I was pleasantly surprised when I tried these, they much more pigmented than the tinted lip balms and last a good while on the lips too. I have Rhubarb and Watermelon and both are really nice shades for me. They have a cooling, menthol feel to them which is lovely to use in the hotter months.
I am avoiding parabens since having breast cancer and Bert's Bees Lip Shimmer easily beats more expensive lipsticks. It doesn't last as long as things like Maybelline Superstay but then it doesn't have the nasty chemicals! Its durability is good for the price. It tingles nicely on your lips: some tinted balms by well-known brands actually make my lips even more sore. This moisturises and colours at the same time. I use the shade Rhubarb: I am white and in my forties and this neither looks too garish nor frumpy.
I just love this product in the Fig colour. It is a very natural lip colour but makes your lips feel plumper and healthier. The touch of mint in the shimmer makes your lips plump up slightly for a natural pout!