Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm
$5.99
Doe foot applicator
14 shades
Pros: Great Moisturizers *Most Moisutrizing!
Long lasting conditioning
Light to Medium Color
Hypoallergenic
Gluten free
Creamy, shiny color
Easy gloss-like application
Cons: Feels heavy
Color doesn't last
Burts Bees Tinted Lip Balm
$6.99
Twist up tube
9 shades
Pros: Made with Shea Butter *Sturdy Packaging
Contains Botanical Waxes
Easy Application
Convenient small tube for easy portability
100% Natural
Cons: Very little pigmentation
Can be drying
Doesn't seem to last long
$7.99
Twist up chubby crayon
15 shades
Pros: Shea and Mango Butters *Most Shades
Great color selection
Smooth and creamy
Non-sticky
Nicely pigmented
Cons: Not long lasting
No SPF
Not overly moisturizing
Not glossy
CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm
$5.99
Twist up tube
12 shades
Pros: Contains essential lip conditioners *Cutest Names
Nice pigmentation
Great selection
Cons: Some shades are frosty and glittery
Feel heavy on the lips
Packaging seems childlike or cheap
Doesn't last long
Moisture doesn't sink in
CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm
$7.49
Twist up tube
15 shades
Pros: Very moisturizing *Great Color & Moisture
Fantastic shade range
SPF 15
Fortified with mango and shea butter
Lightweight
Decently pigmented
Smooth and creamy
Not sticky
Cons: Small amount of product
ELF Studio Conditioning Lip Balm
$3.00
Screw top pot
5 shades
Pros: Super cheap *Most Pigmented
Opaque color
Great Moisturizers
SPF 15
Super smooth and creamy
Great pigmentation
Vitamins A & E
Cons: Inconvenient packaging
Bulky packaging
Poor shade selection
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color
$1.99
Twist up tube
12 shades
Pros: Very affordable *Most inexpensive
Smells fantastic
Decent pigmentation
Nice shade range
Glossy finish
Cons: Gritty Texture due to glitter
Difficult to find
Cheap packaging
L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm
$7.99
Twist up lipstick tube
8 shades
Pros: Elegant packaging *Best Packaging
Conditioning and moisturizing
Smells great
Lightweight
Long lasting moisture
SPF 15
Cons: Almost no pigmentation
Expensive lip conditioner
Maybelline Baby Lips
$3.99
Twist up tube
6 shades
Pros: SPF 20 *Highest SPF
Slick feeling
Affordable
Smells fantastic
Not very pigmented
Doesn't last
Cons: Poor color selection (only 4 of 6 are tinted)
Doesn't last
Childlike packaging
Not very pigmented
Nivea Kiss of Cherry Flavored Tinted Lip Care
$2.99
Twist up tube
2 shades
Pros: SPF 10 *Easy to Apply
Easy to apply, no need for mirror
Great conditioning properties
Enriched with almond oil
Smells great
Cons: Plastic tube which feels cheap
Very limited shade selection
Not long lasting
Slick or greasy feeling
Poorly pigmented
Need to reapply often
NYC Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm
$2.99
Twist up tube
10 shades
Pros: Smells Great *Best Smelling
Cute product
Nicely pigmented
Contains shea butter
Jojoba and avocado oils
Long lasting balm
Not sticky
Glossy finish
Cons: Cheap packaging
Tastes like plastic
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain
$8.49
Twist up chubby crayon
12 shades
Pros: Nicely Pigmented *Longest Lasting Color
Stains lips for lasting color
Pleasant minty smell and taste
Easy application
Decent shade selection
Cons: Can be drying
Most expensive product on this list
Sally Hansen Colorfast
$4.99
Twist up chubby crayon
10 shades
Pros: Smells Great *Very Moisturizing
Very Moisturizing
Lightweight
Long lasting moisture
Leaves lips softer
Most moisturizing chubby crayon
Cons: Sheer pigmentation
My must haves are the new Almay Liquid Lip Balm, CoverGirl Natureluxe, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, and the Sally Hansen Colorfast. To be honest, the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Stains should skip the word balm as I don't find them overly moisturizing or conditioning. But they are still a fantastic product that every woman should at least try. All of the rest can be skipped in my opinion. After all, how many tinted lip balms does one person need. Here's my final verdict of all 12 products included in this 'Battle of the Balms.'
1. Almay Liquid Lip Balm
2. CoverGirl Natureluxe
3. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain
4. Sally Hansen Colorfast
5. NYC Applelicious
6. CoverGirl Smoochies
7. Maybelline Baby Lips
8. L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm
9. Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm
10. Nivea A Kiss of Flavor
11. CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm
12. Jordana Easyshine
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