Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick (Black Tie 987)

The search for the best lip tint/ moisturizing lipstick continues with Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick. I really like this lipstick, I chose (Black Tie 987) was I would say "extreme" which is great for a pop of color. I can not put too much of this on or the color would be too bold compared to what I am use to but this does give a good staining color for quite an amount of time. Once you start eating, the color does come off. The color was a deep plum and red which is a really rich and classic color. Putting too much on does make you look vampire like. Twilight is not the look i'm going for but the color payoff of this lipstick gives a wow effect. I will definitely try this lipstick again in another color. 

The texture was really moisturizing when first applied but then has a drier affect after a few minutes. IT does not dry out my lips like usual lipsticks would. The color may settle into the cracks or accentuate any imperfections on your lips when applying a sheer layer due to the high pigmentation but this is not a problem when applied normally or on the heavier side 

Rating: 4/5

Price: $30

Yves Saint Laurent VOLUPTÉ SHEER CANDY - Glossy Balm Crystal Color

I was so excited to try the YSL Sheer Candy Gloss Balm so I finally bought it in No. 5 Mouthwatering Berry when Sephora had the spinning game (which can be quite fun). My first impression when I saw the package was pure happiness because it looked really sleek and classic. After opening the product, I became somewhat disappointed with the smell. I don't know if I got a defective product or I just hated the smell which did not smell like fruit as most people said it did. The color payoff was fantastic and the balm was moisturizing but the smell I could not handle. It smells chemically and crayon like. I'm going to try seeing if the other colors smell the same as this one. Update later!

Color Swatch

Rating: 3/5 

Price: $30

*Update: I went back to Sephora and smelled the other colors (I know a little odd) and they all seem to smell the same crayon like flowery scent which I could not stand. The color payoff of the other ones were just as wonderful but this product can be a bit drying  after a while on the lips. 

Tinted Lip Balms

I've never been a fan of the lipstick which makes tinted lip balms a good alternative when it comes to color without the dry feeling of lipsticks. Here are a few of my favorite lip balms/butters that keeps the moisture of your lips in tact.

1. Maybelline Baby Lips ($3.99)

• The best color pay off (Pink punch gives the best barbie pink color on your lips)
• Moisturizing, pink punch seems more moisturizing than peach pink
• Smells amazing, exactly like the names, almost too sugary 
• Sold online and drugstores

2. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment ($22)

• Plum and Passion color have the best color pay off
• Moisturizing
• Sold at Sephora: online and in stores

3. Revlon Lip Butters ($7.49)

• Color pay off is med for the lighter colors (tried Creamsicle)
• Can be a bit drying (better with a clear lip balm underneath)
• Sold online and in most drugstores

4. Delipscious Sheer Lip Color

• Sheer color pay off
• Can be drying (better with a clear lip balm underneath)
• Discontinued in the US, only sold in Singapore online
• Can be found on ebay (Click picture)

Maybelline Baby Lips for $2.49

Currently Target is selling Maybelline baby lips for $3.49 which can be used with the $1.00 off  Maybelline New York Lip Product coupon from Redplum.com.

Happy Shopping! :)