Olio E Osso Balm Lab – 02 Ganache

Sheer tinted balm for lips and face in a beautiful, warm, earthy shade that plays well with others / 0.35 oz

Olio E Osso’s Tinted Balms have a major cult following among celebrities and pro athletes alike. They appeal to just about everyone because a) they’re adorable, b) they’re extraordinarily portable and easy to use, c) they leave you looking like the freshest, brightest, prettiest version of yourself — not like someone who’s wearing makeup. They give lips and cheeks a sheer wash of color that moisturizes and nourishes, leaving behind a dewy glow.

In addition to color, these super hydrating, lightly grapefruit-scented balms contain just four carefully chosen ingredients — organic olive oil, shea oil, beeswax, and grapefruit essential oil — that condition lips and highlight cheekbones perfectly. They were created by a makeup artist, Paola LaMorticella, who has worked with top athletes for the last 25 years, including the US Women’s Soccer Team: its members needed a makeup product for their shoots that didn’t look or feel like makeup, so she whipped up these tinted balms. 

Ganache is one of Olio E Osso’s most recent additions to the range of tinted balms, and its earthy color rounds out the collection perfectly. Use it to give your cheeks a warm tan, or layer it with one of Olio E Osso’s brighter, pinker balms (like No. 2 French Melon or No. 9 Spring) for a beautifully natural glow. Or simply use it on its own for cool ’90s vibes. 

To hear more about the creation of Ganache and how Paola likes to use it herself, check out her interview with Dara on our blog.