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Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
What it is:A lip and cheek balm that instinctively harmonizes with every skintone for a customized, radiant flush of color.What it does:Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm's innovative formula moisturizes and provides a flushed tint to lips and cheeks. It contains pigments that react with the skin's humidity to create a personalized hint of color to the lips and a delicate glow to the cheeks. Hyaluronic acid spheres bring moisture and fill in the dehydration lines and, by capturing water, these water-soaked spheres swell to increase the volume—thus providing a plumping action on lips and cheeks. Lips and cheeks are lipid-replenished by Luffa Oil, which is rich in fatty acids, and the glossy cream contains a texture with a melting and softening sensation.What else you need to know:This balm is fragranced with the Gloss Interdit perfume.Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
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Review 1 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
scarletsweetie
Location:Toronto
Skin Tone:Olive
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:35-44
Fresh glow
-05.10.13
Quick Take: hydrating
I love this stuff. It give a natural fresh glow to my cheeks and lips. It's light and smooths on easily with fingers. I can't buy it in Canada so I always grab a new pot when I'm in the states. Love love love!
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Review 2 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
moisture wow!
-05.10.13
Quick Take: hydrating
This product delivers on moisture! Finally, a lip balm that lasts (4 hours!) and hydrates while providing subtle color and shine. I also love the subtle color it provides on my cheeks. It is easy to blend and a little goes a long way. I took away one star for price, but truly a great product.
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Review 3 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
natural, soft pink color
-05.06.13
Quick Take: hydrating
i absolutely love this!! it really brings a subtle, natural pink to my lips without the stickiness of a gloss. i'm not sure why it's called sparkling bc there is no glitter, more of a soft shine. it's exactly what i've been looking for and looks amazing on its own during the day or paired w a lipstick or gloss!
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Review 4 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
meh
-04.29.13
Quick Take: hydrating
The lip balm is very hydrating but i thought the color it turned when on my lips was much too dark for my skin tone. The color on my cheeks was better but it was not very easy to rub on or blend.
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Review 5 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Should've passed in it
-04.19.13
Over priced for the quantity. Wouln't be so bad if the quality was there, right? But, sadly it's not. As a lip balm it feels super soft, but it doesn't last long on lips or on cheeks. I returned mine.
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Review 6 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Pretty
-04.13.13
Quick Take: hydrating, pretty
It does exactly what it says. I use this balm on my lips - it seems too greasy/shiny to use on my cheeks. I love the color and is very hydrating. A little goes a long way.
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Review 7 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Review 8 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Nice Color
-03.25.13
I had a mini makeup application by the visiting Givenchy rep and when I asked if she had a cream blush, she used this balm on me. She said it turns a different color on each person because of how it reacts to your skin tone.
The texture is not creamy - definitely 'tacky' like a balm so it takes a bit to blend on skin, but the color is nice. It gives kind of a flushed look like after exercise or being in cold weather. I didn't love that it seemed to exaggerate my pores, but after using a setting powder it softened the look.
Last longer on your face than it does on your lips. Although I like the color, I don't love it enough to repurchase - its pretty pricey for such a tiny container.
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Review 9 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
fun product
-03.12.13
Quick Take: hydrating
i have been looking for a product to give a more natural appearance and this product definitely works for that…however it's too waxy for my cheeks so i am still happy just to use it on my lips…it darkens after being applied...i bought the pink and it's a lovely tone.
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Review 10 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
RxVanBuren
If $, stability, & hydration r factors
-02.21.13
i left review on Benetint & Posie Tint. i have used these 10+ years over my previous costly imported french rouges. With proper preparatory skin hydration regimen prior to use of this or the above mentioned products 1 can achieve the desired effect without emptying their wallets. "We must b fair & not assume all can afford everything"; precious words of a legendary couturier. Her mission statement changed the art of beauty 4 all time. When selecting preparatory hydration product avoid acidified formulations (ie. retinyl, ascorbic acids, etc.). These may reacte negatively w/pigmented liquid & cream-based cosmetilogical formulations. Sometimes a hydrating mattifying primer is all that is primarily needed on a good complexion (or a subtly tinted hydrating cream -based there are so many good ones which are very reasonable). We all like quality & value at affordable prices. Still, this product can make a nice gift/reward that would not (hopefully) "bash the bank account" too much.
-18points
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Review 11 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
RxVanBuren
C'est bon..for us & the younger generation
-02.21.13
n a recent visit w/my niece i was asked advice on the purchase of a versatile & flattering lip & cheek rouge (especially for those who are more moderate in their use of cosmetics). i suggested this balm & she purchased it directly from your boutique. Best of all, of course, after a pleasant luncheon, she decided i should perform the application. Am teaching her the "how-to" of rouge application. I gave the added instructions, gently put a modest amount on each of her cheeks (since i wore no foundation that day so i wasmust urged 2 applyblame it asme well -- am in the midst of hunting the ideal shade & consistency for a 50+ dermis to replace the former product which leaves my skin - even after hydration regimen - looking blanched). This rouge is simple 2 apply & just a petit amount goes rather far. The result (even on me) was glorious and moist w/o looking like a "bettie boop". It looks positively alluring on those w/youthful complexions. May i emphasize how sparing 1 should be upon 1st application (one cheek at a time); same goes for lips (1st upper lip, then the lower lip). Even application is achieved if you try 2 use precisely the same amount to both cheeks. (Tools: Clean hands. Lips: lip brush or lip sponge applicator. Cheeks:Clean Fingers or slightly moist makeup sponges. Use your personal judgement/preference when applying to lips depending on which area u accentuate or want to be the focus of your appearance. Too much rouge on cheeks is unmistakeably a faux pas. Dabbing the cheeks w/a cosmetics sponge immersed in refrigerated distilled water (i prefer rose water - which is distilled but some are sensitive 2 it) and then sqeezing out excess..u can remove hyper-application neatly). If you have put setting powder or foundation over it then you will have to follow up with foundation via airbrush to reapply over it. May i say that this rouge/balm is excellent on a bare complexion (lips should be exfoliated). If you like, add a thin film of cera alba (beeswax -- the best) base lip balm over it to mute the shade if you over apply & just blot only if necessary (this step is 1st for women of my age as it assists in preventing the rouge from feathering on the lips, and can be a follow-up). As always, read ingredients & all directives which accompany all cosmetics. Those with allergies are usually "in-the-know". My niece's skin is sensitive. This product met w/approval. Everyone is different. Now, i am called upon 2 go w/a throng of her friends + their mothers, who loved the look/effect, 2 purchase more. My only apprehension is the fragrance, although elegant & vintage, does not have the resounding approval of the youthful.
-14points
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Review 12 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
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Lovely
-02.15.13
Great texture, refreshing tingly sensation, perfect pink color. This pot will last forever. You only need a little bit.
+2points
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Review 13 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Lovely
-02.15.13
Quick Take: hydrating, gorgeous, smooth, lush
This is overall, a brilliant product. I have the peach (orange) color and not only does it apply smoothly, but it doesn't cause breakouts, moisturizes, and plumps my lips. It looks natural and dewy. The color is gorgeous, and I'm not even a huge fan of orange. It smells and tastes amazing too. Good lasting time. I wish the size was bigger though.
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Review 14 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
New Favorite
-01.21.13
Quick Take: hydrating
This flavorless balm works magic on my lips! I love the consistency and how long it lasts when applied with a lip brush.
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Review 15 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Hydra yes. Magic...not really
-01.14.13
I like this product for what it is. A gloss based light pink product that can be applied to cheeks or lips or both. I agree with other reviews in that its not going to replace another blush or gloss in my day to day line up but it will absolutely pull double duty in my purse when I travel. This a great colour dash on the fly. Won't take up much space in your bag and the cap is so shiny it doubles as a great little mirror. I'm thinking perfect for long days in airport traveling or when on a day excursion on vacation.
+2points
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Review 16 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Nothing Special
-12.28.12
This is a nice, hydrating balm that provides color to the cheeks and lips. It doesn't take the place of lip gloss or lipstick nor does it take the place of blush but it's a good travel product since it does double duty when you need some color on your lips and your cheeks. The color is pretty natural looking - nothing too garish. I wouldn't purchase again, though.
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Review 17 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Review 18 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Really tiny
-11.28.12
Quick Take: hydrating
Pro:
hydrating
nice pink color for cheeks
hydrating
nice pink color for cheeks
Con:
tiny (0.25 size of your palm?)
not pink on lips
tiny (0.25 size of your palm?)
not pink on lips
Bottom line:
too expensive for what it does.
too expensive for what it does.
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Review 19 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
kaskanyc
Location:New York
Age:25-34
A bit too pricey ut very moisturizing
-11.19.12
This gives a great level of moisture and comfort but I think it's a bit too pricey. The color is very nice and natural.
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Review 20 for Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
