I’ve been using this product regularly for almost a month, and as someone with dry, sensitive, sometimes acne-prone skin, it hasn’t caused any irritation or major breakouts. I do avoid using it in areas where I tend to frequently get blemishes. If you do have to reapply, the teardrop-shaped bullet removes the need of a lip liner, as it precisely lines lips with minimal effort. On top of its impressive longevity, the formula is infused with special oils to keep lips feeling plush and smooth throughout the day.

The bullet is very soft and has the tendency to melt if left out in the heat for long periods of time.

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Anything that comes from a seed, berry or other organic material will have some degree of antioxidant to it,” said Dr. Morgan Rabach, a board-certified dermatologist at LM Medical NYC. She added that emollient products like this are good for skin that’s dehydrated, particularly the lips, around the eyes, or any dry, flaky spots. Her one warning was to be cautious with balms if you have acne-prone skin since they can sometimes clog pores. For buildable coverage, use a silicone and sponge blender. Use the silicone side to stipple and build coverage, and the sponge side to smooth for a soft-focus finish.

Fine lines tend to appear highlighted when skin is parched, so the heavier moisture in the balm may provide a temporary reduction in the look of pesky little wrinkles. But Rabach noted that none of the ingredients in the balm are scientifically proven to have lasting results when it comes to deeper wrinkles, so set your expectations on that front. How to use Kahi Multi Balm Note that while it is long-wearing, the color does eventually fade. With that said, though, it does so evenly so we’re left with a natural-looking stain. Our one gripe is that the name is a bit misleading — the formula isn’t totally weightless: We can feel the nourishing ingredients working overtime to keep lips well moisturized.

One of the most important ingredients I look for in foundation formulas is water,” says Senior MAC Makeup artist, Fatima Thomas. “Water is the essence of hydration, so reach for water-based liquid formulas, especially if you have drier skin,” she adds.