bareMinerals’ $23 Cheek-and-Lip Stick Has 375 Reviews—Here’s the Catch

The $23 GEN NUDE Dew in One Cheek & Lip Stick comes in five shades spanning pink mauve, tawny pink, berry wine, burnt rose and peach pink. The balm is sheer and buildable; mica creates glow and iron oxides supply color.

What 375 reviews add

The product holds 4.7 stars on the official site. Customers praise smooth blending, portability and a natural finish. Recurring drawbacks are short lip wear, sheerness and a small size for the price. Warm-weather buyers also report melting or shipping damage. In brand testing, 93 percent reported dewiness without oiliness and 90 percent said cheeks and lips looked immediately hydrated.

The Girls Who verdict

Worth it for dry-to-normal skin and a five-minute face; less convincing for oily skin, long days or anyone expecting lipstick wear. Call My Blush is the safest entry point, while Berry Me in Merlot offers more contrast. Tap it over foundation rather than drawing directly, and buy in store during extreme heat. Its emollient sheerness is exactly why it succeeds as a two-in-one—and why it will not satisfy everyone.

Source: bareMinerals.