Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 Review

Hello Readers!

I realized it's been sometime since I have reviewed a product. Oh, how time flies! I  bought the Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 for my dear brother because winter is upon us and his lips are cracked and bleeding. However, he said the balm was "yucky" and greasy. So he gave it to me to use.  Score one for me, right? 

The Claims about the balm:

" A Kiehl’s classic and #1 bestseller, soothing lips since 1969.

•Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips.

•Helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.

•Formulated with soothing emollients Squalane, Lanolin and Sweet Almond Oil as well as Vitamins A and E"

What I liked about the balm:

• A rich, thick and consistent texture, which reminds me of Vaseline (i.e. petrolatum jelly)
• Clear/colorless
• Glides on easily, effortlessly and smoothly
• Brings instant relief to sore and dry lips without the heaviness or stickiness
• Unlike other products that sits on top of my lips this balm moisturizes and sinks into the skin
• Leaves lips smooth and soft
• Lips appear to be shiny and glossy 
• Does not irritate the skin
• A little bit of the balm goes a long way

*The applicator is blunt and uncomfortable to use...*sigh* I wish it was a slant applicator

 What I disliked about the balm:

• There is no applicator... I strongly dislike using my fingers to apply any lip products
• It's a bit pricey 15 ml for $12.XX
• Low on the SPF spectrum - it should be at least 15! 
• The product is mostly petrolatum jelly - I could have paid a lot less and gotten more product had I purchased a tub of Vaseline

*The balm melted into a "jelly" consistency on my skin

Bottom line: The balm is not mind blowing or awesome. It does it's job and nothing more.

Recommend? No

Repurchase? No

♥

Kiehl's No-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm Review

My apologizes for my last of postings. I've been incredibly busy writing papers and working.

Facial Fuel No-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm

Their claims about the lip balm, "Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips."

My Expereince

Pros: This is a non-tinted, non-greasy, matte lip balm with a light and natural plesant peppermint taste.
*Packaging: The case is unisex and it is a convenient travel size to carry around in your pocket. 
*Texture: The ultra creamy and hydrating balm glides very effortlessly and smoothly over lips.  
*Sensation: I absoultely love how the perppermint in the product gives the lips a nice cool and tingy sensation. 
*Durabilty: The  moisturizing effects lasts up to approximately 2.5 hours depending on the amount applied to lips. 

Cons: No SPF and the steep price. The product cost$12.XX CAD. 

Kiehl's Lip Balm in Mint Review

Kiehl's Lip Balm 

 The claims:

Scented Lip Balm #1 -Protects against the elements and helps relieves chapped or cracked lips.  Enriched with Cotton Seed Oil and contains Octinoxate, a mild sunscreen of SPF 4.

My Experience

•  Price: $12.00 for 0.5 fl. oz
• Pros: I love the like mint jelly scent; it's not overpowering. The non-greasy, rich, thick balm brings immediate relief to sore, dry, chapped lips, and protects my lips from drying out and cracking.  This balm won't cause irritations - a great product for people with sensitive skin.  This is a must have for those who spend  a lot of time outdoors bearing the harsh elements.   
• Cons: A bit pricey, low on the SPF spectrum, and doesn't have a (slanted) applicator.  The balm  has be applied from the squeeze tube with a  finger.
• Bottom line:  The balm is not mind blowing. It does it's job and nothing more.
• Grade: 9.2/10