REVIEW: Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips

 

~MG~

I purchased the Vaseline Lip Therapy - Rosy Lips, in the U.S. for US$1.79 (SG$2.44). It comes in 3 different types: Original (for soft, smooth lips), Cocoa Butter (for soft, glowing lips) and the Rosy Lips (for soft, pink lips). Haven’t seen this around Singapore yet but I saw it while in Korea. Been using Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips for 3 months and I'm not even halfway through! Thus, it is a very value for money lip product! Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips is also extra moisturizing with a slight hint of rose scent. The compactness of the packaging makes it very light to carry around. Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips is very cute because it is so tiny! It smaller than the size of a golf ball. 

The only disappointment however was that unlike the pinkness of the product, it did not show up on my lip at all! I was expecting my lip to have a hint of pink but sadly no. So if you are thinking to get this lip balm for a 2 in 1 purpose – to moisturize and to add colour, the success rate is not a guaranteed 100%. Maybe the colour of my lip is too dark? Maybe the pinkness will show up on people with lighter lip colour? Well, hopefully! Oh, some of you may not like this lip balm since it is in a tub, which means you would need to dip your finger to get the product. I used to be one of those people mentioned. But now I am fine with dipping my fingers into it as long as my finger is clean, and the product is that good for me to forgo the cringing idea of dipping my finger into it every single time!

REVIEW: Tony Moly Ferment Snail Lip Treatment Stick SPF 13

Bought in Korea, I cannot remember the price

Comes in a handy packaging that fits easily into your bag

A colorless lip treatment stick

~MG~

Q: What did you buy it?

A: I have always wanted to try a product that has snail essence, because I have never tried it before. The word "lip ferment" attracted me to the product, because I figured it would have a stronger moisturising formula. Another reason why I chose this lip treatment is because it has sun protection. I LOVE trying out lip balms!

Q: How long did you use it?

A: For about two months, not everyday.

Q: What can you say about Tony Moly Snail Lip Treatment?

A:  It is the WORST lip balm that I have ever tried! But, this lip treatment does have its plus such as being very moisturising. The negative thing about this lip treatment was the scent of the SPF was very overwhelming. It was too much for my liking. Fresh Lip Treatment also has SPF but it is not overpowering. When I apply Tony Moly Snail Lip Treatment, I can "taste" the SPF-ness. I stopped using this product because of these two reasons. 

Q: Would you recommend this to any of your friends?

A: I would not recommend this Tony Moly Ferment Snail Lip Treatment. It is not worth it. If even this lip treatment is priced at only $2, I would tell my friends not to buy it. 
My #1 lip balm with SPF is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, though some people are not a fan of it because of it not sweet-smelling scent. If you want a lip balm with SPF, I would recommend Fresh Lip Treatment SPF 15 or Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15. 

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 - Pear

A lip balm that protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips.

• Helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
• Formulated with soothing emollients Squalane, Lanolin and Sweet Almond Oil, as well as Vitamins A and E

~AG~

I saw this Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 Pear lip balm while at a beauty store called Little Three in Taiwan. I've heard good reviews about Kiehl's Lip Balm before. The Kiehl's counter in Singapore, as far as I know it, do not carry the Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm. At the Little Three store, they had a selection of the Pear or Mango Fragrance. I decided to go for the Pear because the Mango one might be too "sweet". 

According to Kiehl's USA website, the Scented Lip Balm retails for US$9. At the Little Three store, it was retailing for USD$9.50. So it is comparable to the price in the US. 

I can't wait to try it out after I am done with my current lip balm, Fresh Sugar Rose.

REVIEW: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream

 

 

"I cannot imagine a day without my 8 hour cream."










 ~MG~


Been using it since December '12 because my lip was very dry and chapped. My lip was never this terrible. I tried applying my ex-lover 'Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment' and even its 'Advanced Treatment', but none work! I tried exfoliating my lips with the 'Fresh Sugar Lip Polish' at night. It kind of worked, but my lip would returned to its ugly state the next afternoon or evening.  

I have been hearing many good reviews about this skin protectant. The words 'Eight hour' in its title was another reason that got me attracted to this product. I really wanted to find out whether it can stay 8 hours on my lips. Was in a desperate mode to rescue my lips, so, I just had to get it.


Some of its important ingredients are: 
(1) Salicylic Acid, which gently helps to exfoliate for a smoother skin and this is why this is the lip balm to go for; 
(2) Vitamin E, which is always good for our skin; 
(3) Petrolatum, which the main star. It makes up 56.8% of the product.

        Many people say that this cream is just an overpriced 'Vaseline Petroleum Jelly' but no, my friends! Once you try the '8 hour', you will know why people (like me!) are crazy about it.

I started using my '8 hour cream' every morning, every afternoon, every night, after showers, before sleep, before doing my makeup... in general, whenever my lip is dry. Thankfully, this stuff works! Even though my lip is back to its normal state now, I am still continuing using it!  
I have one in my beauty corner and one in my handbag. It is the perfect lip treatment.


Another reason why I love the 'Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream' is its multipurpose.

• I used it as a hand cream when I want 100% moisturize hands like in the airplane.
• Also in the airplane, I used this as a facial mask since the air is very dry up there, so the '8 cream' acts superb as a face protectant and keep my face hydrated. Even though the cream is very thick and moisturizing, it does not break me out, which I still find it weird.
• It is also an excellent cream for windburn. On two separate occasions, I had windburn. Applied my 8 hour cream before I sleep. And the next day, it all went away.
• I also used this to shape my brow.
• On days/evenings out, this is a great legs moisturizer because it makes your legs glowy too! For me, it is a must to-do when I am showing my legs.
• Another purpose that I tried was to use it as an eczema cream. I had eczema at my neck during the summer when I went back to Asia.  This '8 hour cream' really improved my neck condition. It was no longer itchy, red, dry and scaly.
• (There are still many other uses of this cream which I have yet to tried. For example: as an highlighter, acne treatment, after-sun soother.)

 Although I love this product, there are a few drawbacks.

• Despite being fragance free, it still has a strong smell.
• The texture is real thick.
• The tube packaging maybe an inconvenience when you are outside and you don't have hand sanitizer with you because you need to squeeze out the product onto your finger before applying it to your lips or other areas.
• Your skin will be very shiny and can be very sticky if you apply too much of the product.
• I don't think its staying power is up to 8 hours. Maybe more like a 6. Well, it will last till 8 hours only if you do no talking/eating/drinking like during your sleep. So, do remember that you will have to apply this balm after eating/drinking.

Lastly, this multi-awards winning, miracle cream will not break your bank. 
It cost USD$19.50 for 1.7oz/50g which is 100% worth it because of its multipurpose which worked well!

 
Would I repurchase this product? Sure, I will. In fact, I had already purchased a new tube as a backup!