Are you team Matte or team Creamy lipstick? I have dry lips, so I prefer hydrating creamy lipsticks and tinted lip balms over matte finishes. Today, I’m reviewing the Hola Neon Lipstick Balm in the shade ‘Call Me’! Is it a good lipstick for dry, rough lips? Does this shade suit dark, pigmented lips and brown skin tones? To know more, keep scrolling down!
Hola Neon Lipstick Balm Call Me Review:
Product Description:
Moisturizing with a hint of shine, this glossy balm smooth and shape for the ultimate pout. This coconut-infused lipstick balm is formulated for everyone at every age and any skin tone. A rosy nude, natural and perfect for every day.
Price & Qty:
£16.00
Directions:
Dot the middle of your lips and spread the colour outwards. When applying, dab lightly over lips to better control the amount of product you use.
Ingredients of Hola Neon Tinted Lipstick Balm Call Me:
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Ceresin Wax
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Cera Alba
- Polyisobutene
- Red Petrolatum
- BHT
- Phenoxyethanol
- Fragrance. +/-May contain : Iron oxides (CI 77491
- CI 77492
- CI 77499)
- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
- D&C Red No. 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850: 1)
- D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake (CI 15850:2)
- D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake (CI 45410)
- D&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140)
Shelf-Life:
12 months from the opening of the product.
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My Experience With Hola Neon Lipstick Balm Call Me (Review):
I received this lipstick in one of my Birchbox beauty subscription boxes.
There are so many types of lipsticks out there 👉🏻 matte, satin, glossy, liquid, lip crayons, tints, and tinted balms. Most usually come in either matte, velvety, or glossy finishes. Since I have chapped and pigmented lips, I always lean toward creamy lipsticks or tinted balms to keep my lips nourished and colorful. Though I do love a good matte lipstick with a hydrating formula, it’s always a hit or miss 😕.
Product Packaging:
This product comes in a pretty green-and-purple card box. The lipstick balm itself is housed in a clear, rectangular tube with a metallic pink (almost fuchsia) inner casing that holds the bullet. All the necessary info like ingredients, shelf life, company details, etc. is printed on the card box. The shade name Call Me is written on the base of the lipstick on a reddish-brown circular sticker. I personally love the sleek, minimalist packaging, it looks so pretty 😍!
Product Texture:
Birchbox offered a few shade options that month, and being a brown girl with a warm Indian skin tone, I picked ‘Call Me’. The brand describes it as a rosy nude shade. However, to me, it looks more like warm peachy-brown nude. The formula has a creamy texture and a subtle artificial fragrance.
Hola Neon’s tinted Lipstick Balm range comes in 6 shades: Dine Me (Coral), Trust Me (Fuchsia Pink), Love Me (Red), 69 Me (Soft Pink), Wine Me (Mulberry), and Call Me (Rosy Nude).
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Product Performance:
This is actually the first product I’ve tried from Hola Neon. The brand describes their lipstick balms as a hybrid between lipstick and lip balm. Honestly, the name fits perfectly because it has the look of a classic lipstick bullet but works like a moisturizing balm. To me, it’s basically a simple, hydrating lipstick 🙂.
Application-wise, the Hola Neon Lipstick Balm glides beautifully, reaching every nook and cranny and shaping the lips perfectly. Its smooth, even application makes it a great pick for us dry-lipped folks. On first swipe, it gives a glossy sheen, but the shine does fade after a few hours. The intensity of that shine also depends on how much lip balm you’ve layered underneath (you don’t need extra lip balm with this, still) 😄!
Although ‘Call Me’ is marketed as a rosy nude, it looks more peachy-brown nude on my pigmented lips and medium-dark skin tone. I’d say this nude shade adapts to different skin tones quite well. On fair or pale skin, it’ll look rosy as shown on their official page. On dark skin tones, I feel it might lean a little coral pink. On medium skin with dark lips (like mine), the color matches the lipstick bullet, muted peachy brown with rosy undertones.
Pigmentation-wise, ‘Call Me’ isn’t super intense. You’ll need at least 3–4 swipes for an opaque finish and full coverage. I’ve tried pairing it with brown, nude, and mauve lip liners, and the results were amazing. The liners even change the shade sometimes! While I don’t usually wear glosses, you can definitely top this with one for an extra glam look.
As for staying power, this Hola Neon Lipstick Balm lasts a decent amount of time. Thanks to its balmy texture, it doesn’t survive oily food but honestly, that’s not a dealbreaker for me since reapplying is so easy.
It feels light and comfortable, keeping dryness and flakiness away. Just make sure you exfoliate your lips beforehand. You can even skip your regular lip balm because this works as a tinted balm itself 😍.
Overall, this has become my go-to everyday hydrating lipstick, and I can’t recommend it enough ❤️!
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What I Like About/Pros of Hola Neon Lipstick Balm ‘Call Me’:
- Super hydrating lipstick balm
- A beautiful natural, rosy nude/peachy brown shade (for medium dark skin tones)
- Adds a nice glossy sheen
- Makes lips feel softer, smoother, and naturally colored
- Keeps dry lips moisturized throughout the day
- Lightweight and comfortable to wear
- Flattering on brown skin tones and lovely on fair skin as well
- Comes in 6 different colors and a decent size
- Sleek, pretty packaging
- Travel-friendly
- Affordable.
What I Dislike About/Cons of Hola Neon Lipstick Balm ‘Call Me’:
- Available only on the brand’s official site
- Does not provide full coverage in one swipe!
- It’s more of a tinted balm in a soft, muted color. If you want the punch of a full lipstick, you might want to explore their regular lipstick range.
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EE Rating:
4.9/5
Conclusion:
Hola Neon Lipstick Balm ‘Call Me’ is a lovely hybrid of lipstick and lip balm in a peachy-brown nude shade with rosy undertones, making it the perfect everyday option for medium‑dark skin beauties with dry lips. The shade flatters almost every skin tone, but I personally find it especially gorgeous on brown skin 😉. I’m genuinely pleased with this coconut‑infused tinted lipstick balm. It keeps my lips moisturized, feels super comfortable, and offers decent staying power ❤️.
If you are looking for a good hydrating lipstick or tinted balm in a natural, peachy brown shade for your dry lips, this ‘Call Me’ lipstick balm is worth a try!
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Have you tried this Hola Neon Lipstick Balm ‘Call Me’? If yes, please share your experience with me in the comments below.
I love nude lippies and this one looks so cute on you. I can’t wait to pick this one up.
The packaging is so cute! I don’t like lipsticks that dry your lips out. I might just have to give this a go!
The “Call Me” balm sounds like the ideal everyday lip color – light, hydrating, and perfect for dry lips. I love that it adapts beautifully across different skin tones with its warm peachy‑brown hue and glossy, non‑sticky finish.
I am not liking all of the dyes in this lip balm. Also not of fan of the fragrance either.
I really like this Hola lip balm, I love how soft the tone looks it’s perfect for me. I wouldn’t mind trying this brand and checking out the different shades.
I have dry lips too so often go with creamy lips sticks too. This sounds like a great product. I think a peachy brown nude might suit my skin tone I love that it is lightweight and affordable.
This sounds like a lipstick I need to try. I love that it’s natural and it’s pretty as well.
Thank you for your honest review. Though I personally prefer pigmented ones, I think its moisturizing effect makes it worth the try. Love the shade you had. I am going to try Call Me as well.