Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I want something that feels soothing and moisturizing like a lip balm, but provides some color for my pale lips. This would be for super casual everyday wear - I do have some nice lipsticks for when I want to feel more made-up. The trick is that my lips are insanely sensitive, and I cannot tolerate any shimmer (mica) or heavy fragrance (mint is not an option, for example). That seems to eliminate all of the products I've seen. :( I'm normally a drugstore makeup kind of gal, but for this I would definitely be willing to pay department store prices. Any suggestions for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like the Burts Bees colored balm but it has something in it that has a little bite so it probably woudn't work for you. Maybe you could look at a health food store? I was in one today and shocked at the number of hand lotions and soaps they had. I wasn't looking for makeup but I bet you could find something there or a knowledgable staff person could help you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 https://m.burtsbees.com/Replenishing-Lip-Balm-with-Pomegranate-Oil/15799-00-1,default,pd.html I like Burt's Bees because it has some color. Another one that I like is http://www.hurrawbalm.com/black-cherry.html, black cherry tinted lip balm, darker than above, wears out faster, very moisturizing. Both have good ingredients. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 So cheesy but Lip Smackers Dr. Pepper is awesome. Perfect color for me. My lips are better when I use it. I gave up on everything else and only use this now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thank you both! I really wish that I could use Burt's Bees because they have some nice shades. But they have something in them, I think maybe it's rosemary, that burns my lips. :( That Hurraw lip balm is a lovely color. Might give that a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick is a classic. There are lots of "dupes" if you want to google for some to try. My best friend loves the Revlon version (Fig Jam?) but I don't care for it. Clinique has lighter shades if that's too dark. I'm sure there are dupes for those too! The Chubby Stick versions are also duped by Revlon. I think those are less sheer though. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 So cheesy but Lip Smackers Dr. Pepper is awesome. Perfect color for me. My lips are better when I use it. I gave up on everything else and only use this now. Cool! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Black Honey is a great shade. I have a couple of those around. It always ends up on my teeth. :/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick is a classic. There are lots of "dupes" if you want to google for some to try. My best friend loves the Revlon version (Fig Jam?) but I don't care for it. Clinique has lighter shades if that's too dark. I'm sure there are dupes for those too! The Chubby Stick versions are also duped by Revlon. I think those are less sheer though. I was looking at the Cliniue chubby stick online and wondering if that would work. But the Almost Lipstick is more sheer? I'd probably like that better, then. Or maybe you meant Revlon's version was less sheer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liber Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I use Burts Bees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was going to mention Burt's Bees too, but I do think there is mint or something else in there. I also love Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick. Not sure what the ingredients are, though. http://www.clinique.com/product/1603/4772/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/Almost-Lipstick http://thebeautyjunkee.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-clinique-almost-lipstick-in.html Another place to look is etsy. ETA: Oops. Just now seeing zoobie's post. I agree. Love Black Honey. It's been a makeup staple for me for over 20 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was looking at the Cliniue chubby stick online and wondering if that would work. But the Almost Lipstick is more sheer? I'd probably like that better, then. Or maybe you meant Revlon's version was less sheer. I meant the chubby stick version was less sheer, but it's listed as a balm on Clinique's site. So I could be mistaken. I haven't tried Clinique's. I did try Revlon's Just Bitten version and didn't care for it, but that was several years ago. I have issues with staying in the lines with lipstick. It's sad. I stick with gloss, but my fave is very minty. Clinique has bonus time right now at Dillard's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was going to mention Burt's Bees too, but I do think there is mint or something else in there. I also love Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick. Not sure what the ingredients are, though. http://www.clinique.com/product/1603/4772/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/Almost-Lipstick http://thebeautyjunkee.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-clinique-almost-lipstick-in.html Another place to look is etsy. ETA: Oops. Just now seeing zoobie's post. I agree. Love Black Honey. It's been a makeup staple for me for over 20 years. Awesome, thanks for the links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I meant the chubby stick version was less sheer, but it's listed as a balm on Clinique's site. So I could be mistaken. I haven't tried Clinique's. I did try Revlon's Just Bitten version and didn't care for it, but that was several years ago. I have issues with staying in the lines with lipstick. It's sad. I stick with gloss, but my fave is very minty. Clinique has bonus time right now at Dillard's. Thanks! Might have to make a trip to Dillard's tomorrow. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I love burt's bees lip shimmers, but they definitely have a little sting to them. I didn't like their tinted lip balm as much because it seemed to dry out my lips, but I don't remember that having a sting. Another product without the sting you could try is neutrogena's revitalizing lip balm. Sunny Berry is a great color. Or maybe their moisture smooth color stick, although the one I have has a bit of sparkle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My daily lip balm, and that of both my dds, is Burt's Bees lip shimmer, but it has peppermint in it. I would look into one of the other lip balms in the Burt's Bees line, though, as the others don't have peppermint, from what I recall. We find the ingredients they use are really nice and moisturizing, and their tints are nice for everyday. (I just read a couple other posters like the lip shimmers as well -- so, definitely try one of the other types of lip balms in their line, but avoid the "lip shimmers" if you don't tolerate peppermint, for sure!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 burt's bees - but they're frosted. but they have color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nature Republic is a Korean beauty brand and they have some great ones, but you might have to live in an area with a large Asian population to find it. They are soft and silky and come in a few different colors, no shimmer and no scent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Fresh makes a rose tinted sugar lipstick. It feels great on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I love Burt's Bees. But the peppermint probably does you in. They have lip shimmers but those are more like a lip gloss. Plus side is no peppermint. My next choice is Clinique. I got a neutral lipstick that works for my skin tone (twilight). Pricey, but worth it: https://www.clinique.com/product/1605/5404/Makeup/Lipsticks/Long-Last-Lipstick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Neutrogena has one that I really like, "revitalizing lip balm" I use Fresh Plum which looks dark, but just tints nicely. No shimmer, subtle smell, virtually no taste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick is a classic. There are lots of "dupes" if you want to google for some to try. My best friend loves the Revlon version (Fig Jam?) but I don't care for it. Clinique has lighter shades if that's too dark. I'm sure there are dupes for those too! The Chubby Stick versions are also duped by Revlon. I think those are less sheer though. Love love love Clinique Black Honey! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Burts Bees bothers me too! I finally found the Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm, and it's perfect. Never irritating. They have a whole line of makeup, and I know Target has it. I use the "Honey Nectar" tint. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Sugar! They are fabulous. There are lots of tints. You can find them at Sephora, or on Amazon. (I'm sure other places carry them.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Sugar! They are fabulous. There are lots of tints. You can find them at Sephora, or on Amazon. (I'm sure other places carry them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick is a classic. There are lots of "dupes" if you want to google for some to try. My best friend loves the Revlon version (Fig Jam?) but I don't care for it. Clinique has lighter shades if that's too dark. I'm sure there are dupes for those too! The Chubby Stick versions are also duped by Revlon. I think those are less sheer though. I've been using this since MIDDLE SCHOOL! I think it's responsible for keeping Clinique in business. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thank you all for the great suggestions! Now I'm in a shopping mood - not necessarily a good thing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Fresh and he Black Honey are great!! I like benetint lip too, but it might be too many chemicals for you (it smells like roses). I've used and liked Alba and Badger tinted lip balms, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Sugar! They are fabulous. There are lots of tints. You can find them at Sephora, or on Amazon. (I'm sure other places carry them.) I want to like Sugar, but the SPF in it (and any balm) bugs me. Just in case OP is sensitive to that as well as mint and etcetera. It smells so heavenly and feels good for about 10 seconds. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbelle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like PUR. I wear it daily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I want to like Sugar, but the SPF in it (and any balm) bugs me. Just in case OP is sensitive to that as well as mint and etcetera. It smells so heavenly and feels good for about 10 seconds. :( Thanks for mentioning this. I'll check the ingredients. I know that my sensitive lips do just fine with mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) but I'm not sure about the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I use this and love it. It even has a little mirror on the end, and it's very affordable. http://www.blistex.com/products/lip-vibrance SORRY! I just saw it had mica in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 SORRY! I just saw it had mica in it. Yeah, practically everything does! I found an ingredients list for Clinique's Black Honey online, and it includes mica too. :( I'm bummed about that, after all the positive comments about it in this thread. Sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I love Burt's Bees Pomegranate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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