Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm by Glow Recipe (Photo: courtesy of Glow Recipe)
Cover Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm by Glow Recipe (Photo: courtesy of Glow Recipe)

Pucker up as we list the most wanted lip tints this year—from both Asian beauty brands and global icons

Beauty trends come and go but ask any self-respecting beauty guru about lip tints and they will tell you that these products will never go out of style.  

While it is true that product popularity changes rapidly, this only means that we have a wider variety of lip tints to choose from today. Asian beauty brands have long been the go-to makers of easy-to-apply lip balms or tints, but the Western world has woken up, with brands such as Chanel Beauty and Bobbi Brown offering their take on these coveted makeup products. After all, who can say no to luscious, natural-coloured lips? And achieving this is as easy as using the right products.  

In celebration of National Lipstick Day, we list some of our favourite lip tints—from the biggest K-beauty labels to well-loved international brands. 

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1. Dior Beauty Dior Addict Lip Glow

An absolute must-have, this is arguably one of the most popular Dior Beauty lip products. Over the years, it has gained widespread popularity for its unique formula that was a game-changer in the beauty market. This special formula enhances the natural colour of the lips while offering hydration. It is also available in various finishes, including the original Lip Glow, which offers a sheer, radiant finish. And there are tinted versions like the Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm and Lip Glow Oil.

2. Chanel Rouge Coco Baume

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume is a luxurious and hydrating lip balm designed to nourish and enhance the natural beauty of your lips. It features a silky and smooth texture that glides effortlessly on the lips, providing instant comfort and hydration. While the primary focus of this lip balm is to provide essential hydration, it also imparts a subtle shine to the lips, enhancing their natural appearance. The finish is delicate and glossy, creating a luminous and healthy-looking pout.

One of the unique aspects of the Rouge Coco Baume is its ability to adapt to the individual's lip colour and pH, resulting in a personalised, sheer tint. 

3. 3CE Velvet Lip Tint

Highly pigmented and offering a velvet-matte finish, these lip tints became sought-after for their intense colour payoff. There is a wide range of colours to choose from, so there is a hue for every skin tone. Plus, it is highly affordable so why not purchase every. single. shade? Only because that's what we did. 

4. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

While not a traditional lip tint, this overnight mask is famous for its ability to intensely hydrate and rejuvenate the lips, leaving them soft and plump the next morning. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask has achieved significant popularity in the beauty community for many years mainly because it is highly effective in providing deep and long-lasting hydration to the lips. Its rich and nourishing formula is designed to combat dryness and chapped lips, making it a go-to product for those looking to maintain soft and moisturised lips, especially during harsh weather conditions.

5. Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint

The new Extra Lip Tint by Bobbi Brown boasts a new formula that is infused with a boosted botanical blend, including Jojoba, Avocado and Olive Oils that nourishes and comforts the lips. With just one swipe, this balmy product instantly plumps up and enhances the lips with a flattering hint of coloured tint. Pro tip: use it on your cheeks for a subtle, glowy flush.  

6. Rom&nd Glasting Water Tint

This lip tint gained popularity all over social media for its long-lasting formula, vibrant colours, and comfortable wear. It is particularly loved for its lightweight, watery texture that glides smoothly on the lips, providing a natural and pigmented tint. The tint offers a soft, matte finish without feeling heavy or sticky, making it ideal for everyday wear. It also comes in an array of colours, ranging from soft pinks and corals to bold reds and deeper hues. Plus, the product is well known for often staying on the lips for hours without fading or smudging. Its transfer-resistant formula ensures that the tint remains intact, even after eating and drinking.

7. Clarins Lip Perfector

Kate Middleton was once spotted with this lip product, so if it's good enough for a future queen—perhaps, it's good enough for us. Plus, Clarins has just unveiled new and improved versions of these Lip Perfectors. The all-in-one cream gloss is not as glossy as one might think but it works perfectly as a coloured lip balm. A little goes a long way to achieve fuller, baby-soft lips.

8. Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm

Glow Recipe’s latest baby is another fruity addition to the Plum family: Meet the all-new Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm. This balm is perfect for constantly parched lips thanks to its non-sticky, ultra-hydrating formula. Plus, the gloss balm adds a high-shine finish to the lips, so you can even apply it as a gloss on top of any of your lip products for a dramatic yet moisturising finish. 

 

 

9. Fenty Beauty Match Stix Colour-Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick

No one does it better than a real-life island girl like Rihanna herself. The cosmetics mogul just released a new summer collection through her well-loved brand, Fenty Beauty. The new Match Stix Colour-Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick is just what you need for juicy, naturally illuminated lips. This multi-use gel-stick is formulated with pH colour shift technology that creates a complementary strawberry pop pink hue that will adapt to all skin tones.

10. Peripera Ink Airy Velvet

K-beauty fans have long raved about Peripera's Ink Airy Velvet lip tint. It boasts a lightweight, airy texture that feels comfortable on the lips, unlike other lip products that can feel heavy or sticky. This lip tint provides a smooth and soft finish that doesn't dry out the lips. Once applied, the tint tends to stay on the lips for an extended period, and does not require frequent touch-ups. As a lip tint, it does boast a stronger colour payoff as compared to its counterparts, allowing users to achieve various looks, from a natural, subtle tint to a more intense and statement-making lip. One of the best ways to use this tint is when creating the "K-beauty gradient lip", where you apply a soft, just-bitten tint on the inner part of the lips, gradually fading to a lighter colour towards the outer edges.

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