Sorry this request is getting posted a week after I said I would! I've been busy getting my school summer assignments in (they were due yesterday), and now I finally have time to spend my time on a review!
My Favorites:
1) LIP SMACKERS Coca-Cola. This product may not be super high end, but believe me, it's the best kissing lip product that I own. You can get it in almost any CVS, Walgreens, or Wal-Mart and it's only about $3.00. Unlike a lip gloss, this chapstick glides on really smoothly, but has a lipgloss like sheen which I love. Another plus? It tastes sweet so your guy can't complain of any unsavory tastes. It smells like Coca-Cola, and comes in a cute tube that has the same logo as the soda can. This chapstick will fade after any long make-out session, but it's a safe go-to balm that won't leave any color or sticky residue on your guy. if you're planning on going out with your significant other anytime soon, go out and get this product. Seriously, now.
2) Another safe go-to kissing balm is the original ChapStick. It's like the lip smackers Coca-Cola, without the sweet taste; so if that taste bothers you, here's another great alternative that won't leave any sticky residue or color. However, it doesn't give the same lipgloss-esque sheen as the Coca-Cola chapstick.
3) If you DO want a pop of color that won't leave a sticky residue on your guy, I recommend Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer. The reason I think that this product is so great is because while it's fairly sheer, it also gives a pretty pop of color (very subtle). I use the shades Caramel and Watermelon, and would either recommend these shade, or any shade lighter. Most of the Lip Shimmers have a little bit of sheen, not glitter, that looks really nice on the lips. It has a nice minty smell, but no discernible flavor, and stays on forever. The only thing to watch out for is that it can get crusty and gather at the corners of your mouth after a long time, so I would avoid a heavy application in those areas altogether. All in all, you should use this product if you want the smooth effect of chapstick with a subtle pop of color (it's sheer enough that it won't show up on your guy).
Take It or Leave it:
1) Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss
The reason I say, take or leave it, with this gloss is because different shades have different consistencies. For example, my personal favorite, Cocoalicious, is a beautiful shade of bronze that I love but it's too stick to wear for a make-out session, believe me. However, another shade I like, Mocktail Hour, doesn't leave a sticky residue, has a sweet smell, and a fruity taste. That being said, go ahead, indulge. Just make sure to choose wisely and avoid glosses who have a thick, or sticky formula.
Absolute No Go's:
1) NYX soft matte lip cream comes in beautiful shades of color, but should be absolutely avoided when getting ready for a date, or any situation where there might be lip on lip contact. I like to use this product because it stay's on forever and has a pleasant, sugary smell..but it's not that heavy duty ladies. It will come off when you're kissing, no doubt about it, and it's pigmented enough to leave your guy looking like a clown. Plus, not a great taste at all.
2) Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm...a glorified, and stickier, version of the original ChapStick. It is very moisturizing, and I love to use it before I go skiing or snowboarding..and that only. It has a vaseline smell and a horrible taste. One of my friend's ex-boyfriends told her that he didn't like kissing her when she wore carmex "because it smelled weird, and tasted bad". I don't know about you, but that's proof enough for me.
Hope this review was helpful! xxx
