Rouge Bunny Rouge Tinted Lip Balms Review + Swatches

On the left is Specks of Cherise with Sip of Pink on the right.

Winter weather can really do a number on the condition of our lips.  As a result, I am never without lipsticks, lip gloss and lip balms.  These are staples to add color as well as keeping my lips from drying out.  However, I had never tried any lip balms from luxury beauty brand, Rouge Bunny Rouge, until two of their Dazzling Sip Tinted Luxe Balms arrived.

Here I swatched both lip balms for you with Specks of Cherise (left) and Sip of Pink (right).

The line of three includes Sip of Pink (raspberry pink tone with some warmth to the shade), Specks of Cherise (deeper, but sheer berry-red on the order of crimson-red cherries) and Pinch of Nude (light beige nude with gold).  Each lip balm retails for $31.00.

These lip balms have a lip treatment, color and anti-aging skin care built into the formula. You may think this sounds pretty much what any lip balm promises.  I was of that opinion at first.  

Yet, this product has an Ecocert-approved active complex for hydration with sunflower oil among its other oils and waxes that does exceptional restoration for hurting lips while delivering flattering color in a lightweight formula. My lips felt smoothed, comforted and quenched for a longer period while staying beautiful without the feel of any heavy, waxiness to them. 

If you’re torn between lipstick to beautify and lip balm for its soothing moisture, then look no more because Rouge Bunny Rouge Tinted Lip Balms solve that problem. Check them out because this lip caring formula makes winter weather bearable again!  

Rimmel Kate Conditioning Lip Balm Review

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My lips felt softer using this lip balm.

Lip balm is one product that I can’t live without between how the weather and matte lipstick formulations dry out my lips.  However, I never tried Rimmel’s Kate Conditioning Lip Balm that promises up to eight hours of moisture to keep lips satisfied until lately when it arrived for me to test out.

This lip balm appears to have an orange tint, but it is clear once you apply.  It does have a fairly noticeable fruit-like scent that didn’t bother me, but might irritate more sensitive nostrils.

What I found was that it did have a nice glide to it and kept my lips comfortable and lubricated whether I wore it alone or underneath a matte lipstick for as long as I wore it.  My lips felt softer afterwards.   If you wear just this lip balm, it gives a nice natural shine as well.

I really liked the feel of Rimmel Kate Conditioning Lip Balm and would buy it again.  Check it out when you’re in the market for lip balm! 

Review: NEW Rimmel London’s Keep Calm and Lip Balms (040 Rose Blush, 030 Berry Blush) + Swatches!

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Rimmel's Berry Blush Keep Calm and Lip Balm is one the left with Rose Blush on the right.

Rimmel London recently launched a new line of lip products with their Keep Calm and Lip Balms to heal and color dry lips.  According to the company’s clinical study, the formula contains long-wearing moisturizing oils capable of increasing lip moisture by 22 percent, which sounded fantastic to me.  

I received 040 Rose Blush and 030 Berry Blush out of the five to review.  The color is very sheer, especially the Rose Blush, being a whisper of peach-pink.  The Berry has slightly more of a pink-mauve tint to it.

Rose Blush is on the left and Berry Blush is on the right.

Unlike the flat heads most lip balms have, these products are easier to maneuver since they are shaped like lipsticks.  Once I applied, my lips received light hydration that in about two hours sunk into my lips.  Of course, you may have better luck.  However, this is how the product performed on my lips.

Have you tried Keep Calm and Lip Balm from Rimmel London yet?  These retail for $2.50 each.  You can learn more at Rimmel London.

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Here's My Pick for a Great Holiday Stocking Stuffer--The Balm Squad Mighty Mint Lip Trio By Jack Black! (Review)

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The Balm Squad Mighty Mint Lip Trio By Jack Black

Though this natural skin care brand is geared for men, Jack Black has some tempting products that would appeal to either sex like the set of the flavored lips balms I received for review with the The Balm Squad Mighty Minty ($19.50) assortment.

Despite my lips never being naked, they do have a tendency to dry and chap frequently. Therefore, I was more than glad to try these lip balms and see what they could do in healing power for me.

Inside, I got three full-size .25 oz. tubes of extremely effective healing emollient for lips that I soon discovered in their award-winning Natural Mint & Shea Butter, Natural Mint & Mandarin, and Natural Mint & Vanilla, which are two new, limited edition mint flavors to this line. These lip balms are all formulated with SPF 25, which is always nice to have for added protection.  

This limited Holiday set ($19.50) would make a perfect holiday stocking stuffer.  The Balm Squad is available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Ulta and getjackblack.com.  

*Disclaimer: Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Hot Summer Lip Balm Pick--Korres Lip Butters (Mango, Quince, Jasmine) Review + SWATCHES!

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Starting on the left is Jasmine, Mango, and Quince on the right.

If you’re looking for a super-moisturizing tinted lip balm that won’t let you down when you need hours of lasting hydration, then I know just the thing to make your dry lips happy.  I suggest checking out Korres Lip Butters from Greece’s oldest homeopathic pharmacy.

With shea butter, natural oils and extracts, these little pots of lip butter really do soothe and soften lips incredibly well. They have a pleasant fruit smell and even taste a bit fruity of the ones I tried, especially yummy Mango. 

The color is fresh, sheer, and shiny with seven shades in all. Mango looks like an orange-yellow but appears with pink tones once on.  Quince is a pinker-plum color that can give your summer lips quite the edge. Jasmine is a soft nude-pink that would look great with a tan.

This product leaves your lips satisfied afterwards instead of desperately needing to reapply. At the same time, you get some color while caring for your lips with beneficial ingredients.  

Do visit Korres and check the Lip Butters ($12) out as well as their other products.  After this experience, this is exactly what I plan to do!    

This is Mango.

Take a look at Quince.

This one is Jasmine.

A Great Winter Rescue for Lips--NYC New York Color's Applelicious Glossy Lip Balms (Review)

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NYC New York Color

Beautiful color is important, but keeping lips drenched with moisture is especially crucial in harsh winter weather.  In fact, I just discovered a great way to do both inexpensively with NYC New York Color's Applelicious Glossy Lip Balms that I got to try.

These little tubes are amazing finds for color delivery and hours of lip comfort.  The reason they hydrate exceptionally well is due to vitamin E, shea butter and two oils, jojoba and avocado.  

I was sent five of the ten available shades in this line for this review.  These included consist of: Applecious Pink (355), Apple Blossom (354), Garnet Gala  (358), Apple Plum Pie (359), and Chocolate Apple (352).

Each has color on the outside with a pale apple-shaped inner core stored with moisture.  Your first thought may be the color might be too sheer.  However, you would be mistaken because these shades can pass as a lipstick without disappointing you.  They also smell deliciously of an apple, which I liked as well. 

Starting on the left is Applecious Pink (a gorgeous medium pink), then Garnet Gala (a bronze-red), Apple Blossom (a berry-pink), Chocolate Apple (a bronze with pink), and ending with Apple Plum Pie (a deep plum-wine) on the right.

You simply can't miss with these lip balms.  As to my favorite, how can you decide when they all are so pretty? 

They retail for $2.99 a piece.  The line also has Big Apple Red, Blushing Golden, Caramel Apple, and Pink Lady.  I am definitely picking up more on my next shopping trip.

I highly recommend stopping at the drug store or where you normally shop for NYC New York Color and load up on these Applelicious Glossy Lip Balms because your lips will thank you! 
*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  Free products were provided solely to facilitate this review.*