Where can I find it? Organic Essence's website
What's included? The lip balms themselves in an eco tube!
Overall rating
(Out of 5)
Organic Essence were kind enough to send me 3 flavors to review.
Vanilla
Grapefruit
Mint
First off the packaging, how unique is it?
You're probably wondering how it works.
Just like a normal lip balm you twist/pull off the cap, but the cool part is instead of a plastic dial to push the product up, all you have the do is pinch the bottom of the container, a really neat concept!
Reminds me of those ice pops, you know the ones in the clear plastic tubes? Except these are much better for the environment they're made out of recycled paper, they're bio-degradable, recyclable & you can even use them as compost, once you've finished the product of course.
Vanilla & Grapefruit are my favorite flavors. I notice a slight sweet scent with the vanilla, not much of a flavor, and the Grapefruit has a fresh citrus scent, and flavor, but nothing overpowering.
The mint smells & tastes just like peppermint, and it tingles when applied!
These are not greasy they're quite a thick consistency, but not at all heavy, they feel very light and moisturizing on your lips.
They're colorless, but they do provide a little shine on the lips.
I'm also going to do a mini review on the Grapefruit Organic Shea Cream since they sent me a sample!
I think the container is so cute!
It smells amazing! Just like grapefruit & oranges.
I've never had a lotion/cream like this one, it just melts in to your skin, and leaves a glossy glow, perfect to use on your legs! Just be sure not to apply too much.
I've taken a photo so you can get an idea of what I mean
It has no actual bits of shimmer/glitter in it.
I feel like this is the perfect summer lotion because it's quite light, and gives a nice glow!
Cream advantages
Doesn't leave a thick heavy layer over skin
Gives a dewy glow
Highly concentrated
Light
Not tested on animals
Organic
Scent
Cream disadvantages
Is a little pricey, but you can get away with only using a small amount of product.
Lip balm advantages
Bio-degradable
Cool packaging
Organic
Not tested on animals
Scents/flavors
Lip balm disadvantages
None, I love them.
If you have any questions about these products I'd be happy to answer!
They don't retail in stores do they :< I've been ordering way to much things online, its to the point where my mom hates the mail man LOL!
ReplyDeletegreat products!So curious about them...what a pity I can't find them here
ReplyDeleteLove the packaging of the lip balms! Organic Essence sounds like a great brand. Thanks for sharing! x
ReplyDelete@Deborah
ReplyDeleteThey do retail in stores, but sadly only in the US.
Haha I think you may have an addiction!
@sabrys
It's too bad! :(
@Su
So do I! :)
You're welcome
so cute!!! it looks like ice cream. thanks for sharing :))
ReplyDelete@Maryam Maquillage
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it does! :)
I didn't even realize, haha
I agree! The lipbalm packaging is so unique and its great that its bio-degradable :)
ReplyDeleteI want to try the Grapefruit Flavour~~
Love the packaging of the balms and the subtle sheen that the cream leaves behind. Is the brand available in the UK? x
ReplyDelete@PopBlush
ReplyDeleteGrapefruit is my fave!
@Nat
Me too, and yes they ship to the UK. :)
Thanks :) that's great, will be giving trying some of their stuff! x
ReplyDelete@Nat
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it! :)
What a great idea for lip gloss packaging! Do you think it would get smushed in a purse, or is the paper rigid enough to protect the product? I wish more retailers would think about all of the packaging they use... even just the wrapping and cardboard inserts that surround the actual product itself!
ReplyDelete@Sari
ReplyDeleteI think it would be okay in a purse as long as you put the cap on tightly, it's sturdy cardboard. My only concern would be it melting in your purse, but that's with any lippie. :)
that sounds so cool! I will keep them in mind next time I'm looking for lip balms!
ReplyDelete@Beauty Addict
ReplyDeleteGood, they're really nice!
The lip balm packaging is so cuuute!
ReplyDelete@Red lips, Black hair
ReplyDeleteAgreed!