Carmex Lip Balm Tube Review – Glam Radar

by Maria · June 3, 2014

It doesn’t seem to matter what time of year it is, my lips tend to hate me. They are sometimes sore and always dry and flaky. I decide to add another lip balm to my sizeable collection in the shape of this: Here is my review of Carmex Lip Balm Tube ! According to the Boots website: ‘This cult classic balm contains ingredients such as menthol, camphor and beeswax leave a tingling sensation to soothe and smooth lips that need a bit of tlc.’ The Carmex website is quite informative, and unlike many other cosmetics websites tells you what the ingredients do: Menthol kills germs and relieves discomfort Phenol gently numbs your sore lips and removes old, dead skin Personally I found the menthol and camphor pretty overwhelming scent-wise, this definitely smells medicated and I’m not certain that I’m keen on the tingling effect either. Application is super easy, no sticking fingers in pots therefore no mess, plus it’s pretty small so will easily fit in a purse or pocket without being obtrusive. Overall I think this is pretty ok, the scent (for me) is off putting as it’s pretty medicinal, but I really cannot criticise its performance, my sore lips were soothed and appeared less flaky after a day or so. I don’t think that this will be an everyday lip balm for me, but I will reach for it as a lip treatment when I’m ill… I may try the Strawberry flavoured version next! Carmex Lip Balm Tube costs £2.96 from Boots

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