For summer wear in particular, tinted lip balms are great for giving you a polished look in a second.
I've long been a fan of MAC's tinted lip conditioners, which come in a range of flattering shades and give lips a pretty, sheer wash of colour.
The lip balms are formulated with an SPF 15 and have almond oil, shea butter, avocado extract and vitamins A and E, all of which condition lips.
My favourite shade is Gentle Coral, which gives lips just enough colour without looking too 'done'. Fuchsia Fix is also a great, easy to wear shade.
As well as feeling and looking great on the lips - the balm tastes and smells lovely too. Not a long-lasting product by any stretch of the imagination, but good for an instant, easy to apply burst of colour to the lips.
€17 from MAC counters nationwide.
