DESPITE the sun not shining all the time, this summer we saw unprecedentedly high pollen levels – which affected my skin.
My hands are dry, my eczema has gotten worse, and my lips are chapped — but I’ve found a summer savior.
The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Berry Tint, £8.25
When Inkey List released the clear Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm earlier this year, it was better than I expected.
Instantly hydrating, softening and smoothing, it had all the qualities of a glossy lip balm, plus the added bonus of smooth, gradual plumping.
Powered by a Tripeptide Complex, it hydrates, plumps and defines lips, leaving them up to 40% fuller in just four weeks – and has gone viral for actually living up to its claims.
However, now the brand has launched a successor – and it’s even better.
A few weeks ago, the Fabulous The beauty team received one of the most heartwarming emails we’ve received in a while.
“The Inkey List is launching tinted lip balms!” I exclaimed, sending an instant wave of excitement throughout the office.
And then this month, the skincare brand launched three new tinted tripeptide lip balms — and I was one of the first to try them.
The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Berry
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The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Berry Tint, £8.25
Smooth as butter, non-sticky and lightly tinted, this lip balm really does everything.
With its deep, wine-red formula, it provides a natural “bitten lip” appearance, without compromising hydration.
Once applied, the balm is lightweight and non-sticky, meaning you can even apply it to your cheeks for a quick and easy flush.
While I love the deep red shade, it tends to pill at the corners of my lips, which means I have to blend it with my fingers after application.
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The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Mocha
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The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Mocha Tint, £8.25
Reminiscent of a milky latte, this beige balm is (almost) the perfect nude shade.
Possibly my favorite of the new lip shades, you can build the formula from a subtle balm to a high-shine gloss.
Although it has a slightly chemical, clinical scent, the formula instantly penetrates dry skin, plumping and hydrating cracks and chapped lips.
The balm’s texture is similar to a lip oil, so you can even swipe it over your favorite lipstick for a lifted, hydrated pout.
You can reapply the formula up to three times a day — but to be honest, applying it once in the morning is enough to see my lips through the day.
The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Pink
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The Inkey List Tripeptide Lip Balm in Pink, £8.25
Although this cotton candy pink balm looks intimidating straight out of the tube, it’s actually very flattering.
Once applied to the lips, it has a bright cherry pink finish that blurs lines and imperfections.
Its exclusive formula, including 2% Ultra Filling spheres, helps hydrate lips and retain moisture, protecting them from dryness from air conditioning, wind and rain.
I’ve been using lip balms for a little over a month now and I’ve definitely noticed a difference.
While my lips aren’t dramatically fuller or plumper, I’ve certainly noticed that my bottom lip is more prominent.
So fingers crossed that my upper lip catches up soon too!
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