These tendertone lip balms are part of the Cook MAC collection that just released February 9th. I, myself have never triend tendertone, but apparently they're very popular because I saw a lot of excitement online when this collection debuted.
The balm comes in a heavy glass packaging, almost exactly (if not so!) as the paint pots. Although it looks pretty intense in the pot, the product is more of a sheer wash of color. It looks REALLY red in the pot, when on, it gives my lips a nice, healthy glow, but glossy. It is buildable, but only to a certain point. If you layer the product on, the pinky glow gets a darker and a little more noticeable, but you won't be able to reach the same color as it is in the pot. It has conditioning properties, so it does make my lips feel a bit softer, and it also has SPF 12. It's strawberry-kiwi scent reminds me of my childhood lip balms.
Swatched, not nearly the same as it was in the pot.
Nekkid lips & slightly more pink, glossy lips
Taking pics for the blog at the office... no shame!
I do like Hot n' Saucy, however since it is in a tub, it makes application less than ideal because it is a little sticky and shiny. I'd like to keep it in my purse since it'll go with everything because of its sheerness. Reminds me of Benefit's Benetint lip balm, which I was a HUGE fan of. I used to have it in my purse all the time until I lost it (the purse) :( and just never repurchased it because it was $20 (compared to $16 for the tendertone) and I had so many other lip products lying around. I also think Benetint applies a bit darker, and is rose-scented.
I wish that the actual packaging was as cute as the box! :(
Unfortunately, Hot N' Saucy is already sold out on the MAC website (see what I meant by popular?) but hopefully you'll be able to purchase it on Nordstrom's or at your local MAC store/counter.
x&o,
Miss T.
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