Shoppers Say This $6 Tinted Lip Balm Is a ‘Very Similar Shade’ to the Discontinued Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker

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There’s something about the days getting longer and warmer that has us reaching for nostalgic beauty picks. So when fans of the iconic Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker realized the Y2K staple had been discontinued, beauty sleuths went on a quest for a perfect color match — and stumbled upon Covergirl’s Clean Fresh Lip Balm in Cherry-Ish You. At just $5 a pop, this tinted balm is earning rave reviews for being a near-color match to the discontinued cult-favorite lip balm.

“Dr Pepper lip smacker is my absolute favorite lip product, so much that I even bought some way over priced ones on eBay to stash,” one reviewer confessed. “BUT I have found that Covergirl Clean Fresh lip balm in the shade Cherry-Ish You is a very similar shade to my beloved Dr. Pepper.” It’s the kind of glowing praise that doesn’t just come from nostalgia — it comes from someone who’s actually compared both shades IRL.

Another shopper explained, “It’s less the color of cherry skin and more like the color my lips stain when I’ve eaten a mountain of cherries. A true rosy pink,” the tinted lip balm is great for anyone who is not into bold reds or overly glossy finishes.

The magic, according to repeat buyers, isn’t just in the color. “Wow! A really hydrating balm with great color that lasts as long as a decent lipstick. I’m partial to the cherry color. I ended up buying two. One to keep at home and one to carry in my purse,” said one review. The tinted lip balm’s hydration is thanks to the blend of hyaluronic acid, pomegranate oil, and buttery moisturizers like shea and mango seed oils, which work together to keep lips soft and subtly plump.

And in case you’re wondering if it’s actually worth switching from your go-to tinted balm, another fan sums it up: “I purchased these because I could no longer find the tinted chapstick that I used to wear. These are much better because the tint stays on longer. Super soft on the lips.”

So if you’re craving a swipe of nostalgia with some modern-day hydration thrown in, Covergirl’s Cherry-Ish You might just be your new favorite. At just $5 a tube, it might be time to try it yourself — no eBay search required.

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