theBalm is a brand that I have seen around for quite a while, but had never actually tried until the last few months. Man, was I ever missing out! I have a few different products from them now, and I love them all. In fact, I’ve been reaching for some of their products quite a lot lately. They are great quality and sell at a great price point, so you really can’t go wrong.
Today, I’ve got lip swatches of four shades of the theBalm Read My Lips lip gloss. This gloss goes on pretty thin, but you can build up the color with a second layer of gloss. The four shades I have are probably some of the most sheer in the collection of 11 different shades- there are some gorgeous bold colors in the collection as well. This is probably what I would consider a “perfect” lip gloss formula- they’re not thick on the lips, not sticky, wear well for a few hours, and they give the perfect amount of shine and a hint of color for low-maintenance everyday wear.
The four shades I have are Zaap!, Bam!, Pop! and Grrr! I think Bam! and Grrr! tie as my favorites from these four, as they are both nicely pigmented MLBB shades, with Grrr! being a little darker and perfect for fall. With that being said, I do really love them all because they’re just so easy and comfortable to wear. They retail for around $15 each at Nordstrom or on Amazon. I’m definitely planning on purchasing a couple of the more bold colors soon!
Which of these four lip glosses is your favorite?
Neversaydiebeauty says
I haven’t tried any of the lip glosses from theBalm, but their cream blushes are my favorites, and I was blown away by the eyeshadow I got in last month’s ipsy bag! I need more from theBalm!
Chelsea says
Oh my gosh YES. The How Bout Them Apples lip + cheek palette is my FAVE right now for the cream blushes. I’ve also only used the shadows a couple times but they’ve been a dream to blend.
Anastasia says
I have a travel-sized tube of bam! and it’s the smoothest formula ever! Love it! The others look too similar on my lips, but it’s totally worth it to pick up at least one.
Chelsea says
Yessss I love Bam! Agreed on the other colors looking pretty similar- I want to get a few of the bolder ones in this collection though!
Liz says
These are all really great shades! I have a bright pink one I’ve been loving lately!
xo, Liz
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Chelsea says
Ooooh, I love bright pinks in spring and summer! So cheery :)
Aleya Bamdad says
Great everyday colors.
Chelsea says
Agreed!
Jasmine Vargas says
I like those!!! Pretty colors.
Chelsea says
I love them :)
Donna Ward says
I certainlky am going to check into using theBalm- I’d never heard about it – I did look over a few items already – Thank you! :)
Chelsea says
Welcome! I wasn’t too familiar with them up until recently too. I mean, I saw their products in some stores now and then, but had never tried anything. I’m SO glad I did though, I was missing out!
Katie @ AMotherThing says
Oooh I love a good lippy! I think Pop is my favorite, but I definitely want to try them all!
Chelsea says
Pop is really pretty! It’s the most subtle hint of orange :) Love it.
chelsea jacobs says
I keep hearing about these! I need to try them!
Chelsea says
You doooo!
Mai says
I think Pop! is my favorite shade of the four!
Chelsea says
It’s super pretty!
Erika says
I need to try this brand. These glosses look so pretty and comfortable.
Chelsea says
They are, not heavy or sticky on the lips at all!
Zoë says
It’s probably weird how much I love the balm having basically not tried their makeup since it isn’t sold in stores here but yeah, it seems like fairly affordable great products in adorable packaging. I love grr!
Chelsea says
Haha, I feel like their makeup is sooo underrated!! I love it! You could order online from London Drugs for a lot cheaper shipping than from theBalm directly :)
Lauren says
I love the GRRRRR color! I’m always looking for new glosses!
Cindy ingalls says
Grr and bam are my favorite. Love the Balm.
Tess Galen says
I love the Balm products! These glosses look like nice everyday ones to keep in a bag.
MarciaF says
Bam is my favorite for sure. I love that HauteLook has theBalm a few times a year and usually try to hold out for then.
Phyrra says
I like pop the best but they’re so subtle.
THE FEMININE FILES says
I have been meaning to get some of these, the names are just too cute! I love Bam! the best on you.
Leelo R says
I like all these shades :)
Julie says
I love theBalm, but I have not tried their lip products. These are all so beautiful, you can’t go wrong with a nude pink gloss! :)
Destany says
I love theBalm cosmetics!!!
Kimberly says
Those are, indeed, very glossy.
Brooke elise says
zaap! is gorgeous, i might have to pick that up the next time i see it. i love glosses like this.
Miranda | Slashed Beauty says
I love theBalm! I have some of their lipsticks but haven’t tried the glosses. They look so pretty on you!
Lisa Heath says
I really like grrr! but these are all wearable shades
Sammi the Beauty Buff says
I’ve never tried a product from theBalm that I didn’t like! I got this lip gloss in the color “Pow!” in a Birchbox a month or two ago and really liked it! They have a nice formula that isn’t too sticky and the colors are easy to wear. I think out of the ones you got, “Zaap!” is my favorite.
Norah Loves Makeup says
I havent tried the Balm, I like the look of them and especially the not so glossy finish!
Lauren says
Bam is my favorite out of the four. But it’s funny because I have heard of the Balm but have never tried them. I am going to next time I need gloss!
Nidia - Lit From Within says
I started out with The Balm nail polishes, then I got a lippie, and then the Nudes palette.. now I’m jonesin for some more – especially the Balm Jovi one. I think they are so freaking clever.
Kath TheFabZilla says
All shades look great on your lips!
Amber says
They all look really pretty on you! I especially love grrrr!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
So pretty! POP and BAM are my faves from these colors.
Honeygirlk says
I don’t recall trying any of The Balm’s lip glosses. I have a palette that has some lipsticks in it but I never use it so I haven’t tried that either. I think The Balm always has such cute packaging.
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Stephanie Louise (@StephLouiseATB) says
Love all of my Balm eyeshadows so much!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
These all look so beautiful on you, Chelsea!! After getting an eyeshadow palette from theBalm in last month’s Ipsy, I can’t wait to try more of their products. I love! And who wouldn’t want “the perfect lip gloss”???
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Laura MyNewestAddiction says
These look really nice!
Karen says
I love the Balm! I just ordered some new products from them on HauteLook <3
amanda Newman says
I really like theBalm eyeshadows. These are pretty, but I usually use lip products with more pigmentation.