One of my favorite things

One of my favorite things to purchase is lip moisturizer.  For some reason, I am obsessed with finding the perfect one (or at least the perfect one for me!) I have come across some really awful ones in the past couple of years, searching for the holy grail of lip balms but, have also come across some products that really do an awesome job.

There are 4 key elements that I look for in a lip balm:

1. Moisture and Hydration- I really love when a lip balm soaks right in, instead of sitting on top of the lips. To me, the ideal lip balm will impart moisture and make my lips feel soft!

2. Taste and Smell- The product has to at least smell good! I prefer a light natural scent, as opposed to an artificial, sugary sweet "fruit" smell.

3. Packaging- One of the things that I really value, is the packaging of the product. It's super important to me that the product can withstand being tossed around in my purse or thrown into my pocket. That being said, I love lip balms that are in easy to twist-up sticks (no tubes for me!)

4.  Price- I want to make sure that the product is worth the price!

Considering all of that, I'd like to review 2 of my

FAVORITE LIP BALMS.

2. NIVEA a kiss of smoothness with SPF 4

I really love this lip balm. It's virtually scent free and feels really clean on the lips. When I apply it, my lips immeditately feel hydrated and the moisture starts to sink in. Two key ingredients are JOJOBA OIL and SHEA BUTTER, which help to seal the moisture in.

Best of all, it's only $4.00 (and sometimes less) at your local drugstore!

The only downside to this product, is that I have to reapply about every 2 hours or so, and wish that it lasted longer!

1. FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF 15

This is by far, the best lip balm that I have ever tried! When I first heard about it, I was skeptical. It was in the middle of winter earlier this year and I was looking for a balm that not only would moisturize but, that would last long and protect my lips from the harsh weather of the season. Although the price tag is quite steep (retail price $22), this is by far, the best lip balm that I have ever used. It lasts for 4-5 hours with each applications (sometimes even longer) and with this product, a little bit goes a long way!

Now in different tinted versions (Rose- a sheer, light pink, Sugar Plum- a deep wine, purple, and Honey- a nude, beige) FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment can be found in Sephora stores nationwide or purchased at sephora.com.




What's your favorite lip care product? Do you have any reccomendations for me?