There are times when I want some colour on my lips without wearing a full lipstick. That's where the Tinted Lip Balm fits.

I wanted it to be a genuine tinted balm — not a barely coloured product where the tint disappears as soon as it reaches the lips — while still feeling and behaving like a balm. It gives softer, more casual colour than the Lipstick and is easy to reach for throughout the day.

The base combines tallow, beeswax and sweet almond oil to give the balm structure, glide and conditioning, while carefully chosen mineral colour provides the tint. Frankincense is included not simply for fragrance, but because I wanted the ingredients surrounding the colour to contribute to the care of the lips as well.

The result sits deliberately between plain lip care and lipstick: conditioning enough to be your everyday balm, but with enough colour that you can actually see you're wearing it.

Prefer an animal-free formulation? A genuinely tinted vegan version of the Tinted Lip Balm is currently in development and will be offered as a second option. If this is something you would choose, I'd love to hear from you — please email me and let me know.

Tallow — gives the balm much more than structure. Its naturally occurring fatty acids make it a rich, emollient base that helps soften the lips and reduce that dry, tight feeling. I chose tallow because I wanted the base of the balm itself to contribute to lip care rather than simply carry the other ingredients.

Beeswax — gives the balm firmness and staying power while forming a light protective layer over the lips. That helps slow moisture loss and gives the balm enough structure to work in its push-up tube without making it feel hard or waxy.

Sweet Almond Oil — softens the firmer tallow-and-beeswax base and adds glide. Rich in fatty acids, it contributes to the balm's emollient qualities and helps it spread comfortably over the lips.

Mineral Pigments — provide the visible tint. I wanted enough pigment for the colour to actually show on the lips while keeping the softer, more forgiving finish that distinguishes the balm from the Lipstick.

Little Flannel Flower Australian Bush Flower Essence — traditionally associated with awakening joy and playful spontaneity, reconnecting with the inner child and softening excessive seriousness. I chose this essence because I wanted the experience of wearing lip colour to have a little of that light-heartedness about it.

Frankincense Essential Oil — included for more than its aroma. Frankincense has a long history of topical use and was chosen as part of the skin-care thinking behind the formula, while also contributing its subtle characteristic scent.

The result is a balm in which the ingredients responsible for the texture and feel are also there to care for the lips. The colour is important — but it isn't sitting in an otherwise ordinary base.

Contains animal-derived ingredients: tallow and beeswax.

Full-size 10g Tinted Lip Balm — Push-up Tube

Not sure whether it's right for you? A mini size is available as one of the choices in our Discovery Collection, allowing you to try the formulation and colour before committing to the full-size balm