Nuxe Nutri-Protecting Lip Care - Natural Crystal

As a huge fan of Nuxe and a huger fan of lip gloss I was thrilled to see this Nutri-Protecting Lip Gloss/Balm amongst the additions to the brands cosmetic range. Priced at €17, it's not cheap but I've yet to be dissapointed by a Nuxe offering so I gladly offered up my Laser card.

Containing mango, shea butters, sweet almond, vitamin E and sunflower oils, this balm/gloss hybrid is naturally nourishing and pampering for your lips. The texture is soft, comfortable, long lasting in no way sticky.

Although available in 4 shades, I opted for Natural Crystal, figuring I could use it's replenishing effects over lipsticks if necessary. It's a sheer golden colour with beautiful golden microshimmer.

Microshimmer in Nuxe Nutri-Protecting Lip Gloss

Almost entirely sheer!

Barely there colour wise but super soft on the lips

Of ALL THE GLOSSES that are in my possession right now, Nuxe is the one I'm reaching for most often. With an SPF 15, it's the perfect pick me up for dry or chapped lips but also for those just looking for a slick of gloss without colouring the lips.

My only niggle with this Nutro-Protector is the smell/taste. To me, it tastes like Holy Communion! I'm guessing that's due to the wheat proteins used to replenish your lips but it's happily a price I pay for a super soft kisser.

Come pay day I'll be picking up the Charismatic Red version, such is my grá for this. What say you? Have you tried any Nuxe lip treatments yet? 

Kiehl's Lip Gloss - Pink Rider

I've spoken before about my grá for all things Kiehl's and at length about my obsession with lipgloss. But what happens when you combine the two?

My personal gloss Nirvana. That's what.

Kiehl's Lip Gloss is light, non sticky and because its made with grape seed extract, rose extract and apricot kernel oil it smells and tastes delicious. (Yep, I know I'm not meant to be eating it).

Ingredients that make the deliciousness

My choice, the unfortunately named Pink Rider, is a creamy, dusky pink that wears as a sheer hint of blush pink. The vitamin E has done wonders for my poor winter lips (when I don't lick it straight off).

A lot of hesitation to buy Kiehl's comes from the fact that this stuff ain't cheap. Even with their recent lowering of prices in Ireland their products are still on the steep side. At €16 a tube for one of 10 colours, these glosses certainly aren't throwaways but I've said it before & I will again, I've always found with this brand you're getting the quality you pay for. I'm obviously not alone in that mindset as these glosses have been intermittently sold out online for weeks now but are restocked continuously. 

Sheer pink with subtle micro glitter for shine

The only downside I can find with this gloss is the need to reapply a little bit more than I'm happy with, if I could stop licking the shaggin' thing that might be rectified.

If you're in the market for some TLC for your kisser or looking for a little Valentines self gift I'll heartily (geddit) recommend a Kiehl's Lip Gloss. You could either keep an eye on the online store or pop into one of their gorgeous shops in Wicklow St or now in Dundrum Town Centre. The staff are always super helpful and even very generous with the samples. What's not to love?

Have you tried this gloss before? Or do you have a HG gloss that you'd recommend?