Lip Balm Face Off Week 7 - Final Round

So this it the final round of my lip balm face off. It has come down to Maybelline Baby lips vs. Bonne Bell Lip Blush. 

Baby lips review: It sells for $3.99, has a really nice fruity scent, good color that isn't too harsh, and lasts 4-6 hours.  Previous review: Week 4

Bonne Bell review: Retails for $2.69 and smells of sweet peaches. Has a soft but noticeable color that is really pretty and isn't overly shiny. It also leaves my lips soft and moisturized for hours.  Previous review: Week 1

I have to go with Bonne Bell as my overall winner. It is inexpensive, it has a sweet smell, a beautiful subtle color, and moisturizes well for a really long time. It is a great product at a great price and is readily available. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

What do you think of our winner?  

Lip Balm Face Off Week 6

Round 1 Recap:

Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch- It sells for $3.99, has a really nice fruity scent, good color that isn't too harsh, and lasts 4-6 hours. 

ELF Moisturizing Lip Tint in Nude- Sells for $3.00, it's minty, has a beautiful natural color, and lasts about 4 hours.

Choosing between these two brands is difficult. They sell for about the same price provided you buy the ELF in Target, if you have it shipped it will cost more.  They each deliver beautiful flattering color and each come in a wide varieties of colors so you are likely to find something that suits you. The ELF has a nicer texture going on, it's creamy a lot more like a lipstick than a lip balm. I prefer the scent of the Maybelline to the scent of the ELF, for me fruit punch trumps mint every time. The conditioning effect of the Maybelline is better. My lips felt softer and conditioned for longer with the Baby Lips than with the ELF. Honestly though no matter which of these you purchase I think you'll be happy. That being said I have to choose one so here it goes: 

So why did I choose this one? Fruit punch over mint, the longer lasting conditioning, and the availability. ELF is only sold online or in Target, but the Maybelline is available at any drugstore and even some super markets. 

Next Week: The Final Round Maybelline Baby Lips vs. Bonne Bell Lip Blush

Have you tried either? What do you think?

Lip Balm Face Off Week 4

The * by the MAC - My MAC lip conditioner is quite a few years old and is the one pictured. The review I will give is for that one. I do not know if the formula has changed at all. However, the price of $15 is for the current price for MAC lip conditioner which is smaller than the one pictured. I do not remember how much I paid for the one I have and it would have been in the old Irish punts anyway (I purchased it in Limerick). Here is what the newer one looks like:

The MAC: The texture of this is very greasy. It smears easily and has a tendency to get all over my face. It is very pigmented which would be great if it was only on my lips, not so good on my chin and in my philtrum. This is so greasy and shiny, as well as so heavily pigmented, I feel like I would like it more if I wore it with a lip liner like a conditioning lip gloss rather than a tinted balm. Then of course there is the price. MAC is not a drugstore brand. $15 is a lot for a tinted lip balm. I wouldn't have a problem with the price tag if I believed I was getting something special for the price, but honestly it is comparable to the Neutrogena I already reviewed for $8.99. Also, it lacks a sweet scent. There is something in the smells that reminds me of chocolate but it isn't a delicious smell. 

The MAYBELLINE: I love this lip balm. I wear it a lot. It is conditioning and adds moisture without being too oily. The pink punch is, obviously, a pink color and it is really nice. It has nice pigmentation noticeable but really natural looking. The fruity smell is incredible. This balm is a great for when you want just a little bit of color, but aren't wearing full make-up. 

OVERALL: Even though the MAC is an upscale brand I have to go with the Maybelline. The Maybelline offers a great product at a much more reasonable price, it's that simple.

Next Week Starts Round 2!!!