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Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm

9:18 PM

Hi, guys! Today's post is on the Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm, I've been really liking this product lately and I figured I'd share my thoughts, you know, share the love!


What it is: tinted lip balm
Where it is: Target stores and online
What's the price: about $9
Anything else: Sonia Kashuk products are cruelty free!

Target exclusive brands have some sort of magnet. I find myself staring at the Sonia Kashuk products every time I go there, they're packaged so nicely and look so luxurious and expensive. Everything I have tried from the company thus far has been a complete hit, which is great! I've taken it upon myself to try out a lot more of their products, and I am going to hold myself to that! Plus, every blogger has a problem with buying more makeup then they need...

Sonia Kashuk claims that "the lightweight formula supplies essential nutrients, vitamins and anti-aging ingredients and protects lips from UV rays with SPF 15. Infused with Acai Oil, cultivated through a sustainable development program in Brazil, this anti-aging lip balm is rich in essential fatty acids, Cherry Extract for antioxidant protection and Safflower Seed Oil to nourish and restore lips moisture."

 SPF is something I'm constantly forgetting on my lips, and I find that a lot of SPF lip balms aren't hydrating enough, so it's great that this product has SPF.

 These tinted balms are available in four lovely sheer shades, mine is Hint of Pink, which is a sheer pink.

So the packaging... Can we talk about how expensive it looks? It's in a black, heavyish twist up tube, which some might not like but I prefer more weighted things (I don't know, it's weird). Sonia Kashuk's logo is printed onto the side of the tube, and I'm worried about it rubbing away, but I like it. It looks so classy. Anyways, the shade and product name are on a sticker on the bottom of the packaging in tiiiiiiiny font. The one qualm I have with the packaging is that if you're in a hurry and don't take the time to look at the product itself, you might grab the wrong shade.


So, the shade and the formula... Hint of Pink is... well, just what it sounds like! It's a nice, sheer shade of pink, the bullet looks a little coral but the pink is simply pink. Let's talk about formulation now. I quite like it! It's lightweight and hydrating and leaves a nice glossy sheen, but the only problem I have with it is the smell... It smells like plastic. Blech. But the product is definitely nice enough to make up for it!



Bottom line: this is a really nice product. It does what it claims and looks more expensive then it is. I highly recommend it!

 Thank you so much for reading! Have you tried this product? What'd you think?

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Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm Unique Pink Review

4:05 PM

Good morning, afternoon, and evening. A few weeks ago I did a review on the Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm in Rosy Red, where I said I wanted to try out another shade from that collection, Unique Pink. Today's review is on just that.



I bought this tinted balm for $16 at Target, which is not cheap. The Clinique Chubby Sticks cost the same, and Clinique is a high end brand. Pixi does not test on animals and products can be purchased online (although this particular shade is sold out online) or in Target stores.

So the whole gimmick of these is that they are a lip staining balm that leaves a stain based on the pH level of your lips, so that each person gets a personalized color. Apparently all these balms are packed full of lip loving ingredients like jojoba oil, vitamins E and A, and shea butter. They have a strong peppermint smell and taste, which I personally don't mind, but if you're sensitive to scents it might bother you a bit. All of these balms are in a little twist-up crayon, so no sharpening required. They leave a glossy sheen on the lips that fades away when the balm is gone (maybe half an hour or so?) but the color does tint your lips for hours afterwards.

This particular shade, Unique Pink, applies on clear and then adjusts the color after a matter of seconds and you are left with a very natural "my lips but better" shade of pink. 


That little patch of dark towards the bottom of my hand (above the shadow) is the swatch
This swatch was so sheer I could barely photograph it. My particular color was a rose pink, very natural and pretty. I quite like this balm. I think it's handy and the color is great for any time, as it's your very own pink!

You should get this balm if you can afford it! It's very nice.

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Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb Review

11:41 PM

Hey guys, I'm really tired today... This is just going to be a quickie review on the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb.


I got this at Target. Burt's Bees products are natural and not test on animals, but not vegan friendly because of beeswax.



Rhubarb is a clear red that feels very waxy. There is a strong minty smell. It's sheer but gives my lips a nice red sheen that can be built up. It's not very hydrating, but when paired with a corresponding lip gloss or over a lip balm the color feels very comfortable to wear on my lips and does not fade patchily. This color lasts maybe an hour to an hour and a half.

Overall I think this is okay. They're something nice to toss in your bag for lazy days or on the go, but I wouldn't rely on this for lip color.

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Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm Review in No. 7 Rosy Red

2:53 PM

So I'm sure you've noticed the whole "tinted balm stain" craze that Revlon's Just Kissable Balm Stains sent everybody into a doozy. Today's review is on Pixi's take on that, the Tinted Brilliance Balm in No.7 Rosy Red.

Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm - No.7 Rosy Red
This tinted balm was $16 at Target, which costs the same as the Clinique Chubby Sticks. Pixi products can be purchased online and at Target stores. I have mine in the color Rosy Red (in case you couldn't tell from the title). Pixi does not test on animals.

Left is blended out, right is heavily swatched.
Rosy Red is described as a "clear red," which I totally agree with. It's red enough to give your lips color, but still a little see-through. This color is definitively buildable. 


It's in a little twist-up crayon, which is nice and portable. The whole concept of these Tinted Brilliance Balms is that after the balm goes away, the lips are supposed to be left tinted with a personalized color based on your lips' pH level. It has a strong minty smell, and feels waxy on the lips, but is very hydrating. It's packed full of things that are good for the lips like jojoba oil, vitamins E and A, shea butter, rose extract, and peptides.



I quite like this balm. Granted, it's the only shade I've tried out of the ten colors available, but I like this balm a lot. It gives nice color, hydrates my lips, adds a nice sheen, glides on smoothly, and does leave behind a tint that doesn't transfer when you've been drinking, eating, talking, etc. I'd definitely recommend to anyone who wants a subtle wash of color! 

I'll be repurchasing. The next color I'll be trying from this collection is Unique Pink, which is one of those intuitive lip balms that change color according to your natural lips! Check out this post from The Beauty Department to learn more about those, as that's another post for another day.

Okay guys, thanks for reading! 

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