Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm by Givenchy - If you don't have it, get it!

     I was skeptical at first when I purchased this product from Sephora about six months ago.  I remember getting into my car, a case of buyer's regret starting to wash over me as I opened the Givenchy box and pulled out the miniscule lip and cheek balm pot and thought, "I spent over thirty bucks on this thing..."  Normally, I panic when I have to spend a similar amount of money on a 1.01fl. oz. bottle of foundation let alone a lip and cheek balm!  But I have to say, six months later and still not hitting bottom of the pot I am not only impressed, I'm hooked.

     This little product goes a long way as far as I'm concerned.  It changes color to match your own lip color with a little extra pink to really make them look flushed.  The texture is wonderful and I could reapply it all day long if I had to, but it stays on for quite a while before my need for moist and balmy lips takes over.  Using my Nivea chapstick over the top of it when my lips start to feel dry only gives it a slightly more muted effect.  I love it even more when this happens because my lips look naturally amazing at that point.  "Oh these?  Yes, they are my natural lips.  Aren't they awesome?"
      As for using this product as a cheek stain - yes, it works very well.  I wouldn't say that I'm a fan of using it over my foundation though.  The consistency is a bit thick to put over my cheeks.  This may be only an issue for me though as my skin is super acne prone.  But the color it gives off is equally as stunning on the cheeks as it is on the lips.  It is especially pretty if you're going for the "natural look" and are wearing a minimal amount of makeup.