lola's secret beauty blog: PILI ANI Moisturizing Tinted Pili Lip Butter in Barely Red Review

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I just discovered PILI ANI, an eco-friendly brand from the Philippines, and I am so excited to share their wonderful products with you!

About PILI ANI,

Pili Ani began with a simple yet profound mission—to uplift Filipino farmers and honor the natural gifts of the Philippines. Rosalina Tan, an advocate for sustainability, discovered the extraordinary benefits of the Pili Tree while working with the local farming families of Bicol. More than its abundant fruit, she saw the incredibly nourishing and restorative powers of Pili and Elemi Oils.

Determined to share this with the world, her daughter, Mary Jane Ong, joined her mission. Together, they refined the process, ensuring that every drop of oil was ethically sourced and its benefits preserved. What started as a passion project soon became Pili Ani—the first and only Filipino skincare brand built around these rare, nutrient-rich oils.

Beyond skincare, Pili Ani is a celebration of heritage, sustainability, and empowerment. And with every bottle, we uphold our promise—to honor the land that gives so generously, to support the hands that cultivate it, and to bring you skincare that is as pure and powerful as nature itself.

PILI ANI Moisturizing Tinted Pili Lip Butter in Barely Red is one of 7 available colors available in this wonderfully hydrating tinted lip butter formula. It glides across the lips effortlessly, it delivers a wash of color evenly and it leaves lips soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. The antioxidant-rich and nourishing formula is such a treat for my winter chapped lips, and all I can say is that I really want to try the other shades (especially Lila, Rosé and Nude). Barely Red is a light wash of a tomato red that is quite flattering and easy to wear because it isn't overly pigmented.

According to PILI ANI,

Infused with Pili Butter and Elemi Oil, this Moisturizing Lip Butter delivers deep hydration, leaving lips soft, smooth, and plump. Packed with antioxidants, it helps reduce fine lines while adding a natural pop of color. Versatile and nourishing, it’s perfect for both lips and cheeks.

Skin Benefits:

▪ Rich in vitamin E, carotenoids, and antioxidants

▪ Nourishes lips to make them appear soft and plump

▪ Deeply moisturizes lips with a noticeable pop of color

▪ Smooths cracked, flaky lips

▪ Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines on lips

▪ Velvety texture with a demi-gloss finish

▪ May be used on cheeks

Features:

▪ Vegan

▪ Cruelty Free

▪ Fair Trade

▪ All-Natural Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

Formulated using our proprietary Pili Active Oils (PAO) , which draws from the most potent and highly nourishing ingredients, all of which are sustainably extracted from farm-grown pili trees in the Philippines.

▪ Pili Butter: A special blend of select ingredients proprietary to Pili Ani. Pili Butter is churned and mixed with our Pili Oil, resulting in a creamier texture and more velvety finish. It’s formulated to nourish lips and lock in moisture.

▪ Elemi Oil: Extracted from the bark of the Pili Tree, Elemi Oil has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This multitasker reduces redness and irritation, and minimizes breakouts. It visibly firms, tones, and refines the surface of skin while improving the appearance of overall elasticity.

Ingredients: Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Canarium ovatum fruit oil, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, flavor (Vanilla planifolia fruit oil), Canarium luzonicum gum oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) seed oil. May contain: D&C Red 6, D&C Red 7 (CI 15850), D&C Red 28 (CI 45410), Iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, 77499), Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019).