Black Cherry Tinted Lip Balm – Hurraw Balm – 4,3 g

I don’t enjoy wearing lipstick, since it’s so drying and leaves color on cups, teeth, clothes, etc. I’ve loved Lip Smackers’ Dr. Pepper lip gloss for decades–I don’t drink Dr. Pepper, but that little tint of color in the gloss was great. Unfortunately, Lip Smackers no longer offers that flavor, and none of their other glosses leave a tint on your lips.That began my quest for a replacement. I found 3 options on Amazon: Dr. Delight by Delight Naturals, Hurraw’s Black Cherry tinted lip gloss, and Clinique’s Black Honey Almost Lipstick.The photo is a comparison (gloss on a clear piece of acetate)–I actually still have 2 Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers glosses, so I was able to use it as a “control”.Dr. Delight was brown and not very tinted. I also didn’t like the flavor (however, I’m not a Dr. Pepper fan–so people who do like that flavor may really love this one).The Hurraw gloss left a nice tint, and was a pleasing flavor. To me, it’s the most like the tint from the Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers.The Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick is expensive and comes in a lovely silver tube. I’ve learned that I have to retract the gloss completely back into the case–I didn’t do that the first time, and left a blob inside the lid. The color is very dark by comparison, but looks natural and pleasant. It’s not as creamy-feeling (gloss-like) as the others, but it isn’t drying. I think it emphasizes my thinning lips, though (old age strikes again)–unlike the others.I do like the flavor of the Hurraw lip gloss, and also the tint it gives my lips. It’s pleasantly creamy in feel, too. I’ve since purchased another Hurraw flavor–not tinted, but also very pleasant to use.This gloss is pricey, but I do like it. The funky shape is fun, too–and still fits in a soft-sided lip gloss holder (yes, I have those–I have to have my lip gloss close at hand at all times!).

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