Looking for a new lipstick to enjoy during the warmer weather? These Beautycounter lipsticks are buildable, creamy, feel like a balm on your lips, & are the best shades for Spring & Summer!
If you’re looking for a pretty lipstick for Spring & Summer, look no further because I’m sharing 5 of my favorite Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick shades! I always enjoy completing my makeup with a lip product, either a lip gloss or lipstick – I feel naked without something on my lips haha! What I love most about this specific Beautycounter lipstick is that it’s kinda like a hybrid between a hydrating lip balm & the buildable color pigment of a lipstick. These Sheer Lipsticks really are the best of both worlds!
This month over on my IG (you can find me at @madi_rowan) I did a week-long makeup series featuring each of the shades in this post. I called it my Spring Lipstick Series & saved everything to a story highlight if you want to watch me going through the application process for the five Spring makeup looks included in this post.
I wanted to feature the best Beautycounter lipstick shades for Spring & Summer as well as, showing how I’d compliment each shade with a different Cheeky Clean Cream Blush & Lid Glow Cream Shadow. Makeup is something that I personally really enjoy playing around with. My goal with this Spring Makeup Series was to encourage anyone watching to play around with makeup, try different shade combos, step outside of your normal makeup comfort zone, & simply just gain more confidence using their products.
Beautycounter Lipstick
I love Beautycounter for all things clean beauty & skincare because I know I can trust them regarding all things safety, transparency, third party testing, & more. Did you know Beautycounter bans over 1,800 harmful or questions ingredients from all product formulations? You can read more about the ways Beautycounter goes above & beyond just being another clean beauty brand here!
Beautycounter offers a few lip products including the Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick (which I’m featuring in this post), the Color Intense Lipstick (for anyone looking for bolder pigment), the Beyond Gloss (scented with ethically sourced Vanilla), the Lip Conditioner (a lip balm that comes in two scents, & the Jellies (a fun “clean” take on 90’s lipgloss).
I’m a true lover of lip products, so of course I love ALL of them but the two I use most in my everyday makeup are the Beautycounter Sheer Lipsticks & the Beyond Gloss. I really love the shade selection of both products & I love the way the formulas wear throughout the day. My lips never feel dried out or crusty – a HUGE pet peeve of mine! And neither of the formulas are sticky!
Why is Clean Lipstick Important?
Let’s get real for a second…if you’re wearing lipstick, some of it is going in your mouth. I think anyone who has ever worn lipstick knows this. Not intentionally (obviously) but hey, it happens!
Did you know that frequent lipstick wearers may consume 4 POUNDS of lipstick in their lifetime?! And that’s on the lower end of the spectrum…honestly, it could be MORE! That alone sounds pretty awful haha, but let’s break it down further. The skin on your lips is super thin, which allows them to really soak in whatever you’re applying on them – GOOD or BAD.
Did you know an FDA study has found lead in hundreds of lipsticks at levels up to 7.19ppm. Five of the 10 most lead-contaminated brands in the FDA study are made by L’Oreal USA. Lead is a neurotoxin & unfortunately a common ingredient in lipstick. There is never a “safe” amount of lead or heavy metals in a lipstick. Remember, the skin on our lips is so thin & we unintentionally end up ingesting a portion of what we apply on our lips. I don’t know about you, but I prefer my lipstick to be free of those worries.
Conventional lipsticks may also contain mineral oil, fragrance, parabens, PEG-compounds, BHT, & more. Want to read about why it’s smart to learn more about the ingredients found in your beauty products? Check out this post!
Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick Review
Okay, here’s why I can’t get enough of Beautycounter’s Sheer Lipstick. It’s a creamy & buildable lipstick that seriously feels like a hydrating lip balm once you apply it. It truly glides on your lips! I find it to be a perfect everyday lipstick thanks to the sheer wash of color, buildable formula, & light-catching sheen. Thanks to a blend of botanical waxes & sustainably derived jojoba esters, the formula of the Sheer Lipstick is luxe, yet weightless. Trust me, you’ll want one in every purse!
Sheer Lipstick Benefits:
- Buildable Color: These Beautycounter lipsticks feature hardworking CleanCoat pigments in moisture-rich castor oil which delivers an even coat of pigment & light-catching sheen to your lips.
- Weightless Wear: Once you apply your Sheer Lipstick, I swear it feels like you’re wearing a hydrating balm! The formula provides weightless coverage without sacrificing any creaminess or pigment payoff.
- Lip-Loving Ingredients: So not only will these lipsticks provide gorgeous pigment, but the formula will simultaneously soothe & condition your lips with every swipe. This is due to Beautycounter’s SmartWax Botanical Blend, which is a conditioning blend of emollients & plant-based waxes to help lock in moisture.
Featured Ingredients:
- Responsibly Sourced Vanilla: Beautycounter has formulated the gorgeous sheer lipstick shades with ECOCERT-certified organic vanilla from a woman-owned farm in Madagascar. The sweet vanilla makes up the amazing scent of the lipstick.
- Jojoba Esters: These esters are sustainably sourced & native to South America. They are plant-based emollients that melt into the lips & transform into a balmy texture with a polished sheen.
Spring Makeup Looks
All featuring Beautycounter’s Sheer Lipstick!
Spring Makeup Look #1
Products Used:
Glow First Priming Serum for a hydrated base for my foundation
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation shade L 230 (read my foundation review here)
Lawless Conseal the Deal Concealer shade Linen, I ended up returning this because the shade was too light & in full honestly I didn’t love the formula for my skin
lilah B. Bronzing Duo just about to finish up this product, I really enjoyed it
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush in Rosebud (a Rose Pink shade)
Lid Glow Cream Shadow in Dusk & Luster
- Luster (Brightening Rose Gold) on my entire lid under my crease
- Dusk (Satin Deep Plum) on my outer corner
Think Big All-in-One Mascara (read my Beautycounter Mascara review here)
Brilliant Brow Gel in shade Light & Color Define Brow Pencil in Light
Illuminating Cream Highlighter in Pearl Glow
Sheer Lipstick in Petal (Light Pink)
Spring Makeup Look #2
Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer shade Light
Lawless Conseal the Deal Concealer shade Linen
Illuminating Cream Highlighter in Bronze Glow (similar bronzer that I used)
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush in Truffle (a warm Terracotta shade)
- I also used Truffle on my eyelids
Golden Glitz Duo Eyeshadow Quad
- Ray (Satin Champagne) on my entire lid under my crease, on top of the Truffle Cream Blush
Brilliant Brow Gel in shade Light & Color Define Brow Pencil in Light
Illuminating Cream Highlighter in Pearl Glow
Sheer Lipstick in Terra (Earthy Pink)
- I also used my Color Define Eyebrow Pencil in shade Light to lightly line my lips before applying my Sheer Lipstick
Spring Makeup Look #3
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation shade L 230
Lawless Conseal the Deal Concealer shade Linen
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush in Chai (a Dusty Rose shade)
Lid Glow Cream Shadow in Aura & Sepia
- Sepia (Satin Neutral Brown) on my entire lid under my crease
- Aura (Brightening Soft Beige) on my inner corner to highlight
Brilliant Brow Gel in shade Light & Color Define Brow Pencil in Light
Illuminating Cream Highlighter in Pearl Glow
Sheer Lipstick in Lily (Luminous Neutral Pink)
Spring Makeup Look #4
Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer shade Light all over my face
- And then with a brush, I applied a little bit of my Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation to the areas where I prefer a little more coverage
Lawless Conseal the Deal Concealer shade Linen
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush in Cider (a Soft Peach shade)
Lid Glow Cream Shadow in Twinkle & Gleam
- Twinkle (Shimmering Silvery Taupe) on my entire lid under my crease & on my lower lash line
- Gleam (Brightening White Gold) on the middle of my eyelid
Brilliant Brow Gel in shade Light & Color Define Brow Pencil in Light
Illuminating Cream Highlighter in Pearl Glow
Sheer Lipstick in Twig (Rosy Beige)
- Just as a note, Twig is my personal favorite shade of the Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick!
Spring Makeup Look #5
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation shade L 230
Lawless Conseal the Deal Concealer shade Linen
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush in Paloma (a Warm Apricot shade)
- I also applied Paloma to my eyelids & blended well
Lid Glow Cream Shadow in Gleam
- Gleam (Brightening White Gold) applied on my entire eyelid on top of where I applied the Paloma Cream Blush
- I also used Gleam to brighten up my inner corners, as well as, as a cream highlighter on my nose & cheekbones!
Brilliant Brow Gel in shade Light & Color Define Brow Pencil in Light
Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Definer Lip Liner in Pink Sand
Sheer Lipstick in Rosewood (Warm Neutral)
Beautycounter Lipstick Swatches
I hope this Beautycounter Lipstick Review was helpful if you’re in need of a pretty lipstick for Spring & Summer! No matter your skill level with makeup, EVERYONE can use lipstick! This Sheer Lipstick formula is just lovely & feels SO good on your lips! Plus the shades are stunning – there’s definitely a shade for everyone!
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Which Beautycounter Lipstick shade would you try?
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