Showing posts with label tinted lip balm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tinted lip balm. Show all posts

January 29, 2026

NIVEA x Bridgerton Lip Care - for lips worth courting!

Dearest Gentle Reader, 
 
It would seem the secret to truly irresistible lips has finally been unveiled:
 
The new NIVEA x Bridgerton Limited Edition Nourishing Lip Care collection promises to leave even the most discerning debutante with lips so soft, so kissable, they may well cause a flutter or two across the ballroom. These tinted and non-tinted lip balms offer immediate comfort and lasting indulgence, ensuring one is always prepared for every season of love - whether it be stolen glances, whispered confessions or the occasional daring kiss. And let us not overlook the exquisitely adorned, Regency-inspired packaging, which adds a touch of romance and refinement to even the most ordinary of days. Available in four enchanting scents, each delivering a different scent and 24 hours of moisture, there is truly a balm to suit every disposition. One may swoon into a delicate affair with Rose Meringue - with the aroma of a delicate rose and slight pearly shimmer; embrace a spirited romance with Peach Tea - with the aroma of juicy peaches; step boldly into leading-lady territory with Blackberry Pie - with the aroma of ripe berries and burgundy shine; or relive the magic of a first kiss with Vanilla Biscuit - with the aroma of sweet vanilla.  
 
After all, dear reader… in matters of the heart - and the lips - one can never be too well prepared!
 
Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada and online at amazon.ca.
 
- Lady Lisamarie (who did not binge the new season in one sitting) - 

January 21, 2026

Low Effort, High Impact: The Tinted Lip Balms Getting Me Through Winter from Naturium, Rare Beauty and r.e.m. beauty!

Confession time: for a beauty blogger, I’m actually pretty low-maintenance most days. Foundation? Optional. Eyeshadow? Rare. But lip colour? Non-negotiable. I will not leave the house without something on my lips - it’s the bare minimum I ask of myself!
 
That said, winter does not care about my aesthetic goals. My lips want moisture, not matte - and while plenty of lipsticks claim to be hydrating, most of them are liars. So this time of year, it’s all about tinted lip balms - maximum moisture, zero discomfort and just enough colour to make me look alive!
 
While you can find tinted balms in just about every shade under the sun, my winter MVPs live firmly in the berry/burgundy/wine family. They perk up pale winter skin without screaming “I tried too hard”, feel less formal than a true red and don’t spotlight the lack of bronzer the way a bright pink or coral tends to. 
 
These are the three currently living rent-free in my purse:
 
Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm in Jam - $14.99 - available in four shades plus clear, but Jam is the one. This sheer berry tint is effortlessly flattering and gives lips that juicy, healthy glow. Packed with shea butter, cupuaçu butter and plant squalane, it cushions and smooths while delivering long-lasting moisture. The finish is glossy but not sticky, and there’s a subtle vanilla scent that feels cozy rather than cloying. Easy, affordable and dangerously reapply-able.
 
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca. 
 
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Lip Butter in Uplifting - $25 - there are three shades plus clear, but Uplifting - a deep, cool berry - has my heart. It melts into lips with sheer, buildable colour and serious hydration thanks to hyaluronic acid butter, shea butter and apple seed oil. Never greasy, never sticky, just soft, smooth, “wow your lips look great” energy and a subtle vanilla scent that will make it hard not to lick your lips. Bonus points for being vegan, cruelty-free, and free of basically everything questionable.
 
Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca and rarebeauty.com. 

r.e.m. beauty Essential Drip Glossy Balm in Cherry Cola - $29 - this glossy balm comes in six shades, but Cherry Cola - a warm brown-cherry - is peak winter sophistication. It’s a hydrating lip treatment disguised as a high-shine gloss, powered by hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich superfruits. The double-sided applicator makes application weirdly satisfying and the finish gives that sheer, plush colour that makes lips look smoother and healthier instantly. 
 
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca. 
 
Moisturized lips, flattering colour, zero effort - winter beauty really doesn’t have to be complicated!
 
- Lisamarie - 

August 27, 2025

Lazy-Girl Glam: The 3 Lip Products That Make You Look Alive (Even If You’re Not) from Nivea, e.l.f. and Maybelline!

Even when I’m just bumming around the house with zero intention of seeing another human being, I always do something with my lips - just a little swipe of something hydrating and pretty. It’s the easiest way to look slightly more alive, with approximately the same amount of effort it takes to make a piece of toast. The good news? Perfectly lined lips and precision lipsticks are out - easy, swipe-and-go lip products are very in. 
 
Here are three that are permanently living in my pocket, purse, car cup holder and probably the dryer...
 
Nivea 24h Moisture Tinted Lip Balm in Strawberry Shine - 2 x 4.8g - $6.99 - meet your “no mirror required” BFF. This is lip care disguised as a cute pop of colour - think juicy, just-bitten lips that also happen to be protected from wind, cold and dry air. It smells like fresh strawberries, adds a subtle glossy shine and keeps your lips soft for 24 hours. Plus, it’s vegan, made with ethically sourced shea butter, and comes in a recyclable stick - so you can look good and feel smugly eco-friendly. It also comes in Watermelon Shine or Pearly Shine if you just want a bit of shimmer and no colour.
 
Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada. 
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil
- 7.6ml - $10.99 - if a lip gloss and a serum had a very chic baby, this would be it. The giant plush applicator makes you feel like a glamorous 1950s movie star every time you swipe it on and the minty scent is fresh without being toothpaste-y. It’s non-sticky (praise be), super hydrating and gives just the right amount of sheer colour. Wear it solo for a “my lips but dewier” look or layer it over lipstick when you’re feeling extra - it comes in 16 shades - I'm partial to Princess Cut (shown) - a nude-y, rosy shade with a glimmer finish.
 
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca. 
Maybelline Superstay Teddy Tint
- 5ml - $20.99 - it's your lips but in soft-focus and slightly flirtier. It offers a blurred matte finish that somehow lasts through snacks, coffee and mild emotional crises (12 hours of wear, no transfer, no smudge). The formula is light and comfortable - not that cakey, dry matte situation we’ve all regretted - and comes in 10 buildable shades you can wear as a whispery stain or full-on bold moment. Bonus: you can dab it on your cheeks for a quick “I woke up like this” flush - shade 55 Kneehigh (shown) is absolutely perfect for doing double duty!
 
The morale of the story is: even if you’re rocking pajamas and a three-day-old messy bun, a quick swipe of any of these will convince the world you’ve got your life together - or at least your lips do!
 
- Lisamarie - 

August 21, 2024

This week I'm obsessed with... Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in new Creme Brulee!

Your lip routine just got a lot sweeter thanks to...

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in  Crème Brûlée - $30 - powered with advanced, skin-strengthening peptides and indulgent kokum butter to instantly plump lips with hydration and smooth fine lines with the flavour of vanilla brown sugar and a universally flattering, subtle nude tint. 
 
There is a whole family of shades and flavours to enjoy:
Crème Brûlée: Beige nude tint with a vanilla brown sugar flavour 
Strawberry Sorbet: Pink mauve tint with a strawberry flavour 
Cocoa Crème: Brown mauve tint with a chocolate cookie flavour 
Citrus Sunshine: Sheer tint with a fresh citrus creamsicle flavour 
 
The formula contains lip-specific peptides - firms, plumps and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; botanical oils and butters - hydrates and softens lips; açai sterols - strengthens the skin barrier while protecting against environmental stressors; and vitamin E - nourishes and conditions skin.
 
Available now online at olehenriksen.com and ulta.com and in-store at Sephora later this month.
 
- Lisamarie -

April 7, 2021

Spring into seasonal beauty with Bite Beauty, Catrice Cosmetics and Quo Beauty!

Bite Beauty Upswing Extreme Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in Solid Black
- $33 - a clean, ultra-pigmented liquid eyeliner that glides on smoothly for precise, stress-free application and extreme long wear that doesn't fade. The formula contains passionflower extract - nourishes and doesn’t allow the liner to flake or dry out; and fruit-derived pectin - to provide an even application and smooth glide. 
 
I like the nice clean look that comes from a liquid liner but generally find it messy and hard to apply - after trying this one I realize that my previous issues came from a lack of glide - the easier they glide on, the more precise your line will be - with very little effort!

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca and bitebeauty.com.
Catrice Cosmetics Blush Box
in Nude Peach - $7.99 - a silky matte powder blush with light-diffusing pigments for a healthy, natural looking flush on the cheeks that is waterproof and sweatproof for even the most active lifestyle!

This is the perfect spring shade that is so natural looking, it won't look too stark on winter-paled skin - and is buildable, so as you lose your pallor it allows you to add a little more colour!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Quo Beauty Avocado Lip Balm in Coral Crush
- $10 - a lightly tinted lip balm formulated with avocado oil to help provide both moisture and a touch of colour to the lips.

The coral shade is universally flattering and the sweet scent is going to have you wanting to eat your own lips off!

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

January 31, 2020

Needful Things - Lanolips Rose Gold 101 Ointment

Lanolips Rose Gold 101 Ointment - $23 - a 98.7% natural multipurpose balm with rose-gold pigment for hydrated, dewy rush of natural-looking flush that mimics the effect of blood rushing to the lips and cheeks and containing pure lanolin for natural moisture.

The colour is lovely - a pinkish red with a subtle shimmer that isn't glittery and they don't skimp on the pigmentation so if you're fair, go easy on the cheeks or you could end up with a lot more colour then you want!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

December 26, 2019

Great Gifting - Lanolips Tinted Balm Trio

Lanolips Tinted Balm Trio - $43 - includes 3 hydrating, nourishing and 99% natural sheer tints in: Sheer Rose - gives lips a healthy glow, Sheer Rhubarb - deepens natural colour and Sheer Perfect Nude - moisturizes with a sheer veil.

With a formula rich in lanolin to continually moisturize dry lips and leave them comfortable and looking pretty.

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

October 17, 2019

Lip protection made easy with Blistex, Shiseido and Life Brand!

Blistex Superfruit Soother Lip Balm SPF 15 - $3.99 - chock full of antioxidants and fatty acids to ensure lips stay healthy and moisturized, especially when the weather starts to turn with a blend of cloudberry and acai berries, providing lips with a nourishing combination of vitamins C and E, helping to protect and revive damaged lips along with SPF 15 to protect lips from harsh UV rays and a hint of mint to soothe.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.
Shiseido UV Lip Color Splash Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - $30 - in 4 shades: Miami Pink, Nairobi Orange, Tahiti Blue, Uluru Red - soothes chapped or rough lips and protects against dryness with a moisturizing wash of fresh, transparent colour, clear defense technology for a high level of UV protection, safflower oil to moisturize, comfortable, makeup-like texture with no uncomfortable fragrance or taste. With its high transparency, the product shows clear color and shine and when under light, the glow becomes brighter, and creates fresher looking lips that are perfect for the outdoors.

Available at Shiseido counters across Canada.
Life Brand Moisturizing Hydrogel Lip Mask - 2 masks - $4.99 - helps rehydrate dry lips with a formula infused with a blend of vitamin E, collagen and berry extracts to help leave lips softened and refreshed.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

November 15, 2018

Great Gifting - Fresh Destination Sugar

Fresh Destination Sugar - $31 - includes a deluxe mini trio of pink Sugar Lip Treatments in Tulip - hot pink, Petal - pink blossom and Rose - sheer rose - and packaged in three parts making it easy to make it a present for one extra special someone or give two tints away and keep one for yourself! Each pyramid houses a pink shade with enough moisture to last throughout an entire first date, and each treatment is made with sugar - a natural humectant to lock in moisture - and vitamins C and E to smooth and soften.

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

October 3, 2018

This week I'm obsessed with... Winky Lux Flower Balm!

Winky Lux Flower Balm - $18 - in 5 flower shades: Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow or Purple - that apply clear, then react with lips' natural pH levels to create the perfect shade of pink unique to each person. It's extremely moisturizing and has a light coconut scent - but what I like best is the real chrysanthemum captured inside the bullet - how fun is that?!

Available exclusively at Murale stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

May 3, 2018

Chanel Les Beiges 2018 Collection

Spring is the perfect time to show off the beauty of your skin - now made easy thanks to the Chanel Les Beiges Collection - with a few easy products: the complexion becomes sheer, revealing the texture of the skin; natural colours blush atop cheekbones and lips to bring out radiance and heighten a natural healthy glow, while eyes are barely swept with a tinted breeze. And because there is not one nude but many, the collection can adapt to all skin tones with a wide palette of shades and an overall approach (complexion, eyes, lips) that enhances the natural beauty of all women.
Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer - 30ml - $60 - in Light, Medium Light, Medium, Medium Plus, Light Deep and Deep - with an ultra-fine and silky texture that instantly melts onto the skin for an imperceptibly natural, moisturizing result that naturally enhances the skin with a luminous glow and satin finish.
Les Beiges Healthy Glow Luminous Multi-Colour Powder - $75 - Limited Edition - in Light, Medium and Deep - featuring a combination of universal colors in a comfortable formula enriched with shea butter and besswax - to light up the skin tone, enhance the cheeks and create the illusion of a luminous and natural healthy glow produced by a day spent outdoors. The array of colors contains beige tones of varying intensity, joined by slightly rosy or orangey shades with more vivid variations for the cheeks.
Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick in Blush No. 25 - $53 - with a fresh, velvety and creamy texture that glides softly over the skin, melting away and blending in easily as it sculpts and accentuates cheekbones with a touch of colour for a natural healthy glow. Application is simple, as it glides on effortlessly with fingertips; no brush necessary. Simply smooth the stick on the cheeks, then blend the light and supple texture in with fingertips. The colour is both buildable and blendable: the more you apply, the more intense the colour, the more you blend, the softer, subtler and more natural the result.
Les Beiges Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette - $70 - in Light and Deep - each composed of five light to dark, matte and satin fine and creamy eyeshadows. The lightest shade illuminates the eyes. It is applied to the entire eyelid, on its own or as a base under another color, for a luminous natural makeup result or it can be blended with darker shades at the base of the lashes for more intense and contrasted eyes. On their own, the darker shades outline the eye contour to discreetly open up the eyes. Due to their light reflecting formula, colour stays true, luminous and even all day long, without smudging.

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Lip Balm - $43 - in Light, Medium and Deep - moisturizes, nourishes, protects and revives the natural lip color for a luminous, natural and sheer finish.nourishes,  Composed of emollient oils, it offers high moisturizing power for perfectly pampered lips that are better protected against dryness. After the very first application, they are smoother, softer and more comfortable.


Available now at Chanel counters across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

April 5, 2018

The Body Shop Lip Juicers - with swatches!

The Body Shop Lip Juicers - $10 - in 5 smoothie-inspired scents with their own tint: Strawberry, Pomegranate & Aloe, Raspberry, Beetroot & Ginger, Kiwi, Kale & Watermelon, Acai, Blueberry & Ginger, Coconut, Passionfruit & Carrot - 100% vegan, moisture-boosting balms with blends of naturally derived extracts that easily glide onto lips for a smooth, soft and soothing finish. I especially like the size of the package and the unusual shape, makes it easy to find in your purse!
Coconut, Passionfruit & Carrot - a really pretty coral shade - I applied 2 coats for extra pigment.

Available now at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

January 25, 2018

Cute Alert - Avon Just Kiss Me Lip Balm!

Avon Just Kiss Me Lip Balm - $10 - comes in Pink or Red - a flavourless tinted balm housed in an adorable lip shaped case.

Wouldn't this be just the cutest Valentine's Day gift for a sister or girlfriend?!

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

December 14, 2017

Stuff your stocking with I Love..., Burt's Bees and The Body Shop!

I Love... Bath Fizzer - 150g - $4.99 - in four scents: Chocolate Truffle, Yummy Caramel, Raspberry Blackberry, Strawberry Cream - drop in a warm bath for fizzing and bubbling delicious scented goodness.

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.
Burt's Bees Mistletoe Kiss - $9.99 - includes three lip care essentials with natural ingredients that condition the lips: Pomegranate Lip Balm - infused with antioxidant rich pomegranate oil to for smooth and even-toned lips; Hibiscus Tinted Lip Balm - enriched with nourishing shea butter and a sheer touch of colour for eight hours of moisture in a hue inspired by nature; and Peony Lip Shimmer - combines sheer pearlescent shine and the nourishing powers of sunflower oil to smooth, hydrate and condition the lips.

Available at grocery, drug and mass retailers across Canada.
The Body Shop Duck N Dive - $18 - includes three fruity 60ml shower gels in Strawberry, Coconut and Mango along with a super-cute bath duck. As an added bonus, when you buy this gift, it will help fund the Peace Play Project in Lebanon for a year, providing play and activities in a safe place for Syrian refugee children.

Available at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

December 7, 2017

Great Gifting - Fresh Sugar Lip Beauty Box

Fresh Sugar Lip Beauty Box - $64 - a gift collection of six  2.2g Sugar Lip Treatments in:  Original - untinted, Tulip - sheer hot pink, Rosé - sheer rosy tint, Poppy - bold deep pink-red tint, Honey - bold warm-nude tint, Berry - bold flirty berry tint - all housed in a reusable tin along with red and pink  pencils for fun colouring.

Perfect for winter, I bet I have one of these in the pocket of every coat I own, they provide  hydration with a nourishing formula of moisture-preserving sugar, meadowfoam seed oil and black currant seed oil, while offering sheer coverage and buildable colour.

This is always a sell-out so get yours while you can at Sephora and sephora.ca!

- Lisamarie -

May 27, 2017

Quo The Summer Collection 2017

Quo introduces their Summer 2017 collection made up of soft, wearable shades for the eyes, glowing bronze for the skin and a hint of colour for the lips - best of all is the tropical inspired packaging that looks like it needs to go on vacation with you - like now!

Bronzer - $22 - includes a trio of complementary shades with a hint of shimmer to highlight your summer glow.
Eye Shadow Palette in Garden View - $16 - contains 5 shades which includes 3 dark shades with 2 complementary shimmery pastels along with a double-sided applicator.
Eye Shadow Palette in Sunset Eyes - $16 - contains 5 shades which includes a mix of shimmery and matte neutrals and pinks along with a double-sided applicator.
Lip Cocktail Tinted Lip Balm - $12 - in 3 shades: Cosmopolitan, Mai Tai and Daiquiri - with a creamy texture that adds a touch of colour.
Flawless Face 3-Piece Brush Set - $40 - with all the brushes you need to create a gorgeous base with contours and highlights including: Foundation, Powder/Bronzer and Highlighter brushes in a sleek red and yellow trimmed bag and includes step-by-step instructions.
Smokey Eye 4-Piece Brush Set - $30 - with all the tools you need to create the perfect smokey eye including: All Over Eye Shadow, Crease Blender, Angled Contour and Angled Line brushes in a navy and red-trimmed cosmetics bag that perfectly fits all four brushes and includes step-by-step instructions.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

April 13, 2017

Eve Lom Tinted Kiss Mix - with swatches!

Eve Lom Tinted Kiss Mix - 7ml - $33 - in 3 shades: Cheeky - berry, Demure - nude, Lippy - pink -  that along with a subtle hint of colour, deliver an instant cooling, invigorating and plumping effect with a luxuriously moisturizing formula fortified with amino and palmitic acid - to deliver long-lasting moisture; a triple firming agent to stimulate collagen; and beeswax - to deeply nourish. and soothe.
Demure

 I love the creamy delicate texture, subtle sheen and the light tingling effect but most of all I love the minty taste, now instead of just chewing off my lipstick during the day which is a normal thing for me, I get to freshen my breath at the same time!

Available at Murale stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

April 6, 2017

Joe Fresh Tinted Lip Balm - with swatches!

Joe Fresh Tinted Lip Balm - $12 - in 10 shades: Blackberry, Pecan, Cherry, Mango, Dragon Fruit, Macaron, Spice, Bumbleberry, Lychee, Grapefruit - enriched with shea butter, antioxidants and a bunch of skin loving oils including: maracuja, grapeseed, sunflower, rosehip and avocado - to moisturize, soften, strengthen and rehydrate chapped, damaged lips.
Dragon Fruit
Spice

It offers a lot of moisture, just the right amount of colour, a bit of shine and a delicious fruity scent - it's a lot more fun then a tube of chapstick!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

December 21, 2016

Give the gift of soft lips with eos, Hard Candy and Burt's Bees!

eos Delightful Softness, Warm Smiles Holiday Set - $14.99 - a limited edition trio that includes Visibly Soft Honey Apple - enriched with natural conditioning oils, moisturizing shea butter and antioxidant vitamins C & E, Organic Wildberry and Passionfruit - enriched with antioxidant rich vitamin E, nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil - for lips that stay soft, smooth and nourished all season long.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, London Drugs, Jean Coutu and other mass retailers.
Hard Candy Flavoured Lip Balm Duo - $2.97 - available duos: Vanilla Mint/Sugar Cane, Sugar Plum/Cake Batter, Candy Apple/Ginger Bread - of deliciously flavoured balms in a slider tin.

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.
Burt's Bees Beeswax Bounty - $12.99 - includes four dryness-banishing, buttery lip balms in Beeswax with Vitamin E & Peppermint, Vanilla Bean, Pomegranate and Mango for a 100% natural way to moisturize, hydrate & nourish lips.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

December 1, 2016

Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm - with swatches!

Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm - $42 - with a 3-in-1 formula - a balm - with a melting texture enriched with shea extract for super moisturizing; a maximizer - containing pepperslim and coolact for plumped lips; and a pink enhancer - with eosin for naturally glowing and rosy lips - for a perfect no make-up natural look with a bit of pizazz! You will also look good applying it - the case is super cute and actually made of genuine leather - pink leather, I'm in love!
The shade is very natural and I love the minty tingle - best of all my lips feel very soft and moisturized!

Available now exclusively at Sephora and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -