One of my ultimate pet peeves is having lips that are chapped and dry. Up until last year, I had been using the classic ChapStick brand, but I have branched off now. I have found some of the most popular lip balm brands to be Carmex, Chapstick, Soft Lips and EOS.
Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm
I heard about the Carmex brand from a friend of mine who raved about it, so I thought I would give it a try. I got it for $2.99 at my local Dillon's. The Moisture Plus option I got has vitamin E and aloe moisturizing protection with an SPF of 15. It has a slanted applicator and it spreads on incredibly smoothly. I didn't find the scent too pleasing at all. It smelled like they were trying to go for a vanilla scent, but there's also a strong smell of oil, which probably comes from the large amount of sunscreen that is included in this lip balm. The Carmex lasts a fair amount of time, but it gets to the point where it feels like there is just oil on your lips.
RATING: 2/5
Classic Cherry ChapStick Skin Protectant
I grew up with the ChapStick brand, so naturally, I continued using it, and for a long time, I didn't branch off to anything else. This brand can be found pretty much anywhere, but I got it at my local grocery store for $3.99, which was a package of three sticks. It has a hint of flavor and a lovely cherry scent. The application is smooth and it adds a bit of color to your lips. This chapstick lasts long, but it has a hint of stickiness when it has been on for awhile.
RATING: 4/5
Soft Lips Vanilla Lip Protectant
I found my first Soft Lips lip protectant at my local grocery store, when browsing the beauty department, for $1.49. The Soft Lips has a pleasing vanilla scent that isn't too overpowering and it has an SPF of 20. The application is very smooth, but it does not last very long and leaves you with an oily feeling on your lips.
RATING: 3/5
Summer Fruit and Sweet Mint EOS Lip Balm
The EOS lip balm is another item that I heard about from missglamorazzi, a beauty guru on YouTube. I stumbled upon it when in line for the cashier at Wal-Mart, so I bought both the Sweet Mint and the Summer Fruit, which were each $2.89. This lip balm is 100% natural and it is not tested on animals. The EOS lip balm is flavored and scented, which is something I prefer in my lip balm. There is a slight resistance when the EOS lip balm is first applied, but this only lasts the first few times it is used. I found the Summer Fruit scent to be a bit too strong, but I really liked the Sweet Mint.
RATING: 5/5
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