Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm (Nearly Mauve) - 3.8mL

• This lip balm from the Rare Beauty “Stay Vulnerable” line is described as:

  “Like a lip mask in a gloss, this ultra-shiny balm cushions lips with soft, nourishing colour that’s all slick, no stick.” 

• Shade: Nearly Mauve — described as a “soft mauve” finish in the shade list. 

• Net weight: 0.12 fl oz / ~3.8 mL. 

• Key formula features:

  • Provides hydration and shine—“super smooth formula wraps lips in long-lasting hydration with a hint of colour and shine.” 

  • Contains botanical blends of lotus, gardenia & white water lily to soothe/nourish lips. 

  • Non-sticky, weightless finish despite the glossiness. 

 Key Benefits 

• Soft mauve tone: The “Nearly Mauve” shade is a subtle yet flattering colour that works across many skin tones. For your model-kit and multi-look brand visuals, this gives you a lip option that’s polished but not overpowering.

• Balm + gloss hybrid finish: Since you’re working in beauty-lifestyle visuals, model campaigns, and high-quality imagery, having a lip product that looks comfortable (balm feel) but visually hits with shine is valuable. It helps lips look healthy, luscious and camera-friendly.

• Versatility across model looks: Whether you’re doing travel/lifestyle imagery, product/model photography, or multi-skin-tone model sets, this lip balm gives a versatile shade and finish that can slot in nicely for everyday looks or elevated visuals.

• Ease of application & kit-friendliness: Because it’s a gloss/balm format, it’s quicker to apply and refresh on set compared to layered lipsticks—great for your on-set/model-kit workflow.

• Photogenic behaviour: Gloss can help reflect light in a flattering way in model and beauty visuals (lips look full, juicy). The lightweight texture avoids heavy product build-up which is a plus for high-res photography.

 How to Use

Here’s a recommended usage approach tailored for your brand/model imagery and kit workflow:

1. Prep lips: Make sure lips are smooth and lightly hydrated (especially important for close-ups/model work) to ensure the gloss/balm sits evenly.

2. Apply: Use the applicator to swipe the balm onto bare lips. For Nearly Mauve:

   • For a subtle, lifestyle look: one light swipe gives a soft wash of mauve colour and shine.

   • For more defined/model look: layer a second coat or apply a bit more in the centre of lips for fuller effect.
     Official usage: “Swipe over bare lips for a glossy wash of colour, or dab over your favourite lipstick to add instant shine.” 

   • Photography/lighting check: Since you work across studio, daylight, mobile capture — check how the mauve tone reads on each model’s skin tone under your lighting setup. Ensure it looks right (not too muted, not too bright).

3. Layering/variation:

   • You can layer this gloss/balm over a nude or mauve lipstick for more depth.

   • For looks requiring less shine (e.g., product close-ups), lightly blot after application to reduce reflection while retaining colour.

4. Touch-up/travel tip: Keep this balm in your model kit. Because the finish is comfortable and application is fast, it’s ideal for lip refreshes between looks or travel/model shoots.