10 Best Tinted Lip Balms in the Philippines 2023 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Dermatologist

Dubbed as the universal balm, Dior’s has a special technology, the color reviver that adjusts its pigment to suit different skin tones, so you don’t have to worry about finding the shade to be too dark or light for you. It gives your lips their own flush of custom color in a nourishing balm formula.

It contains mango butter, which has a rich texture and serves as a protective barrier to the surface of your lips and provides continuous hydration for 24 hours. It is available in in 3 variants; original, matte, and holographic glow if you want your lips to look glossy. You can use it on its own or as a primer for other lip products. 

Do you suffer from perpetually dry lips? Burt’s Bees can deliver up to 8 hours of moisture, so you don’t need to reapply every so often. It also adds a hint of natural color, for a “my lips but better” look without coming off as too bright. You can choose from its array of six shades to closely match your lip color best.

This contains shea butter, which you may have also read in lotions. It is an ingredient that provides nourishment to your lips and softens and smoothens it. It is also great for reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It also contains botanical wax, which helps prevent your lips from the sun in an all-natural formula.

Do you want your lips to be as soft and smooth as butter? Happy Skin’s butter balm aims to provide you just that by moisturizing dry lips in a formula that is highly pigmented. You don’t need to bring a separate lip product to color your lips, just a few swipes of this lippie and you’re good to go.

Their product contains vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties and helps fight free radicals to prevent your lips from aging. Argan oil is also present to keep your lips soft and smooth, together, this tinted balm can keep your puckers moisturized for 2 hours while a refreshing mint extract cools and refreshes them. 

Need a product that can multitask? Glossier’s tinted lip balm can do just that for you. At its core, it is a hydrating lip balm that delivers a sheer tint to your lips. However, it can also double as a universal salve. You can apply it on your cuticles, elbows, knees, or any dry spots that need a little moisture.

It is formulated with 3 potent moisturizers; castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin, to ensure your lip gets the nourishment it needs and seals in the moisture. It has a thick, waxy texture that comes out of the tube easily, but it is not greasy, and will leave your lips looking smooth and hydrated but not shiny. 

Most tinted lip balms only have a handful colors, which makes them mostly day appropriate. But Fresh’s has a whopping 13 shades, so you can easily take the color from day to night. Best of all, their product contains SPF so you are guaranteed protection from the sun when you step out.

Their formula is loaded with natural ingredients such as sugar, which draws moisture into the skin. It is loaded with a blend of nourishing oils such as grapeseed and meadowfoam seed to protect your lips from free radicals. Their colors are also buildable so you can easily swipe on more to up the intensity for a more dramatic look.

If you liked their cult favorite “orgasm” blush, then you would be pleased to know that it now comes in a tinted lip balm form. Their tinted balm comes in a sheer finish, which is great if you don’t like your lip products to be very pigmented, but still has a wash of color to keep you from looking dull.

It contains Monoï oil, made by soaking Tahitian Gardenias in coconut oil. It is excellent for moisturizing and relieving dry skin, making it supple and soft. If you have sensitive skin, you can rejoice as their product does not contain any fragrances or alcohol, which could potentially irritate your lips, or cause it to dry out in the long run.  

Human Nature’s packaging may remind you of the old school lip balm you have used in high school but don’t be fooled by its unassuming appearance. It actually houses 5 wearable shades that are appropriate for everyday use, so you can easily slip it inside your pocket if you ever need a quick touchup throughout the day.

It has been noted to be rather pigmented, which means you can easily swap this for your usual lipstick if you want more nourishment for your lips without sacrificing color. Their tinted balm contains cocoa butter, which can protect your lips from cold office temperatures or your hot daily commute, best of all, it is edible. 

In a hurry? Clinique’s chubby sticks do not require the use of mirrors, so you can swipe it on even if you’re in a rush. It has a buildable formula that feels like a creamy lipstick, which is perfect for when you need a little more color over your lips without the heavy feeling of one.

Their product is loaded with shea butter for softening your lips, as well as mango butter to seal in moisture, so your lips are sure to stay hydrated. It is designed in a crayon shape for filling in your lips with ease. The best part is unlike a regular crayon, you don’t have to sharpen it when it gets use up, you just simply twist it to reveal more product.  

Here is a local brand that makes use of natural ingredients to keep your lips soft. It makes use of Pili oil, a nut native to our country, which contains vitamins A and E, antioxidants that help nourish and moisturize your lips. It also contains Elemi oil, which has rejuvenating properties for soft lips.

It also has shea butter to ensure your lips stay moisturized and supple. It can provide a subtle shade on your lips, which is ideal for daytime use and is appropriate if you are in the office as well as it does not stand out too much. No need to worry about the shade clashing with your skin tone, as it is flattering on Filipino skin tones!

Can’t let go of your trusty Vaseline? Not to worry, they have a tinted variation that gives you a subtle hue. Their lip therapy can instantly soothe dry lips, leaving behind a pink tint and rosy glow, which is great for when you need a barely there color. It is made from their signature Vaseline jelly, which you already know is effective.

This helps lock in moisture, so your lips stay soft, supple, and moisturized. It also contains rose oil as well as almond oil which helps hydrate dry skin. Their formula is non-sticky and non-greasy to use on your lips. It also has a soothing rose scent that leaves a pleasant aroma that’s not too stuffy.