Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Review & Swatches: Fresh Mini Sugar Kissing Trio

I'm back, lovelies! Our Christmas trip was amazing, on top of stuffing ourselves silly with all kinds of Polish deliciousness we had some fantastic time with our families, hiked, snowboarded and even played tennis. Obviously, I had this grand scheme about posting throughout our visit, but an awful cold, family obligations and sheer laziness kept me from actually making it happen (as always, ekhm). Anyways, I'm back with a short but image-packed review of a little Christmas present I got myself: Fresh Mini Sugar Kissing Trio, which comes with Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment mini balmy things in Honey, Passion and Plum.

I will confess that I took a lot more photos of that cardboard box, but refrained from posting. Happy?

I'd prefer if we just didn't mention how ridiculously overpriced these are for a tinted lip balm, because we all just buy them regardless. That's a pretty cute packaging for a tinted balm though, no? Especially on these mini ones; the metal casing kinda gets some scratches in your purse, but the marks can be wiped away with a licked finger (or a baby wipe, if you must).

I would also appreciate if we just didn't comment on the fact that I couldn't even test them at first because the tubes have a screw-on cap and I tried to rip them open. How classy. Apart from the fact that I made an ass of myself, this is obviously a good idea for just throwing the tube in your purse.

What I didn't like when I first opened the tubes in my box was the fact that the bullets seemed a bit wobbly inside, and the top looked as if it was smashed against the cap. See?

Now, packaging woes aside, I do like these. The formula of the balm itself is surprisingly thick and a bit waxy, which makes it stay on the lips for a long time, giving them a soft, hydrated, cushiony feeling. I think that these are not only non-drying, but actually moisturizing to a degree; I even wore them snowboarding and still felt like my lips were well protected against the elements. The pigmentation is quite impressive for a tinted balm, and while they sometimes do go on a bit patchy, the sheerness of the formula is still forgiving enough.

I swatched the shades next to Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey (did you hear they're coming out with more shades?), which in comparison feels a bit more solid and less creamy and is also more sheer than the Sugar Tinted Lip Treatments. As you can see, the shade Plum differs quite a bit from Black Honey as well.

Passion swatched...

Honey swatched...

And Plum swatched too. So far, I got the most wear out of Passion, but I honestly think all these shades are beautiful and can be worn across different skintones. I'm very glad I got myself this little set and would highly recommend it if you can still get your hands on it; if not, maybe at least my swatches are somehow useful. Let me know your thoughts if you've tried them in the comments below!

I hope you all had amazing holidays wherever you were and whatever you were up to and I'm happy to be back in the swing of things!

13 comments:

  1. I think I need to pick up Honey! I agree about the packaging woes, but the balm itself is so lovely, and the metal screw-on tube is so solid...I cave in every time. I wish the original one wasn't so strongly lemon scented, though! Are these scented?

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  2. BEAUTIFUL!!! They all look lovely on you! I love these things, I always have one in my purse. And I just got some really cute tiny ones for my Sephora Birthday gift!

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  3. @Larie: Honey is an awesome shade, it doesn't make even me look washed out! They're lemon-scented too, but to me it's not very strong... hope that helps :)

    @Tracy: You girls made me buy it! ;) Ha, can't wait to see your birthday haul! x

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  4. I purchased Honey last summer... I loved it, but because I find the formula kind of soft and buttery, I find these balms don't fare well during supper hot weather. Mine kind of tipped over and was rubbing up the side of the tube whenever I rolled it up.

    Last month I picked up Rose because it was a part of a Christmas box set. It's is a gorgeous sheer pink shade... I love it as well.

    I will definitely buy these during winter months... but I won't waste my money in the summer. Perfect compromise :)

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  5. I love this set but I promised I wouldn't use mine again until I finish another tinted lip balm.
    This years Sephora birthday perk is a Fresh Sugar duo so now I get free back ups, yay :P

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  6. Wow..those are such great colors! They look so luxurious and moisturizing! Great site by the way, I just found you! Will be following!
    XO Carrie
    www.carriefabulous.com
    www.livefrombungalow63.blogspot.com

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  7. Welcome back, Monika! I love Passion and Plum on you!

    My friend picked up the Rose one when we shopped together in Singapore and loves it. I love Fresh, expensive or not. :)

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  8. These look sooo pretty on you :D Passion gives you a very bright eyed, awake look! I'm excited that Sephora's birthday gift includes two of these.... but my birthday's in December >.<

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  9. I love the look of honey! I'm quite surprised at how pigmented all these colors are. Wow!

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  10. passion is pretty.i got to your blog through citrine's blog-like it so far!

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  11. @Lucy: Hmm, I haven't tested them in hot weather yet, but it sounds like they might be prone to melting! I'm lusting after Rose now too...

    @Ashley: Oh, how awesome! I thought they always had that Philosophy shower thingy (boooring!).

    @Carrie: Hi lovely, welcome and thanks for following!

    @Liz: Ugh, I guess I'll have to seriously look into Rose now, I love pinks.

    @AngelicBetrayal: I know, mine's in September! Maybe at least I'll manage to use some of these up by that time?

    @Dovey: I know, right? They really are quite good (dammit! my wallet...)

    @Athena: Welcome and glad you like it :)

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  12. i love the plum - fresh products always really appeal to me, my Mum had a Fresh perfume once and it was lovely! I'll have to try some when I'm back in the states
    xox

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  13. I love the plum color. You look so pretty :D

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