Fall 2010 Trend Report: Lip Stains...with a balm

In many major magazines- I have recently found lots of articles, ads, etc. about lip stains- and especially lip stains with built-in-balms. Mainly- the Tarte LipSurgence's and the Revlon Just Bitten- which there are ads for left and right! Lip stains are common, but stains with a balm are less common to find. *All ideas are my own- although influenced by writers at magazines*

Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain

$24 0.1oz
Just like the original (featured below)- but the matte stain. This is available in six colors ranging from mauve berry to hot pink. LipSurgence Clinical Results prove that there is a 6000% increase in lips' moisture content after 28 days. This formulation is free of;

-Parabens

-Sulfates

-Synthetic Fragrance

-Synthetic Dyes

-Petrochemicals

-Phthalates

Tarte Natural Lip Stain with Natural LipSurgence Technology

$24 0.08oz

Similar to a jumbo lip crayon, but this one rolls up and is available in 6 shades. This is clinically proven to increase moisture content in your lips by 6000% after 28 days. This formulation is free of;

-Parabens

-Sulfates

-Synthetic Fragrance

-Synthetic Dyes

-Petrochemicals

-Phthalates

-GMOs

-Triclosan

Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain & Balm by Colorstay

$8.99 0.09oz

Available in 10 shades, this has the look of a traditional lip stain marker. This uses ColorStay technology in a dual ended applicator. One end is a translucent, light weight balm, the other- the marker stain. This contains vitamin C for anti-oxidant protection. First apply your marker- then for added moisture and shine, apply the balm.

Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15

$20 0.23oz

A spinoff of Benefit's Classic Benetint lip and cheek stain. This time, they have taken all the goodness of Benetint, and combined the tint with an ultra hydrating balm all in a cute lacquer pot. This even has SPF 15, and Vitamin E with light rose fragrance.