Review (5/5): My new favorite product!
Update - May 19 2015:
Well here we are, one month later, and I just finished my first tube. I have been rotating between three flavors, mint, cherry, and vanilla, but I always carry one with me. These things last! They are much better than any generic I have tried, and my lips aren't a chapped, uncomfortable mess. I am very happy I tried these and recommend them highly. A quick word on the flavors I have tried. I like the mint when I am on the go. It has a light, natural flavor that is strong enough to notice, but not so strong that it is overwhelming. The balm is uncolored, so there is no concern about it looking like lip gloss or lipstick. I like the cherry as a change of pace, but it is tinted a light shade of pink, and while I don't notice the color on my own lips (I have a medium skin tone), I would test it before wearing it in public if color is a concern. The vanilla, well... different people have different tastes. I won't say it is bad, but I like the other two flavors much more. My issue with the vanilla is that the cocoa butter in the balm is very noticeable in scent and flavor, and when I apply it, my mind is immediately taken to thinking "sun block, or sunscreen." The fragrance and flavor remind me more of a skin lotion than something I would reach for to put on my lips. Some people may like that, but I prefer something else. That, however, is the only negative I found. The product itself is outstanding, it does exactly what one wants it to do, and saves the user money as compared to using other similar products. If you are debating on this one, try it. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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Original review: April 20, 2015:
I was a bit skeptical when I saw this - how good can it be at this price? Well, I don't know how they do it, but this is better than most of the name brand stuff. It is the perfect price that you can keep it in a pocket and if you happen to lose it, there are plenty more where it came from. You don't have to think of the cost every time you use it, but the best part is you won't need to reapply frequently (at least I don't, and I tend to go through lip balm quickly. I have extremely dry lips that are prone to chapping and cracking). This is my favorite flavor. It is a very light, natural mint without being overwhelming. It is lip balm, after all, and not breath freshener. I also like the black case which is nice and masculine (but they have white and translucent cases for the ladies, too!). I will definitely buy this again, but with 50 tubes in a batch, that might be a while - and that's not a bad thing, either.