Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment
Price: $12
What they say: Deeply hydrating balm that helps to repair distressed lips and replenishes moisture loss.
Threw away the packaging so I don't know the ingredients and can't find info :(
The good stuff:
- A little goes a long way
- Smooths on easily
- Feels conditioning (I wouldn't exactly say "moisturizing")
- High shine
- Long lasting
- No smell/taste
The low-down:
- SO SMALL!!!! Expensive for the amount
- Sticky & thick -- more of a GLOSS than a balm IMO
My take: Overall, I like this "balm." Although it is very tiny, you don't need to use too much of it at a time. The biggest disappointment for me was that it is supposed to be a BALM but the consistency is rather thick and sticky like a gloss but it does have a high shine finish. I use this at night and in the morning my lips feel conditioned. I wouldn't really say moisturized though since although this sticky gloss does not dry out my lips, it did not seem to give any added moisture either. I pretty much like it, but it's not like I would rush out and buy another.
Would I repurchase: not anytime soon.
Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in "Air Kiss"
I got this in my GWP, and I loveee it!
Price: $14
What they say: Lip gloss juiced up with 8 hours of lasting shine. Spends every minute comforting lips. In 18 glistening shades from sheer to full intensity. Moisture makes each one even more mouth-watering. Protects lips, too. Welcome to our juice bar.
What to do: Prepare lips for colour with All About Lips. Apply Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 alone or over Clinique lipstick to create a fuller look.
The good stuff:
- Lasts all day
- Goes on smooth
- Sheer but buildable color
- High shine
- Did not dry out my lips
The low-down:
- Sticky/tacky
- Does not seem moisturizing
My take: This is one of (if not THE) only lipgloss that I have fallen in love with and will wear even though I have an EXTREME aversion to sticky glosses. I hate having to deal with hair getting stuck to my face and getting sticky fingers etc. but I just love love this gloss because it literally lasts ALL DAY even through eating/drinking in my experiences. Air kiss looks very pink in the tube but it is really super sheer. Layering the gloss makes the color show up better as a pretty light/nude baby pink. The shine is gorgeous but the same with the Superbalm, I would not claim that it moisturizes my lips but did not dry them out either -- one of my main problems with most sticky glosses, like Lancome Juicy tubes.
Would I repurchase: not anytime soon, maybe in the future though.
In the pic below, I layered the gloss over Etude House color me nude lip concealer.
