Burt’s Bees Gloss Lip Crayon Review

Summer is a busy time for me so I tend to favor lip products that glide on effortlessly for quick application on-the-go. The new crayons from Burt’s Bees are designed to heal, protect and accentuate your pout with juicy shine.

There are 6 shades available ranging from neutral, bright and deep for all skin tones. The glossy balm formula provides loads of glistening moisture with a nourishing blend of jojoba, kendi oil, sunflower, olive oil, rosemary extract and shea butter. The ingredient list is 100% natural with no parabens, artificial additives or fragrance so the scent is a bit waxy.

Lips are drenched in smooth, creamy color with buildable coverage and beautiful vibrancy. The sheer, radiant finish makes them appear plump and pouty while conditioning emollients soften, rejuvenate and repair dry skin.

Left to right: (401) Outback Oasis, (413) Pink Lagoon, (432) Bordeaux Vines, (421) Pacific Coast, (431) Tahitian Sunset and (412) Santorini Sunrise 

I love how buttery and moist these pigments feel and I can layer them over lipstick to boost shine and hydration throughout the day. The crayons retail for $9.99 each at drugstores nationwide and online at burtsbees.ca.

Burt's Bees Lip Crayons

Burt’s Bees is a reliable brand with luxurious formulas and excellent ingredients. If you’re looking for lip products that nourish and protect, these pigments look stunning on all complexions.

Each crayon is formulated with 100% natural ingredients and there are 6 shades in the collection: Carolina Coast (light pink), Hawaiian Smolder (deep berry pink), Redwood Forest (purple/plum), Niagara Overlook (orange/coral), Napa Vineyard (berry/red) and Sedona Sands (nude).

(Hawaiian Smolder)

The nourishing texture is creamy and rich with a touch of juicy shine and no stickiness. The pigmentation varies by shade but most of the crayons can be amplified with a few layers.

The deeper hues produce more color payoff so it is no surprise that my favorite shade is Napa Vineyard - a dark wine that accentuates poutiness. The neutrals are quite subtle but the hydration is excellent! Shea butter, jojoba and kendi oils help often and smooth parched skin and there is no sharpening required!

(Carolina Coast)

(Sedona Sands)

(Niagara Overlook)

The supple texture also protects against environmental aggressors which is excellent for winter. Use the tapered point to shape and define the lip contour for neatness and precision. 

(Swatches from left to right: Sedona Sands, Napa Vineyard, Hawaiian Smolder, Carolina Coast) 

(Napa Vineyard)

Burt's Bees is available at drugstores nationwide and online at burtsbees.ca 

Red Apple Lipsticks Review: All Natural, Beautiful Lip Color

If your eyes light up when you spot a gorgeous shade of lipstick and you prefer natural, safe ingredients then you will love Red Apple Lipstick. Back in January I reviewed these silky smooth, beautiful lip products in some rich shades; today I am featuring some of the hottest new colors from the line.

Red Apple is a cosmetic brand that specializes in creating chemical free lipsticks as well as a variety of other cosmetics. The lipsticks are: all natural, gluten free, cruelty free,vegan, allergen free, paraben free, and contain no petroleum or lead.

These lipsticks are formulated to improve the health of your lips with their buttery, hydrating formula and blending shades together can create custom colors! They also contain some wonderful ingredients such as organic butters, vitamin E and nourishing natural oils.

I am a big fan of this brand because they make their lipsticks in small batches to maintain freshness and the formula drenches lips in velvety smooth, beautiful color. The texture is creamy, alleviates dryness, and makes lips feel soft and supple.

The shades I have are Mix & Mingle which is a “fun, flirty fuchsia” that make lips pop with gorgeous pinkness! During the summer I rock this shade with shimmery shadow and winged liner. If you are on the hunt for a bold, rich pink then I definitely recommend this shade!

I’m the kind of girl who doesn't shy away from bright, in-your-face color so I decided to get these two new shades to add subtle variety to my collection. Brazilliant is a pink lipstick with slight orange and coral undertones. This shade is on the neutral side on most skin tones and is great for everyday wear. I love the light iridescent shimmer and paired with sultry, smokey eye shadow it balances perfectly! 

Petal Rebel is a pretty frosty pink suitable for every occasion and looks ravishing with pretty much anything. This is yet another color that looks great on most skin tones and transitions through the seasons.

I think it is nearly possible not to fall in love these lipsticks. They are non-irritating, non-feathering and glide on effortlessly for long-lasting, dazzling color!

There are so many wonderful shades to choose from on the website that it may be difficult to decide. Below are the 3 shades I previously reviewed which I have been totally obsessed with!

(From left to right: Coral Crush, Rebel, Hibiskiss)

The lipsticks retail for $23.50 each and are worth every penny! You can find the website by clicking HERE

**Disclaimer: These products were provided for review.