Kissable lips! (Blistex Lip Medex)

Member Name: AprilMay

Product:	Blistex Lip Medex
Date:	01/09/08 (107 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great protection, moisturising, SPF 15, tasteless.

Disadvantages: Not particularly shiny.

Blistex is probably one of my only absolute beauty essentials. I am 100% loyal to the brand as I've tried loads of other lip balms over the years and none of them have ever compared to Blistex.

I like that this version comes in the small pot rather than the tubes, as I find it means that I can put on as much or as little as I want and also that I can get every last little scrap out. With the tubes I find that there's always some left in the packaging that you can't get out. Also with the tubes the balm seems a lot thinner and is more like a cream. I find the thick balm a lot better on my lips.

Blistex is thick enough to do a really good job as a sort of barrier cream protectant for your lips, whether against wind, cold, or sun. In fact the balm is SPF 15+, which, while it doesn't offer total sun protection, definitely helps to protect your lips from UV rays. It is also an intense moisturiser and rather than just sitting on top of the lips without actually making a difference to the condition of the skin underneath, it does improve the smoothness of lips and will soothe chapped lips.

A common problem I have with other lip balms is the sort of sticky feeling it gives at the back of your throat when you, inevitably, swallow some. Blistex doesn't give me this problem at all and while I'm sure some does get in my mouth I really don't notice it at all.

Overall I can't recommend this highly enough. For a pound or two (depending on offers etc) it is a great product to carry with you all the time. It isn't as shiny as some lip balms but will give you a nice little sheen when thickly applied and will give your lips a slightly tingly sensation. Perfect any time of year and for all your lips' needs!

Summary: Highly recommended.