Product Review: Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm in Pomegranate

Lip balms help keep our lips moisturized and rescue them from chapping, windburns, and even cold sores that's why I love them. I can't wear any lip product without it underneath. That's how I started liking tinted lip balms. I can get away without wearing any lipstick or lipgloss without looking pale. I just love how it moisturizes lips and adding a hint of color at the same time. My HG is MAC TLC in Gentle Coral but I am out of it so I kept searching for cheaper alternatives. One product was an epic fail and a couple of disappointments too but not with this one - Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm in Pomegranate.

 
What I like:
- It moisturizes and helps keep my lips hydrated for hours.
- It looks brick-red but turns to a nice pink tint on the lips and even if the gloss is gone, there is still some color left on the lips.
- It is glossy but not over the top glossy as if I put oil on my lips.
- One tube lasts for about 2-3 months even with daily application (in my case)
- Inexpensive at around PHP89 (less than $2). I forgot the exact price but it isn't over 90 bucks.
- Locally available at department stores and drugstores nationwide.

What I don't like:
- The scent. I find it a little too sweet though it fades after a few minutes. I hope they come up with something tinted but unscented.
- There is some sort of taste in it but I can't describe it. I like my lip products unflavored.

Overall rating: 4/5 - I would've given it a 5 if it weren't for the scent and taste. It does its job well in my opinion.

Will I buy again? Yes!

Swatch

Lip swatch

 
Me wearing just the lip balm, no other lippies. (I bought the sunflower headband for my niece but i tried it and realized it keeps my bangs from poking my eyes and forehead so I decided to keep it for myself. I look pretty stupid with a big flower on my head but I like it. :P)

And oh, everything inside the black box with the pink ribbon are products I will be reviewing for you all in the next few weeks. :)

Happy Wednesday! :P
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September Favorites!

Heya! This is the first time I will be doing a favorites post though I have been planning to do so since July buy have never gotten around to doing that. So these are my September favorites!

PureDerm Acne Wash Cleansing Tissues for removing my makeup and an instant facial cleanser.

Dove Intensive Cream for keeping my skin hydrated and moisturized - this works best for the driest parts of my body (elbows, knees, ankles, hands).

Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream - works like a tinted moisturizer for me. Feels so light on the face with minimal coverage. Perfect for hot days and when I don't feel like wearing makeup.

MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation - rediscovered my love for this product. Never broke me out and gave me the coverage I needed.

Shu Uemura Glow On Blush M Pink 30 - my go to blush. I reach for this blush almost every day since I got it and I barely made a dent on it. Seems like it's bottomless! Perfect for daytime or everyday makeup.

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Tea Rose -  I have recently made a revisited and reviewed post for this blush. I have finally learned to appreciate sheer blushes. Another go to blush.

ELF Studio Line Eyebrow Kit in Light - my brows never looked better! Makes filling my brows easy as pie!

Nivea Fruity Shine Pomegranate Tinted Lip Balm - moisturizing with a hint of color. I sometimes skip lipstick or lipgloss with this lip balm.

MAC Satin Finish Lipstick in Twig - another MLBB lipstick that is perfect for everyday makeup.

Adorned with Grace Ingenue Dual Fiber Brush - perfect for blending concealer especially on the under eye area. helps concealer blend well with the skin to avoid the cakey look.

Clinique Lash Power Mascara - my lashes but better. Smudge proof and holds the curls very well. I have not experienced any clumping at all, no spider legs either.

Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer in Ivory - I like using this on my under eyes and even in covering up blemishes on my face. Blends easily and doesn't cake as long as it is blended well. Works well with the AwG stippling brush and MAC 188.

L'oreal Paris Total Repair Deep Repairing Mask - made my hair healthier, smoother, softer, and more manageable. My hair no longer feels dry and damaged.

L'Oreal Paris Total Repair Repairing Shampoo - saved my hair from total destruction.

So these are my favorite products for the month of September. What are your favorites?
Happy Sunday! :P

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