That’s a lotta shine for $2.99!
Heh, I made a rhyme… 🙂
“Shine” was the first word that sprang to mind when I tried the new Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stains.
The second was, “daayyuuum!”
But that was more of an exclamatory sound than an actual word…
The new line of budget-friendly beauties recently landed on drugstore shelves, and essentially, they look like Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tints, only they cost $3 instead of $24.
That’s a BIG difference, yo.
In a nutshell…
- They come in eight shades.
- Like Tarte’s Lip Tints, they start with a bang! — applying like a glossy lip balm that fades slowly to a quiet stain…
- They last about 2-3 hours.
- Paraben-free.
- Made in the USA.
- They’re pretty blasted moisturizing.
- Outfitted with a twist-up, retractable crayon for easy application.
- The packaging colors correspond to the shades, which makes finding the right color easy in a crowded makeup bag.
- They have a smooth, lightweight, non-sticky formula.
- To my nose, they smell like Red Jolly Ranchers (which I love!) — but the scent isn’t obnoxiously strong.
- They also have a slightly waxy taste to ’em that lingers longer than I’d like… It actually makes my tum slightly gurgle, but hey, they’re only $2.99…
I’m really diggin’ these, especially for that price. They don’t claim to be as natural as Tarte, but they also cost a lot less, too. In fact, you could get all eight of these colors for the price of one from Tarte.
Wow.
Not bad at all. They’re nice to have around when you want to wear a little color on your lips but don’t want anything that looks or feels heavy.
If you’re thinking about bringing one of them home, I suggest one of the deeper, brighter colors. I think they’re more distinct and pigmented than the neutrals…which all look kind of similar to me.
PRICE:Â $2.99 each
AVAILABILITY:Â Available now online and at your favorite drugstores
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A-
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Dayuumn! These are PURDY! All of ’em!
YEAH, girl! You need those brights in your life. 🙂
Hugs from Tabs!
Wow, they look pretty amazing! There’s a new Walgreens opening soon in my neighborhood (yay!), I know what my first purchase there will be! I’m thinking Terra Crave and Cranberry Crush.
NICE! I used to work within a two minute walk of THREE Walgreens stores, and seriously, I went to at least one of them every day to look at makeup. 😀
Wow that’s so awesome how they’re just $2.99! Definitely look like the Clinique Jumbo balms.
Have you tried Annabelle Twistup lipsticks? I’m trying them out right now and like them, but I haven’t tried many “crayon lipsticks” like those or the Clinique balms, so I wonder how they compare to most other ones.
Hi Sheila,
I haven’t tried that product yet. What do you think of them so far?
For that price, they really are a steal.
Totally!
These seem to be a really good for the price. Though the neutrals do seem a lot similar to each other, I would get all of these in a heartbeat as the color is very me 🙂
Yeah, for $2.99 you get a ton of pigment! Do you shop at the drugstore for makeup often, Preeti?
How amazing does your skin look in these photos?! What foundation are you using, I must know.
Thanks, Nicole. I used a bunch of different things. In order:
1) MAC Natural Radiance Primer
2) MAC Face & Body Foundation in C5
3) NARS Pure Radiant Concealer in Biscuit (on my cheeks, around my nose and mouth)
4) MAC Studio Careblends Pressed Powder in Medium Dark
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Terra Crave has my name all over it!
That one’s cute! Do you have Jordana in your neck of the woods, Chris?
Oh my gosh, Karen, your lip close ups are awesome! 🙂 All the colors look great on you. I think my personal favorite is Candied Coral though.
Thanks, my friend. Great color choice, btw. I love that one too. 😀
I have heard about these and they look amazing!
Great!
I have Rock n Rouge!! Super pretty and the color is buildable. I need Terra Cove and Cranberry Crush in my life!
Nice! Do you ever layer it with glosses or anything? Or do you prefer to wear it on its own?
SOme shades look similar…! But all are lovely on you. I love your eye makeup too! 😀
They definitely look like Tarte,and no one can match their crazy claims, so I totally forgive Jordana for not even trying. Especially when they’re only charging $2.99! 🙂
These look amazing for just $3!! I really like the Tarte ones so I might try one just to compare. I definitely want to grab a couple for my friends!
Hey i wanna buy this jordana balm stain ..but from where i can buy it in delhi …could u siggest any delhi mall ?
As i am nt finding it reasonable purchasing online due to shipping charges