel tumbler

Kindle

Espresso maker

Book lamp

Blackstone grill

Air fryer

Doordash DashPass

Brumate era

Personal stylist to come to your home

Tineco floor mop

Silk pillowcase

Kindle stand

Shark flexstyler

Costco membership

Workout class gift certificate

Amazon gift card for ebooks

Embr wave

Refills on your most used beauty products

Paying a bill

Smart plugs

Gift cards to your favorite food places

Oura ring

One night solo hotel/resort stay

Car wash membership

Passes to any local attractions (zoo, museum, etc)

Lessons for a new hobby

Session with a professional organizer

Airline tickets

Flower delivery service

Lume box red light

Jura coffee machine

Gym membership

Jolie Shower Filter

Airbnb gift card

Gift card for laser hair removal

Higher Dose sauna blanket

Botox gift card

Walmart Plus subscription

Ember coffee mug

Bed Jet

Heated mattress pad

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