Usually, I'm not one to shy away from good packaging, but when the formula is even better, it just makes the experience nothing short of phenomenal. 

These Kiss Theory lip balms from Anastasia Beverly Hills give the upmost pigment of a lipstick, a visibly plumping (without the tingling) shine of a gloss, and the nourishing hydration of a lip balm. A three-in-one that has a "cigarette" esque sleekness to it. 

These lip balm/glosses hard launched with 24 major shades in the early summer, and have quickly become my most used lipgloss of the year. Not to mention, the incredible nude and cool toned shades this collection comes with. "Echo", a cool pink nude, "Sunsetter," a soft beige nude, and "Vellum," a deeper brown nude.. to name a few, are next level for a lipgloss hybrid. 

Even when applied on top of a lipstick, this gloss makes all the difference in the lip combo and instantly adds a pillowy soft plumpness to the lips. Formula aside, I do wish these came with a bit more product inside. Otherwise, 10/10.