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We remember when C.O. Bigelow's now best-selling mentha lip glosses first infiltrated Bath & Body Works shelves years ago. It seemed like BBW had taken the leap from gift-buying central (for those hurried don't-know-WTF-to-get moments) to acquiring genuine, apothecary goods.

With BBW's help, the line of peppermint-infused shines quickly spread to teens everywhere, while the range itself expanded to include Cinnamint (a Product Fiend fave), Ultra-Mentha (yes, you really had to eat that garlic flatbread), and several Lip Tints. Paired with high-octane shine and minty goodness, it easily got our award--and everyone else's--for innovative breath freshener.

Recently, Bigelow has launched six new shades of their Mentha Lip Tints in magenta, plum, coral, pink, bare and violet. The simple, ombre tubes fade from mint green to the shade housed within--the better to deftly match your lip gloss to your wardrobe. Try the Pink Mint, for the absolute softest hint of color. We're guessing that Bare Mint probably out-neutrals it, but for $7.50 a pop--and just $5 when you buy three--we're game to try them all.