Makeup & nails
The Top Tinted Lip Balms for A Pretty, Moisturized Pout
These eight tinted lip balms replenish moisture while providing a flattering hint of colour.
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Since our lips are exposed to the sun and a plethora of outside aggressors, sometimes they have trouble retaining their moisture—that’s especially true in winter, when they’re subjected to freezing weather and heated indoor spaces—where the air tends to be dry—in alternation. It’s no wonder most of us keep a spare lip balm in every coat and sweater pocket!
As virtual meetings are bound to be around for a while, tinted lip balms are an excellent way to keep your pout hydrated, while also giving it a wash of colour that brightens up your face for the camera. These tinted salves aren’t quite as likely to stain your mask as regular lipstick when you venture outdoors. Here are eight tinted lip balms that provide a welcome splash of colour and plenty of moisture!
Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm, ILIA
Super nourishing and available in a wide range of hues, this balmy tint glides smoothly onto the lips and leaves behind a lovely veil of buildable colour. Its hydrating formula and naturally juicy finish make it one of our everyday essentials.
Price: $37
Lip Glowy Balm, Laneige
If shine is your top priority, but you’re also looking for an extreme dose of hydration and a delightfully fruity fragrance, this balm from Laneige is a sure bet. We can’t get enough of its glossy, plumping finish which manages to avoid being sticky.
Price: $20
Glow Stick Lip Oil, Pacifica Beauty
Lip oil in stick form—genius! Especially when it feels silky on the lips and adds a hint of colour with a natural-looking finish. This formula is also perfect if you’re looking for hydration without feeling like your lips are thickly coated in product.
Price: $16
Extra Lip Tint, Bobbi Brown
This chic bullet contains a nourishing formula which combines olive, avocado and jojoba oils to soften your pout and give it just the ideal dose of colour. We also love how supple and glowy it leaves our lips!
Price: $40
Tinted Lip Balm, Honest Beauty
A rich texture, sheer colour and long-lasting hydration—what more could you want from a tinted lip balm? We’re addicted to its moisturizing formula which boasts avocado oil and açaí and pomegranate extracts, and we don’t mind its sleek and simple packaging, either.
Price: $12
Oh Whale! Tinted Lip Balm, Florence By Mills
This stick balm comes in unique flavours like guava and lychee and cocoa and fig, and leaves visible colour on the lips while making them soft and supple in just a few minutes. And who could resist its fruity fragrance and the super cute whale detail on the bottom of the stick?
Price: $16
ColorGel Lip Balm, Shiseido
Halfway between a balm and a lipstick, this product melts onto the lips while providing a good amount of colour. It’s available in no less than 15 hues, and its formula contains oils and waxes, which keeps it comfortable for hours.
Price: $35
Squeezy Tinted Balm, Burt’s Bees
This juicy, 100% natural formula hugs your lips, providing them with hydration and a surprisingly pigmented flash of colour. The end result is shiny, but natural looking. Bonus points for its delicious scent!
Price: $11
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