Jess Hunt knew what she was doing when she launched this Refy Lip Blush because now the internet might have just gained another lip product to be obsessed with. Refy already stole our lip hearts with their Refy Lip Gloss, which garnered fans all over the internet including the it girls of the moment like Sofia Richie and a myriad of content creators.
Now Refy is back, but with something for the non-glossy girls – Cloud lips. Cloud lips are the unfussy lip trend of the now and much like cloud face, they feature a flushed, buffed out, muted and matte natural finish. Refy do know a thing or two about no makeup-makeup days and these lip blushes do just that.
Designed in a wide balm form that can perfectly contour the lips, they also can be used across cheeks and eyelids if you fancy a 3-in-1. There are six shades to choose from that will suit people across all complexions. The shades are sheer but buildable, and promise a natural-looking tint that is meant to last you all day.
As for the packaging, it's a chic and stylish as you'd expect from Refy, keeping that clean girl aesthetic throughout. All sounds promising, but how does the product actually stand up in real life? Here five GLAMOUR staffers with different complexion, lip shapes and shades try five different shades and here are their honest thoughts.
The Product:
Refy Lip BlushThe Reviews:
Shei, GLAMOUR's Beauty Writer
Shade: Cinnamon
Full disclaimer. I am a big fan of Refy. I think the products are of very high quality and really well thought out. So I went in with these with rose tinted glasses. When I first looked at the shade cinnamon I almost overlooked it. On first glance it appeared a cool terracotta hue, which is far from the natural shades in my duo coloured lips.
I was shook when I started applying it on the lips and the shade warmed beautifully into my natural lip colour. It was my pout, but just more plump, dewy and warm than usual. It also made both my bottom and top lip look more uniform, and I probably used three or four dabs to do so. I knew Jess would not let me down.
Rating: 9/10
Sophie, GLAMOUR's European Commerce Editor
Shade: Canyon
Okay, I am OBSESSED with this lip blush. It's unlike any other lip product I've tried before: balmy in texture – despite appearing matte before being applied – nourishing, despite being so pigmented – and not at all sticky on the lips. It also serves up a subtle wash of colour, despite some of the darker hues – like the deep Canyon shade I used – appearing heavily pigmented pre-application. I was able to build up the intensity with multiple layers, and it faded evenly throughout the day. Refy, you've done it again.
Rating: 9/10
Lian, GLAMOUR's Audience Development Manager
Shade: Wine
I've seen Refy all over TikTok where they have rave reviews, but have never had the chance to try any of their products myself, so I was insanely excited to get my hands on their new lip blush. I'm not much of a lipstick girl because I don't love the matte finish and often drying texture that so many can have, but I am a moisturising lip tint girl all in and love to have one in my arsenal for everyday use.
I tried the shade wine, and while I expected the colour to be a deeper red, I was pleasantly surprised to find it came up as a warmer reddish tint with peachy undertones. I’m obsessed with this shade and how it feels buildable for a softer or bolder finish depending on what you're after. I love a subtle yet elevated lip colour, so one swipe of this worked perfectly for me, but I could definitely see this being a good one to have to transition from day to night with more layers of. I also loved how moisturising this felt while still having good staying power. Safe to say, Refy has a new fan - this is definitely going to be in my daily rotation for the foreseeable!
Rating: 9/10
Luca, GLAMOUR's Social Media Manager
Shade: Orchid
Anything Refy does, I'm into. I love their minimalist approach to makeup and am obsessed with the products I already own from the brand. So when I started seeing the Lip Blush crop up on my For You Page, I knew it would be a winner. I tried the shade Orchid, a blushy pink colour which gives you a your-lips-but-better oomph. The consistency is super creamy and blendable, meaning you can control the sort of look you want to go for.
I'm enjoying putting a small dab in the centre of my lips and blending it out with my finger for a super low-key, diffused "just been kissed" look, but equally like applying it all over to pack a bit more of a punch. I don't need to top up applications very frequently which is a big plus for me, especially if I'm wearing it to work and don't want to constantly touch up my appearance. My one downside is that the product can very easily fall out of the packaging - but that's a minor flaw considering how much I love this.
Rating: 9/10
Denise, GLAMOUR's Commerce Writer
Shade: Bloom
I’m loving the lip blush trend at the moment. As someone who’s all about heavy pigment and outlined 90's lips, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the soft-blurred ‘blushed’ look, but the REFY lip blush has convinced me otherwise. Right off the bat, I loved how smooth and weightless it felt on my lips, almost as if I had nothing on. I was a big fan of the powdery and diffused finish, which gave my lips just the right amount of pigment to create that blurred look. The best part is that you don’t have to be precise, making it perfect for applying on-the-go — simply keep dabbing it on until you’ve achieved your desired level of colour and you’re all set.
Rating: 9/10
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