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Budget Beauty Tuesday: Editor’s Pick—CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm

June 17, 2014 / 1 Comment

I often talk about what beauty products I won’t leave the house without, and a lip color is definitely in the top two. I happen to have my lipsticks, lipglosses and lip balms all divided into my “night” colors and my everyday-going-t0-Trader Joe’s colors. One of my current favorites is CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balms. These luscious lip balms give you plenty of color and look like a high shine lipstick meets lipgloss. Love!

Here are the details about CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm:

100% More Smoochable Lips

Lipslicks Smoochies is our best lip conditioning tinted balm yet! It will provide the sheer, shiny finish with a hint of color in 12 irresistible shades. Kiss-ready soft lips, Sheer color. Packed with lip conditioners for more moisture. Moisturizing color balm for smoochable lips.

Why we picked Smoochies Lip Balm:

We love a lip balm that gives a tint of color while simultaneously moisturizing lips, and that’s exactly what Smoochies do. The color is bold enough to show through clearly, and the consistency is “sticky” enough to last a few hours.

See my photos below:

Bling Factor:

Pro: Moisturizing, good color, lasts

Con: None

Price: $5.99

Buy Again: Yes

Packaging: 5 Blings

Overall: 5 Blings

Hero Ingredient: n/a

Natural/Organic/Vegan: No

Cruelty Free: No

One Comment

Angela Garza

June 17, 2014 at 4:38 pm Reply

Love, love love Covergirl lippies. I remember this being the first makeup brand I bought at Kmart. I love that Covergirl still makes really great affordable makeup. And the quality is really good as well.

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