Pretty gloss for everyday use, but don't throw out your lipbalm! (Nivea Lip Care Caregloss and Shine)

Member Name: Miss-C-B

Product:	Nivea Lip Care Caregloss and Shine
Date:	15/11/08 (69 review reads)
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Advantages: Pretty, practical everyday use gloss

Disadvantages: It doesn't care as much as you might think

It's primarily a lipgloss that doesn't destroy your lips. The caring is secondary. Without first applying an undercoat of lipbalm my lips became sore because, for some reason, my lips would start to shed skin...

I have no idea why my lips do this, but after about half a day of wearing this gloss, my lips decide to shed a layer of skin. So, later in the day, or by Day 2, my lips start to get sore.

It's best to wear as a sort of top coat after first using lip balm.

Good points:
- practical and pretty packaging (squeezy tube with screw top)
- small enough to carry around easily (espcially in pocket)
- great easy-wear colours for daily use
- some places do a pack of the 3 colours for 5 pounds - amazing value!
- a single application does not last long, but 10ml is a good size and you get a lot of applications from it
- results in a relatively natural pretty glossy sheen, kinda addictive

Bad points:
- made my lips shed skin and feel sore
- needs an undercoat of lip balm first to prevent lips from shedding skin
- do not replace your lipbalm!
- it doesn't really compete with the very good to excellent lip glosses
- really could be more caring...
- you could say it might feel like a compromise between gloss and lipbalm
- there are much better coloured lipbalms out there, if you want colour
- don't pay full price for this... 5 pounds for 3 is great.

Summary: Keep hold of your trusty lipbalm and use it as an undercoat