There’s a proper colour treat for those who don’t feel they can do a really strong lip – although the new L’Oreal Paris Sexy Balms come in bold and sheer, it’s the sheers that I like best. They have just enough pigment to colour the lips but not enough to overpower. When it comes to wearing red, if you’re red-shy like me, it’s the best thing! Such A Babe, in a sheer tomato, turns out to be my perfect summer low key red.
There are 3 bolds – swatches coming up – and 5 sheers so for once, the less-is-more look has got the attention.
Here are the bolds – from bottom to top in the swatch: Yala Yolo, NeverStop and Adventure.
The sheers are: Go Pretty Or Go Home, Gossip, Such A Babe, Break The Rules and As If! If there’s one thing to have a small issue with it’s that they don’t feel all that moisturising for a balm formula. They’re not drying exactly, but I think I would have liked a bit more of a ‘shea’ feel to the texture. L’Oreal Paris Sexy Balms are £4.99 each, so they’re not bank breakers, but I’m so pleased with that tomato colour! You can find them in the usual stores (Boots, Superdrug etc) but I haven’t spotted them on line yet.
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Those sheers actually look stunning! And I agree with you, the Tomato colour is stunning! Excited to see these in store!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
I do like the simple packaging. I do love a nice balm in the Summer as I find they add just a hint of colour.
Emmy | EmmysBeautyCave | Bloglovin
It’s refreshing to hear you are not personally keen on a bright red, I feel sometimes I’m the odd one out for not suiting it. These look fab but as you kindly pointed out are not over moisturising. I’ll wait until I can test before purchase.
I thought I was the only “red shy” beauty blogger. 😉 Glad to know I’m not alone! I like the look of these a lot, especially that bold pink. Thanks for the swatches!
You totally aren’t.. I find it really hard to do a full on red lip – I just feel too self-conscious!
I really like the look of the nudes from this collection, perfect for every day wear!
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