I've sure you've seen L'Oreal's HiP (High Intensity Pigment) collection. It's hard to miss thanks to its more modern packaging and a brighter color selection than the brand's regular line. I decided to try the darkest shade of its Jelly Balm, Luscious ($9), which reminds me of Benefit Benetint Lip Balm with a touch less purple.
Jelly Balm is surprisingly unsticky, unscented, and not heavily pigmented (as in, so long as you know where your lips are, you can apply it without a mirror). Luscious is a universally flattering cranberry that looks and feels light on your lips, not waxy or plastic-y. Of course, it doesn't contain any vitamins or SPF protection, so maybe it just feels healthy. But I guess it's the rare lip balm that's going to make a major impact on your life expectancy?
Anyway, I can't imagine the other colors looking very different, but at $9 a pop, at least I can afford more than one. While it's not what you'd expect from the way the color looks in the tub, Jelly Balm in Luscious was a nice surprise. A surprise I'll definitely reapply.
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I have two of these: Plush and Ripe. I love them! I can definitely compare them to MAC's Tendertones, but with less shimmer.
1I saw this in CVS the other day but I was afraid to try it because of the word "jelly". I have had good luck with other HIP products (I especially like their eyeliner) so I might have to give them a second look.
2I have this and I love it! The color is great and so is the texture - goes on smooth!
3OoOO after all the great reviews I must try it
4I think this might be worth a go! I'm always in for good color, good feel, and good price
5I so wanted to try it : )
6I picked this up in ripe at the beginning of the summer and I am OBSESSED! Nice pick, Bella
7I've been meaning to try this, and after reading the review, maybe I would...
8Thanks so much for the review, I've been dying to try it but didn't know what the colour payoff would be so held back. Now I'll go ahead and try a few -- I think someone has them on buy one get one free this week. Off to check the weekly flyers...
9I am actually wearing this now. I ned to purchase a brush to apply it with I dont like sticking my fingers in it.
10Oh, this looks good..
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