Yes to Carrots Lip Tints Say YES to Affordable Lip Color

Just a quick note to say hi, ladies. I fell behind this afternoon, but I still wanted to tell you about Yes to Carrots’ line of pigmented C Me Blush Lip Tints.

Sunset Pink

They cost a mere $4.50 each (that’s my mid-morning latte, yo!) but have a super smooth, buttery texture that makes ‘em feel a lot more expensive than that.

Ready Red

Texture-wise they remind me of the $22 Guava lipsticks by Korres. That’s how slick and creamy they feel.

Chocolate Kiss

My favorite thing about them? — how pigmented they are (for lip tints). These puppies pack *lots* of color, applying with semi-sheer to medium coverage.

The resulting lip’s a casual look that I can see myself wearing a lot on weekends or to the gym.


Natural Smile

According to Yes to Carrots, a company known for organic beauty products, the ingredients are 95% natural. Scanning down the list, I see different organic plant oils, extracts, natural moisturizers (like Shea butter and beeswax) and very few unpronounceable chemicals, which is always nice.

Cotton Candy

I’m lovin’ that they don’t contain phenols or petroleum-based chemicals — compounds that, ironically, can actually dry lips. No need to worry about getting sucked into a cycle of lip balm dependency (I hate those).

Coral Sunshine

I mentioned that each of the six wearable shades run $4.50 apiece — already a great deal — but I’ve also seem them sold in three-packs for around $5. I think at that price (what’s that, like $1.67 each?!) they’re a flat-out steal.

Not exactly the easiest products to track down online, but I know my local Tar-ghay carries ‘em, so check your store for availability. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+

What do you think of these colors? Do any catch your eye?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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So far, 46 people have commented on this post. How cool is that?

1. 1. heyhey said, on August 17th, 2009:

   Oh GIRL. I’m getting these tomorrow. I love tinted lip balms, cuz I’m lazy as hell lately. Alma Organics, Burt’s, Neutrogena’s discontinued liptints (grrr), I digs you all. Thanks for the tip!

2. 2. Patti said, on August 17th, 2009:

   Oh wow that’s a good deal, I think my Target has this too but I sorta ignored it haha..

3. 3. Jess said, on August 17th, 2009:

   ohhh these look so pretty on you! i will have to check them out. do they have a scent/flavor at all?

4. 4. Sarah said, on August 17th, 2009:

   Wow! Good deal much? What color would look good on small thin lips, normally pale skin (just sunless tanned), and blonde hair?

5. 5. Maggie said, on August 17th, 2009:

   Wow, they look so pretty! I’ll have to hunt them down.
   It even looks super creamy on your lips.

   Which color do you like the most?
   Maggie’s last blog post… Drumroll please…

6. 6. Kate & Zena said, on August 17th, 2009:

   I love the first two, but do I really need another red and another pink? I have a sheer, a matte, a creamy one…for the few times I wear red, I sure have a lot of red lippies. It’s like pink lipgloss with me–I can never have too few. I don’t think I actually own a berry or anything that isn’t pink, pinkey-beige, clear or nude. I own one nude, I think.

   Do these smell and taste that funky overly-fake mint scent/flavor (or any scent/flavor for that matter) like other Say Yes to Carrots stuff? There is nothing my brain hates more than fake mint smell.

7. 7. Sherry said, on August 17th, 2009:

   wow pretty, oh yeah how to snap picture of lips so sexy?
   Sherry’s last blog post… Aaron Kwok in The Storm Raider

8. 8. Kajal Couture said, on August 17th, 2009:

   Wow these are impressive! So tempting and so affordable!
   Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Giveaway!!!! – The Sweet 15 Kit

9. 9. Kailey said, on August 17th, 2009:

   I got the coral sunshine, cotton candy, sunset pink pack, and I LOVE THESE BABIES! They are amazing, and they were on sale
   I say hell yes to carrots!

10. 10. Tavia said, on August 17th, 2009:

    I like only the Natural Smile shade, the others are not on my taste. I’m not so crazy about carrots:)
    Tavia’s last blog post… 10 Gold Rules to prevent wrinkles apparition

11. 11. Tammy said, on August 17th, 2009:

    I love these too! I have the 3 pack, but my Target doesn’t sell them individually. Ready Red and Chocolate Kiss look awesome. Hopefully I’ll come across them soon.
    Tammy’s last blog post… Tarte Friends & Fam Sale

12. 12. Marina said, on August 18th, 2009:

    I like Ready Red, Chocolate Kiss and Coral Sunshine. I would love to get those if only we had them here

13. 13. Paris B said, on August 18th, 2009:

    I like Sunset Pink, Ready Red and Coral Sunshine – I only wish they were available here
    Paris B’s last blog post… How to treat pigmentation after going out in the sun

14. 14. Music said, on August 18th, 2009:

    The colours look amazing! Unfortunately they’re not widely available in UK yet.
    Music’s last blog post… Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil

15. 15. Monica said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Our Walgreens carries this line. If you have them, some of you may want to check there.

16. 16. Tiffany said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Oooh, I will have to try to hunt down the 3-pack, that is a bargain! Happy Tuesday, Karen!

17. 17. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Tiffany,

    Yeah, the 3-Pack is an awesome bargain. I love the butterfly design on the front, too.

    How’s your day going so far?

18. 18. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Monica,

    I’ve seen it at Walgreens, too. The 3-packs there are hit or miss.

    Walgreens ROCKS, btw! It’s like my home away from home.

19. 19. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Music,

    Hopefully they’ll be available soon so you can try ‘em.

    Have you played with anything else from the line? The few skin care items I’ve tried are really nice.

20. 20. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Paris B.,
    That’s too bad — hey, I bet you guys have a few awesome drugstore brands that we can’t get here, though!

21. 21. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Marina,

    I dunno if they’ll ever go international… hopefully they will!

22. 22. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Tammy,

    Chocolate Kiss is one of my faves! I hope you give it a go.

23. 23. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Tavia,

    Funny thing is, they don’t smell or taste anything like carrots! They’re actually lightly minty.

24. 24. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Kajal Couture,

    They’re a nice drugstore pick me up. You gotta try one!

25. 25. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Sherry,

    I take about a billion pictures. One eventually comes out right.

26. 26. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Kate & Zena,

    It has a light peppermint scent and taste that disappears quickly.

27. 27. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Maggie,

    I love Sunset Pink! It’s the perfect nude!

28. 28. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Sarah,

    I’d go with a lighter or nude shade — probably Sunset Pink or Cotton Candy.

29. 29. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Jess,

    They have a light peppermint scent and flavor — it goes away fast after application!

30. 30. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Patti,

    If you see ‘em at Tar-ghay you gotta try ‘em! They’re pretty awesome.

31. 31. Karen said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Heyhey,

    Sure thing. I’ve been super lazy in the lip department and these do the trick nicely. I hope you love ‘em.

32. 32. Catherine said, on August 18th, 2009:

    These look adorable! Totally interested.
    Catherine’s last blog post… NOTW – Zoya Sylvie Gradient w/ Gems & Glitter

33. 33. redhead said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Sarah,

    Any of the tints would look great on you, except Natural Smile and Chocolate Kiss – they may wash you out. The best would be Sunset Pink for day and Ready Red for a more dramatic look.

    Hope I helped!

    - Redhead

34. 34. wendy said, on August 18th, 2009:

    They look great! My husband is a real fan of the yes to carrots products. He loves the fragrance of the shampoo!

35. 35. Ames said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Wow these are nice.

36. 36. meg said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Sunset Pink, Reddy Red, and Cotton Candy catch my eye the most! I’m going to have to hunt for these…anyone seen them in person and would share which drugstore they were at?
    meg’s last blog post… Sunday Haul

37. 37. Trude said, on August 18th, 2009:

    I love their lip balm already, so this is an easy jump for me! The best part is with tints you don’t have to worry about needing a mirror, just slap it on and go.
    Trude’s last blog post… A Little Slice of Happiness

38. 38. Dominique said, on August 18th, 2009:

    I went to Target this morning after reading your post. I got the three-pack for 5 dollars! I swear, the best 5 dollars I’ve ever spent! The pack had Cotton Candy, Sunset Pink, and Coral Sunshine. I just love them! Thanks Karen!

39. 39. Solé said, on August 18th, 2009:

    Hi Karen!

    Thank you so much for posting about natural makeup products. I am on a mission to go all natural and it has not been easy. I’ve been looking for lipcolor without petrochemicals and these sound perfect! And you can’t beat that price. I am actually going to Target later today so hopefully I’ll find these.

40. 40. Janeve said, on August 18th, 2009:

    ooo, hopefully i’ll be able to find these at target!!

41. 41. Smiley said, on August 18th, 2009:

    OOH! Thanks for opening my eyes to these great products! I definitely want to give Chocolate Kiss a try.
    Smiley’s last blog post… Recent Favorites

42. 42. Sarah V said, on August 18th, 2009:

    I love these because they’re quite moisturizing for tinted balms!

43. 43. Natgn said, on August 18th, 2009:

    =O I want to try them!! Now only to find a place that carries them…
    Natgn’s last blog post… Room Tour + Beauty Cabinet + Skincare & Makeup Stash

44. 44. Rachel said, on August 19th, 2009:

    Love Chocolate Kiss!

45. 45. Katrina said, on August 22nd, 2009:

    Karen, I had to go out and buy these just because of this post. Unfortunately I was only able to find the three pack so I’ll probably be ordering chocolate kiss and natural smile online.

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