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12 Tinted Lip Balms That Are Perfect for a Summer Bride

By Melissa Milrad Goldstein
July 19, 2018
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Swipe on a wash of sheer, kissable color for your warm-weather big day.

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Tinted balms never go out of style—and after seasons of liquid-lipstick fatigue, we're delighted to return to these quenchers. They glide over lips with a buttery slip in sheer hues that enhance but never overpower. Some shimmer, others shine, but all leave pouts soft and hydrated for hours. What's not to love? Barely-there and incredibly wearable, they're the perfect, yet subtle pop your bridal beauty look was missing.

Summer brides, you need to put the following tinted varieties on your radar. The reason? Beating the heat goes beyond choosing a wedding dress that breathes. Your makeup should feel just as light and breezy, which is why the appeal for these pretty balms skyrockets right along with the temperature. It gets better. Because these formulas are so sheer, shade matching is virtually foolproof—no more worrying if a strong pigment (like those found in matte lipsticks!) is washing you out or working against your skin's undertones. That doesn't mean, however, that these beauties don't deliver their fair share of color. Ahead, get ready to discover virtually every member of the lipstick color family, from corals and berries to true pinks and aubergines.

We were also sure to include high and low formulas. While we're always a fan of designer products, you should know that you can achieve this slightly-stained, always-glossy look with a balm straight from the drugstore. We've also catered to the bride that's keeping her beauty arsenal green and clean ahead of the big day. Click through to discover all of these pretty products for yourself.

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Burt's Bees

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This lip balm's formulation is as natural as it gets, thanks to nourishing ingredients like shea butter and botanical wax.

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in "Zinnia," $5, burtsbees.com

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ChapStick

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Looking for a subtle shade that elevates the classic bridal pink? This is it.

ChapStick "Total Hydration Moisture + Tint" Chapstick in "Pink Nude," $5, chapstick.com

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Stila

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Thanks to peppermint oil, this balm-lipstick plumps as it pretties up lips.

Stila Color Balm Lipstick in "Misty," $22, stilacosmetics.com

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Givenchy

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This balm reacts with your lips' pH to create your own unique tone.

Givenchy "Le Rouge Perfecto Beatifying" Lip Balm, $37, sephora.com

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Clinique

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Your lips will stay hydrated thanks to this glycerin-rich formula, which attracts and binds moisture.

Clinique "Pep-Start Pout Perfecting" Balm in "Tangerine," $17.50, sephora.com

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Caudalie

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Another good-for-you ingredient to bookmark? Grapeseed-polyphenol antioxidants, which is packed into this balm.

Caudalie "French Kiss" Lip Balm in "Innocence," $18, us.caudalie.com

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Lilah B.

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Calm your nerves before walking down the aisle with a swipe of this, which gets its soothing scent from lavender oil.

Lilah B. Tinted Lip Balm in "Demure," $36, lilahbeauty.com

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By Terry

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You likely already have this brand's iconic salve—this is just a tinted version.

By Terry "Baume de Rose Nutri-Couleur No. 2" Lip Balm in "Mandarina Pulp," $56, saksfifthavenue.com

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Wander

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This easy-wearing raspberry tone looks pretty on most skin types.

Wander Beauty Beach Balm in "Sangria," $22, wanderbeauty.com

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Tata Harper

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Looking for a balm that lends a subtle, multitasking flush? You've found it. Feel free to use this on your lips and cheeks.

Tata Harper "Very Volumizing" Lip and Cheek Tint in "Very Charming," $36, tataharperskincare.com

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Olio E Osso

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This formula creates a soft aubergine stain that you can apply to your cheeks and lips, too.

Olio E Osso "No. 4" Balm in "Berry," $28, olioeosso.com

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Maybelline

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You'll be set with 8 hours of continuous hydration with this purple-hued balm.

Maybelline New York "Baby Lips Color" Balm Crayon in "Playful Purple," $4, maybelline.com

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