There are a few things I love to collect, like cute USB keys, shoes and Maybelline Baby Lips lip balms.
As much as I adore makeup, I don’t consider myself a collector of limited-edition collections, adorable packaging or even designer pieces, but I can’t help myself when it comes to these Maybelline Baby Lips. I just have to have them all!
I admit that I have a slight addiction to these fun, colorful lip balms…
I don’t feel too guilty though. They retail for just $3.99 USD / $4.99 CAD each, so my wallet doesn’t get angry at me when I feel the need to hoard a few more. The permanent lineup features six shades — two of which are clear and the other four have a sheer tint. Sometimes they launch limited edition shades too, and those fly off the shelves super fast (psst! keep your eyes peeled for the new neon shades this fall).
I wanted to share five of my favorite shades and a bit about why I’m so head-over-heels for these drugstore lippies.
First of all, they’re totally adorable. The fun packaging features bold colors and a cute design. Next, they smell great and have a sheer tint that’s totally fool-proof to apply, yet slightly buildable too. These are the types of lip balms that you keep in your office drawer, on your nightstand, and a couple in every purse. Finally, they have SPF20, so they are great for daily protection (but don’t have that awful sunscreen taste), and they’re super moisturizing too.
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Quenched. Quenched, probably my most-loved shade, is clear and smells like lemon-lime. It has a permanent spot on my nightstand; I use it each night before I go to bed, and my lips feel soft, smooth and hydrated every morning.
Peach Kiss. Peach Kiss is another favorite. It smells like peaches and has a shimmery, peachy bronze tint. It’s pretty neutral, so it goes with almost every look! It’s my go-to when I’m in a rush or can’t decide on a lip color.
Pink Punch. Pink Punch is a super fun, bright pink with a berry scent. It’s quite buildable and pairs perfectly with an ultra black cat eye!
Cherry Me. Cherry Me is your classic cherry Chapsticky balm kicked up a few notches. The juicy cherry scent is totally nostalgic and leaves lips with a rosy tint.
Grape Vine. Grape Vine is so dark that it might look a little scary in the tube, but it goes on super sheer and kisses lips with a soft berry tint. The grape scent is so amazing I wish I could eat it!
I could go on and on about these lip balms, but really, it comes down to this: they’re affordable, hydrating, cute and come in some pretty awesome shades. If you haven’t tried them yet, run — don’t walk — and snatch up as many as you can because you’ll definitely love them all!
You need to get your hands on the Electro collection. Pink Shock is like Fuschia Fix MAC lip conditioner but better.
Yes I totally agree! I have one of them, but I’m waiting to get them all before I review them 🙂
These are some beautiful pictures. I have to get my hands on these. Thanks for the rec!
Thanks Sarah! You definitely have to try them 🙂
I *love* the look of Grapevine! I imagine it to be a shade that’ll transition from the hot months to the cooler season well. 🙂
It is really nice, like a sheer berry tint 🙂 Plus it smells like good grape, not medicine grape. Haha!
I’ve tried these multiple times (Quench and Peach Kiss)… I so wanted to love them but they just didn’t work for me. They made my lips painfully flaky and even drier than when I first put them on! It took about 2 days of using Jack Black just to get my lips back to normal 🙁
I have tried this but they weren’t moist enough for my pucker!
I have few from maybelline baby lips and I love it 🙂 Great post!!!
Great post, Jessica. I have about 100 lip balms but now I also want Grape Vine! 🙂
Thanks Kim! Trust me, you DO need a Baby Lips 🙂
I do like the Baby Lips balms, but I would LOVE if Maybelline brought back the Kissing Koolers lip balms from the 80’s. They smelled and tasted divine!