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In today’s era of minimalist makeup (Glossier, anyone?), the clean aesthetic (as seen on TikTok), and the emphasis on skincare, subtle and multifunctional lip products have become a popular staple in people’s makeup bags. Bold, highly pigmented lipsticks have fallen from their popular peak as pandemic masks have made them difficult to wear. Tinted lip balm gives you a layer of hydration with a natural hint of color that is easy to reapply on the go.
Many brands, from drugstore to luxury, have released a variety of tinted lip balm shades to keep up with the growing trends. I believe there is a tinted lip balm for every occasion. Need some inspo for your own tinted lip balm collection? Here are six tinted lip balms you can throw in your backpack, keep on your nightstand, or display on your makeup stand.
- Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
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What tinted lip balm list would be complete without Burt’s Bees? This longtime famous tinted lip product has been lining the shelves of drugstores for years. With eight shades inspired by flowers, you’re sure to find a shade of pink, red, or purple for your lips.
Sticking to the Burt’s Bees brand, they are of 100% natural origin and nourish the lips with shea butter and botanical wax. Owning the soft pink zinnia shade myself when I was younger, I can confirm that Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm is a simple way to hydrate and color your lips with little effort.
- Nivea Tinted Lip Care
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Nivea’s line of tinted lip balms comes in a variety of fruit-inspired flavors, scents, and colors. I personally own the cherry, strawberry, and peach shades, but it also comes in blackberry and watermelon. Each shade comes with its own sweetly accurate scent and a sheer shine of color. The thick tube makes it an economic and easily applied product. They are formulated with jojoba oil, shea butter, and fruit extracts to soothe chapped lips.
- Glossier Balm Dotcom
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We can’t leave out Glossier when it comes to a subtle lip look! Glossier’s cult-status Balm Dotcom is “packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish dry, chafed skin” and comes in five tinted shades: rose, cherry, mango, berry, and cookie butter. The balm’s salve formula means Balm Dotcom won’t just sit on top of your lips, it will help heal them from the inside out. Each shade is packaged in a cute, squeezable tube that will make you want to collect them all!
- Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15
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This 3-in-one product gives you moisture, a pop of color, and sun protection for your lips. Fresh’s signature sugar formula gives you long lasting hydration and a smoothing effect. Each balm is also packed with nourishing oils and antioxidant-rich polyphenols to maximize its effects. This lip balm comes in 11 buildable floral and fruit tints that will have your pout feeling nourished and protected. Whether you want a sheer wash of color or a more vivid look, you are sure to find your match with Fresh Sugar Lip Balm!
- Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint
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Bobbi Brown’s “beyond balm” is a high end multipurpose lippie that combines six natural oils to make your lips plump and shiny. It comes in six essential shades and one sparkly shade ranging from bare pink to bare blackberry. This Bobbi Brown tint truly is a MLBB (My Lips But Better) staple for on-the-go. It doesn’t transfer, it doesn’t leave a film on top of the lips, and it looks good on anyone. For those who want the subtlest of the subtle, go for the bare pink. It goes on like nothing, but oxidizes to the perfect light pink for you.
- Dior Addict Lip Glow
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This Pinterest-famous lip balm is a well-designed, cherry oil-infused Dior creation. With 15 tinted or sparkly shades and color reviver technology that “reacts with the moisture level of the lips to reveal a custom color and a subtle shine,” the Dior Addict Lip Glow is luxury for your lips. The price tag seems hefty, but you’re paying for the advanced formula, the couture case, and of course, the Dior name. It’s a beautiful addition to anyone’s lippie collection and a perfect complement to a bare-face or a soft makeup look.
Is your online shopping cart full yet? If you aren’t already obsessed with tinted lip balms, you soon will be! You really can’t go wrong with a multitasking lip product. I know that I’ll keep applying my tinted lip balms every morning, afternoon, and evening.
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