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Tinted lip balms are trending right now and there are so many available formulas to choose from! INNBEAUTY Project is a new to me brand that I’ve discovered this past year and have really been enjoying so many of their products. They just released their own tinted lip balms but the bonus is that these contain SPF! Which is a great addition especially for summer. While many other tinted lip balms deliver just a hint of color, these are richly pigmented. There are currently three shades available and all of them are neutral and easy to wear for everyday. I am loving the formula so I do hope they release a few more colors in the future because I would love a vibrant cherry or poppy color! Here’s a more in-depth review on the formula and swatches of them on my arm and lips.

INNBEAUTY Project Sun Balm SPF 30 Review

I do feel like every brand is launching their version of a tinted lip balm but as someone who loves the concept, I want to try them all. LOL INNBEAUTY Project is a brand that formulates effective products that don’t break the bank. I’m a HUGE fan of their Extreme Cream already and their Mineral Sun Glow is one of my all time favorite glowy sunscreens. Their new Sun Balm SPF 30 tinted lip balms can already be added to the list of products I love from INNBEAUTY. They are designed to be a nourishing lip balm that treats the lips while also protecting them from UVA and UVB rays.

Price Point

The entire INNBEAUTY Project line is a mid-range priced line and the sun balms definitely fall in this category. They are $24 for .6 oz.

Shade Range

For now, there are only three colors available. Pink, Latte and Rosy Brown which are all natural and perfect to wear for everyday.

Pigment

These are much more pigmented than a majority of the tinted lip balms I already own. You can see from the swatches below that the color payoff is intense. Since these are neutral shades, they look a tad less intense on the lips which already have a natural color to them. But they can definitely be worn alone or just with a lip liner since they provide such great pigment.

Longevity

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. These definitely impressed me!

Formula

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. The sun protection ingredient is non-nano zinc oxide which provides broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays. In addition to that, there is squalane and jojoba oil to moisturize and mango + shea butter to help soothe and condition.

INNBEAUTY Project Sun Balm SPF 30 Swatches

Something to note is the arm swatches that I share in this photo were with one swipe of color. I squeezed out a tiny bit onto my arm and spread it around and the color payoff is nearly opaque. Out of all three shades, I wear Pink the most because it closely mimics my natural lip color. I have also been applying it over more intense lip shades to sheer them out a bit and add some shine. Latte and Rosy Brown are gorgeous neutrals that will look great on a ton of different skin tones. While they are glossy, they aren’t too shiny or too glass-like on the lips. They give a healthy bit of moisture while still feeling creamy and comfortable. Overall, I am a huge fan of these and think they are a great tinted lip balm option for those interested!

Lip balms are having a moment right now. And tinted lip balms are having an even bigger moment. So many brands are launching tinted lip balms and frankly, I want to try them all. LOL I love wearing a nourishing lip balm but the addition of color makes it even better. I don’t have to sacrifice one for the other and can treat my lips AND wear a lip color that I love. Naturium has an entire range of lip balms called their Phyto-Glow Lip Balms with a clear option as well as various shades in neutral and bright tones. I have both the Naturium Phyto-Glow Cafe Collection Lip Balms and the new Fruity Collection Lip Balms. This covers quite the spectrum from neutral tones to bright vibrant shades. I’ve been slowly trying more and more Naturium products and they continuously impress me. And the price points are SO affordable! Here’s my review and swatches of the Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms in the Cafe and Fruity Collection.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms Review

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.

Price Point

I honestly don’t know how Naturium does it but they manage to create amazing formulas at insanely affordable price points. These lip balms are $10 though they do offer bundle options for a few of the collections.

Ingredients

Formulated with shea butter and cupuacu butter to nourish and plant squalane to cushion the lips, these Phyto-Glow lip balms really deliver on comfort and moisture.

Pigment

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.

Longevity

Since these are a lip balm formula, they are not as long wearing as traditional lipstick formulas. However, these are definitely thicker than many tinted lip balms I’ve tried and have a “grip” to them when they apply on the lips. That is the only way I can describe it. There isn’t a ton of slip so while they may move around a bit, for the most part they stay put and last 3-4 hours.

Shade Range

I absolutely love how versatile their shades are covering everything from neutrals to bright colors. My favorite shades are actually the vibrant and bold colors because they are a bit sheer so they give a nice burst of color to the lips without being too much.

Scent

The Cafe collection has a subtle vanilla scent to all the colors but the Fruity collection smells exactly like each shade name. I absolutely LOVE the scents and they really add to the entire experience of using the product.

Packaging

The lip balms come in a traditional tube with a curved applicator that is really comfortable on the lips.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Swatches

The two collections that I have are the Fruity Collection and the Cafe Collection. As you can see from the swatches, the Cafe Collection is a mix of all neutral shades that give a sheer wash of subtle color. Here’s a description of each shade available in the entire Phyto-Lip Balm collection:

• Clear (no color)

Cafe Collection:

• Mocha (dark chocolate brown)
• Latte (muted dusty rose)
• Spice (warm gingerbread)
• Chai (neutral light brown)

Fruity Collection:

• Peach (sweet coral)
• Mango (orange burst)
• Watermelon (pink sugar)
• Strawberry (juicy red)

Additional shades available:

• Petal (sheer rosy nude)
• Plum (sheer mauve)
• Lychee (sheer cherry)

My personal favorite shades are Latte for a neutral peach perfect for everyday. Strawberry is the one I have been wearing the most this summer because it gives the perfect amount of color. Watermelon is a peachy pink that looks great with bronzey makeup looks.

Overall, I absolutely love these tinted lip balms and feel they are definitely worth trying. Have you tried these? What did you think?