Five Tinted Lip Balms Worth a Spot in Your Bag

The lip balm with its own phone accessory was always going to get our attention. In berry, Rhode’s Peptide Lip Tint gives lips a sheer wash of color with a glossy finish. Pair it with brown liner and let the edges stay a little soft. It’s an easy lip to wear with an oversized blazer and yesterday’s hair.

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For the person who still likes to pull a proper lipstick out of her bag, Chanel’s rouge coco baume satin offers the ritual with a lighter touch. The color builds gradually, so you can keep it casual or add another swipe before dinner. A satin finish suits either mood.

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KissKiss Bee Glow sounds flirtatious because, well, it is a lip tint. Guerlain’s honey-infused balm keeps the color soft, making it an easy companion to smudged eyeliner or a completely bare face. There’s honey in the formula and no need to be precious about the application. Keep it in your evening bag; lip care can come to dinner, too.

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Some days, the lipstick stays at home. ILIA’s Balmy Tint makes sense for those days, with a buttery texture and sheer color you can build with another swipe. Rosehip oil and shea butter are part of the formula; how much color you wear is up to you. Try a light layer with a bare face, or build it up and skip the liner.

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Leave it to VIOLETTE_FR to make a plum lip feel casual. The French brand’s Balm Amour in Dahlia Noir wears as a translucent wash with a glossy finish. We’d pair it with smudged mascara and a white T-shirt, especially when everyone else is reaching for nude.

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