Lips: balms, lipsticks and care
The lip balm protects your lips from the cold and wind; the lipstick and gloss add some colour. The page brings together lip balms in fun packaging, perfect for popping in a bag or giving as a gift, along with tips for caring for and beautifying your lips.
A fragrant balm fits neatly in your pocket for winter days.
Why use a lip balm?
The skin on your lips is thin and lacks oil glands: it dries out quickly in the cold, wind, or sun. A balm applied several times a day nourishes and protects the lips, making them ready for lipstick.
Balm, lipstick, or gloss?
The balm looks after your lips, leaving them natural, sometimes with a hint of colour. Lipstick provides an intense, matte or satin finish. Gloss gives a shiny, plumping effect. A balm underneath lipstick improves comfort, especially for matte lipsticks, which are drier.
Taking care of your lips
Once a week, a gentle scrub, like one made from sugar and honey, removes dead skin. Then hydrate with a balm. In winter, apply a protective balm before going out; in summer, a balm with sunblock protects from the sun.
Getting your lipstick right
On hydrated lips, outline with a pencil, then fill in with lipstick, using a brush or straight from the tube. Press a tissue between your lips, then apply a second layer for better staying power.
What lipstick colour to choose?
A nude shade close to your natural lip colour goes with everything. Bright red lights up a fair complexion as well as a darker one. Plum and burgundy shades are great for winter evenings. For a busy day, a natural shade requires fewer touch-ups.
Balms to gift
With their fun packaging, like cupcake designs or nods to cult series, some balms make perfect little gifts for a Christmas stocking, a birthday, or a surprise bag.
Storing your lip products correctly
Keep balms and lipsticks away from heat, which can melt them: not in direct sunlight in the car. Follow the usage time limit after opening and don't share your balm.
The rest of your makeup
To even out your skin, check out the foundation makeup; for the eyes, look at eye care; for hands, there's nail polish. This completes a makeup kit.
When to find lip balms at discounted prices?
Small end-of-year gifts, balms are often at a discount during Black Friday and sale periods: perfect for getting a lip balm on sale.
Offers are gathered on the Black Friday beauty page, the Sales page, and the Promotions page, depending on the season. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
How often should you apply lip balm?
As often as needed, especially in cold weather. At night, a generous layer works while you sleep.
How to make lipstick last?
Hydrate your lips, outline with a pencil, apply two layers while blotting in between the two. This enhances the staying power.
How to avoid chapped lips?
Apply a protective balm before going out and avoid licking your lips. Drink plenty of water.
Tinted balm or lipstick?
The tinted balm, being lighter, gives a natural colour; the lipstick, being more intense, stands out. For every day, a tinted balm is enough.
How long to keep an opened balm?
The duration is indicated on the packaging, under the open pot symbol. A balm that changes smell should be discarded.
