MAYBELLINE Lifter Glaze Oil Balm with Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrating Oil Blend, Lip Balm with 24HRs of Smooth, Moisturizing Shine, Acai Glaze (Sheer Black Cherry)

I wasn’t expecting much. I figured it would be another glossy promise that disappears faster than my willpower near a tray of cookies. But this? This balm came to work.Espresso Kiss has that “I put effort in, but not too much” vibe. It gives just the right amount of color—like my natural lip shade, but if it were a little bolder and had its life together. And the shine? Not over-the-top mirror ball, just enough to suggest I drink enough water (even if I absolutely don’t).Texture-wise, it’s smooth, hydrating, and not sticky—basically, everything lip gloss in the early 2000s swore it would be and never was. Bonus: I didn’t need a whole beauty tutorial to apply it. Swipe and go. Done.Worth the hype? 100%. If this shade ever gets discontinued, I’m starting a petition.

I’m absolutely in love with the Lifter Glaze Oil Balm in Latte Crush! The texture is smooth and buttery, gliding on effortlessly and leaving my lips feeling incredibly hydrated without being sticky. It gives a beautiful glossy finish that looks so natural and healthy.The Latte Crush shade is the perfect warm nude—just enough color to enhance my natural lip tone, making it ideal for everyday wear. Plus, it smells amazing and feels super nourishing, like a lip treatment and gloss in one.I loved it so much I gave one to my mom—and now she’s hooked too! It’s my new favorite everyday lip wear and a staple in my bag. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a flattering, moisturizing gloss with a luxe feel!

I was intrigued by the concept of a glossy lip glaze that is hydrating while not being sticky. This product ticks most of those boxes, but not quite all.First off, I have to say that I love the colour. The Acai Glaze is a *very* close dupe to one of my favourite products ever: Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick. This product is more hydrating, but less saturated and doesn't have the same staying power. It's also less than half the price, however, and would be a decent budget option. I do very much appreciate that this glaze almost qualifies as a lip treatment, in the sense that it deeply moisturises and pretty much eliminates (at least for me) lip dryness. They're not lying when they claim that it's not sticky, and you receive a decent amount of product in the tube. It has a subtle scent that reminds me of the lip balms of my youth.Less cool? It's quite sheer, transfers easily, and requires reapplication throughout the day. Mine also arrived shoved in a mailing envelope with no box or seal of any kind. While I fully enbrace less packaging, a seal--at the very least--would give me some level of confidence that someone didn't open the tube, lick the product, then send it on its way.Also, I do not find it to be especially glossy. It has a nice shine, but nothing extraordinary.I am generally a fan, however, and sort of view it as an exceptionally effective lip balm with the added benefit of a bit of colour. Recommended!

I'm not a lipstick fan, but I actually loved this lipstick! I've been searching for lipstick that I could tolerate for many years, and I think I finally found it! The color is very subtle, so if you like bright and bold colors, this might not be the shade for you. It is more like a lip gloss, so you can easily put it on without having to worry about getting it perfectly on your lips or using a lip liner. It moisturizes well and has a nice shine to it. When I first applied it, I didn't notice much of a color, but it seemed to continue to get darker after wearing it for a while.

This is a true tinted balm. The texture is very waxy and chapstick-like, but it builds up to a nice opaque color. I use Caudalie's lip conditioner before applying this to keep my lips feeling moisturized and not sticky, as the wax in this balm can feel sticky if you build it up too much. The shine is barely there, which I love. It looks very natural, and you always add a clear gloss or lip oil on top to amp it up. This product is not perfect, but for $8, it's pretty good (esp. when other brands are charging $25-40 and their products have zero color payoff)! The peach and latte balms are perfect "my lips but better" shades. My biggest qualm is the UGLY, bulky packing. It's huge! Can't fit in your pocket, and takes up more space than it should in a purse. If you like to carry big bags, I guess you wouldn't mind, but as someone who only carries mini purses and crossbodies, the boxy packaging is annoying.

MAYBELLINE Lifter Glaze Oil Balm with Hyaluronic Acid and oil blend lip balm with 24hrs of smooth moisturizing shine clear crave—crystal clear 001. This balm comes in a lipstick tube which is fun and easier to apply, imo, than the traditional version.The consistency is really nice. I love it! It’s not too thin or greasy or sticky. It’s creamy, smooth, hydrating, and slightly tacky(enough to feel it’s there). It has a pleasant, light-vanilla scent. The shine is just right, enough to be noticed yet still natural. It’s not wet-looking or glittery. The tube is feminine but not overly “girly”.My biggest criticism is that 24HR wear is a gross overstatement. If you eat or drink or do anything else with your face it’s instantly gone. I’d say 2-3 hrs tops is being optimistic. But I do think this is a versatile and affordable beauty staple. I also got the color Berry Haze but I think I like the clear better! Yes I would recommend this product!