4 lip colors that still feel comfortable
Sheer color, glossy tint, and soft balm finishes from products I actually wore.
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Laura Geller Jelly Balm Lipstick
Why it made the list
The Jelly Balm is my favorite lipstick formula, mine is the shade In the Buff. It's not a matte, drying, long-wear situation, it's a hydrating, thin, comfortable formula that feels like it's caring for your lips while you wear it. Such a pretty everyday wash of color. If you like a lippie that feels good, this one is lovely.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, Pink Honey and Nude Honey
Why it made the list
The thing I love about the Almost Lipstick line is how sheer it is. Your natural lip color peeks through and it adapts to your undertone, so it genuinely looks a little different on everyone. It's more like a moisturizing balm than a full lipstick, with just a hint of shimmer and color. Black Honey is the one everyone loses their mind over, and it's my go-to even on a no makeup makeup day (it morphs to whatever I need it to be). There's also Pink Honey, a lighter take, and Nude Honey. Worth trying if you're tired of products that look great on someone else but not on you.
Laneige JuicePop Box Lip Tint, Hydrating Lightweight, Buildable Color
Why it made the list
I collabed with Laneige on the JuicePop lip tints and honestly they're gorgeous. The shade I keep reaching for is Lofi Mauve, which is absolutely beautiful on. They feel super lightweight and hydrating (that Laneige skincare-built-in thing), and I love that they leave a soft tint behind on my lips even after they fade off. Worth trying if you want buildable color that feels nourishing rather than heavy.
EADEM Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm Intensive + Comfort for dry lips Glossy Smooth Vegan Gentle
Why it made the list
I have to be honest, this little balm has kind of ruined me because I'm ordering it on repeat. Before this I really thought all lip treatments were the same, but this is the first one that actually softened my lips the way I'd been searching for. I used to deal with flaking, peeling, and cracks, especially in winter, and this has truly transformed them. It looks like a gloss but works like a treatment underneath. I'm wearing fig sauce, and there are lots of other shades to try. Worth it if your lips need real softening, not just shine.