I usually don't do reviews on drugstore lip balms because I honestly don't feel a need to do so. I think everyone has their go-to favorites (I'm looking at you, Nivea Kiss of Moisture!) and that's about it. However, more drugstore brands have released fancier balms with more eye-catching packaging, like EOS.
The packaging: These balms come housed in a sphere-shaped tub. The cap is a twist-off cap, and there is a flattened indentation on one side to rest your thumb on when you're applying the product. The product itself is dome-shaped. I know people who love the shape of this product, and I admit that it's cute. However, if you have a tiny purse/clutch, there is no way to slip this into it without making your purse bulge. Want to slip this into the pocket of your jeans? Great! But it'll look like your thigh grew a goiter. EOS does have a few of these balms that come in the standard lip balm tube, so this is good news!
The scent: These are scented, obviously. To me, they're pretty heavily scented and tend to linger for a long time.
The product: The four balms I picked up are Fresh Watermelon, Pomegranate Raspberry, Summer Fruit, and Strawberry Sorbet. They contain shea butter and jojoba oil which help keep lips soft and smooth. These balms go on with a thin-medium consistency. They don't feel heavy or goopy when applied and last about 2-3 hours. They keep my lips fairly hydrated, but not as much as I would like. I found myself continually reaching to apply more to try and hydrate my lips. The shape of the product make application very easy as you literally just roll this around on your lips. The product itself is very hard, so applying pressure won't make a dent in this.
The bottom line on these are that they're cute to look at, but not as hydrating or moisturizing as I would like.
Cost: $3.29 - at this price point, there are much better balms on the market.
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I have to admit I have been on an oil kick lately. I've been using oil on my hands, legs, face, and now my lips and cheeks! This is all due to great oil products from Fresh and now Josie Maran. Do yall use oil products? If so, any recommendations?
The packaging: I love the little squeeze tube this comes in because it reminds me of paint tubes. If you have any L'Occitane hand creams, this is the same tube but with a bigger cap. The only downside to this is that I have to apply this with my finger if I'm on the go, and being a nurse I have a huge ick-factor with this.
The scent: This scent is the same as Josie Maran's Argan Infinity Intensive Creamy Oil. It's that subtle lemony citrus scent, and I personally love it. The scent doesn't linger on my lips, however, so I think sensitive noses should be fine.
The product: Let me first say, I do not like this on my cheeks. It feels too oily and never settles into my skin. I don't know whether this is because I have oily skin, or if it's to blame on the product. On my lips, however, I love this product. Endless Guava is described as a "vibrant poppy pink" and it's true to the description. It goes on with a sheer-to-semi-sheer tint and keeps my lips hydrated. I love the feel of this product because it's slick and glossy. The downside to this product is the staying power. It lasts under 2 hours on my lips, so I'm constantly having to reapply. Since it is an oil, however, when I reapply, I don't have to worry about my lips flaking or drying out. Also, the great thing about this product is that no lip prep is required!
Cost: $18 for a ton of product. This tube holds a lot of product, so you're definitely getting your money's worth!
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