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Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick

Name: Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick
Brand: Counter
Price: 36.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (103 reviews)

A creamy, buildable lipstick infused with the nourishment of a balm and the scent of organic, natural vanilla.

$36

Shade

Pearl - clear with soft shimmer

Size

3.2 g / 0.11 oz.

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Single

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Benefits

Weightless
Buildable
Condition
Soothe

Description

This buildable formula combines the nourishing qualities of a balm with true color impact, enhanced by organic vanilla essence. True-color pigments are expertly coated to soothe and condition, while a blend of luxe emollients envelops lips in weightless moisture and leaves a light-catching sheen.

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How to Use

Glide lipstick along top and bottom lips as desired for a wash of sheer, creamy color. Build to desired level of payoff.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

SmartWax Blend:

A fusion of emollients and plant-based waxes to help condition and retain moisture while providing a soft, smooth appearance and feel on lips.

Jojoba esters:

These emollients from the Jojoba plant, native to South America, act as a liquid wax that melts into lips on contact and transform into a balmy texture. Gives this formula a weightless, yet creamy feel.

CleanCoat pigments:

Our pigments go through a proprietary process during which they are enveloped in castor oil, a soothing and moisturizing skin conditioner for lips. This special treatment process ensures that the formula evenly coats and hugs lips for true color payoff and light-catching sheen.

Organic Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla:

High-quality, certified organic vanilla gives Sheer Genius its signature sweet scent.

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Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491). Vanillin+

*Organic/Biologique

+ Naturally occurring allergen

+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI77492). Vanillin+

*Organic/Biologique

+ Naturally occurring allergen

+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499). Vanillin+
*Organic/Biologique
+ Naturally occurring allergen
+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Jojoba Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Mica, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Silica, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499). Vanillin+
*Organic/Biologique
+ Naturally occurring allergen
+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI77492, CI 77499). Vanillin+
*Organic/Biologique
+ Naturally occurring allergen
+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI77492, CI 77499). Vanillin+
*Organic/Biologique
+ Naturally occurring allergen
+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI77492, CI 77499). Vanillin+
*Organic/Biologique
+ Naturally occurring allergen
+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

Ingredients

Jojoba Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)/Cire microcristalline, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Ethyl Vanillin, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI77492, CI 77499). Vanillin+
*Organic/Biologique
+ Naturally occurring allergen
+ Allergène d’origine naturelle

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FORMULATION FACT 01

Formulated without heavily ethoxylated ingredients Isoceteth-10 or PEG-10 Dimethicone that carry particular risk for carcinogenic contaminants, ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. We take ingredient purity seriously.

FORMULATION FACT 02

We use Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, and Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil to soften and smooth lips instead of the cyclic siloxanes Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), and Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) that present concerns around carcinogenicity and environmental harm.

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You’ll never see “Flavor/Aroma” or “Parfum/Fragrance” among our ingredients – full ingredient transparency, always.

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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Debbie S.
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I recommend this product
Age 65+
How would you describe the texture/finish? Radiant, Matte
How often do you use makeup? Frequent User (3-5 days/week)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/24/25
Wow!
Great colors, long lasting color
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Diane G.
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I recommend this product
Age 65+
Your skin tone: Medium
Your undertone: Warm
How would you describe the texture/finish? Natural, Buildable
How often do you use makeup? Daily
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/23/25
Love sheer genius conditioning lipstick!
The sheer genius conditioning lipstick goes on beautifully and really does a nice job leaving lips moisturized with some colour. Love it in rose and twig! Thank you Counter for making it available to us again!
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Andrea B.
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I recommend this product
Age 65+
Your skin tone: Light
Your undertone: Neutral
How would you describe the texture/finish? Dewy
How often do you use makeup? On Occassion (for events)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/21/25
Love the lipstick
very smooth and silky and love the colour
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carol m.
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I recommend this product
Age 65+
How would you describe the texture/finish? Lightweight, Dewy, Natural, Radiant
How often do you use makeup? Daily
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/21/25
Great lipsticks!
The Sheer Genius lipsticks are wonderful! Pretty colors and so creamy without being sticky. Love them!
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Natalie C.
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I recommend this product
Age 65+
Your skin tone: Medium
Your undertone: Neutral
How would you describe the texture/finish? Dewy
How often do you use makeup? Rarely (0-1 days/week)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/16/25
Pretty
I love it! It has the perfect shine and creamy feel on my lips.
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