Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Benefit's California Kissin' ColorBalm Review


Wow, it's been a while since I touched and used a colorbalm that is pigmented enough to be called a super moisturizing lipstick!
I got to try this brand from Benefit Cosmetics, California Kissin' Colorbalm is the name and there are a total of 12 shades and I get to try 4 shades.

L-R Ruby, Nude Pink, Coral and Berry
Php1,390.00
Available in all Benefit Boutiques

Benefit's California Kissin ColorBalm Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com


Benefit says ---
Glide on this moisturising lip balm for up to 8 hours* of smooth, luxurious colour. This cushiony formula contains wild mango butter to help your lips feel moisturised & nourished. It also has hyaluronic acid to help keep your lips feeling smooth & hydrated all day.

a photo of Benefit's California Kissin ColorBalm Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com


AMW wears Ruby "Outta Sight"

Ruby is a deep flaming red that gives off a super nice statement!  Because my lips are highly pigmented, this comes off almost purplish red and it works so well on most skintone.  This is a perfect shade to wear when you want to give an impact with or without makeup on!

a photo of Benefit's California Kissin ColorBalm Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

AMW wears Nude Pink "Make Love"
A super natural shade on me and can pass as teenager shade!  I would highly recommend this for girls fresh out of college looking for a job!  You don't have too much on but you don't look pale.  I recommend this shade to medium to darker complexion.  Fair skinned girls like myself would need to add on makeup and blush so as not to look pale.


a photo of Benefit's California Kissin ColorBalm Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

AMW wears Coral "Good Karma"
This was my least favorite color, well, I thought so!  But when I posted these photos on Instagram, a lot voted on this color because I call this a "photogenic" lip color!  It brightens up my look making me look young and bubbly!  

a photo of Benefit's California Kissin ColorBalm Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

AMW wears Berry "Good Vibes"
My favorite shade out of the 4!  This is a perfect shade for me and would work well whether you have warm or cool undertone.  It has a deep purple hue yet it looks quite natural once applied.

a photo of Benefit's California Kissin ColorBalm Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

Here's a quick unboxing and First Try video which I posted on IG Stories and I want to share it to you who missed it!


AMW says ---
I have friends asking me my thoughts on these new products from Benefit.  It is because they knew I have super dry lips so I am definitely the best person to test moisturizing lip products.

Are these moisturizing and hydrating enough?
YES AND NO. 

Yes because I can apply this on my dry, parched lips without having to prep or put lip balm on and the lip color would glide on easily without tugging.  

NO, because the moisture won't stay forever.  (Not Benefit's issue).  Since I have dry lips, it tend to drink up the "moisture" and I was left with just the color/pigmented which could sit on dry areas of my lips.  

I find that the darker shades are less hydrating compared to the lighter shades!  

Does this smudge or smear?  Yes, as expected, every single moisturizing lip product would smudge especially when you wear a mask!  The best way to apply this is to apply a couple of layers dabbing your lips with a clean tissue paper in between.  You may opt not to powder the lips (as the color may change) instead, you apply a good amount of powder on the corners of your lips!  I've tried this several times and there are still a bit of transfer but not as much!  

Overall, I am loving these because it felt so comfortable on my lips the whole day!  And it doesn't hurt that their shade choices are AMAZING!

Which shade is your favorite?

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