I usually donโt go for this type, so I rarely use it, but since everyone was raving about the apple balm, I decided to try it. The color is a bit brighter apple shade than the official AOU swatch. Itโs the classic apple red! I originally hesitated to buy it when it first came out because I thought carrying a separate lip brush around would be a hassle. But now that it comes all-in-one like this, itโs super clever and I really love it. Seriously, great product.
Overall, Iโm very satisfied with the texture and packaging, but the color is much more intense than I expected and the pigmentation is really strong! I applied it as a finishing touch on my lips, then wiped it off and reapplied... haha. If you control the amount well, itโll look beautiful. Highly recommend!