OCC Lip Balm - to die!

It started with this product, the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Balm. And now everyone's flipping over this pro-oriented brand - including non-pro beauty junkies!

"Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics started out in November, 2004 with just two lip balms, cult-favorites Tarred & Feathered. Ultra-sheer black and white tones respectively, they were designed to either darken and define or lighten and prime the lips, created in response to a über-natural trend in beauty, when even the most neutral of lipsticks was considered too much color."

This balm is billed as pigmented, but sheer. HUH? Until you see it, this may not make sense... but look:

   

Kinda like a lip stain, but better. I don't love how drying most liquid lip stains are, nor how quickly they dry down, but this is smooth and slips on with no problem. It provides decent moisturization without tackiness or a greasy feel. And it stays put, too, without actually staining.

 

I tried Vintage, described accurately as "sheer but deep purplish wine." Sheer enough to not look too "done" but pigmented enough to stand alone.

The consistency is fairly firm - almost like one of those twist-up style balms, but in a pot. If you like goopy, gooey lip products, you won't love this. But I do!

PS: Looks great with a sheer or shimmer gloss on top!!

There are 5 other shades, including Tarred (black) and Feathered (white), the ones that started it all. All stand up to the Hi-Def test, too, so Pros: you need these!

Ingredients include Coconut Oil extract and Peppermint Oil (known for its antibacterial properties). I don't care for strong peppermint scents,and thankfully this isn't one. I didn't notice a sting or tingle like I have with other products containing that oil.

Did I mention this? OCC products are 100% vegan and cruelty free. C'mon- I dare you not to buy some!