Nov 09 2008
For the Love of Lip Balm
The Mojave Desert in the summer? My lips are drier than that, and I had long since given up on finding an inexpensive lip balm that worked for me. Chapstick was the worst of the lot. Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer did better but not by much.
But two months ago I came across Martinsville Lip Balms while browsing through Etsy. When I saw all the rave reviews on the seller’s feedback page, I decided to give the lip balms a try. I ordered a dozen to get a bulk discount and to save on postage. I figured, if I didn’t like them, I could resell them on eBay.
It’s safe to say that I will definitely not be reselling them. (I gave away a few to friends to share the lip balm love, though.) They are seriously the only lip balms I have ever liked. They just glide on, and one application keeps my lips chap-free for hours. I personally think the texture is perfect, but some people might find them too soft. It’s really a matter of preference.
They come in dozens of flavors, ranging from the classic (e.g. Apple, Strawberry) to the offbeat (e.g. Buttered Popcorn, Mojito). In this case, flavor refers to scent only — these lip balms are unsweetened, so you won’t be constantly licking your lips.
I’ve tried two of the flavors so far. I loved Berry Voodoo, but Morning Coffee smelled a smidge too sweet for me. That was to be expected, though, because I take my coffee with little to no sugar.
Well, at least I used to before I had to give up caffeine, but that’s another story 
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Amanda 11.10.08 #
I find that normal Vaseline works best for me - I’ve tried a hundred and one different brands, but keep returning to the one that I’ve been using since I was a kid.
Veronica 11.10.08 #
I’m not one that for lip balm, I live in the south and I don’t really need it that much. But I use this organic kind that my family makes. It’s smells great.. Mandarin and Vanilla.
charmaine 11.11.08 #
ooh looks yummy! I used to buy tons of lip balms, then i discovered I was allergic to them
Christy 11.13.08 #
Maybe I’ll try those. Im always on the lookout for good lip balms. I have trouble finding a good brand myself
Katy 11.13.08 #
I’m glad I read this post! I’m looking for another HG lipbalm too… definitely going to order some to try out.
ivy 11.14.08 #
Nivea Lip Care works for me. I’ll try this one when I see it at stores.
tin 11.16.08 #
same here, my lips are drier than a desert!! Chapstick works best for me, so I guess we have a different lip skin type.
Nivea and blistex is a far second, hawaiian tropic is the worst! but I just discovered Hershey’s flavored Lotta Luv Lip Balm.. Too bad it’s not sold locally here (or i just couldn’t find it), but if I manage to find some before our get-together, I’ll give you one. 