Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint: Bare Nude and Bare Pink

Tinted lip balms have been a staple in my makeup collection for quite some time.  What's not to love about them?  They're moisturizing, plus they add a little color.  They can often be easily applied without a mirror.  They're usually sheer enough that they will look good whether you're rocking a no-makeup look, a full face of makeup, and anything in between.  I'm here today to talk about Bobbi Brown's Extra Lip Tint in two shades-Bare Nude and Bare Pink.  Bare Pink is the iconic shade that has been around for a while.  Bare Nude is among a few shades that came out more recently.  The deal with these lip balms is they're one of those "self-adjusting" colors.  Basically, they go on very sheer and adjust in depth according to the natural pigment in your lips to give you your very own custom lip shade.

Left: Bare Pink
Right: Bare Nude

Bare Nude

Extra Lip Tint in Bare Nude

The Bare Nude shade appears much more opaque in the tube than it applies.  It's more of a coral/ orange-toned nude than a pink-toned nude.  On me, it ends up looking somewhere between coral and terracotta. 

Bare Pink

Extra Lip Tint in Bare Pink

Bare Pink

Unlike Bare Nude, Bare Pink appears very sheer (almost clear with a tinge of pink) in the tube.  I've seen many swatches of this shade on people, and I've also seen it used in many YouTube makeup tutorials.  On most people (at least from what I've seen), it translates to a beautiful light pink.  Because I have a lot of natural pigment to my lips, it translates to a deeper pink on me.


The Formula/Price/Pros/Cons

Top to Bottom: Bare lips, Bare Nude, Bare Pink

Both of the balms have a very luxurious consistency.  It's a thicker, gel/balm-like formula that just feels nice to apply.  They are not sticky at all and leave behind a nice layer of moisture and a good amount of shine.  Especially if you are wearing little to no makeup, they have the power to transform your look.  The color is sheer, but the effect makes your lips look so much more healthy and alive than if you had nothing on your lips at all.  The lasting power is decent for a lip balm.  If you are eating/drinking, you will need to reapply afterwards.  They have a very slight scent that remind me of graham crackers.  If you've tried MAC's Cleanse Off Oil, to me, the balms smell just like that but a little fainter.  The scent dissipates pretty quickly though after applying. 

The price on these is $34 apiece.  Yes, it's a bit steep for what it is.  Bobbi Brown runs sales on their website from time to time, so I like to wait until they go on sale to buy them.  I bought these a little while back when they ran a special deal on their site... it was basically two for the price of one. Speaking of sale, they are currently offering 25% off of everything on their website for Black Friday (through 11/30)!  They also sell them at some department stores and Sephora, so if you have a gift card to those places, those are great options as well.

Other than the price, I don't have any complaints.  I really like the way both of these shades look.  As I frequently say while teaching Pure Barre, for such a small change, they create a big impact. 

Thanks for stopping by!  If you've tried these, let me know your thoughts!

xoxo,

Two New NYX Products I've Been Loving

Hi All!

I'm back with a quick review on a couple new products I recently purchased.  Both are from NYX's Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil line.

Brow Gel

The Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Brow Setter (name long enough?) is a brow gel that can be used to prime and/or set your eyebrows in place.  I like to use it as a setter after filling my brows in.  I like the small size of the brush, which allows for control.  It goes on with a bit of a white tint, but don't worry if it makes your brows look weird and gray--it dries clear.  It has a bit of a drier texture, which I find works really well to shape my brows (kind of like how a drier mascara formula holds curl better).  I like to push up the hairs to give the appearance of more fullness, and I can easily do that with this product.  The hold is also really good, so they stay in their brushed-up shape.  It works well for me with any brow look I do (I'll go heavier on the brows if I'm wearing eye makeup and lighter if I'm not).  I have used and loved NYX's Control Freak Eyebrow Gel for many years, but this one has quickly taken its place!  The price on Ulta's website is $7.


Lip Conditioner

Next up is the Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Lip Conditioner.  It's clear and doesn't have any scent that I can detect.  It feels like a cross between a lip balm and a moisturizing gloss when it goes on.  It's not too thick or too thin, and it's definitely not greasy, sticky, or weird.  It feels really comfortable right away and adds a bit of shine to your lips.  The shine dies down as it sinks in.  It sinks in pretty quickly but still leaves my lips feeling moisturized after it dries.  It's great to use at the beginning of your makeup routine under lipstick.  More often than not, I just wear this on its own, and it makes my lips look healthy.  It also works well when applied right before bed, first thing in the morning, during the day... really anytime.  The price on Ulta's website is $7.

Final Thoughts

I don't have anything bad to say about either of these products!  I now use them both daily and am really glad to have found them.  NYX products are frequently buy 2, get 1 free at Ulta, so I always try to wait until they go on sale to purchase them. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Let me know your thoughts if you try these!

xoxo,