e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine with Shea Butter & Vitamin E, Tinted Lip Balm for A Smooth, Glossy Finish & Long-Lasting Moisture, Ecstatic Deep Berry Review
Our verdict
A budget tinted lip balm with a sheer, glossy finish, built around shea butter and vitamin E, aimed at people who want light color and shine along with basic moisture.
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Anyone who wants an affordable tinted lip balm with a sheer wash of color and a glossy finish for everyday wear.
Skip if
You want a fully clear, untinted balm or a matte finish, since this leans into sheer color and shine.
- Priced 30% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 15,500 owner ratings
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Popularity4.5/5
15,500 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This is e.l.f.'s Hydrating Core Lip Shine in the shade Ecstatic, a tinted lip balm priced at $7.00. It combines shea butter and vitamin E in a formula the listing describes as delivering a smooth, glossy finish with long-lasting moisture, and it carries a sheer, cool-toned, light-intensity color.", 'The listing labels it as suited to all skin types and skin tones, and it is marketed as unisex for adults, positioning it as a simple, wearable everyday tinted balm rather than a bold, opaque lip color.', 'It has by far the largest review base in this roundup, with around 15,500 reviews and a 4.3 average, reflecting its status as a widely purchased, mass-market drugstore staple.']
Pros
- Very affordable at $7.00
- Shea butter and vitamin E in a moisturizing, glossy formula
- Sheer, buildable tint suits a wide range of skin tones
- Paraben-free and phthalate-free
- Backed by an exceptionally large review base of about 15,500 ratings
Cons
- Sheer tint means it is not a fully neutral, colorless balm
- Glossy finish rather than matte, which is not for everyone
- 4.3 average trails a few of the higher-rated pure treatment balms in this roundup
Performance notes
Shea butter provides the core conditioning and glossy slip in this formula, while vitamin E is included as an antioxidant that can support the skin's moisture barrier alongside the butter's emollient effect. Because the tint is described as sheer and light in intensity, the color sits closer to a natural lip-tint wash than a fully opaque lip color, keeping the focus on moisture and shine.
What buyers say
A 4.3 average across roughly 15,500 reviews is a very reliable, statistically strong result. That volume of feedback, at this price point, points to a consistent everyday performer rather than a product riding a short-term trend.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this lip balm tinted or clear?
It is tinted, described as a sheer, light-intensity, cool-toned color in the shade Ecstatic, so expect a soft wash of color rather than a fully clear balm.
Does this balm work for all skin tones?
The listing markets it as suited to all skin tones with a sheer, buildable finish, which generally makes it easy to wear across a wide range of complexions.
What ingredients help with moisture in this formula?
The listing highlights shea butter and vitamin E as the key ingredients supporting moisture and the glossy finish.