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Sheer Matte Lipstick

Bisou BalmBonbon Coquelicot

[be-zoo balm] – kiss balm
Regular price $30
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5616 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 p>

  • Hydrating Matte
  • Sheer Color
  • Blurring Effect
Color: Bonbon Coquelicot [kohk-li-koh] – a traditional poppy candy
Bisou Balm (sheer matte lipstick) by VIOLETTE_FR. A red lipstick is extended from its white tube, with the gold cap featuring a 'VF' logo lying next to it.
Bisou Balm
Bonbon Coquelicot
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    Bonbon Coquelicot [kohk-li-koh] – a traditional poppy candy: a warm, fiery red with nude tones.

    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: “In France, after the red lipstick, our favorite lip look is called 'bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips). To achieve it, we apply lip balm, add a touch of lipstick, and then kiss a tissue to remove excess shine, so it looks more like our natural lips. Bisou Balm leaves behind *just* the right amount of pigment and comes in the most delicious colors, inspired by the traditional French candies of my childhood."

    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
      Finish Hydrating Matte Natural Shine High Shine Hydrating Matte Velvety Matte
      Coverage Sheer Sheer Medium Medium High
      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
      Rating
      • Formula Balm-Meets-Lipstick
        Finish Hydrating Matte
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits 'Bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips), Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable
        Rating
      • Formula Lip Shine
        Finish Natural Shine
        Coverage Sheer
        Benefits: Unique Dual-Formula, Emollient-Rich Hydration, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable
        Rating
      • Formula Lip Oil-Meets-Stain
        Finish High Shine
        Coverage Medium
        Benefits: Hydrating Stain, Moisture-Rich Ingredients, Buildable Color, 8hr Wear
        Rating
      • Formula Lip Whip
        Finish Hydrating Matte
        Coverage Medium
        Benefits: Blurring Effect, Effortless Application, Weightless Comfort, 12hr Wear
        Rating
      • Formula Liquid Lipstick
        Finish Velvety Matte
        Coverage High
        Benefits: Richly Pigmented, Ombré Effect, Lightweight, Buildable Color
        Rating

        Overall rating: 4.4097223 / 5 from 5616 reviews.

        AI Generated Review Summary

        Bisou Balm by Bonbon Coquelicot offers a sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm with a natural shade and subtle blurring effect. Customers praise its soft, hydrating formula, fantastic texture, and lovely scent. However, opinions on the packaging and the effect on lips are mixed.

        Summary topics

        • Shade: 8%
        • Balm: 18%
        • Formula: 7%
        • Look: 13%
        • Texture: 13%

        Review topics: ["size","results","quality","fit","color","weight","feels","scent","fragrance","design","texture","taste","consistency","packaging","amount","service","formula","skin","look","problem","shade","coverage","customer service","price","touch","face","hydration","line","expectations","light"].

        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.
        • "I love that this balm is buildable, has a beautiful color and satiny feel."Elaine

        Reviews

        Love this shade for me!

        "Bisou Balm in Mon Chéri is the perfect shade for my colouring. It can be applied as a subtle wash of colour or built up for a richer look, making it equally suitable for day and evening wear. My only criticism is that the colour doesn't last particularly long and could be slightly more pigmented."

        Raadiya L. (5/5)

        WOW!

        "Love this lipstick and have been telling all my friends and family about it! The color is so natural and beautiful, it feels amazingly light and silky going on and has great staying power! My lips don't feel chalky or sticky -- it's such a sheer feeling! Will definitely order more!"

        Gina M. (5/5)

        J'ai apprécié l'emballage de mon

        "J'ai apprécié l'emballage de mon rouge à lèvres très sympathique ! En ce qui concerne le rouge à lèvres lui-même, que du positif : texture, matité, couleur douce, léger parfum délicat. Je le porte quotidiennement, un plaisir. Seul bémol, le délai de livraison, trop long par rapport à celui annoncé sur le site. . ."

        FABIENNE S. (5/5)

        Thanks

        "Everything turned out well for me personally. The luxury here lies in the noble elegance of color and impeccable comfort. The secret is that everything - from the packaging to the product itself,- says exactly as much about you as it needs to, and not a single word is superfluous."

        Ilona S. (5/5)

        Try it once, and you'll never want any other lipstick!

        "I absolutely love this Bissou Balm! I'm currently using my fourth stick—it's my go-to lipstick, or should I say balm🤔. The tint is stunning, and it glides on so smoothly. I adore how it enhances my lips, giving a natural, beautiful look. The color intensifies beautifully as I build it up, and it never feels heavy. Plus, it lasts all day! Violette’s projects are always a super hit. I don't doubt her products."

        Padmini A. (5/5)

        💝

        "I just wanted to say a huge thank you! I've tried so many luxury and high-end makeup brands over the years—Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel, Dior, Fenty Beauty, and many more. But I have to say, I am genuinely impressed. The texture is absolutely beautiful, the colors are stunning, and everything looks exactly as it does in the photos. I bought two lipsticks, the highlighter, and the balm. . . and wow, wow, wow! Every product feels luxurious and makes your skin look naturally beautiful and radiant. If you're looking for soft, elegant, effortless makeup that enhances your natural beauty rather than covering it up, this is the perfect brand. Thank you, Violette, and thank you to the entire team for creating such incredible products. You've definitely gained a loyal customer. ❤️"

        Olga M. (5/5)

        A dream come true

        "I have been looking out for a lip color that goes on as a smooth balm for 40 years lol. This balm is light, doesn’t get dry or caked, isn’t sticky like a gloss and doesn’t come off quickly like a chapstick. Whatever it is in this recipe, it’s perfection. I’m so glad I listened to my instagram algo, this one lives up to the hype."

        Michelle G. (5/5)

        A dream come true

        "I have been looking out for a lip color that goes on as a smooth balm for 40 years lol. This balm is light, doesn’t get dry or caked, isn’t sticky like a gloss and doesn’t come off quickly like a chapstick. Whatever it is in this recipe, it’s perfection. I’m so glad I listened to my instagram algo, this one lives up to the hype."

        Michelle G. (5/5)

        One of the best lip products on the market!

        "This is a wonderful product from a great company! It’s sheer but moisturizing at the same time! I have so many colors! The Bisou Balm is definitely a daily go to for me! All interactions with this company have been wonderful also! The shipping is fast and efficient, the return process is great, I continue to purchase from this company! You won’t be disappointed."

        Allison C. (5/5)

        Im a lipstick girly and

        "Im a lipstick girly and have tried all brands and still nothing comes close to the shade, texture of this one. I can apply it with no mirror, gives the just kissed lips blush. Long lasting. Adapt to my lip ph level which sometimes changes the colour. I loveeeee this and is exactly how i was hoping it would be."

        Jjo N. (5/5)

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