EOS Summer Fruit Lip Balm Review – Vanitynoapologies

EOS Lip Balm Summer Fruit Review

By Contributor: Shilpa Madan

Can a lip balm make you smile? That’s what the back-of-pack of eos lip balm asks. Well, if its shaped like a super-cute-and-delectable-red-colored egg, of course it can!

For the record, I am addicted to lip balms. Being so obsessive-compulsive about having one in easy reach, I keep one by the bed, one on the table, one next to the TV, a couple on the dressing table, one in every bag…well, you get the picture? And obviously, the lip-balm-junkie-in-me could not pass this one up. Like 99.99% other people, I fell for the adorable packaging.

eos (short for Evolution of Smooth) lip balms are 95% organic, 100% natural, and gluten, paraben, phthalate and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, they have quite a fan following.

I picked the one in red, called Summer Fruit out of the following available:

For the Summer Fruit, this is what eos had to say, Smooth on an all-natural lip balm that delivers the perfect balance of flavor and moisture. Treat your lips to an all-natural lip balm that’s bursting with moisture and the refreshing flavors of strawberry, blueberry and peach .

The lip balm is easy to carry along in the bag as the twist-off cap fastens securely and will not come off accidentally! Also, the shape and bright colors make it easy to spot in a bag full of stuff (atleast mine is like that J)

Once done admiring the cute packaging, it’s a clear lip balm that smoothly glides on the lips, the experience of the rounded shape making it a novelty and fun to do thing! (I also foresee this being a bit of an issue in public places for some of us!). The lip balm is not very hydrating and requires a couple of swipes before my lips begin to feel good (PS: I am in a AC environment almost 24 hours a day so theyare dry 24/7 irrespective of the season ). That said, it has quite a bit of product inside so I don’t see myself hitting the pan anytime soon despite the multiple swipes. Also, once applied thoroughly, it is quite long lasting and stays for a good 4-5 hours.

Now, for the biggest issue, the fragrance is meant to be of summer fruits (described as strawberry, blueberry and peach) but sadly for me, is most reminiscent of a papaya! And I, for one, don’t want papaya on my lips 24 hours a day! The fragrance is quite synthetic and has a plastic note, which is not pleasant to say the least.

Will I re-purchase? Yes, but in a different flavor. May be the refreshing Sweet Mint? Which one do you like?

So, is it for you? If you like cute packaging, light moisturization and fruity fragrances, give EOS Lip Balms a shot! If nothing else, it’s a great conversation piece!