Ultima Beauty: Cailyn Cosmetics | Tinted Lip Balm

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Cailyn Cosmetics | Tinted Lip Balm | Review & Swatches

Collage of 5 pictures, text reads: "Ultima Beauty Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm Review". Photo 1: Cailyn lip balm with cover; Photo2: Cailyn lip balm without cover; Photo 3: Cailyn lip balm box; Photo 4: Bottom of Cailyn lip balm box, text reads "tinted lip balm 13 Coral"; Photo 5: birds eye view of opened Cailyn lip balm

Hi Beauties!

Today's review is of a super innovative product from Cailyn Cosmetics.

It's a lip balm + lip brush all combined into one fun product!

It is super convenient and great for on-the-go!

End of Cailyn lip balm box, text reads: "tinted lip balm 13 Coral

This lip balm comes in 18 different shades ranging from light, light pink to a dark purple.

There are also lipstick toppers in pearly and glossy balms to go on top of your lip color for a beautiful finish.

The shade I purchased is 13 Coral. It's a great neutral tone balm that flatters virtually all skin tones.

Cailyn lip balm with cover and brush attached

Balm break down:

Brand: Cailyn Cosmetics

Name of Shade: 13 Coral

Color: Coral Pink

Finish: Cream

Formula: Balm

Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/No/No

Lasts for: 6+ Hours

Brush stats:

Finish it Gives: Matte

Formula it Works Best with: Cream, Balms

Finish Smudges/Streaks/Runs: No/No/No

Bristles Splay: None

Cailyn lip balm with cover attached and brush in front of jar

Pros: The bottle design is very clever and it's super convenient to have the brush easily snap and store on top of the lip balm pot.

You'll never have to search around for a lip brush because it's safely secured to the balm. It lasts for a fairly decent amount of time, especially for a balm.

Another great pro is that it is free from many chemicals; including sulfates and GMOs.

Back of Cailyn lip balm box, text reads "Free, parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan"

Bottom Cailyn tinted lip balm jar with list of ingredients (See Cailyn website for up-to-date list)

Cons: The brush doesn't give quite as much precision as a typical lip brush, but it is definitely adequate. The balm itself is slightly waxy, but once you work with it, it is very nice.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)

Would I Repurchase: I would in a darker shade (personal preference 😉)

Swatch of Cailyn tinted lip balm in the shade 13 Coral on Ultima Beauty's arm

Overall: A good balm with nice pigment. It lasts a good while and doesn't bleed or fade. Once it starts to wear, you're left with a beautiful tint of color. This product is great for traveling, school, or work because you have your brush and balm all in one handy little bottle 👍