French Kiss

Sustainability is a status symbol, as it should be. Our wheels are hybrid, and our diet is Mediterranean. Even the meticulously selected products we pull out of our makeup bag are a nod to conscious consumption, which is how we became fascinated with the sustainably-minded Parisienne cosmetics brand La Bouche Rouge and their Lip Balm Refill and Refillable Fine Leather Case. How luxe, you may wonder, can an eco-friendly lip balm be? Very.

There are so many amazing lip-nourishing ingredients in La Bouche Rouge’s Lip Balm—vitamin E, squalene, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid—that we’d probably love it even if it weren’t so damn pretty. The sheer tints (peach and red) and white balm (which goes on clear) quickly became a VIOLET LAB staple. Wrapped in the brand’s hand-stitched refillable leather cases, made from upcycled leather at the same tannery used by Hermès, our curators deemed the lip-softeners downright swoon-worthy. With a pillowy pout, we sent La Bouche Rouge’s Lip Balm Refill and Refillable Fine Leather Lipstick Case to The Committee for approval.

“Sustainability is definitely chic with the refillable bullet and beautiful formula. Especially love the brand’s intentions to save our planet.”

“So pretty! I love the sheer, tinted balm when I want a little pop of color during the day.”

“A gorgeous sheer wash of tint that enhances your natural lip color giving you that fresh just-ate-a-popsicle look, while keeping lips hydrated and feeling super light.”

With every Committee Member enamored with the clean formula, the juicy tints, and the chic leather wrapping, La Bouche Rouge’s Lip Balm and Refillable Fine Leather Lipstick Case are unanimously VIOLET CODE APPROVED and have earned a place on THE SHELVES.