URIAGE EAU THEMALE MOISTURISING LIP BALM {REVIEW}

Here I am again with another Lip Balm review and this time

its one from the drugstore French brand URIAGE

It claims to repair, regenerate, nourish, soothe and protect the lips against

 daily aggressions (free radicals, etc.) 

 whilst not breaking or melting.

Shea butter brings intense nutrition for dried out lips, protecting them 

against external aggressions.

Borage oil works to restore damaged and weakened lips.

Vitamin C & E

In a handy stick form, its been put to good use recently as we have

been having a cold snap and its done all that I expect from a lip balm.

It does feel firmer in the bullet, more so than many lip balms I have tried 

and I'm hopeful that it won't  soften too much and break, which can 

sometimes be a problem in the KZN heat and humidity.

It's a pleasantly rich and creamy balm that fills your lips 

with nourishing comfort and despite liking this URIAGE offering, 

 it isn't WOWing me and after reviewing so many lip balms, 

I need to be seriously impressed with anything that I now try. 

URIAGE

EAU THERMALE

MOISTURISING LIPSTICK

4g

R

135

$

10

£

6

BYTERRY BAUME DE ROSE CRAYON {REVIEW}

Here is yet another BYTERRY product review and YES I am loving this 

French brand...so much.

If you would like to read all of my BYTERRY products reviews thus far

click here 

One of By Terry’s best-loved lines, Baume de Rose is a collection of 

Rose infused products that contain the highest quality rose oils 

and rose water for glowing skin.

 Ideal for all skin types from sensitive and oily to dry skin.

 Roses are the true essence of these innovative French beauty products.

The Baume de Rose is an indulgent, multi-purpose lip balm 

which is adored by hordes of beauty editors, 

bloggers and the AAA-list and was one of the first BYTERRY products 

I purchased along with their Brightening CC Serum and my love for these

 two now iconic products set the BYTERRY "beauty ball" rolling for me.

 

Following my complete adjuration for the Baume de Rose in the pot format 

I was keen to try the same formulation in the stick/crayon option

BYTERRY 

Baume de Rose 

Crayon

  

 The nourishing treatment is brimming with rose flower essential wax 

and pastel oil, alongside conditioning shea butter, antioxidant vitamin E 

and strengthening ceramides, to encourage cellular regeneration

 and dispel dryness to leave lips feeling smooth and soft.

Easy to use, the crayon is an ideal travel companion and

so much more practical than the pot option.

The velvety-rich moisturising formula glides on smoothly and leaves 

a non-sticky finish with a subtle pink pearlised shine.

 You can apply it before lip colour to invisibly fill in lines and prevent lipstick 

from feathering or wear it alone for nourished, hydrated and supple lips.

However personally I'm not a huge fan of the pale pink cast it gives the lips 

when used alone.

If I'm completely honest, I do prefer the formula in the pot.

I find it to be more luxurious in texture and more nourishing, yet it can

sometimes feel a little sticky, which I don't mind. 

Even though it's not so handbag friendly

 I would recommend the purchase of the Baume de Rose Lip Balm

over the crayon if you are a first time buyer.

However if the crayon presentation appeals more to your lifestyle or you 

prefer your lip balms to be totally non sticky then it has to be the crayon.

As we've come to expect from BYTERRY 

you are getting an excellent product with either one.

N.B. 

I do have my eye on several BYTERRY additions for my collection including

 the Baume de Rose Lip Scrub and the Baume de Rose Liquid Lip Gloss.

BYTERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

CRAYON

2.3G

R

655

£

26

$

37

BYTERRY 

products are available exclusively

in South Africa at

Metropolitian Cosmetics

LUMENE NORDIC HYDRA MOISTURE PLUMP LIP BALM {REVIEW}

This Lip Balm from the Finnish skincare brand LUMENE came as part of a

gift set that contained 3 deep hydrating products from their 

NORDIC HYDRA collection.

LUMENE is a 100% natural, vegan 

and cruelty free skincare brand.

 Whilst I'm currently reviewing the day moisturiser, so that review will only be posted 

in a few weeks time, I have already posted my review on the  

LUMENE NORDIC HYDRA Aerating Gel Mask, which I highly recommend for 

dehydrated skins, in fact any skin type can benefit greatly from this mask.

To read my full review

I ordered this gift set from the UK Beauty & Cosmetics Feelunique website 

towards the end of 2019 and my UK Kiddie-wink kindly brought it out for me 

in the December holidays. 

 This selection of products really appealed to me as it contained both a 

full size hydrating moisturiser and a lip balm and as you may already know

I'm a full on lip balm addict.

I see that Amazon UK have this set still for £23.75 Click Here

This balm has been formulated to help lips appear naturally plumped and smooth

 and is enriched with Nordic algae, as are all of the products in the Nordic Hydra range and this provides intense moisturization and protection for continuous hydration.

This is a good performing Lip Balm with a lubricating formula, that was not too 

dissimilar to good old vaseline, but sadly I wasn't a fan and it wasn't due

to any poor performance of the lip balm or even the texture, 

it was the smell and taste, which was a rather bitter and chemical

 and not pleasant at all.

I was rather disappointed as I loved their aerating gel mask, but just a heads up

as all is not lost, the LUMENE NORDIC HYDRA 24H MOISTURISER 

that I'm currently using is proving to be one of the best hydrating moisturisers

I have ever used and coming from me that's something!

LUMENE is a brand that's not only well priced, but on my skin very effective.

I really do hope I can get my hands on some 

more of their products in the future, but due to COVID 19 it's looking rather

doubtful...

                      LUMENE 

                    LÄHDE NORDIC HYDRA 

                   MOISTURE PLUMP LIP BALM 

                    10ML

R

n/a in SA

€

7.90 

5.92

saving 25%