Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Creams Review and Swatches

Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Creams ($6.79) are brand new for Summer 2015 and I recently spotted the display at Bed, Bath and Beyond (see that post here to view all the shades). When I first saw these, I thought they were the same Jumbo Gloss Balms that have been out for a while now, but then I realized that these said, "Creams".  So I bought two shades to review and swatch for you guys! Let's take a look...

Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Creams in 290 Berries 'n Cream and 280 Caramel Cream

Packaging-wise, there's nothing really new about these...they're very similar to the original Jumbo Gloss Balms and other twist-up lip crayons we've seen from many different brands. These come in 6 shades and claim to have "soft shine and rich color in luscious balm".  These are infused with shea butter for smooth soft lips with rich, creamy color.

The color payoff is very good for a lip crayon...these are basically like lipsticks in a jumbo crayon form! They claim to have shine, but you can see from my swatches below that they really aren't shiny at all. They're not completely matte but they have a sort of satiny finish to them, and for me, they look sort of dull and flat on my lips. I do like a satin finish once in a while, but I prefer at least a little bit of shine most of the time, and especially in the summer.
I have to say though, these last a long time on my lips...I got 4-5 hours of wear which I was not expecting from a lip crayon.  Also, they didn't make my lips feel dry or sink into lip lines, which I was really surprised by since they don't have a super hydrating, shiny finish. Also, they have absolutely no scent whatsoever so if you're sensitive to fragrance, you'll be happy about that.

The shades I chose were 280 Caramel Cream (a peachy nude), and 290 Berries N' Cream (a dusty rose mauve).

280 Caramel Cream, 290 Berries 'n Cream

When I first swatched Berries 'n Cream, it reminded me of Colourpop's Lumiere lipstick, so I wanted to compare them to see if it was a dupe.  I'd say it definitely comes close...it's just a tiny bit lighter than Lumiere but the color and tone is really similar.

Left: Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Cream in Berries 'n Cream
Right: Colourpop Lippie Stix in Lumiere 

More swatches so you can see what these look like on:

Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Cream in Caramel Cream

Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Cream in Berries 'n Cream

Overall, I'm not sure I'll be using these for a while since I really prefer a sheer, shiny finish for the summer. I might pull these out in the fall because the formula is very lipstick-like and I love the convenience of a twist-up crayon.  Plus, they're long lasting and not drying. 

Right now, you can purchase these at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Harmon for $6.79, but they'll likely be in drugstores very soon!

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