When Benefit announced they were launching a range of lip balms to accompany their iconic lip and cheek tints, I couldn't have been more excited. Firstly, look at that packaging. Its a beauty lovers dream - colourful, shiny and cute! I'm also a big lip balm fan - I love wearing them for work or whenever I want to keep my makeup understated. As much as I love a bold lip, sometimes a touch of lip balm is all that's required!
The Benefit balms* are sheer lip balms with a wash of colour and each one matches up with one of Benefits famous lip and cheek tints. The range includes a red toned BeneBalm, soft pink Posiebalm (my fave!), lilac Lollibalm and orange toned Chachabalm. They
were designed to be worn over the corresponding lip and cheek tint to prevent dryness and add some shine or worn alone for a light wash of colour!
I must admitt, the packaging alone drew me into these lip balms but they're actually a lovely product too. They aren't very pigmented so if that's what you're looking for, these probably won't be for you. However, the formula contains mango butter and sodium hyaluronate meaning they condition and hydrate the lips well while also providing a subtle touch of colour. As you can see from my swatches, they are sheer but the colour does transfer to the lip and each one looks different when applied. I actually like the fact they're not super pigmented as it means I can slick them on and not have to worry too much about it looking perfect - they make a great handbag companion. They're also great for wearing underneath or on top of more drying lipsticks to help keep the lips moisturised.
In terms of price, as with all Benefit products, these aren't cheap. They're £14.50 each which some of you may think is too expensive for a lip balm but I guess it depends if you want to use a tub of vaseline to hydrate your lips or something more visually appealing that also provides a hint of colour. Personally, I think they're worth the money - they're simply stunning to look at and they're a great lip balm that I'll get a lot of use out of them all. I don't think its essential to own all of them so if you already own one of the tints, why not grab yourself the matching balm - they'll make the cutest pair!
Do you like the look of the Benebalms? Which is your favourite? They're available to buy from various retailers including Feel Unique, ASOS and Debenhams.
Lots of love,
I do agree that they look really pretty, but I just think for £14.50 they should be more pigmented but I tend to think Benefit is overpriced anyway :( x
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I can never steer clear of the Benefit Bar in my local beauty department! Posie balm is absolutely going on my wish list x
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I absolutely love the benebalms, I definitely think they are worth the money! My favourite is lollibalm. :) x
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These look lovely, I just wish they were a little bit cheaper!
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Lollibalm is on my wishlist! I love a good tinted lipbalm and get on with benefit products in general.
ReplyDeletePosiebalm is such a gorgeous colour!
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The colours look lovely :)
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They look sheer, great for everyday wear! I think Lollitint is my fave :)
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I think these look really good! Want to go and give these a little swatch in store,
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These are really pretty, I actually get really paranoid wearing bright and pigmented lipsticks that they'll wear off, so tinted lip balms are a better bet for me!
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I haven't tried these yet but the packaging really is beautiful!
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The photos are gorgeous! And the Benebalms look amazing too, I love their packaging!
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I've wanted one of these balms for a while and now I'm sold!
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They're so pretty! too pricey though......
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Oh i'm so desperate to try these! Cant decide which colour though :)
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I agree with that too, too overpriced for a cute slightly tinted lipbalm. They really got a lot of hype around this product!
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I love the look of these, but am not sure I can justify the price. So pretty though!
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These are one of the only items I can justify price, I would rather buy a lipstick. But they are a pretty alternative to Vaseline!
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I love the packaging of all benefit products but I have to say this is definitely one of my favourites. I still need to get my hands on the posie balm and the lolli balm because I think the colours are stunning. Thank you for such a lovely review, you've made me want them even more hehe :-) Love Charlotte xxx
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I think these balms are stunning! I would love to add Benebalm, Lollibalm and Posiebalm to my collection for sure!
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Lovely colours and they are very visually appealing! I just can't justify spending that much on a lip balm! x
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these look lovely and the packing is stunning :)
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Thanx for sharing such a informative topic.I found just the info I already searched all over the place and simply couldn’t come across.
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I love the whole look of these, they are sheer but that is what you get with a lipbalm. It is just a shame they are a bit pricey. I wouldn't buy them myself but the fact they match their other products is such a good idea!
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I love the look of these and the packaging is just adorable! I recently picked up one of the Kiko Kiss Balms though and it's an exact dupe for the Lollitint for half the price...I may have to pick up Posietint though! x x
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They're so pretty but at £15 I just can't stomach it... :-(
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They definitely look pretty, but I couldn't justify the price point which I think is a common opinion.
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I love benefit products but I haven't tried any of these out yet! I think I will although they are quite pricey for what they are. It would mean the world if you'd check out and follow my Fashion and Beauty Blog:
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These look beautiful, I am also a sucker for nice packaging <3 They look nice I think...
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Such a gorgeous photo, love the look of these! The packaging is so cute and the shades are pretty!
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oh i need these in my life
ReplyDeleteThe packaging is so cute! Posie looks gorgeous!
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I'm new to Benefit products and I'm loving the items trying out right now! Agree they are a little pricey, but worth the splurge for key items such mascara and blusher. Would love to give these balms a go- they look gorgeous x
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I'd really like one of these, not sure whether I'd get the one to match Lollitint or try something new though! :)
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The balms look beautiful, tad expensice though! Might be a future gift to myself though :)
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Loving these lip balms :)
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These look amazing I got a sample of Lollibalm in one of my Birchboxe's and I like it its very sheer and the color doesn't show much on me because my lips are very pigmented but I mostly use it as a moisturizer for my lips before I apply lipstick or tinted balm.
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Can't wait to try these cute balms... They look really pretty and the packgeging looks expensive! I would definitely go for posiebalm
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