- The post was made 2 monthsRating: 4 out of 5Verifierad testare
Affordable and reliable!
I have as #lykoinflutester been able to try this lip balm from #carmex for a few weeks now before the launch - super fun! I am a frequent user (not to say abuser) of lip balm, which makes me an excellent tester, but I also have high demands 😏 Thanks to my abuse and good genes, I rarely (never) suffer from dry lips, but since I am completely allergic to dryness, I can still assess the moisturizing effect. I believe that Carmex is a classic, a reliable brand that you know delivers. Typical for all their lip products (I think) is that they contain menthol, and also camphor. This is clearly felt in the taste, though not quite as much in this (Tropical) and Pomegranate as in many of the other products. I personally have a bit of a hard time with the menthol taste, I think it lingers for a long time and distorts the taste of everything you eat and drink. If you have very dry lips, I can imagine it provides a nice relief, but otherwise, I find it mostly a nuisance. Furthermore, I have very sensitive eyes (dry and easily irritated) and noticed a clear deterioration when I used Carmex. I googled that both menthol and camphor are volatile substances, and due to their strong character can irritate the eyes. If you have no issues with your eyes, you probably don’t need to take this into account, but it might be good for someone to know 👀 That said, I am otherwise satisfied with the product! It does what it’s supposed to do and doesn’t feel particularly sticky. The taste of Tropical is quite mild, which I don’t mind. Compared to some lip balms in a tube, I think the formula feels a bit thin, but that probably depends on how you dose it, I guess... 🤪 I think it’s great with the high SPF protection, it’s good year-round. In summary, this lip balm does its job, both as a moisturizer and as protection from the sun, but I also think it has some negative qualities that make it not surpass any of my regular favorites. I also think the packaging is a bit dull, I don’t like the colorful designs 🤣, but I won’t let that affect my rating. This is the Carmex lip balm that I am most likely to buy again.1 product in post Affordable and reliable!50 views