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Sheer Matte Lipstick

Bisou BalmMon Chéri

[be-zoo balm] – kiss balm
Regular price $46.00 CAD
Regular price $46.00 CAD Sale price $46.00 CAD

6251 reviews

A sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm with a flush of color and subtle blurring effect for a just-been-kissed lip look.  Learn more

  • Hydrating Matte
  • Sheer Color
  • Blurring Effect
Color: Mon Chéri [monh-sheh-ree]
Bisou Balm
Mon Chéri

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    Mon Chéri [monh-sheh-ree] – a traditional cherry-covered chocolate candy: a brown-red hue with warm tones that's both fresh and sophisticated.

    A sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm that delivers the iconic Bouche Mordue—or “just-bitten lips”—look in one step. The unique, moisturizing formula blends seamlessly into lips, diffusing color for a soft-focus, blurred finish that feels effortlessly French. Swipe once for a natural flush, or layer to build color payoff. Formulated with smoothing emollients, soft-focus powders, and botanical Lapacho Tree Extract, Bisou Balm helps hydrate lips while minimizing the appearance of fine lines. The result: sheer, buildable color with a soft-focus blur—like you’ve just been kissed.

    Violette's Inspiration: “Mon Chéri is inspired by the color of a chocolate and cherry candy from my childhood. It is the perfect blend of sophistication, warmth, and freshness—offering a natural yet bold hue that suits all complexions. I like to think of it as the big sister to Bêtise—like your lips, but more saturated and elevated. It embodies my philosophy of transcending age and style, celebrating unapologetic self-love and confidence."

    0.08oz / 2.5g

    Ingredients

    INGREDIENT BENEFITS:

    • Lapacho Tree Extract helps to hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines
    • Unique blend of pigments and waxes offer a curated color payoff and even glide with every swipe

    Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil / Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Vanillin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090).

    As formulas evolve, ingredient lists may change. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.

    How to use

    • 1
      Swipe Bisou Balm onto the top and bottom lip
    • 2
      Apply just beyond the natural lip line for a subtle, blurred effect
    • 3
      Layer more for desired saturation, and smudge with finger to enhance the blurred effect
    • 4
      Et voilà — the ultimate ‘bouche mordue’ (just-bitten lips) look

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      Type Balm-Meets-Lipstick Lip Shine Lip Oil-Meets-Stain Lip Whip Liquid Lipstick Tinted Lip Treatment
      Finish Hydrating Matte Natural Shine High Shine Hydrating Matte Velvety Matte Hydrating Shine
      Coverage Sheer Sheer Medium Medium High Sheer
      Benefits 'Bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips), Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable Unique Dual-Formula, Emollient-Rich Hydration, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable Hydrating Stain, Moisture-Rich Ingredients, Buildable Color, 8hr Wear Blurring Effect, Effortless Application, Weightless Comfort, 12hr Wear Richly Pigmented, Ombré Effect, Lightweight, Buildable Color Wash of Color, Restores & Replenishes, Softens & Smoothes, Skincare-grade Actives
      Rating
      • $46.00 CAD
        Formula Balm-Meets-Lipstick
        Finish Hydrating Matte
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits 'Bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips), Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable
        Rating
      • $46.00 CAD
        Formula Lip Shine
        Finish Natural Shine
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits: Unique Dual-Formula, Emollient-Rich Hydration, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable
        Rating
      • $45.00 CAD
        Formula Lip Oil-Meets-Stain
        Finish High Shine
        Coverage Medium
        Benefits: Hydrating Stain, Moisture-Rich Ingredients, Buildable Color, 8hr Wear
        Rating
      • $48.00 CAD
        Formula Lip Whip
        Finish Hydrating Matte
        Coverage Medium
        Benefits: Blurring Effect, Effortless Application, Weightless Comfort, 12hr Wear
        Rating
      • $48.00 CAD
        Formula Liquid Lipstick
        Finish Velvety Matte
        Coverage High
        Benefits: Richly Pigmented, Ombré Effect, Lightweight, Buildable Color
        Rating
      • $41.00 CAD
        Formula Tinted Lip Treatment
        Finish Hydrating Shine
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits: Wash of Color, Restores & Replenishes, Softens & Smoothes, Skincare-grade Actives
        Rating

        Overall rating: 4.4172134 / 5 from 6251 reviews.

        AI Generated Review Summary

        Bisou Balm by Mon Chéri offers a sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm experience. Customers praise its amazing feel, luxurious texture, perfect shade, and nourishing formula. The scent is also highly appreciated, while opinions on the packaging are mixed.

        Summary topics

        • Feel (11%): It was noted by customers that the product feels amazing, great, comfortable, and has a luxurious feel.
        • Balm Texture (18%): A significant number of customers raved about the balm, praising its texture, color, and moisturizing properties.
        • Shade (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the shade, describing it as perfect, great, lovely, and deep.
        • Texture (13%): Customers loved the texture of the Bisou Balm, describing it as soft and silken.
        • Look (13%): Customers appreciated the look of the bisou balm, with many describing it as amazing and lush.

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        Review highlights

        • "All the reviews were right - it is a brilliant soothing balm with natural looking colour." — Miriam
        • "My lips feel so soft, the smell is lovely and I adore the colours." — Louise H.
        • "perfect texture and pigment, easy application, clean packing and I love the formula." — Jennifer M.

        Reviews

        Perfect fall pout!

        "I saw an Instagram ad for this bisou balm in chocolat and was intrigued - I’d tried two other colors from violette and loved the consistency so I wanted to try this color. It is PERFECTION and actually I don’t know if there is a reformulation but the balm is actually SOFTER and MORE MOISTURIZING than the previous tubes I owned. The color is perfect chic Nicole Kidman fall 90s practical magic witchy perfection. Fan for life. Love. Would buy ten more, one for all besties!"

        — Kristina G. (5/5)

        100000000/10

        "Buy this immediately. Not only is it super light weight, it’s subtle but also buildable allowing you to control how intense the color appears. It truly feels like I have nothing on my lips and it lasts me most of the day with little to no reapplication needed. I need to buy extras immediately. Also I’ve never left a review for makeup, this is a first for me so you can understand the impact this product had on me."

        — Erin O. (5/5)

        Absolutely love this!

        "I must say my expectations were low, only because heavy marketing in the cosmetics industry ins’t necessarily followed by high quality products, but i must say i ‘ve been blown away by the colour and the texture of this lipstick. It makes lips really smooth and has a very subtle aroma. I am a dark brunette with fair skin and the colour looks absolutely beautiful - the colour depth is also buildable. Sort of regretted not buying a second one."

        — tina l. (5/5)

        Balmy matte, not slick

        "I like it. It's a good daytime color. I don't care for reds and pinks and it's hard to find a color that matches the lips. The Bisou Balm Chocolat is perfect. It goes on smoothly, not too slick. I have had to re-apply it to keep the smooth feeling on my lips. At first i thought the scent was a little too sugary. Sort of like cotton candy or bubble gum, but i kind of like it now."

        — Jill W. (5/5)

        Like chocolate raisin

        "This color is so lovely! I have very, very dark brown hair with red undertones, fair skin, hazel eyes and this is my favorite of all followed closely by Bonbon Myrtille, Betise, then Mon Cheri. It’s a rich brown that doesn’t look like a 1990s brown, it’s raisiny…a brown with the slightest purple grape tone. Very sophisticated!"

        — Rebecca T. (5/5)

        Wonderful color

        "Delicious color! This one will suit literally everyone - it is a very unique brown, a bit mauvy and a bit reddish, not too cold, not too warm, just elegant. Not a 90s dead-brown. It is truly chocolate color that looks amazing. I wish it were a bit more moisturizing, but it is a special matte lipstick, so it is clear why it can't be. I am really in love with it. The color intensity depends on your preference, and can be built up."

        — Anna K. (5/5)

        Beautiful balm, slightly lighter than expected

        "I’m really happy with this balm. The color is beautiful, although I expected Chocolat to be a little darker and more intense on the lips. The matte finish is gorgeous and still feels very comfortable, never dry or heavy. It feels nourishing and hydrating, and leaves my lips soft while still giving them that effortless blurred matte look. Overall, a really lovely product - I just wish the shade had a little more depth."

        — Amir S. (4/5)

        Gorgeous colour, non drying

        "I absolutely love this product and have several colours but most recently had to get the chocolat as soon as I saw the autumn friendly shade. Goes on so very smoothly and is no drying while softening and blurring my lips. I only wish it lasted longer! Also, the cap seems to have improved since my early purchases as it doesn't pop off as easily in my handbag or pocket. Thank you!!"

        — Stella (4/5)

        Great Colors and Effect!

        "I love Bétise (the perfect rose) and Calisson (the perfect neutral), but I just got Chocolat and it is everything, a perfect fall neutral straight from the 90's. These lipsticks are buildable alone or over a more moisturizing balm, but fairly drying alone. They definitely deliver the blur and smooth effect as advertised. They don't stay put long but leave a bit of a tint, and I reapply when needed."

        — Marvalie (5/5)

        Effet naturel à souhait...

        "Bien hydratant mais rend mes lèvres un peu sec après 3 applications. La couleur est divine, oui divine.... un brun qui rend vos dents plus blanches, qui donne un aspect naturel a vos lèvres... Bref je le recommande, bravo Violette pour cette merveille! It's so good really..."

        — isabelle G. (4/5)

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