Despite being a lip care product, this looks and more like a pigmented lip gloss than a lip balm, but still has all the goodness of the latter. Packed with the benefits of coconut water and pomegranate extract, this leaves your lips moisturised while giving your puckers an intense colour. If you want a more subtle finish, apply only a small amount and use your fingers to dab

If you prefer something more balm-y, try this 100% vegan one that’s shaped like a yurt (or a really short pencil, depending on how you see it). It comes in five colours and flavours, and has a pointed tip for easy application.

The colour is buildable, so apply more layers for a more pigmented finish. It contains the moisturising benefits of Community Trade shea butter, marula oil and organic olive oil, so you can be super generous with the layering! Plus, it doesn’t get patchy or oily even after multiple layers!

Have super dry lips? This one has a moisturising formula that is packed with hydrating and moisturising squalene and baobab oil. It also comes in a click-pen form so you can dispense the right amount with just a click. More importantly, it has good colour payoff, giving you a bold finish. It comes in three colours, including the berry-hued Acai for those who love to rock purple tones.

Despite its name, this is actually a lip balm with lip gloss properties, as the description on Sephora reads: “This lip colour pours the brilliant shine of a gloss into a nourishing tinted balm with luxurious lip care benefits.” But unlike a gloss, this has a lipstick-like applicator that’s shaped like a teardrop for easy application. Its creamy texture allows it to glide smoothly on your lips sans a sticky finish.

Apart from the pretty packaging – it has a gem at the base that matches the colour of the lippie – there are a lot of reasons why this lip balm should be in your makeup bag: it’s pigmented with buildable finish; stays on your lips all day, and has a subtle shine that doesn’t look oily. It’s also lightly scented – in case you need more reasons to buy this!

Available in six flattering shades, Chanel recently launched is Rouge Coco Lip Blush. This multi-tasking product can be used as a cheek stain, lip gloss/stain and eyeshadow.

Simply dot some on cheeks for a nice sheer shade — perfect for that monochromatic look! 

This Shiseido lip balm/tint doesn’t just give you a splash of colour. It also protects your lips from UV rays with its SPF 30 formulation.

Expect to get more moisturised-looking lips with this lip balm too! 

Famed cult beauty brand Herbivore Botanicals is finally available in Singapore at Sephora and we couldn’t be happier! 

Another multi-purpose product, slather this lip balm generously over lips for an all over colour and add some onto cheeks for a natural-looking flush. 

Text: Hidayah Idris/CLEO Additional Reporting: Atika Lim