Revisiting the CoverGirl Lipslicks Smooches Lip Balms in #TextMe, #Smooch, #BeSweet & #SweetTweet

Now that I've got my hands on a few more of the CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balms (~$4) , it's only fair that I give the other shades a mention, as their a bit different from the last two I've tried. See the original reviews of #Smooch and #Sweet Tweet from way back when (2013). 

Pictured above are 220 #Text Me, 265 #Smooch, 260 #Be Sweet and 255 #Sweet Tweet. These are 4 of 12 shades in the range. The others are CU L8R, 2 CUTE, LUV U, TRU LUV, ONLY U, LUV BUG, and B4N. My thoughts on the names and packaging haven't changed. In an attempt to be young and hip, CoverGirl just ends up sounding a little ridiculous. 

Sticking with the youthful, girly theme, these balms are a throwback to my grade school days of candy-scented lip smackers. Other than that, they're a thin, lightweight balm that is neither drying or moisturizing. More than anything, if you're going to put this product on your lips, it would be to add color rather than to hydrate. The first three all wear away quickly, and the colour of Text Me sticks around for 2 hours. 

Compared to other multiples of products I've reviewed, these are all a bit different in terms of finish and pigmentation. From lightest to darkest, Sweet Tweet doesn't show up on my lips except for the tiniest bit of shine. Be Sweet is a pearly pink brown that adds a sheen of sparkle. Smooch is a nude mauve. The colour shows up on my lips and so does the visibly chunky glitter, which I am not fond of. Text Me is the unicorn in this particular grouping of lip products. It's actually a great sheer red (without sparkles, pearlies, or glitters) that reminds me a lot of Benebalm, except much less hydrating. 

Personally, I prefer more hydrating, pigmented lipsticks. The standout shade for the CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balms is definitely the sheer red of Text Me. Other than that, I would only suggest the other three shades if you're looking to add a tiny hint of shine or a pearly or glittery sparkle to the lips. 

Have you tried the CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies? 

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