Brand | Kosas | Ilia | Iris&Romeo | Westman Atelier | RMS Beauty | MOB Beauty |
Price | $20 | $28 | $26 | $38 | $26 | $24 |
Product Type | Tinted Lip Balm | Tinted Lip Balm | Tinted Lip Balm | Tinted Liquid Lip Balm | Tinted Lip Balm | Tinted Lip Balm |
Shades Available | 4 (Baseline-clear, Pulse-warm tan, Rush-cool pink, Flow-warm beige) | 8 (Wanderlust, Runaway, Memoir, Lady, Hold Me, Heartbeats, Lullaby, Faded) | 7 (Nude, Rose, Coral, Peony, Berry, Latte, Chestnut) | 7 (Garçonne, Nana, Pipsqueak, Ma Puce, Chou Chou, Nou Nou, Petal) | 7 (Simply Cocoa, Twilight Lane, Peacock Lane, Passion Lane, Destiny Lane, Crimson Lane, Penny Lane) | 8 (M138-sheer black, M139-cool nude, M155-soft amethyst, M22-pink coral, M23-berry, M24-plum, M25-honey rose) |
Key Ingredients | Hyaluronic acid, Konjac root, Vitamin E | Salicornia (sea succulent), Rosehip seed oil, Shea butter | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Rose Wax Blend | Organic jojoba oil, Almond oil, Argan oil, Shea butter, Plant-based seed oil | Organic beeswax, Coconut oil, Cocoa butter, Jojoba oil | Jojoba oil, Pomegranate oil, Mimosa oil, Sunflower oil, Orange oil, Vitamins C & E, Chamomile |
Suitable For | All skin types | All skin types (including dry, mature, sensitive, blemish-prone, combination, normal) | All skin types, especially dry lips | All skin types (including mature, sensitive, blemish-prone, combination, normal) | All skin types (dry, mature, sensitive, blemish-prone, combination, normal) | All skin types |
Hydration & Nourishment | Ultra-hydrating, improves lip condition over time | Moisturizing with active moisture-boosting ingredients | Hydrates, nourishes, collagen-boosting peptides | Nourishes and hydrates all day | Hydrates up to 12 hours, nourishes and protects | Buttery, rich, cushiony hydration |
Color Type | Sheer, buildable tinted balm | Sheer, buildable tinted balm | Sheer, buildable tinted balm | Sheer tinted liquid balm with shine | Sheer tinted balm with natural flush | Sheer tinted balm with mega glossy finish |
Packaging | Slim, lip-shaped, pocket-friendly | Sustainable packaging | Recyclable glass bottle with 100% recycled paper carton | Standard tube, no specific sustainability noted | Standard tube, no specific sustainability noted | Biodegradable capsule with 90% recycled pulp fiber; refill tube 50% recycled PET |
Fragrance | Wild mint (essential oils) | Fragrance transparency provided | Not specified | Naturally fragranced, subtle citrus scent | Fragrance free | Not specified |
Clean/Free From | Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, Paraben Free, Non-GMO | Cruelty Free, Gluten Free | Cruelty Free | Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free | Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free | Cruelty Free, Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free |
Clinical Results | +135% hydration, +246% plumpness, +216% smoothness (4-week study) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Special Features | Improves lip condition with continued use | Botanical butters and oils blend | Collagen-boosting peptides at clinical levels | Gel-oil system for shine without stickiness | Long-lasting moisture, natural flush of color | Vegan, silicone free, rich skincare blend |