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| L'Oreal's Colour Riche Balm (Photo courtesy of Musings of a Muse) |
I have always been a fan of "lip balms", which at their best, should have the pigment of a lipstick with the texture of Chapstick. I combined Laura Mercier's Healthy and Baby Lips for years, in hopes of creating just the right hue of plummy nude...it was always just a bit off from the color of my dreams, but the texture was soothing and I never felt like I was "wearing" lipstick.
L'Oreal has traditionally been one of my favorite mass market makeup lines. As soon as I saw their new Colour Riche Balm, I purchased it without hesitation. Infused with SPF 15 and the promise of 6 hours of wear, I had nothing to lose and as always, hoped for the best.
I think the mass lines have done a really good job in recent years of recreating the feel of more expensive brands at a fraction of the price. My only decision was whether to select Tender Mauve or Plush Plum. I mused for about three seconds before opting for the lighter, Tender Mauve. That might have been an unlucky pick...
