Review: Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips

Without a doubt, Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips is one of the best lip balms I’ve ever used! Ever. Period.

The formula is very thick and creates a layer on your lips that almost acts like a barrier. That barrier seals in moisture and makes my lips feel so smooth. It’s not only good for my lips though; I use this on my cuticles after a manicure, to set my eyebrows, and even on paper cuts sometimes.

The product itself has a yellow tinge, but applies completely clear and is tasteless. It’s great for when your lips are super dry – if you apply a liberal layer those pesky flakes will soften and come straight off with a lip scrub/old toothbrush.

  

I find it’s best to use it at night as I wake up with soft lips and lipstick to looks so much better.

Bad points? It’s a bit sticky. Nothing too annoying for me, but if you’ve got long, swishy hair then you may find strands sticking a little – although it’s great for your hair too, so not all bad. Also, it’s not suitable for vegetarians. I’m an avid meat eater so again it’s not an issue for me, but I’m sad for all the veggie ladies (and men, as my boyfriend loves this!) that won’t get to try it.

I’d also say that the price might be a bad point for some people, as at £11 it’s not the cheapest. However mine has lasted me months and a little goes a long way (cliché, but true), and although it’s advertised as a ‘lip balm’ it can be used for so much more.

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips is available at Space NK, Cult Beauty and Zuneta for £11

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The New Beauty Box In Town: Lux Box, April

This morning the eagerly anticipated Lux Box arrived at my door. It’s the first box from the company and I was really excited to receive it as they’ve been doing a lot of research into what kind of box people would have wanted.

They were running an introductory offer of 25% off so I received the box for £10.40 (inc. P&P) instead of £12.95 – which seems like the average price for boxes these days.  

The mailing box was a pretty boring cardboard box, with no branding. I only realised it was my Lux Box because it was posted last week, and it’s the only other beauty box I get along with GB.

The box itself is a lot like GB box. I love the logo and print on the top, it seems quite sophisticated.

Inside the box is black tissue and cardboard shavings, accentuated with a pink sticker and ribbon. This is pretty much the standard packaging for beauty boxes.

SO, here’s what I got in the box:

STEAMCREAM in ‘Ambigue’ tin – Worth £12

Eldora False Lashes – Worth £4.90 (I think!)

BM Beauty Eyeshadow (2 x 1g) – Worth £7

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream – Worth £13

MOA The Green Balm – Worth £X?

Total: £36.90

Steamcream – I know people are disappointed as this is a repeat from the last Carmine. I love this cream though so I’m really happy it’s in there! Smells lavender-y and absorbs really quickly. And it’s made with steam! Steamcream is apparently the sister company of Lush, and I just love Lush products so this is a definite keeper! Plus this tin is limited edition, love it!

Eldora False Lashes – Another repeat also. I don’t wear lashes myself and I wouldn’t give these a try any way because I don’t like the diamantes. I love the fact that there’s a mix of products though, so I can’t complain that they’re in there.

BM Eye Shadow – Again, repeated. I didn’t like them the first time round and I don’t like them this time. However, I’m pleased there’s makeup. I’m also pleased that there are two this time around. I wouldn’t wear pink or purple eye shadow, as it’s not really me but I do love the fact that they’re mineral, as I love mineral makeup.

Balance Me Eye Cream – I love the Balance Me brand. They’re always popping up in beauty boxes, but I don’t mind, as I love some of the products that I’ve tried over the last few months. Will definitely be giving this a whirl too, if it’s anything like the other products I’ve tried then I know I’ll want the full size!

MOA Green Balm – It’s actually quite bad that this is the smallest product in the box and even though I’m yet to use it it’s my favourite and I’m sure I’ll buy the full size. I’m a sucker for multi-use products. The fact that it’s natural and can be used in your hair, on your face, on your body, AND can be gargled with water is astonishing (plus many more uses!). I absolutely love stuff like this. Disappointed that there was no indication of sample size or worth so I couldn’t work out how much its worth, but hey.

Overall

Overall I’m really pleased. Yes, there are some items I wouldn’t use but you can’t please everyone when it comes to beauty boxes, and the fact that there are things I like and brands I don’t know make it worthwhile. This box also gives me hope for the coming boxes too. I was really disappointed with the first SheSaid box, but I love this one. £40 worth of products for £10.40? Don’t mind if I do, ta!

Another point is that there are a whopping SIX discount codes in the little leaflet inside. SIX. Crazy. Underneath every product description there’s a discount code, either for that specific product or the brand in general. Then there’s the bonus discount of 50% of individual eyelash extensions. For those who’ve read my freebie posts you’ll know I love a good bargain, so these were a lovely touch! Will I be using them? Of course!

I don’t want to jinx it, but I think I may have found my Carmine replacement!

Did anyone else get a Lux Box?