Okay, where’ve the Becca Glossy Lip Tints ($23) been all my life? Seriously, did you know about these? I guess they’ve been around for years, covertly gliding under my radar with their non-sticky, long-lasting and oh-so-shiny texture, and I’ve been woefully out of the loop.
Wet like juicy jelly, they should be perfect on days when all I want is a sheer (but not too sheer) wash of color.
This week I tried three of the 25 shades on for size…
Becca Glossy Lip Tints from left to right: Frappe (a sheer orange), Colada (a sheer, shimmery golden pink) and Cherry Bomb (a sheer red)
Swatches from left: Frappe, Colada and Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb
Colada
Frappe
You know the MAC Lip Gelees (LOVE THOSE!)? I think these have a similarly wet finish and that same cushiony feel on the lips.
They might be a tad drying (unflavored but smell faintly of watermelon) compared to the Lip Gelees, but that’s easy to enough remedy with the help of a moisturizing balm or lipstick worn underneath.
If your kisser, like mine, craves non-sticky glosses with sheer color and dazzling shine, you just might like these a lot. Available at Pure Beauty stores and online beccacosmetics.com. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B+/A-
What are you up to tonight? I’m over here letting my mind rot watching the new Real World. It’s the same thing over and over, isn’t it? But I can’t resist… Add young’ns, booze and boobs, rinse and repeat. The formula hasn’t changed in years, le sigh.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Kayann says
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:35 pmI love cherry bomb! I just got home from Old navy!! They had a HUGE sale! Saved over $100! Now I’m relaxing to some Paramore, playing Assassin’s Creed, and waiting on Hubby to come home from work. A very good day for me! You??
Karen says
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 pmI haven’t been there for a minute. Maybe I need to hit it up tomorrow!
My day was okay… the afternoon was kinda rough (PMS, yadda yadda yadda) but now it’s getting better.
Onward to Friday, WOOT!
Citrine says
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 pmCherry bomb looks pretty nice,I always have a soft spot for lip gloss with fruity name/color…Anyway, I rarely buy high-end sheer glosses because…they are sheer anyway.
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Karen says
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 pmWhat drugstore glosses do you like, Citrine?
Citrine says
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:43 pmIt’s hard to pick because they come up with new ones all the time, anyway right now I am loving L’Oreal colour juice in raspberry smash (a cherry red that shows quite well while not being over-the-top) and their jelly balm in plush(kind of gives a jelly bean’s finish) . Revlon super lustrous lip glosses are among my favorites as well!
Kajal Couture says
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 pmAh lip gelees…I miss those! Most stores have such a limited selection these days!
Oh and bout Real World…totally agree, yet totally addicting!
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Karen says
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 pmThey were awesome beyond belief. I can’t believe they’re discontinued. 🙁
snoopysteph says
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:06 pmI missed the boat on the lip gelees, never heard of them! I’ve also never heard of Becca. These seem like they’d be a good intro to the line!
I’m uploading pictures to my Flickr account and then hitting the hay. Family reunion tomorrow & Saturday! You know how Filipino parties are, right? 🙂 I’m expecting to gain 10 pounds over the weekend.
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:35 amOh, have fun! I’m sure there will be a plethora of yummy food to eat (and bring home!). Is the reunion going to be a big to-do?
As for Becca, they make some great stuff. I like their stick foundation and tinted moisturizer too!
gio says
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:51 pmCherry Bomb looks very pretty!
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 amI love that shade too!
Laura says
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:40 amI just watched Real World! I can’t help myself. Besides today is a slow TV day so Real World rerun is in order.
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 amI feel ya. I don’t want to get suckered in, but it always ends up happening!
Jennifer says
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:19 amThe Non-Blonde blog mentioned a code today for 25% off till mid-August for a site called Beautyhabit that carries the whole Becca line! I was thinking about getting the Shimmering Skin Perfector (I heard it was a really natural looking highlighter), but I might have to add one (or a few?) of these glosses to my list as well!!
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Jennifer,
Oh, good to know! Let me do some investigating…
Lucy says
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 amCherry Bomb is pretty 🙂
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 amYup, it is!
House of Accessories says
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:10 amColada is very pretty.
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 amI like it too!
Agnes says
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:38 amthis post came at such a good time! 😀 i saw these at smashing cosmetica just a few days ago and had no clue whether or not i should be buying! thanks for the swatches and review 😀 now i just need to go back and take another look at all their colors 😀 weee thanks karen!!
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 amHi Agnes,
You’re welcome! I hope you snag some good stuff.
Marina says
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:41 amOh, it’s an amazing gloss! I have several shades, including Frappe, and I love them all. On lighter skin tones Frappe looks like hot coral, great for summer.
I love everything from BECCA, one of the best brands out there 🙂
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 amHi Marina,
What’s your favorite thing from the Becca line?
Marina says
July 26th, 2010 at 2:46 amHard to say, I love so many products 🙂
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Tiffany says
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:23 amI love the couple Becca things I have – I just wish the brand was easier to find in the US! Cherry Bomb looks super cute.
LOL, I watched Real World on my TiVo last night also. While eating Doritos. Not sure which is worse for me.
Happy Friday!
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 amA few years back Sephora stocked the *entire* line. I was so bummed when they pulled them out of stores.
As for The Real World, I have NO IDEA why I keep watching. It’s so trashy! Remember how innocent the very first season was in comparison? I used to have the biggest crush on Eric.
Tiffany says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 amI love mindless tv. no shame in my game!
I actually didn’t watch the first season – I started watching at season 12 – Las Vegas. so my real world exposure has been trashy from the start, LOL!
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 amThe first couple of seasons (New York and San Francisco) were really, REALLY different. The producers actually chose people who seemed real (LOL… they had jobs and everything!). They also focused on other things besides hookups and drinking.
But I guess they stopped doing that because all the scandalous stuff pulls in ratings…
Ashley Nicole says
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:45 amWOW really nice gloss..and 25 to chose from?! I will have to check these out…I love Cherry Bomb!
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 amThat’s my favorite shade too!
Twetriz says
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:48 amThe Frappe one looks great. That is the only shade I tried, BECCA is one of my favorite makeup brand now days.
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 amHi Twetriz,
What other things do you like from the line?
Nina says
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 amThose are lovely … methinks I want! 🙂
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 amHey Nina!
TGIF!
Nina says
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 pmTGIF indeed!
Had lunch w/ my sister and just did a bit of grocery shopping. Were staying in tonight so I can finish reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
I put the Dresden books aside for a while to read Larsson! 😀
Connie says
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:23 amBecca makes some of the BEST glosses. They rank up there with glossimers IMO and my fave shade is bellini
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 amHi Connie,
I’m intrigued by that shade! Gotta check it out…
Van says
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 amI LOVE Cherry Bomb 🙂
I also watch Real World, have been since the first season, even though it sucks, I get hooked right i!!! What is up with the Ryan kid and blow drying himself in bed?????
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 amHi Van,
He’s a weird one, right? I also think he’s quite rude.
Trisha says
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 amI love the packaging: how frosted the tubes are. And they look particularly nice.
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:25 amHi Trisha,
Becca has very nice packaging! I like how elegant, yet beachy, it is.
Michelle says
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 amLove Colada — looks kinda like MAC Nymphette. Pretty!
Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 amIt does. This one’s slightly more gold and warmer though!
Kristen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 amI LOVE Becca, and am still upset over the fact that Sephora no longer carries the line. Glossy Lip TInts are fab…but have you tried the Pressed Shimmer Powders? Gypsy and Odette have been in heavy rotation over here for YEARS.
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Karen says
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 amI haven’t! I might have to look into those, stat.
Kathryn says
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 amColada looks very similar to MAC’s Nymphette!
Summer ♥♥ says
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 amch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-CHERRY BOMB! I love that song 🙂 If any of you guys remember, by the Runaways. i love these type of glosses….juicy ones that look like fruit. But I typically can’t find any good ones. I wish they had them at Ulta, because I have no idea where Pure Beauty is and i hate ordering cosmetics online 🙁
reesa says
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 amOMG. You must have been reading my mind. I LOVE Becca glosses. I only have one (Caipiroska) that I am in absolute love with and I have been trying to get my hands on a few more. I hear that they are now carrying Becca in some select Duane Reade stores in NYC (where I work)…I think a little lunchtime trip is in order (hhaaaay!) LOL.
Thanks for the review (and for increasing my urge for more glosses) 😉
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 amI love these and all Becca glosses. Colada reminds me a lot of Benefit I’m With The Band
Lowelli says
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:21 pmIts so strange, I always think that sheer glosses look all the same but they are CLEARLY giving colour to your lips. They look lovely!
Tonight I’m going dancing with my girlfriends! Might need a power nap beforehand though……This should be interesting!
regina says
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:21 pmall three look great on you! they look so much different on the lips vs. in the tube…in a good way. : )
Trinidad says
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:13 pmHappy Hour is my agenda!
Meredith says
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:29 pmI have been hearing many people rave about Becca, but I haven’t tried them yet. I agree with everyone – the Cherry Bomb looks lovely on you!
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CBeauty.. says
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:17 pmHi Karen! I love Cherry Bomb on you! Can i suggest if your in a pinch just use your favorite bright lipstick dab a sheer coat on the lip follw up with your favorite clear gloss and wah-lah!
Thanks for letting me post and love your blog! 🙂 CBeauty..
Pinch says
July 24th, 2010 at 3:35 amThey sound and look utterly delicious!
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Saku says
July 24th, 2010 at 12:47 pmO they look so yummy and bright. Almost like fruit sorbets. Cherry bomb looks nice.