You wouldn’t know it from the state of our makeup drawer, but we’re actually beauty minimalists. Why use two products when you can get the same effect with one? This two-in-one lip and cheek stain gives us a natural, understated flush and helps us get out the door faster. The gel formula looks dark in the tube but delivers a sheer, lasting tint on lips and cheeks. It has a longer setting time than most quick-dry stains, so it won’t leave unsightly streaks after you blend.
So as part of joining Birchbox, I was able to get another box. The Balm's Stainiac was in it, and I thought that is would be cool to use. When I looked at the product, it was really clumpy and had a lot of air pockets in it. It also looked coagulated... but I thought it was a gel, so I went to use it. it glided on smooth, but patchy. Okay... and it was really sheer. So I went to try a second coat. You never know, it could build, but since the 1st layer wasn't smooth, it made the 2nd attempt really patchy. So I liked the color, but the rest of it could be that it was a bad batch. Would I want this again... no, but I am glad I could try it out.
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